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Preparing the Server for the Upgrade, Upgrade Method 1

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6 Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide Preparing the Server for the Upgrade After you have determined which upgrade method to use, use the following procedures to prepare the server for the upgrade: CAUTION: The ProLiant 8500 I/O Module upgrade process may destroy data on the server. To ensure that you do not lose data, always back up the server before starting the upgrade process. CAUTION: Disconnect any data drives present to prevent data from being erased when running the Erase utility from SmartStart. 1. Back up your data. 2. Shutdown the operating system as described in the operating system's instructions. 3. Disconnect any data drives. 4. Power down the server. 5. Gather the kit contents. Upgrade Method 1 IMPORTANT: Using upgrade Method 1 is strongly recommended. Reinstalling the operating system using the SmartStart for Servers 5.0 CD results in a cleaner install. If Method 1 is used, proceed to the "Migrating the System" section of this guide. You will install (reinstall) the operating system after the migration has taken place. Upgrade Method 2 If Method 2 is used, go to the "Updating the Drivers, System Partition, and Compaq Insight Manager Console" section of this guide.

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Compaq ProLiant 8500 Servers I/O Module Upgrade Guide
Preparing the Server for the Upgrade
After you have determined which upgrade method to use, use the following
procedures to prepare the server for the upgrade:
CAUTION:
The ProLiant 8500 I/O Module upgrade process may destroy data on
the server. To ensure that you do not lose data, always back up the server
before starting the upgrade process.
CAUTION:
Disconnect any data drives present to prevent data from being
erased when running the Erase utility from SmartStart.
1. Back up your data.
2. Shutdown the operating system as described in the operating system
’
s
instructions.
3. Disconnect any data drives.
4. Power down the server.
5. Gather the kit contents.
Upgrade Method 1
IMPORTANT:
Using upgrade Method 1 is strongly recommended. Reinstalling the
operating system using the SmartStart for Servers 5.0 CD results in a cleaner install.
If Method 1 is used, proceed to the
“
Migrating the System
”
section of this
guide. You will install (reinstall) the operating system after the migration has
taken place.
Upgrade Method 2
If Method 2 is used, go to the
“
Updating the Drivers, System Partition, and
Compaq Insight Manager Console
”
section of this guide.