HP StorageWorks IBM AIX Kit V3.0B for Enterprise Virtual Array Installation and Configuration Guide (AA-RUHAB-TE, October 2003)

Installing the IBM AIX Kit
26 IBM AIX Kit V3.0B for Enterprise Virtual Array Installation and Configuration Guide
Downloading the Host Kit Software from the Web
The IBM AIX Kit V3.0B for Enterprise Virtual Array is available for download
from
http://www.hp.com/go/evaplatformkit/. You can save the software to your
computer or create a CD-ROM. Platform Kit software is stored on the download
website based on operating system. Follow the steps below to obtain the software
from the website.
1. Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/evaplatformkit/ .
2. Select the kit for download
3. Enter EVA5000 in the enter model product number field.
4. Select the folder in which you want to save the file when presented with the
Save As dialog box.
Note: The folder you select must be large enough to store the OS kit selected. File size
ranges from 17 to 70 MB depending on the operating system selected.
The Platform Kit software is available as a .iso or .zip file. After you download
and uncompress the files, your options are:
■ Create a CD-ROM using the .iso file.
■ Copy the .zip file to the server that runs the Platform Kit software.
Uncompress the file and run the install program on the server.
The following sections describe how to install and uninstall the IBM AIX Kit,
including the Secure Path driver on the IBM AIX host server. The Secure Path
driver is necessary for your IBM AIX server if you plan to use a multi-path
environment.
Installing the IBM AIX Kit
Before you install the IBM AIX Kit V3.0B for the Enterprise Virtual Array, you
should also have the Secure Path for IBM AIX CD-ROM or the Secure Path driver
image. If you are using a multiple path environment, Secure Path is a requirement.
Perform the following steps to install both the IBM AIX Kit V3.0B for the
Enterprise Virtual Array and the Secure Path software:
1. Insert the IBM AIX Kit V3.0B for Enterprise Virtual Array CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive.