NonStop S-Series Planning and Configuration Guide (G06.29+)

HP NonStop S-Series Planning and Configuration Guide—523303-021

9-1

The Planning and Configuration

Process

This section provides overviews of the process of installing a new system and the

process of making hardware or software changes to an existing system.

People and Functions 9-2

The Installation Forms 9-2

Advantages of Using the Installation Forms 9-3

Preparing to Plan 9-3

Installing a New System 9-4

Plan the System 9-4

Install the System 9-6

Test the Customized Operating System 9-7

Perform Final Tasks 9-7

Changing an Existing System 9-8

Changing the System Name or System Number 9-8

Adding a System Enclosure 9-8

Adding Memory to a Processor 9-8

Adding a System Console 9-8

Enclosure Interleaving for Storage Devices 9-9

Configuring $SYSTEM Disk Slots 9-11

Adding an Internal Disk Drive 9-12

Changing the Configuration of a Disk Drive 9-12

Adding a Tape Drive 9-13

Changing the Configuration of a Tape Drive 9-13

Adding a ServerNet Adapter 9-14

Changing the System Configuration of a ServerNet Adapter 9-14

Adding a SWAN or SWAN 2 Concentrator 9-15

Changing the Configuration of a SWAN Concentrator 9-15

Adding an AWAN Server 9-15

Adding or Changing the WAN Subsystem 9-16

Adding an Open SCSI Device 9-17

Adding or Changing the Configuration of Other Peripheral Devices 9-18