HP OpenVMS 8.x manual Examining Software and Hardware Components

server model and version, always refer to the hardware documentation provided for your Integrity server.

Table 1-2 Getting OpenVMS Started on Integrity Servers

Step	Action	Documentation
1	Connect your console cable to the serial port; if MP is present on	Section A.2 (page 152)
	your server, connect to the MP serial port.
2	Optionally, configure MP to accept connections over TCP/IP	Hardware manual
	Services for OpenVMS.
3	From the EFI Shell interface or EFI Boot Manager menu, select	Section A.2 (page 152); if you ordered
	the device for the OpenVMS console.	your server preinstalled, console
		selections are already made but you
		might need to change them

4Power on your Integrity server, insert the OpenVMS I64 distribution media (DVD) into the drive, cycle power, and then use the EFI boot menu to boot from the DVD.

For how to power on and recycle power, see the hardware documentation; for instructions on booting the DVD, see Section 3.2.1 (page 50)

After the initial boot, you need not use EFI to configure boot options. You can configure EFI boot options while OpenVMS is running by using the OpenVMS I64 Boot Manager (SYS$MANAGER:BOOT_OPTIONS.COM), as explained in Section A.5.2 (page 165). This utility is easier to use than EFI and allows you to configure the most pertinent options for your system. In addition, the OpenVMS installation (and upgrade) procedure can assist you in establishing and validating boot options for your system disk.

1.3 Examining Software and Hardware Components

Before you begin an installation or upgrade, be sure you have all the required hardware and software components, as described in the following sections.

1.3.1 Hardware Components

For hardware components, verify the following::

•Be sure the hardware is installed and verified for proper operation. For detailed information, see the hardware manuals you received with your computer.

For initial installations on Integrity servers, your console terminal requires a standard PC-to-PC file transfer cable (also known as a null modem cable; 9-pin female connectors at each end) to connect a PC, laptop, or similar device that includes terminal emulation software; alternatively, you can use a VGA monitor and USB keyboard (and USB mouse). For information about setting up your system console, see Section A.2 (page 152).

•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.

•Make sure you record the installation procedure. You need a transcript if a problem occurs during installation. If you are using terminal emulation software, set the software to log the session. Otherwise, set up your system to record the installation procedure on either a hardcopy terminal or a printer attached to the console terminal. (See your hardware manuals for more details about connecting those components to your system.)

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