Administrator's Guide

Installing HyperFabric
Checking HyperFabric Installation Prerequisites
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Checking HyperFabric Installation
Prerequisites
Before installing HyperFabric, ensure that the following hardware and
software prerequisites are met:
✓ Check the HyperFabric Release Notes for known problems, required
patches, or other information needed for installation.
✓ Confirm that the /usr/bin, /usr/sbin, and /sbin directories are in
your PATH by logging in as root and using the echo $PATH
command.
✓ Confirm that the HP-UX operating system is the correct version. Use
the uname -a command to determine the HP-UX version.
For more information about the required operating system versions,
see HyperFabric Release Notes.
✓ If you are installing an HF2 switch, confirm that you have four
screws with over-sized heads.
✓ Confirm that there are cables of proper length and type (fiber) to
make connections in the fabric (adapter to adapter, adapter to
switch, or switch to switch).
✓ Confirm that there is at least one loopback plug for testing the
adapters and switches (a fiber loopback plug [HP part number
A6384-67004] is shipped with each HF2 switch).
✓ Confirm that necessary tools are available to install the HyperFabric
switch mounting hardware. In addition, check the HP 9000 system’s
documentation to determine if additional tools may be required for
component installation.
✓ Confirm that the software media is correct.
✓ Create a map of the fabric (optional).
✓ Confirm that HP-UX super-user privileges are available; they are
necessary to complete the HyperFabric installation.
The first HyperFabric installation step is installing HyperFabric adapter
cards in the nodes.