Configuring HP-UX For Peripherals

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Configuring Interface Cards
Configuring an Interface Card
/usr/sbin/mk_kernel -s /stand/build/system
d. Save the old system file by moving it. Then move the new system file
into place.
mv /stand/system /stand/system.prev
mv /stand/build/system /stand/system
e. Prepare for rebooting by invoking the kmupdate command. This
action sets a flag that tells the system to use the new kernel when it
restarts.
/usr/sbin/kmupdate
Step 2. Notify users that the system will be shut down to configure the new
interface card and any related peripheral device. You can use the wall
command and/or the interactive capabilities of the shutdown command
to broadcast a message to users before the system goes down. See wall
(1M) or shutdown (1M) in the HP-UX Reference.
Step 3. Bring the system to a halt, using the shutdown command.
Step 4. Turn off the power to all peripheral devices and then to the SPU. On
systems with powerfail mode, turn off the battery back-up also. Unplug
the power cords.
Step 5. Select an appropriate slot in the I/O card cage and install the interface
card, following instructions provided with the card and computer
hardware manual.
If you are also configuring a peripheral device to the card, install it at
this time also. Use the cabling recommended in the hardware
documentation.
Step 6. Record all pertinent information about theinstallation and configuration
on a worksheet at the back of this document. Keep accurate records of
the interface (as shown on the ID stickers), slot number, power
requirements, and bus address.
Step 7. Turn on the power to all peripheral devices. Wait for them to become
"ready", then turn on power to the card cages and SPU.
On booting up, HP-UX detects the new interface and peripheral device
and associates them with their device drivers. insf creates the device
special files required to communicate with the devices.
Step 8. Verify the configuration by invoking the ioscan command to confirm