HP-UX and Windows OS Installation Guide for HP NC532m Dual Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter

• Virtual Connect Manager (VCM) v2.30 or later
• 10Gb Flex-10 Mez EFI driver v5.0.23 or later
• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 Module v12.2(50)SE or later
• HP 1Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module v2.8.3 or later
Information for HP Proliant servers is available at the following website:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/bladesystem/index.html
3. Check the following conditions:
• Verify that the /usr/bin, /usr/sbin, and /sbin directories are in the
PATH
by entering the following command:
echo $PATH
• Verify you have the Ethernet driver software (included with the OS or application CD
or downloaded).
Important patches and updates
Review the 10GigEthr-02 (iexgbe) Ethernet Driver for HP-UX Release Notes located at:
http://www.hp.com/go/hpux–11iv3–iocards–manuals for the latest patch and dependency
requirements.
Install all driver software and dependency patches before you install the adapter.
NOTE: Patches are available from the Software Depot website:
http://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/index.do.
Update the adapter firmware
CAUTION: Updating the adapter firmware is REQUIRED. Ensure that you follow the
instructions detailed in the README.TXT file included with the update package. If you do
not update the adapter firmware, hardware failure will result.
To obtain and install the latest firmware for the adapter, follow these steps:
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/bladesystem/mezzanines.
2. Using the HP model # as your guide, select your NIC.
3. In the support section, select the Software & Drivers link.
4. Select Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc.).
5. Select EFI and FWs for use on Integrity.
6. Review the installation instructions and release notes on the download page.
7. Download the firmware.
8. Follow the procedures supplied with the update package to install the firmware update.
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