The kernel parameters can be changed using GUI/TUI from SAM, KCWEB or the System Manag

ement Homepage. Alternative, the command line can be use. In order to change a kernel parameter
is recommended to have good understanding on the resons and consecuences of the changes, since
this may impact impact negatively the performance of the server. The steps presented on this
document are a quick overview of the process to change kernel parameters, if you need more
details on the process it is recommended to check the References.

HP-UX 11.0 and 11i

The kernel rebuilding process is accomplished through the following steps:
1. Change directory to /stand/build
# cd /stand/build
2. Create a kernel parameter system file from the running system
# /usr/lbin/sysadm/system_prep -s system
A file called system will be created under /stand/build, and that will be the temporary system
configuration file.
3. Make changes to the current system configuration using the kmsystem, kmtune or kmadmin
commands.
# kmtune -S /stand/build/system -q maxusers
Parameter Current Dyn Planned Module Version
======================================================================
maxusers 32 - 32
For example we will be changing the maxusers paremeter from a value of 32 to 30
# kmtune -S /stand/build/system -s maxusers=30
To verify that this new value has been included in the system file, by checking the difference from
the original set:
# kmtune -S /stand/build/system -d
Parameter Current Dyn Planned Module Version
======================================================================
maxusers 32 - 30
4. While you are in the /stand/build directory, build a new kernel using mk_kernel command:
# /usr/sbin/mk_kernel -s ./system
Generating module: krm...
Compiling conf.c...
Loading the kernel...
Generating kernel symbol table...
5. Backup the old kernel and system files, just in case something goes wrong:
# cp /stand/system /stand/system.old
# cp /stand/vmunix /stand/vmunix.old
# cd /stand
# cp -R dlkm dlkm.vmunix.old
6. Schedule installation of the new kernel using the kmupdate command. Copy the /stand/build/
system file to the /stand/system file.
# kmupdate
 Kernel update request is scheduled.
Default kernel /stand/vmunix will be updated by newly built kernel /stand/build/vmunix_test
at next system shutdown or startup time.
# cp /stand/build/system /stand/system

7. Reboot the system

# cd /
# shutdown -ry 0
After the reboot make sure to check that the parameter has been changed successully with either
kmtune or kmsystem commands.

HP-UX 11i v2 and 11i v3

The kernel rebuilding process is accomplished through the following steps:
1. Change directory to /stand/build
# cd /stand/build
2. Create a kernel parameter system file from the running system
# /usr/lbin/sysadm/system_prep -s system
A file called system will be created under /stand/build, and that will be the temporary system
configuration file.
3. Make changes to the current system configuration using the kmsystem, kmtune or kmadmin
commands.
# kctune -S /stand/build/system -q maxusers
Parameter Current Dyn Planned Module Version
======================================================================
maxusers 32 - 32
For example we will be changing the maxusers paremeter from a value of 32 to 30
# kmtune -S /stand/build/system -s maxusers=30
To verify that this new value has been included in the system file, by checking the difference from
the original set:
# kmtune -S /stand/build/system -d
Parameter Current Dyn Planned Module Version
======================================================================
maxusers 32 - 30
4. While you are in the /stand/build directory, build a new kernel using mk_kernel command:
# /usr/sbin/mk_kernel -s ./system
Generating module: krm...
Compiling conf.c...
Loading the kernel...
Generating kernel symbol table...
5. Backup the old kernel and system files, just in case something goes wrong:
# cp /stand/system /stand/system.old
# cp /stand/vmunix /stand/vmunix.old
# cd /stand; cp -R dlkm dlkm.vmunix.old
Adding or removing kernel modules
1. Check the current module state with "kcmodule" command. For example, to determinate the
VxFS modules that are loaded on the system, use:
# kcmodule vxfs vxfs41 vxportal vxportal41
Module State Cause
vxfs unused
vxfs41 static best
vxportal unused
vxportal41 static best
2. Change module state with "kcmodule" command. For example, to enable the VxFS 3.5 modules
and disable the VxFS 4.1, use:
# kcmodule vxfs41=unused vxportal41=unused vxfs=static vxportal=static
3. Reboot the system
# cd /
# shutdown -ry 0
After the reboot make sure to check that the parameter has been changed successully with either
kmtune or kmsystem commands.