HP-UX 11i Version 2 Installation and Update Guide, March 2004

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3 Installing and Updating System
Requirements
This chapter will help you assess the current state of your system prior
to cold-installing or updating to HP-UX 11i v2.
What You Will Find in This Chapter
• “Factory Ignited Systems” on page 58
• “System Requirements” on page 59
• “Supported Servers and Workstations” on page 62
• “HP-UX 11i v2 Network, Mass Storage, and SCSI Drivers” on
page 63
• “Keeping Up with Firmware Recommendations” on page 64
• “Identifying Model, OS/OE, and Software” on page 66
• “The Next Steps” on page 68
IMPORTANT Review the Read Before Installing or Updating to HP-UX 11i v2 DVD
booklet. It describes last-minute information.
To complete the steps in this chapter, we estimate you require 1 hour to
compare the system requirements specified in this guide with your
system. Please note that your time may vary.