Installing HyperFabric

Checking HyperFabric Installation Prerequisites

Checking HyperFabric Installation Prerequisites

Before installing HyperFabric, ensure that the following hardware and software prerequisites are met:

✓Check the HyperFabric Release Notes for known problems, required patches, or other information needed for installation.

✓Confirm that the /usr/bin, /usr/sbin, and /sbin directories are in your PATH by logging in as root and using the echo $PATH command.

✓Confirm that the HP-UX operating system is the correct version. Use the uname -acommand to determine the HP-UX version.

For more information about the required operating system versions, see HyperFabric Release Notes.

✓If you are installing an HF2 switch, confirm that you have four screws with over-sized heads.

✓Confirm that there are cables of proper length and type (fiber) to make connections in the fabric (adapter to adapter, adapter to switch, or switch to switch).

✓Confirm that there is at least one loopback plug for testing the adapters and switches (a fiber loopback plug [HP part number A6384-67004] is shipped with each HF2 switch).

✓Confirm that necessary tools are available to install the HyperFabric switch mounting hardware. In addition, check the HP 9000 system’s documentation to determine if additional tools may be required for component installation.

✓Confirm that the software media is correct.

✓Create a map of the fabric (optional).

✓Confirm that HP-UX super-user privileges are available; they are necessary to complete the HyperFabric installation.

The first HyperFabric installation step is installing HyperFabric adapter cards in the nodes.

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