User's Guide

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