Utility

Module name

Minimum version

 

 

 

NIC Teaming Driver for N100.LAN

CPQANS.LAN

7.03

and N1000.LAN Drivers

CPQANS.LDI

 

 

 

 

 

 

NIC Teaming Drivers for Q57.LAN

QASP.LAN

2.19

Driver

QASP.LDI

 

 

 

BMAPI.NLM

All other HP specific drivers needed to install and run NetWare 6.5 are included on the NetWare 6.5 base media, as well as on the NetWare 6.5 PSP mentioned previously.

Check for the latest Novell Support Pack and OS patch list

Upgrades to NetWare 6.5 are only supported from the following NetWare versions:

•NetWare 6 with Support Pack 3 (or later)

•NetWare 5.1 with Support Pack 6 (or later)

Upgrades to servers running NetWare 3.x, 4.x, or 5.0 can only be performed if the server is first upgraded to NetWare 5.1 with Support Pack 6 (or later) or NetWare 6 with Support Pack 3 (or later).

Note

A comprehensive server health check is performed prior to starting the upgrade process. If the server does not meet the above requirements, the upgrade will terminate.

Server management using iLO or RILOE II

Remote management of NetWare 6.5 can be performed on any supported server with Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) or an installed Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II (RILOE II) card.

Detailed information on configuration and operation of each product can be found in the product user guides available at the following locations:

•For iLO: http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/ilo/documentation.html

•For RILOE II: http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/riloe2/documentation.html

Backup the current system

There is always a chance that data can be lost or corrupted during an upgrade, so perform a full backup of all files and directories on the NetWare server using a NetWare NDS-aware application. Backups may be stored on any of the following:

•Removable media (for example, cartridge tape)

•A file that can be transferred over the network

•Another system on the network

Some third-party backup applications have the ability to compare the contents of the tape backup to the disk backup. It is a good idea to do a full restore of the backup to verify the backup is reliable. After the data is backed up, record current hardware and firmware configuration settings from the

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