HP-UX 11i v2 Installation and Update Guide, December 2005

Preparing to Install or Update to HP-UX 11i v2
Cold-Install Tasks
Chapter 468
Cold-Install Tasks
Prior to cold-installing HP-UX 11i v2, perform these tasks:
• Select an HP-UX Console (Itanium-based systems only), if
appropriate.
• Back up any configuration files you want to reinstall.
• Back up your system using any supported HP-UX backup software.
• If you intend to cold-install HP-UX 11i v2 on more than one system,
update your Ignite-UX server.
• Locate source media and codewords.
Task 1: Selecting Your HP-UX Console for
Itanium-based Systems
NOTE This section does not apply to PA-RISC systems. If you are cold-installing
on a PA-RISC system, you can skip this section and proceed to “Task 2:
Backing Up Your Configuration Files” on page 72.
If you are using an Itanium-based system, HP-UX requires that you
select the correct console via a firmware selection menu. If you have
ordered a machine with HP-UX pre-installed, your console selections
have been chosen for you, but you may want to change these default
console selections. If you are already on the system console, then you can
skip this section.
However, if you are cold-installing HP-UX or changing your system
configuration, you may need to select the correct console. Skipping this
step can result in HP-UX using an unexpected device as a console, which
can appear as a system hang.