HP Instant Capacity User's Guide for Versions 8.x

Instant Capacity Requirements
Program Requirements
You must comply with the following HP Utility Pricing Solutions conditions to participate in
the Instant Capacity versions 8.x program:
• Maintain the HP Instant Capacity software on each HP-UX or OpenVMS partition in the
system — it is a non-intrusive and low-overhead software module that resides on the partition
• Migrate to later Instant Capacity software versions as they become available
For the specific details on your individual program requirements, refer to your Utility Pricing
Solutions contract from HP or your authorized channel partner. Participants in the Utility Pricing
Solutions program who do not meet these requirements may be in breach of contract. This results
in unnecessary expense for both the program participant and HP.
Software Requirements
Every HP-UX and OpenVMS partition in an Instant Capacity system is required to have the
Instant Capacity software installed and the icapd daemon running on HP-UX systems, or the
ICAP_SERVER process running on OpenVMS systems. You must maintain the Instant Capacity
software until all program requirements are fulfilled and the system is no longer considered an
Instant Capacity system. If you are using Global Instant Capacity, all systems must be running
Instant Capacity versions 8.x.
NOTE: For necessary HP-UX updates, we recommend that you install the latest OEUR or AR
update, if possible. This ensures that you install all required products and versions. Also note
that Instant Capacity will not work correctly with HP-UX releases prior to December 2004.
Your Instant Capacity system is ordered and shipped with all of the following required software
and dependent products, with the exception of the vPars software. In the event your system’s
operating system is reinstalled or installed with Ignite-UX, ensure that the following software
requirements are satisfied.
HP-UX 11i v1 Requirements and Dependent Products
The following software is required for Instant Capacity versions 8.x on HP-UX 11i v1:
□ HP-UX 11i v1
□ iCOD software bundle B9073BA (versions 8.x) — installed automatically when the HP-UX
11i v1 Operating Environment (OE) is installed, or download the most recent version from
the HP software depot (http://www.hp.com/go/softwaredepot)
□ The kernel configuration must include the diag2 module
□ WBEM B8465BA bundle (version A.02.00.04 or higher)
□ NParProvider bundle (version B.12.01.06.02 or higher, available from the OE)
□ If you have a virtual partitioned environment, the Virtual Partitions software (bundle
T1335AC) must be version A.03.05 or greater. vPars is available separately and is not included
with the OE.
□ (GiCAP only) Secure Shell T1471AA bundle, distributed with the Operating Environment,
although a newer version may be available from the HP software depot
(http://www.hp.com/go/softwaredepot)
Required Patches for HP-UX 11i v1
The following patches are required for Instant Capacity versions 8.x on HP-UX 11i v1:
• PHKL_22987: S700_800 11.11 pstat() patch - Only if your system runs
MeasureWare software
• PHKL_23154: S700_800 11.11 dflush() patch
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