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Chapter 1 17
Before You Install
System Requirements
System Requirements
Besides the minimums shown below, you will have additional
requirements for such things as swap space, tools, utilities, facilities,
environments, applications, languages, user files, data, graphics,
printing and plotting. Refer to the System Administration Tasks manual
for information on these topics.
Hardware Requirements
To install this OS software, you must have the following:
Computer An HP 9000 Series 700 or 800 computer. Series 700
also includes Models B, C and J. Series 800 also
includes Models A, K, E, F, G, H, I, D, T, and
"Ultralight”.
Memory The minimum RAM for HP-UX 10.20 is 16 MB. (For
some older Series 800 models, such as 8x5 which
support 8 MB cards in the first slot, the RAM
requirement for system loading must be configured as
at least 16 MB in the first slot.) Your HP representative
can assist in obtaining the proper amount of RAM.
Information on RAM requirements is also on the
following web site:
http://www.hp.com:80/computing/mvp/memory.
html.
Source Device Make sure that your system has an appropriate source
(CD-ROM, DDS drive, or network (S700, B, C, or J)).
For tape drives, be sure the heads are clean.
Disk Drive At least one hard-disk drive with at least the following
capacities: (The install program performs an analysis
of disk space needed prior to loading the software.)
• 525 MB for a minimum standalone workstation.
• 1 GB or more for a generally usable system.