HP-UX 11i v2 Installation and Update Guide, December 2007

Preparing to Cold-Install or Update to HP-UX 11i v2
Cold-Install Tasks
Chapter 470
Cold-Install Tasks
Prior to cold-installing HP-UX 11i v2, perform these tasks:
• Select an HP-UX Console (Integrity Systems only), if appropriate.
• Back up any configuration files you want to reinstall.
• Make a recovery image of your system.
• If you intend to cold-install HP-UX 11i v2 on more than one system,
update your Ignite-UX server. For more information, consult the
Ignite-UX Administration Guide.
• Locate source media and codewords.
Task 1: Selecting Your HP-UX Console for Integrity
Systems
NOTE This section does not apply to HP 9000 servers. If you are cold-installing
on a HP 9000 server, you can skip this section and proceed to “Task 2:
Backing Up Your Configuration Files” on page 74.
If you are using an Integrity 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.