Support Notes for UnitedLinux Partner Distributions on Itanium 2-based Servers

Support Note for UnitedLinux Partner Distributions on Itanium® 2-based Servers
Operating System Installation
Chapter 16
Operating System Installation
Before installing your operating system, use the HP Enablement Kit CD for Linux (available
at http://www.software.hp.com), which automates processes such as:
• Configuration of storage controllers
• Disk partitioning
• Installation of service partition content
• Linux installation from distributor media (i.e. CD-ROM)
NOTE The HP Enablement Kit for Linux CD booklet is a short, useful guide for
questions you may have while using the enablement kit. We highly suggest you
reference it while setting up your system. The CD booklet comes in the box with
the Enablement Kit CD ROM and is also available on the CD's /docs directory.
Updates are available online at http://www.docs.hp.com/linux.
The CD booklet explains the automated processes behind each menu option,
including hardware discovery, disk partitioning, and storage system options.
Also included in the booklet are instructions for setting up a serial console and
frequently asked questions/troubleshooting tips for the enablement kit.
The enablement kit menu presents the following options:
1. Restoring the factory pre-configured image (applicable only for Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Advanced Server 2.1)
2. Installing Linux from distribution media
3. Installing a golden image over the network
4. Recovery shell (experts only)
To install your operating system:
1. Choose option 2 from the enablement kit menu
2. Complete the steps presented
3. Insert the operating system CDs when prompted
4. Follow your operating system's instructions to complete installation.