Firmware

Before upgrading the processor, ensure the server is at the required system firmware level. Check the system firmware version by executing the info fw command at the EFI Shell prompt.

NOTE: HP recommends using the latest version of firmware.

Go to http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers to download firmware updates.

Operating systems

IMPORTANT: Check the HP IT Resource Center (ITRC) web site at http://itrc.hp.com for any required OS patches.

HP-UXHP-UX supports the processor upgrade at the following minimum release levels:

•HP-UX 11.23 0706

•HP-UX 11.31 0709

OpenVMS OpenVMS must be upgraded to OpenVMS V8.3-1H1 to support the processor upgrade.

Windows Windows® supports the processor upgrade.

Linux Linux supports the processor upgrade. If you choose to move any I/O cards or storage during this upgrade, Linux must be reinstalled.

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