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Chapter 5

5 HP 9000 rp3410 Server to HP 9000 rp3440

Server Processor Upgrade Procedure

Processor Upgrade Procedure

NOTE The starting condition for this upgrade is an HP 9000 rp3410 2-way system. If you are

upgrading a 1-way system, perform the procedures in Chapter 3, “HP 9000 rp3410 1-way

Server to HP 9000 rp3410 2-way Server Upgrade Procedure,” on page 57 before performing this

upgrade.

To upgrade your HP 9000 rp3410 server to an HP 9000 rp3440 server you need Processor Upgrade Kit

A9771A. This kit contains the following:

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• Upgrade key request form

• System upgrade license certificate

• License number label

• Tower nameplate, rp3440

• Rack nameplate, rp3440

• Documentation CD

Preparation

You must complete the following preparations one to three days before the upgrade is to take place. This

procedure requires you to obtain information from HP.

Step 1. Verify the contents of the upgrade kit against the packing list. Resolve any discrepancies before

continuing.

Step 2. Locate the system serial number and copy it onto the label provided in your upgrade kit. The

system serial number can be found in two places:

• On the left of the front bezel, locate a removable pull tab. A label containing the system serial

number is on the reverse side of the pull tab.

Figure 5-1 HP 9000 rp3410 Server Pull Tab Location

Pull Tab