HP NetServer AA 4000, Installation Manual

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1-8 HP Netserver AA Solution Installation Guide
Software Requirements
Make sure that you have all of the following before starting to install the software:
Ethernet Adapters At least four Ethernet adapters, minimally:
• Two Ethernet PCI adapters for the IOP Link (IL) connection (one
per IOP). These adapters must be identical – the same
manufacturer and model number. Cross-over cables are
provided with the Endurance server kit. If your adapters require
an alternative media type, be sure you acquire the appropriate
cable.
• Two Ethernet adapters (one per IOP) that support soft-settable
Ethernet addresses to provide connectivity to your network.
These adapters must be identical – the same manufacturer and
model number.
Refer to the HP Customer Support Web site for information
about the cables and adapters you can use in your Endurance
server.
2 or 3 blank diskettes Use two diskettes to make the Emergency Repair diskettes (one for
each IOP). If you choose to do so, you can also make an
Endurance Configuration diskette.
Network cables to provide
network connectivity The cables must be compatible with the Ethernet adapters that you
install.
Optional: 2 Uninterruptable
Power Supplies Use one UPS per tuple. The Endurance server has two tuples.
Each tuple contains a CE, and IOP, and a network connection.
Table 1-3 Endurance Server Software Requirements
Item Notes
The Windows operating system Refer to the Endurance Release Notes for the Windows operating
systems on which the Endurance software can be installed.
One of the currently supported
Windows operating system
Service Packs New Service Packs, when available from Microsoft, may require
additional qualification from HP. For a complete list of supported
Service Packs, see the
Endurance Release Notes
.
1 MS-DOS bootable diskette
Table 1-2 Endurance Server Hardware Requirements (Continued)
Item Notes