ignite from K-class to be restored in R-class server

[Cezar.Abellera]

Hi All,

I need to do a restoration on the R-class server using an ignite made from a K-class. Since both have different devices installed (number of disks, cards, adapters), will the restoration be successful? Do you have a step by step procedure on how to go about it?

Many Thanks,

AfterBurN

[Cezar.Abellera]

Just to add up, hpux version 10.20 is being used on both servers.

[Jeff Schussele]

Hi AfterBurN,

In this case, an R & a K are reasonably close in system type so I think it should work.
Any devices not in the original load should be added by ioinit at the initial boot after the recovery.
At worst, you may have to add a driver or two post-recovery.
But remember to apply the latest QPK, HWE & DIAG bundles afterwards anyway.


HTH,
Jeff

[Bill Hassell · Accepted solution]

You will have to look at the disk, tape and LAN devices to determine compatibility. For instance, if the R has a fibre disk for vg00 and the K uses just a built-in SCSI, then it probaly won't work because the K doesn't have the drivers installed. Same for tape and LAN. As far as step-by-step, the Ignite/UX web pages have a lot of details:

http://www.docs.hp.com/en/IUX/

[Mahesh Kumar Malik]

Hi AfterBurN

1. Hardware architecture of R Class and K Class is different, so there will be drivers issues

2. OS point of view there should not be any issue

Good Luck

Regards
Mahesh