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Smart Array 6404 HP-UX Installation Prerequisites
Before installing the Smart Array 6404 controller, ensure that the following hardware and software
prerequisites are met:
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Check the RAID-01 (ciss) HP Smart Array Controller Driver Release Notes for your HP-UX version for
known problems or other information needed for installation. These documents are available in the
"Smart Array (RAID)" section of http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html.
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Confirm that the Smart Array 6404 controller and software are supported on the HP server with the
version of HP-UX that you are using; see the HP Smart Array RAID Controllers Support Matrix located in
the "Smart Array (RAID)" section of http://docs.hp.com/en/netcom.html for more information.
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Check the HP server's documentation to determine if additional tools are required for component
installation at http://docs.hp.com.
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Check the HP server's documentation for specific instructions on controller installation.
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Check your system hardware documentation to determine if OL* or OLAR are supported.
— For detailed instructions and information on using the OL* feature, see Interface Card OL* Support
Guide for 11i v2 or later.
— For detailed instructions and information on using the OLAR feature, see Configuring HP-UX for
Peripherals for 11i v1.
— For detailed information about slots in entry-level Integrity servers, see the I/O Slot Matrix - Entry
Level Integrity Servers in the System Administration section of http://docs.hp.com/en/hw.html.
— You can view, download, or print all documentation from http://docs.hp.com.
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Confirm that you have the Smart Array 6404 controller software bundle (RAID-01). This bundle is
included on CD or available on the web at http://www.software.hp.com.
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Confirm that HP-UX super-user privileges are available; they are necessary to complete the installation.
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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.
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Take note of the configuration of the system before adding/removing components.
For more information about the required operating system versions, see the RAID-01 (ciss) HP Smart Array
Controller Driver Release Notes.
Chapter 1
Smart Array 6404 Controller HP-UX Installation
Smart Array 6404 HP-UX Installation Prerequisites
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