Installation manual

Preparing to Install the OpenVMS VAX Operating System
2.1 Cautions and Restrictions
2.1.2 Restrictions
The following restrictions apply for Version 7.3 of the OpenVMS VAX operating
system:
• If your system contains DIGITAL Storage Systems Interconnect (DSSI) disks
attached to a KFQSA controller, you will notice a change in the device names
for DSSI disks attached to KFQSA controllers.
When you boot standalone BACKUP, it displays the devices on your system
using the new device naming scheme. Use the new device names throughout
the installation and after you complete the installation.
• If you want to use DECwindows software with OpenVMS VAX Version
7.3, you must purchase and install the DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS
VAX Version 1.2-4, or higher, layered product. For more information, see
Section 1.1.2.
2.2 Examining Software and Hardware Components
Before beginning an installation or upgrade, be sure you have all the required
hardware and software components, as described in the following sections.
2.2.1 Hardware Components
Before you begin an installation or upgrade, do the following:
• Be sure the hardware has been installed and checked for proper operation.
For detailed information, refer to the hardware manuals you received with
your VAX computer.
• Be sure you know how to turn on and operate the components of your system,
including the system unit, console, monitor, drives, terminals, and printers. If
necessary, read the hardware manuals that came with these components.
• Set up your system to record the installation procedure on either a hardcopy
terminal or a printer attached to the console terminal. (Refer to your
hardware manuals for more details about connecting those components to
your system.) If you do not do this, the screen messages will be lost. You
need a transcript in case there is a problem during the installation.
2.2.2 Software Components
Before you begin an installation or upgrade, do the following:
• Be sure you have all the items listed on the bill of materials in the
distribution kit. If your distribution kit is incomplete, notify your Compaq
support representative and request priority shipment of any missing items.
• Before installing the OpenVMS VAX operating system software, review all
cover letters and release notes.
• Read the Before Installing OpenVMS section in the installation and upgrade
supplement for your VAX computer, which describes tasks specific to your
VAX computer that you must complete before beginning the installation.
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