How to Install Memory /CPU on K60

[Laurie_2]

Hi All,

I have currently:

K360 HP-UX 11.0

I have 3 processors 180MHz each and 2 GB RAM.

I am buying more memory
2 GB RAM (512MB)and 1 another processor (A3261A). I want
to have 4 processors and 4GB
of RAM when I am done.

My questions are:

1. Can I install the memory and the CPU by myself? If
so are there maps and/or
instructions??? Or would you
recommend I pay HP for this..

2. I understand that the memory comes in pairs.
two 512MB High Density (A3737A).

How many would I order? One
vendor says I need 8 (512MB)
and another says I need 4.
I'm comfused...

Is there a way to see how
my slots are setup for memory
without opening the system up?

TIA,
Laurie K.

[Helen French]

Hi Laurie,

1) I would recommend you to do the upgrade with any qualified engineer ( prefer HP ). When you open/upgrade hardwares, especially CPU and memory you need to take good care to make sure that you are not going make anything harm to the existing system. If you are experienced these things before and well aware about the steps, then you can do that. You need to follow all precautions before opening the system ( eg:wrist band).

2) You are right. The memory comes in pairs. It is normally called as a Module. A module is a pair of SIMMs or DIMMs. Memory for your system should be purchased and installed only in modules. Never install just one SIMM. So if you purchase 4 modules of 512MB, that will make total of 2GB addition.

Run STM, to find out the memory slot information and CPU information. This can be check also through the Boot console menu.

Also you need to check the system's manual for maximum memory capacity, slots and the memory carrier information.

HTH,
Shiju

[A. Clay Stephenson · Accepted solution]

Hi Laurie:

The A3737A is a 512 MB Memory Module which consists of a pair of SIMM's. Because a K3xx has only one memory carrier, you must populate
all 16 DIMM slots with 8 A3737A Memory Modules to get to 4GB (the maximum). If you are buying this much memory, I would definitely check the used-equipment market or 3rd party. Processor replacement/installation is quite easy. The real gotcha is how good is your electrostatic protection training. Do you have an anti-static mat and a good grounding system/strap?

I can tell you that I have done these upgrades many times myself and have had no problems BUT I am extremely static conscious.

[Helen French]

Hi Laurie,

Again Check this out for memory upgrade in K class system:

http://docs.hp.com/hpux/pdf/A2375-90009.pdf

HTH,
Shiju

[S.K. Chan]

This can be a reference ..

http://docs.hp.com/hpux/pdf/A2375-90012.pdf

[Helen French]

Laurie,

This is for CPU upgrade:

http://docs.hp.com/hpux/pdf/A2375-90012.pdf

And other upgrade procedures:

http://docs.hp.com/hpux/pdf/A3687-90001.pdf

The main thing is the safety precautions. I have done these things before without even having a problem. Good luck !

HTH,
Shiju

[James R. Ferguson]

Hi Laurie:

Here's the easy way to see the physical memory (carrier arrangement, SIMM/DIMM sizes, and any recorded errors):

# echo "selclass qualifier memory;info;wait;infolog"|cstm > /tmp/meminfo

Regards!

...JRF...