Introduction; A Brand-New Server; Verify Nos Versions Supported By The Lxr 8500 - HP D7171A - NetServer - LPr Upgrade Manual

1 Introduction

A Brand-New Server

When you use this kit to upgrade your HP NetServer LXr 8000 to an LXr 8500,
you end up with a brand-new server. It retains the original serial and model
numbers, but your upgraded server will have many new boards with new
capabilities.
Reinstalling your network operating system (NOS) is an essential part of this
upgrade. Reinstalling the NOS ensures that you can use all of the new features of
the NetServer LXr 8500.
NOTE
Because this upgrade provides the equivalent of a brand-new server, be sure you
follow the instructions in this chapter to verify NOS versions and determine which
accessories you need before you begin to disassemble your NetServer LXr 8000.

Verify NOS Versions Supported by the LXr 8500

Verify which versions of your NOS are supported for the NetServer LXr 8500.
Performing this upgrade gives you a whole new server, and when you reinstall
your NOS you may need to upgrade from one NOS version to another. For a
complete list of NOS versions supported for the NetServer LXr 8500, see the HP
web site:
http://www.hp.com/go/netserver
Whenever you call for service on your upgraded NetServer, be
sure to identify your NetServer as an LXr 8000 with its original
serial number. Then, you must always tell the service
representative that it has been upgraded to an LXr 8500. Be
sure to identify your NetServer as having been upgraded to an
LXr 8500 before a service representative comes to your site.
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