HP BA322 90087 - Manual (Page 25)

1.3 Examining Hardware and Software Components
Before you begin an installation or upgrade, be sure you have all the required hardware and
software components, as described in the following sections.
1.3.1 Hardware Components
For hardware components, verify the following::
• Be sure the hardware is installed and verified for proper operation. For detailed information,
see the hardware manuals you received with your computer.
For initial installations on Integrity servers, your console terminal requires a standard
PC-to-PC file transfer cable (also known as a null modem cable; 9-pin female connectors at
each end) to connect a PC, laptop, or similar device that includes terminal emulation software;
alternatively, on most systems you can use a VGA monitor and USB keyboard (and USB
mouse). For information about setting up your system console, see
Section B.2 (page 191) .
• Be sure you know how to turn on and operate the components of your system, including
the system unit, console, monitor, drives, terminals, and printers. If necessary, read the
hardware manuals that came with these components.
• Make sure you record the installation procedure. You need a transcript if a problem occurs
during installation. If you are using terminal emulation software, set the software to log the
session. Otherwise, set up your system to record the installation procedure on either a
hardcopy terminal or a printer attached to the console terminal. (See your hardware manuals
for more details about connecting those components to your system.)
1.3.2 Software Components
For software components, verify the following:
• Be sure you have all the items listed on the bill of materials contained in the distribution kit.
If your distribution kit is incomplete, notify HP Customer Support and request priority
shipment of any missing items.
• Before installing the OpenVMS operating system software, review all cover letters and
release notes.
1.3.3 OpenVMS Alpha Operating System CD
Included in your OpenVMS Alpha kit is the OpenVMS Alpha operating system CD, which you
use to install or upgrade the operating system, or to perform operations such as backing up the
system disk. The CD is labeled similar to the following:
HP OpenVMS Alpha Version 8.4 Operating System CD label
ALPHA084 Volume label
The CD label is the printed label on the CD. The volume label is the machine-readable name that
the OpenVMS Alpha operating system and InfoServer systems (or utilities) use to access the CD.
1.3.4 OpenVMS for Integrity servers Operating Environment DVD
Included in your OpenVMS Integrity servers kit is the OpenVMS for Integrity servers OE DVD,
which you use to install the operating system or to perform operations such as backing up the
system disk. The DVD is labeled similar to the following:
HP OpenVMS Version 8.4 for Integrity servers Operating Environment DVD label
I64084 Volume label
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