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

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Planning for System Configuration
When you install a new system or change the configuration of a system, you must plan
configuration tasks in advance.
This section provides an overview of configuration tasks. Detailed instructions for
performing the configuration tasks are located in the NonStop S-Series Hardware
Installation and FastPath Guide or other manuals referred to here for related
configuration needs.
Configuring a NonStop S-series system involves:
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Offline configuration tasks
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Online configuration tasks
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Creating Startup and Shutdown files
Offline Configuration Tasks
A few configuration changes must be made offline. Some online PMF CRU upgrades
are not allowed. For upgrades that can be made online, see Compatibility of PMF
CRUs on page 4-43. No others are supported.
Offline changes are usually performed during a planned outage. For more information
about planned outages, see Section 10, Planning for System Availability and Support.
Application Reconfiguration
Reconfiguring an application can sometimes require that the application be taken
offline. A discussion of application reconfiguration is beyond the scope of this guide.
However, the Availability Guide for Application Design provides information on
designing highly available applications.
Installing a New RVU
HP currently requires that you shut down your system to activate a new RVU. By using
the Distributed Systems Management/Software Configuration Manager (DSM/SCM),
your current system can continue to run while you create a new SYSnn. You have to
shut down the system only to perform the system load.
To install a new RVU, perform the tasks described in the G06.xx Software Installation
and Upgrade Guide.
Caution. IOAM enclosures and related components must be installed by HP trained service
providers. Information is available to your HP trained service provider in the Modular I/O
Installation and Configuration Guide.