Introduction; Required Tools; Back Up Your System - HP 9000 rp4440 Upgrade Manual

Upgrade Procedures for 1.5 GHz (A9731AX) or 1.6 GHz (A9732AX or A9733AX) Dual Processors

Introduction

Introduction
This chapter presents procedures for implementing the update of your server to an hp Integrity rx4640
AB383A Server configuration. The server operating system must be installed after incorporating this server
upgrade. Refer to the OS documentation for installation procedures. Included are instructions to protect your
data, back up the existing operating system (OS) software (in case of an error condition during the update),
download new firmware, and replace/install new hardware. After preforming these procedures, you will be
directed to start up your server and resume operation.

Required Tools

The hp 9000 rp4440 Server Upgrade Kit contains the tools needed to perform this procedure, including an
ESD-safe workstation. When performing this upgrade, you must use a static-dissipating work surface and a
wrist strap.

Back Up Your System

Before performing the server upgrade, protect yourself by backing up all data. In the event of interruptions
(i.e. power failure, interference, etc.), it may be necessary to resume operation in the old configuration before
upgrading the server.
Back Up Your Data
Back up your data in accordance with local procedures.
Software/Firmware Requirements
Prior to installing hardware, install the latest hp 9000 rp4440 Server to hp Integrity rx4640 Server system
firmware patch from http://itrc.hp.com. This site provides patches to update rp4440 firmware and rp4440 to
rx4640 firmware patches. Take care to down load and install the hp 9000 rp4440 Server to hp Integrity
rx4640 Server firmware patch. Failure to do so will result in a non-bootable system.
Download Firmware and Shutdown the Server
To download firmware and shutdown the server, proceed as follows:
Step 1. Make sure that all users are logged off and that the server is not in use.
Step 2. Perform an orderly shutdown of the server operating system.
Step 3. Download hp 9000 rp4440 server to hp Integrity rx4640 server firmware. Current revisions of
firmware and utilities, together with download instructions are available the ITRC and from
http://hpitrc.hp.com.
Step 4. Update the server firmware following update instructions included with the firmware.
Step 5. Press the power switch on the server front panel. Verify that the power LED goes off.
Step 6. Disconnect the AC power cords from the server rear panel.
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