Hp Nonstop Ns Series Users Manual Operations Guide

2015-02-09

• What’s New in This Manual
• About This Guide
• 1 Introduction to Integrity NonStop NSSeries Operations
  • When to Use This Section
  • Understanding the Operational Environment
  • What Are the Operator Tasks?
    • Monitoring the System and Performing Recovery Operations
    • Preparing for and Recovering from Power Failures
    • Stopping and Powering Off theSystem
    • Powering On and Starting the System
    • Creating Startup and Shutdown Files
    • Performing Preventive Maintenance
    • Operating Disk Drives and Tape Drives
    • Responding to Spooler Problems
    • Updating Firmware
  • Determining the Cause of a Problem: A Systematic Approach
    • A Problem-Solving Worksheet
    • Task 1: Get the Facts
    • Task 2: Find and Eliminate the Cause of the Problem
    • Task 3: Escalate the Problem If Necessary
    • Task 4: Prevent Future Problems
  • Logging On to an Integrity NonStop Server
    • System Consoles
    • Opening a TACL Window
    • Overview of OSM Applications
    • Launching OSM Applications
  • Service Procedures
    • Support and Service Library
• 2 Determining Your System Configuration
  • When to Use This Section
  • Modular Hardware Components
    • Differences Between Integrity NonStop NS-Series Systems
    • Terms Used to Describe System Hardware Components
  • Recording Your System Configuration
  • Using SCF to Determine Your System Configuration
    • SCF System Naming Conventions
    • SCF Configuration Files
    • Using SCF to Display Subsystem Configuration Information
    • Displaying SCF Configuration Information for Subsystems
    • Additional Subsystems Controlled by SCF
    • Displaying Configuration Information—SCF Examples
• 3 Overview of Monitoring and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • Functions of Monitoring
  • Monitoring Tasks
    • Working With a Daily Checklist
    • Tools for Checking the Status of System Hardware
    • Additional Monitoring Tasks
  • Monitoring and Resolving Problems—An Approach
  • Using OSM to Monitor the System
    • Using the OSM Service Connection
    • Recovery Operations for Problems Detected by OSM
    • Monitoring Problem Incident Reports
  • Using SCF to Monitor the System
    • Determining Device States
  • Automating Routine System Monitoring
  • Using the Status LEDs to Monitor the System
  • Related Reading
• 4 Monitoring EMS Event Messages
  • When to Use This Section
  • What Is the Event Management Service (EMS)?
  • Tools for Monitoring EMS Event Messages
    • OSM Event Viewer
    • EMSDIST
    • ViewPoint
    • Web ViewPoint
  • Related Reading
• 5 Processes: Monitoring and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • Types of Processes
    • System Processes
    • I/O Processes (IOPs)
    • Generic Processes
  • Monitoring Processes
    • Monitoring System Processes
    • Monitoring IOPs
    • Monitoring Generic Processes
  • Recovery Operations for Processes
  • Related Reading
• 6 Communications Subsystems: Monitoring and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • Communications Subsystems
    • Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs)
  • Monitoring Communications Subsystems and Their Objects
    • Monitoring the SLSA Subsystem
    • Monitoring the WAN Subsystem
    • Monitoring the NonStop TCP/IP Subsystem
    • Monitoring Line-Handler Process Status
    • Tracing a Communications Line
  • Recovery Operations for Communications Subsystems
  • Related Reading
• 7 ServerNet Resources: Monitoring and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • ServerNet Communications Network
  • System I/O ServerNet Connections
  • Monitoring the Status of the ServerNet Fabrics
    • Monitoring the ServerNet Fabrics Using OSM
    • Monitoring the ServerNet Fabrics Using SCF
  • Related Reading
• 8 I/O Adapters and Modules: Monitoring and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • I/O Adapters and Modules
    • Fibre Channel ServerNet Adapter (FCSA
    • Gigabit Ethernet 4-Port Adapter (G4SA)
    • 4-Port ServerNet Extender (4PSE)
  • Monitoring I/O Adapters and Modules
    • Monitoring the FCSAs
    • Monitoring the G4SAs
    • Monitoring the 4PSEs
  • Recovery Operations for I/O Adapters and Modules
  • Related Reading
• 9 Processors and Components: Monitoring and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • Overview of the NonStop Blade Complex
  • Monitoring and Maintaining Processors
    • Monitoring Processors Automatically Using TFDS
    • Monitoring Processor Status Using the OSM Low-Level Link
    • Monitoring Processor Status Using the OSM Service Connection
    • Monitoring Processor Performance Using ViewSys
  • Identifying Processor Problems
    • Processor or System Hangs
    • Processor Halts
    • OSM Alarms and Attribute Values
  • Recovery Operations for Processors
    • Recovery Operations for a Processor Halt
    • Halting One or More Processors
    • Reloading a Single Processor on a Running Server
    • Recovery Operations for a System Hang
    • Enabling/Disabling Processor and System Freeze
    • Freezing the System and Freeze-Enabled Processors
    • Dumping a Processor to Disk
    • Backing Up a Processor Dump to Tape
    • Replacing Processor Memory
    • Replacing the Processor Board and Processor Entity
    • Submitting Information to Your Service Provider
  • Related Reading
• 10 Disk Drives: Monitoring and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • Overview of Disk Drives
    • Internal SCSI Disk Drives
    • M8xxx Fibre Channel Disk Drives
    • Enterprise Storage System (ESS) Disks
  • Monitoring Disk Drives
    • Monitoring Disk Drives With OSM
    • Monitoring Disk Drives With SCF
    • Monitoring the State of Disk Drives
    • Monitoring the Use of Space on a Disk Volume
    • Monitoring the Size of Database Files
    • Monitoring Disk Configuration and Performance
  • Identifying Disk Drive Problems
    • Internal SCSI Disk Drives
    • M8xxx Fibre Channel Disk Drives
  • Recovery Operations for Disk Drives
    • Recovery Operations for a Down Disk or Down Disk Path
    • Recovery Operations for a Nearly Full Database File
  • Related Reading
• 11 Tape Drives: Monitoring and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • Overview of Tape Drives
  • Monitoring Tape Drives
    • Monitoring Tape Drive Status With OSM
    • Monitoring Tape Drive Status With SCF
    • Monitoring Tape Drive Status With MEDIACOM
    • Monitoring the Status of Labeled-Tape Operations
  • Identifying Tape Drive Problems
  • Recovery Operations for Tape Drives
    • Recovery Operations Using the OSM Service Connection
    • Recovery Operations Using SCF
  • Related Reading
• 12 Printers and Terminals: Monitoring and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • Overview of Printers and Terminals
  • Monitoring Printer and Collector Process Status
    • Monitoring Printer Status
    • Monitoring Collector Process Status
  • Recovery Operations for Printers and Terminals
    • Recovery Operations for a Full Collector Process
  • Related Reading
• 13 Applications: Monitoring and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • Monitoring TMF
    • Monitoring the Status of TMF
    • Monitoring Data Volumes
    • TMF States
  • Monitoring the Status of Pathway
    • PATHMON States
  • Related Reading
• 14 Power Failures: Preparation and Recovery
  • When to Use This Section
  • System Response to Power Failures
    • NonStop NS-Series Cabinets (Modular Cabinets)
    • NonStop S-Series I/O Enclosures
    • External Devices
    • ESS Cabinets
    • Air Conditioning
  • Preparing for Power Failure
    • Set Ride-Through Time
    • Configure OSM Power Fail Support
    • Monitor Power Supplies
    • Monitor Batteries
    • Maintain Batteries
  • Power Failure Recovery
    • Procedure to Recover From a Power Failure
    • Setting System Time
  • Related Reading
• 15 Starting and Stopping the System
  • When to Use This Section
  • Powering On a System
    • Powering On the System From a Low Power State
    • Powering On the System From a No Power State
  • Starting a System
    • Loading the System
    • Starting Other System Components
    • Performing a System Load
    • Performing a System Load From a Specific Processor
    • Reloading Processors
  • Minimizing the Frequency of Planned Outages
    • Anticipating and Planning for Change
  • Stopping Application, Devices, and Processes
  • Stopping the System
    • Alerts
    • Halting All Processors Using OSM
  • Powering Off a System
    • System Power-Off Using OSM
    • System Power-Off Using SCF
    • Emergency Power-Off Procedure
  • Troubleshooting and Recovery Operations
    • Fans Are Not Turning
    • System Does Not Appear to Be Powered On
    • Green LED Is Not Lit After POSTs Finish
    • Amber LED on a Component Remains Lit After the POST Finishes
    • Components Fail When Testing the Power
    • Recovering From a System Load Failure
    • Getting a Corrupt System Configuration File Analyzed
    • Recovering From a Reload Failure
    • Exiting the OSM Low-Level Link
    • Opening Startup Event Stream and Startup TACL Windows
  • Related Reading
• 16 Creating Startup and Shutdown Files
  • Automating System Startup and Shutdown
    • Managed Configuration Services (MCS)
    • Startup
    • Shutdown
    • For More Information
  • Processes That Represent the System Console
    • $YMIOP.#CLCI
    • $YMIOP.#CNSL
    • $ZHOME
    • $ZHOME Alternative
  • Example Command Files
  • CIIN File
    • Establishing a CIIN File
    • Modifying a CIIN File
    • If a CIIN File Is Not Specified or Enabled in OSM
    • Example CIIN Files
  • Writing Efficient Startup and Shutdown Command Files
    • Command File Syntax
    • Avoid Manual Intervention
    • Use Parallel Processing
    • Investigate Product-Specific Techniques
  • How Process Persistence Affects Configuration and Startup
  • Tips for Startup Files
  • Startup File Examples
    • System Startup File
    • Spooler Warm-Start File
    • TMF Warm-Start File
    • TCP/IP Stack Configuration and Startup File
    • CP6100 Lines Startup File
    • ATP6100 Lines Startup File
    • X.25 Lines Startup File
    • Printer Line Startup File
    • ExpandOverIP Line Startup File
    • Expand Direct-Connect Line Startup File
  • Tips for Shutdown Files
  • Shutdown File Examples
    • System Shutdown File
    • CP6100 Lines Shutdown File
    • ATP6100 Lines Shutdown File
    • X.25 Lines Shutdown File
    • Printer Line Shutdown File
    • ExpandOverIP Line Shutdown File
    • Direct-Connect Line Shutdown File
    • Spooler Shutdown File
    • TMF Shutdown File
• 17 Preventive Maintenance
  • When to Use This Section
  • Monitoring Physical Facilities
    • Checking Air Temperature and Humidity
    • Checking Physical Security
    • Maintaining Order and Cleanliness
    • Checking Fire-Protection Systems
  • Cleaning System Components
    • Cleaning an Enclosure
    • Cleaning and Maintaining Printers
    • Cleaning Tape Drives
  • Handling and Storing Cartridge Tapes
• A Operational Differences Between Systems Running GSeries and HSeries RVUs
• B Tools and Utilities for Operations
  • When to Use This Appendix
  • BACKCOPY
  • BACKUP
  • Disk Compression Program (DCOM)
  • Disk Space Analysis Program (DSAP)
  • EMSDIST
  • Event Management Service Analyzer (EMSA)
  • File Utility Program (FUP)
  • Measure
  • MEDIACOM
  • NonStop NET/MASTER
  • NSKCOM and the Kernel-Managed Swap Facility (KMSF)
  • OSM Package
  • PATHCOM
  • PEEK
  • RESTORE
  • SPOOLCOM
  • Subsystem Control Facility (SCF)
  • HP Tandem Advanced Command Language (TACL)
  • TMFCOM
  • Web ViewPoint
  • ViewPoint
  • ViewSys
• C Related Reading
• D Converting Numbers
  • When to Use This Appendix
  • Overview of Numbering Systems
  • Binary to Decimal
  • Octal to Decimal
  • Hexadecimal to Decimal
  • Decimal to Binary
  • Decimal to Octal
  • Decimal to Hexadecimal
• Safety and Compliance
• Index