Page 1 HP NetServer AA Solution Administrator’s Guide HP Part Number 5969-5962 Printed in April 2000...
Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface Chapter 1 — Introduction Introduction ........2 HP NetServer AA Components .
Page 4 Contents Chapter 3 — Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application Overview ........36 CE Video During Boot .
Page 5 Contents Command Summary ......CE1 or CE2 Commands ......CE_O/S Shutdown Command .
Page 6 Contents MTCFLASH Tool ....... . 187 Running MTCFLASH ......187 MTCCPYNT Tool.
Page 7 Contents Installing a New IOP ......224 Replacing a CE ....... . 227 Updating MIC BIOS, FPGA, and Microcode .
Page 9 Tables HP NetServer AA Server Benefits ......3 HP NetServer AA Components ......6 Multi-Boot Options for IOPs.
Page 10 Tables 5-11 IOPn.Diskx Commands ....... 102 5-12 IOPn.Ethernetx Commands ......112 5-13 Ethernet Port Counters .
Page 11 Figures HP NetServer AA Server ....... 5 HP NetServer AA Server Physical versus Logical View ....7 Interconnect Paths in the HP NetServer AA Server .
Page 13: Preface
Preface This guide describes the use and maintenance of the HP NetServer AA server from Hewlett- Packard. Audience This guide is written for experienced network administrators and technical personnel responsible for installing, configuring, administering, and managing network server hardware  ...
Page 14 Preface Conventions The following conventions are used in the documentation set: Convention Description Indicates a variable that you replace in a path name or command Italics, Courier font Bold, Courier Indicates actions or commands that you must type. For example, type A:\ETX font Courier font...
Page 15 Preface For Customer Support and Warranty Information Refer to the Warranty & Support for Your HP NetServer booklet supplied with your NetServer for information relating to warranty or customer support.
Page 16 Preface...
Page 17 1 Introduction This chapter describes the HP NetServer AA server, the server with ComputeThru technology that enables the server to continue computing even when system components fail. This chapter provides a conceptual overview of the server, introduces HP NetServer AA terminology, and describes the components of a server.
Page 18: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction HP’s NetServer AA server is a fault tolerant Microsoft Windows NT server that provides Constant Computing , mirrored data storage, and uninterrupted network access. The server integrates standard Intel Pentium-based systems, standard Windows NT operating system, and HP’s patented technology to offer a fault tolerant server that runs Windows NT-compatible applications.
Page 19: Hp Netserver Aa Server Benefits
Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1-1 HP NetServer AA Server Benefits Benefit Description Redundant, fault tolerant The server uses redundant hardware and Endurance software to ensure processing and I/O subsystem that your server remains operational even in the event of a failed processor, a memory failure, an I/O failure (even those associated with I/O controllers), a disk drive failure, or a failed Ethernet adapter.
Page 20 Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1-1 (Continued) HP NetServer AA Server Benefits Benefit Description Automatic reconfiguration When a fault condition occurs, or after that fault is corrected and the failed component is returned to service, the server automatically reconfigures and, if needed, synchronizes the components affected by the fault. This can include CPU processing, including CPU memory;...
Page 21: Hp Netserver Aa Components
Chapter 1 Introduction HP NetServer AA Components Figure 1-1 shows the HP NetServer AA components. Table 1-2 describes each component in detail. The server hardware requirements are described in Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Solution Installation Guide. Other terms and industry-standard terms are described in the Glossary.
Page 22: Hp Netserver Aa Components
Chapter 1 Introduction Table 1-2 HP NetServer AA Components HP NetServer AA Component Description Server Contains . . Each CE (Compute Element) is a Pentium class system that includes a motherboard, video adapter, a MIC (Marathon Interface Card), and two processors. The processors on the CE provide the compute processing for the server.
Page 23: Hp Netserver Aa Server Overview
Chapter 1 Introduction HP NetServer AA Server Overview The server operates as a standard Windows NT server while offering a complete fault tolerant operating environment. The server implements the standard Windows NT operating system. Because of this, the server supports any off-the-shelf and custom applications that are compatible with Windows NT without requiring any scripts or API support.
Page 24 Chapter 1 Introduction Each system in the server (Figure 1-2) performs specific tasks, functioning as either a CE or IOP: • CE (Compute Element) contains the server CPU (s) and memory that supports the Windows NT operating system and applications. Because there are two CEs, the CEs provide the redundant CPU (s) and memory for the server.
Page 25: Endurance Software
Chapter 1 Introduction Endurance Software Endurance software integrates and synchronizes processing across four industry-standard Pentium class systems. All components are capable of multiprocessing, forming a logical, fully redundant, fault tolerant server. This results in the Windows NT operating system, all applications, and the local area network logically perceiving the integrated systems in the server as a standard Windows NT server.
Page 26 Chapter 1 Introduction Software also includes the following: • Automatic disk mirroring. This ensures that data on mirrored SCSI disks are automatically maintained, and that data on mirrored disks are accurate and current. • Redundant network connectivity. The server uses redundant network connections (one on each IOP).
Page 27 2 HP NetServer AA Overview This chapter provides an overview of the server, including the boot process and state information. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the terminology described in the Introduction and the Glossary. This chapter includes the following sections: Overview .
Page 28: Chapter 2 Hp Netserver Aa Overview
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Overview The server is a fully redundant, fault tolerant server that provides continuous computing and redundant I/O devices for your Windows NT server and its applications. You can monitor and manage your server using Endurance Manager, a GUI-based management application.
Page 29: Interconnect Paths In The Hp Netserver Aa Server
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview In addition to the concepts described in Chapter 1, the fault tolerant technology coordinates all I/O requests and responses between the CEs and IOPs using the ESIs and the IL, as shown in Figure 2-1.
Page 30: Virtual Network
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Virtual Network In addition to the networking described above, the server includes a virtual network that provides LAN-style connectivity between the CE and each IOP. This connectivity is independent of any public (redirected) or private (IOP) network adapters. Within this virtual network, the IOPs and CE appear as three interconnected nodes, as shown in Figure 2-2.
Page 31 Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview For information on the installation of the virtual network, see software installation procedures in the HP NetServer AA Solution Installation Guide.
Page 32: Redirected Video And The Ce Desktop Application
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application In the server, CE video output is redirected to the IOPs. To accomplish this video redirection, the server uses several kernel mode drivers and the CE Desktop application, which is similar to industry-standard remote control applications.
Page 33: Hp Netserver Aa Boot Process
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview HP NetServer AA Boot Process When the IOPs and CEs in a server are powered on, they automatically start a boot process that results in loading both Windows NT and the software. When powered on, the IOPs pass power-on self test (POST) and load the Windows NT operating system and the software.
Page 34: Overview Of Iop Boot Process
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Figure 2-3 Overview of IOP Boot Process After the IOPs complete their boot process, the CEs boot: one CE loads the Windows NT operating system; then the other CE is synchronized so that both CEs perform all CPU and memory functions in a tightly coupled manner.
Page 35: Overview Of Ce Boot Process
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Powered on and Powered on and completes POST completes POST CE issues boot request. CE issues boot request. IOP services boot request. IOP servicing boot redirects its keyboard to the CE. CE loads Windows NT and Endurance software.
Page 36: Hp Netserver Aa Characteristics During The Ce Boot Process
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview HP NetServer AA Characteristics During the CE Boot Process During the CE boot process, you can use Endurance Manager to view the state transitions of the server components. Server component state transitions are detailed in Table 2-1.
Page 37: Multi-Boot Options For Iops
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Table 2-1 Multi-Boot Options for IOPs Multi-Boot Option Description Operational Endurance I/ This option is the normal operating mode for the IOP. This option boots a copy of O Processor Mode Windows NT that contains and activates Windows NT and software. This is the only mode that allows an IOP to join the server.
Page 38: Hp Netserver Aa Component States
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview HP NetServer AA Component States The server components can report any of the following states, depending on their status: • Server States • CE Operating System States • CE States • IOP States • Interconnect States •...
Page 39: Ce Operating System States
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview CE Operating System States The CE operating system states are: Table 2-3 CE Operating System States State Description Offline Indicates that the Windows NT operating system is neither running nor booting on any CE. Booting Indicates that the Windows NT operating system is in the process of being booted on a CE.
Page 40: Iop States
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Table 2-4 CE States State Description Faulted Indicates that the server removed the CE from operation as a result of one or more faults that were attributed to the CE. The CE remains in this state until it is repaired and an Endurance Manager CE Enable command is issued.
Page 41: Interconnect States
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Table 2-5 IOP States (Continued) State Description Active Indicates that the IOP is a fully active member of the server configuration. In this state, the IOP serves I/O requests from any active CE(s) and participates fully in all fault handling events.
Page 42: Mic Port State Display Lights
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Table 2-6 Interconnect States State Description Active Indicates that the server components on both sides of the Interconnect are active members of the server configuration. The Interconnect remains in this state until one of the components is removed from the configuration.
Page 43: Mirrored Disk States
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Table 2-7 MIC Port State Display Lights Color State Description Gray Unknown/ This state occurs only on CE MIC ports. It indicates that, from Unavailable the IOP’s perspective, no information about the state of this port has been received.
Page 44 Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Table 2-8 Mirrored Disk States (Continued) State Description Faulted Indicates a disk failed a read or write request after repeated retries. The disk is not available for use by the CE operating system. You can use Endurance Manager to re-enable a disk that has experienced unrecovered failures and return it to service.
Page 45: Network Connection States
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Network Connection States The network connection states are: Table 2-9 Network Connection States State Description Online Indicates that the Ethernet adapter and its associated network connection is active in the server configuration. The Endurance Manager Administration Window (Chapter 4) uses color to indicate whether the...
Page 46: Keyboard/Pointer States
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Keyboard/Pointer States The keyboard and pointer states are: Table 2-10 Keyboard/Pointer States State Description Online Both the keyboard and pointer are available to the server. Faulted The keyboard or pointer is not available to the entire server configuration. In some cases (for example, failed keyboard or pointer), the input device is not available to either the IOP or CE.
Page 47: Monitoring The Hp Netserver Aa Server
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Monitoring the HP NetServer AA Server Because the server is fault tolerant, when a fault occurs (for example, a failed disk), the server continues operating. However, even though it is operating, it may be vulnerable. This means that any failure to the faulted component’s redundant counterpart affects the availability of the server.
Page 48: Hp Netserver Aa Messages
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview HP NetServer AA Messages When it is operational, software continuously monitors the server. It reports status and error messages by logging most messages in the Windows NT event log. Software displays some messages as they occur, either directly on the Windows NT blue screens during the text phase of boot or when a CE is being deconfigured;...
Page 49: Event Log Icons And Message Severity Levels
Chapter 2 HP NetServer AA Overview Messages logged to the Windows NT System Event log use the standard Windows NT event format. (Refer to Windows NT documentation for the detailed information on Event Viewer fields and descriptions.) Messages are reported using the following icons and severity levels, described in Table 2-13.
Page 51 Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application This chapter describes redirected video and the CE Desktop application, a Windows NT application that runs on the server IOPs and displays the CE video output on the IOPs. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the terminology described in Chapter 1 and the Glossary.
Page 52: Chapter 3 - Redirected Video And The Ce Desktop Application
Chapter 3 Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application Overview In the server, CE video output is redirected for display on the IOPs. To accomplish this redirection, the server uses several kernel mode drivers and the CE Desktop application, whose user interface is similar to industry-standard remote control applications.
Page 53: Ce Video During Boot
Chapter 3 Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application CE Video During Boot The CE Desktop application displays output from the CE that occurs after the CE passes POST and the text phase of the Windows NT boot process. During the boot process, the following information is displayed on a monitor connected to the CE video adapter —...
Page 54: Redirected Video Components
Chapter 3 Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application Redirected Video Components This section describes the redirected video components used in the server. The kernel mode components of redirected video include software that runs on the IOP and on the CE. Software Running on the IOPs •...
Page 55 Chapter 3 Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application In the IOPs, you should use any video cards that support resolutions of at least 1024 X 768 and also support more than 256 colors. The CE color palette is always set to 256 colors. You should run the IOPs at least one setting above 256 colors.
Page 56: Video Recommendations
Chapter 3 Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application Video Recommendations The following sections provide recommendations for the most efficient use of system resources. Some Remote Control Applications Not Supported on the CE The server does not support the use of remote control applications on the CEs that replace the video drivers with their own drivers.
Page 57: Using The Ce Desktop Application
Chapter 3 Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application Using the CE Desktop Application This section describes how to launch and use the CE Desktop application. Before you launch the CE Desktop application, set the color palette for the IOPs to a minimum of one setting above 256 colors.
Page 58: Running The Ce Desktop Application
Chapter 3 Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application Running the CE Desktop Application The first time that you access the application, it runs in a window. After that, you can run the CE Desktop application either in a window or in full-screen mode. Table 3-2 Video Mode Options In a window, the application: In Full-Screen Mode, the application:...
Page 59: Setting Video Resolution And Refresh Frequency
Chapter 3 Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application When the application is running in full-screen mode and you want to run the application in a window: Change the input focus to the IOP. See Changing Input Focus page Click the CE Desktop icon on the title bar. Uncheck the Full Screen Mode option.
Page 60 Chapter 3 Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application The CE video drivers support the following resolutions: • 640 by 480 pixels, 256 Colors • 800 by 600 pixels, 256 Colors • 1024 by 768 pixels, 256 Colors By default, the Refresh Frequency setting is Use hardware default setting. You can change this setting to minimize screen updates and conserve system resources.
Page 61 4 Endurance Manager This chapter describes the Endurance Manager, the server management application. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the terminology described in Chapter 1 and the Glossary. This chapter includes the following sections: Overview ....... 46 Starting the Endurance Manager .
Page 62: Chapter 4 - Endurance Manager
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Overview The Endurance Manager is a complete management tool for your server. Endurance Manager is a standard Windows NT application that enables you to: • View the status of any server and its components. This includes the server, and CEs, IOPs, interconnects, keyboards, pointers, redirected devices, and Ethernet connections.
Page 63: Starting The Endurance Manager
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Starting the Endurance Manager You can run Endurance Manager on a CE, an IOP, or a remote workstation. Use the Windows NT Start menu to start the Endurance Manager. Select Start Programs Endurance Endurance Manager. You can also create a desktop shortcut icon to the Endurance Manager or place an Endurance Manager shortcut in your startup group.
Page 64: Endurance Manager Window
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Endurance Manager Window When you start the application, the Endurance Manager main window opens and displays the current status of your server. A typical Endurance Manager view of a fully operational server is shown in Figure 4-1 and is described in Table 4-1.
Page 65: Endurance Manager Main Window Contents
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-1 Endurance Manager Main Window Contents Window Item Description Title Bar Displays the type of system and product. Menu Bar Contains Endurance Manager menu options described in Menu Options (page 66). Administration Displays a graphical representation of the server that you can use to administer your server Window (page 50).
Page 66: Administration Window
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-1 Endurance Manager Main Window Contents (Continued) Window Item Description Last Mirror Displays information about the mirror copy status for your server Copy Status (page 58). You can control how this window is displayed using both: Window •...
Page 67 Chapter 4 Endurance Manager • If a mirror copy is in progress, an indicator on the Administration window displays both the progress and the direction of the mirror copy. • Single-click on a component in the Administration window to view an online description of that component.
Page 68: Endurance Manager Administration Window
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager An example of the Administration window and how it displays server state and status information is shown in Figure 4-2 and described in Table 4-2. The colors displayed in the Administration window indicate component status using the colors described in Table 4-3.
Page 69 Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-2 Administration Window Contents Component Description CE1 and CE2 Indicates the status of a CE. MIC LEDs Indicates the status of the MIC associated with the LEDs. ESI Indicator Indicates the status of the ESIs (Endurance System Interconnects) that collectively report the status of connections to the various components.
Page 70: Administration Window Contents
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-2 Administration Window Contents (Continued) Component Description Redirected Indicates the status of the redirected devices that are defined in the server configuration Devices (Chapter 6). The redirected device types are described below. The icon for a redirected device type is displayed only if one or more devices of that type are redirected.
Page 71: Endurance Manager Color Interpretation
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-3 Endurance Manager Color Interpretation Color Component Indicates... Blue Booting* or Joining* Blue-Green Ready Dark Green Ethernet adapters Standby Interconnects Online SCSI disks Destination disk of a mirror copy Keyboard/pointer Online, but input is blocked due to arbitration All others Initialized* Dark Gray...
Page 72: Device Status Window
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-3 Endurance Manager Color Interpretation (Continued) Color Component Indicates... Orange MIC Fiber The fiber connection is lost due to a power failure or a reset of the other MIC. Note: On the CE, the color may appear yellow, depending on the number of colors with...
Page 73: Device Status Windows Contents
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Figure 4-3 Device Status Window Table 4-4 Device Status Windows Contents Field Description Component Identifies the name of the component. To the left of the component name, a box indicates the component’s status using the colors described on page Status Indicates the component’s state.
Page 74: Last Mirror Copy Status Window
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-5 Endurance Manager Options Affecting the Device Status Window Option Description Configures whether the Device Status window is displayed. The Device Status View Device Status window is displayed if a checkmark is shown by this menu option. Tools Options, Display...
Page 75: Last Mirror Copy Status Window Contents
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-6 Last Mirror Copy Status Window Contents Option Description Disk Identifies the SCSI disks associated with a mirror set (for example, Disk0). Note: Endurance disk names, such as Disk0 and Disk1, do not necessarily match the names of Windows NT similarly named disks, as seen when viewed with Disk Administrator.
Page 76: Endurance Manager Options Affecting The Last Mirror Copy Status Window
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-6 Last Mirror Copy Status Window Contents (Continued) Option Description Copied Contains the total number of bytes of data that has been copied. Total Contains the total number of bytes of data (disk size) that must be copied. Table 4-7 Endurance Manager Options Affecting the Last Mirror Copy Status Window Option Description...
Page 77: Display And Control Window
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Display and Control Window The Display and Control window displays the commands, options, and parameters that enable you to manage and display information about your server. Note: For server command information, refer to Chapter You can access the Display and Control window by: •...
Page 78: Display And Control Window Options
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-8 Display and Control Window Options Option Description Command When a command is selected, this area displays a brief description of the command. Description Filters Applies a filter to Target. The filter is applied when the checkbox for a command is not displayed.
Page 79 Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-8 Display and Control Window Options (Continued) Option Description Help Opens Endurance Manager online help.
Page 80: Options Window
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Options Window The Options window configures the Endurance Manager monitoring parameters. The Options window is shown Figure 4-6, and is described in Table 4-9. Figure 4-6 Options Window...
Page 81: Options Window Parameters
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-9 Options Window Parameters Parameter Description Time in seconds to automatically Specifies the interval to poll and update server state and status poll for the system status information. The default is 5 seconds. If this field is blank or 0, Endurance Manager does not perform an automatic update.
Page 82: Menu Options
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Menu Options The Endurance Manager window contains the following menu options: • File Menu • View Menu • Tools Menu • Help Menu File Menu The File menu contains the Exit option. Use this option to exit Endurance Manager. View Menu The View menu contains the options described in Table...
Page 83 Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Table 4-10 View Menu Options Option Description Revision Levels Displays the revision level for all hardware and software components. This information is useful for support and hotfix verification purposes. A sample revision level screen is shown below.
Page 84: Tools Menu
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Tools Menu The Tools menu displays the options described in Table 4-11. Table 4-11 Tools Menu Options Option Description Display and Opens the Display and Control Window. This dialog box enables you to execute commands to Control monitor and manage your server.
Page 85: Help Menu
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Help Menu The Help menu displays the options described in Table 4-12. Table 4-12 Help Menu Options Option Description Contents Displays the contents page for the online help. About MtcMgr Displays version and copyright information for your Endurance Manager software.
Page 86: Using Endurance Manager On A Remote Workstation
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager Using Endurance Manager on a Remote Workstation You can use Endurance Manager on a remote workstation to monitor and administer your server. To do so, connect Endurance Manager on a remote workstation to the server using either a local area network or a modem.
Page 87: Security Features For Remote Use Of Endurance Manager
Chapter 4 Endurance Manager provides access to either or both IOPs. Security Features for Remote Use of Endurance Manager Security features within Endurance Manager provide • Protection against software installation and uninstallation from an unprivileged account. The Endurance Setup and Uninstall procedures require Administrator privileges. If a user account without Administrator privileges attempts to install or uninstall the software, one of the following error messages is displayed, and the operation fails.
Page 88 Chapter 4 Endurance Manager up on the local and remote systems. These accounts must have the same username and password. Once this is accomplished, you can use all capabilities of the Endurance Manager. Without administrative privilege, you can monitor but not manage the server remotely.
Page 89 5 Commands This chapter describes HP NetServer AA server commands. It assumes that you are familiar with terminology described in Chapter 1 and the Glossary. This chapter documents the server commands in alphabetical order in the following sections: Issuing Endurance Commands ....74 Verifying Commands .
Page 90: Chapter 5 - Commands
Chapter 5 Commands Issuing Endurance Commands You can issue the commands using either: • Endurance Manager – the command syntax for this method is documented in the Command section of each command. • MTCCONS (the Endurance Manager Console) – the command syntax for this method is documented in the Console Syntax section of each command.
Page 91: Verifying Commands
Chapter 5 Commands Verifying Commands After issuing a command, you can verify that it executed successfully by completing at least one of the following. • Use the Endurance Manager to make sure that the status of the server component matches the state that you expected.
Page 92: Command Summary
Chapter 5 Commands Command Summary Table 5-3 lists all commands in alphabetical order. Table 5-2 Commands Command Page CE Disable Auto Boot page 80 CE Disable Auto Synch page 81 CE Disable Operation page 82 CE Enable Auto Boot page 83 CE Enable Auto Synch page 83 CE Enable Operation...
Page 93 Chapter 5 Commands Table 5-2 Commands (Continued) Command Page IOPn.Diskx Reset Mirror Copy page 109 IOPn.Dsl Show Configuration page 111 IOPn.Ethernetx Disable Operation page 113 IOPn.Ethernetx Enable Operation page 114 IOPn.Ethernetx Reset Port Counters page 114 IOPn.Ethernetx Show Port Counters page 115 IOPn.Ethernetx Show Port Information page 117...
Page 94 Chapter 5 Commands Table 5-2 Commands (Continued) Command Page IOPn.InputProvider Show Automatic Switchover page 136 IOPn.InputProvider Show Counters page 137 IOPn.InputProvider Show Hotkey page 139 IOPn.InputProvider Show Hotkey Value page 139 IOPn.InputProvider Show Input Device States page 140 IOPn.InputProvider Show LED Flashing page 142 IOPn.Monitor Disable Auto Start page 144...
Page 95: Ce1 Or Ce2 Commands
Chapter 5 Commands CE1 or CE2 Commands The CE1 or CE2 commands perform operations on the CE. Table 5-3 lists the CE1 or CE2 commands. Table 5-3 CE1 or CE2 Commands Command Page CE Disable Auto Boot page 80 CE Disable Auto Synch page 81 CE Disable Operation page 82...
Page 96: Ce Disable Auto Boot
Chapter 5 Commands CE Disable Auto Boot This command disables Auto Boot for a specific CE. Auto Boot allows the CE to automatically boot the CE’s Windows NT operating system after a reboot or power cycle. If you disable Auto Boot, the operating system cannot be booted on this CE until you issue a CE Enable Auto Boot command.
Page 97: Ce Disable Auto Synch
Chapter 5 Commands CE Disable Auto Synch This command disables Auto Synch for a specific CE. Auto Synch allows the second CE to automatically attempt to synchronize with the running CE. If you disable Auto Synch, you cannot synchronize that CE into the server until you issue a CE Enable Auto Synch command. If you are setting this option to prevent a CE from joining the server configuration, make sure that you disable both Auto Boot (page...
Page 98: Ce Disable Operation
Chapter 5 Commands CE Disable Operation This command disables (removes) the specified CE from the active server configuration. For the CE to rejoin the server, you must enable it using the CE Enable Operation command. Warning: This command does not perform a normal Windows NT shutdown.
Page 99: Ce Enable Auto Boot
Chapter 5 Commands CE Enable Auto Boot This command enables Auto Boot for a specific CE. Auto Boot allows the CE to automatically boot the CE’s Windows NT operating system after a reboot or power cycle. By default, Auto Boot is true (enabled). Command CEn Enable Auto Boot From IOPx Console Syntax MTCCONS CEn Enable Auto Boot From IOPx...
Page 100: Ce Enable Operation
Chapter 5 Commands CE Enable Operation This command enables a faulted or disabled CE, allowing it to join the active server. Command CEn Enable Operation From IOPx Console Syntax MTCCONS CEn Enable Operation From IOPx n – the ID number of the CE (1 or 2) Variables x –...
Page 101: Ce Remove From Configuration
Chapter 5 Commands CE Remove From Configuration This command removes CEn from the configuration, resets it, and reboots it. When the CE reboots, it tries to rejoin the server. If you do not want the CE to rejoin the server, power it off or use the CE Disable Operation command.
Page 102: Ce Show Auto Boot
Chapter 5 Commands CE Show Auto Boot This command shows the state of the Auto Boot parameter for a specific CE. Auto Boot allows the CE to automatically boot the CE’s Windows NT operating system after a reboot or power cycle.
Page 103 Chapter 5 Commands CE Enable Auto Synch CE Show Parameters...
Page 104: Ce Show Parameters
Chapter 5 Commands CE Show Parameters This command displays the current parameter settings for CEn. Command CEn Show Parameters From IOPx Console Syntax MTCCONS CEn Show Parameters -V From IOPx n – the CE’s ID number (1 or 2) Variables Results Table 5-4 CE Parameters Value...
Page 105: Ce_O/S Shutdown Command
Chapter 5 Commands CE_O/S Shutdown Command This command performs a shutdown on the CE operating system. Command CE_O/S Shutdown Operation From IOPx Console Syntax MTCCONS CE_O/S Shutdown Operation From IOPx Variables x – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) The monitor on the specified IOP issues a request to the CE Endurance Results System Manager service to shut down the operating system.
Page 106: Esi Enable Operation Command
Chapter 5 Commands ESI Enable Operation Command This command enables a faulted ESI (Endurance System Interconnect). Command ESIn Enable Operation From IOPx Console Syntax MTCCONS ESIn Enable Operation From IOPx n – the ESI’s ID number: Variables Table 5-5 ESI Data Paths ESI ID Number Data Path Between .
Page 107: Il12 Enable Operation Command
Chapter 5 Commands IL12 Enable Operation Command This command enables the IL (IOP Link) when it is faulted. Command IL12 Enable Operation From IOPx Console Syntax MTCCONS IL12 Enable Operation From IOPx Variables x – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Check any of the following: Results •...
Page 108: Iop1 And Iop2 Commands
Chapter 5 Commands IOP1 and IOP2 Commands The IOP1 and IOP2 commands perform operations on the IOPs. Table 5-6 lists the IOP1 and IOP2 commands. Table 5-6 IOP1 and IOP2 Commands Command Page IOP Disable Operation page 93 IOP Enable Operation page 94 IOP Shutdown Operation page 95...
Page 109: Iop Disable Operation
Chapter 5 Commands IOP Disable Operation This command disables (removes) the specified IOP from the active server configuration. You can use this command to start a maintenance procedure described in Chapter 9. You can also use this command to remove an IOP that is not operating properly so that you can verify whether the server operates correctly without it.
Page 110: Iop Enable Operation
Chapter 5 Commands IOP Enable Operation This command enables the specified IOP that was disabled or faulted. The IOP attempts to rejoin the server immediately or when it reboots Windows NT. Command IOPn Enable Operation From IOPx Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn Enable Operation From IOPx n –...
Page 111: Iop Shutdown Operation
Chapter 5 Commands IOP Shutdown Operation This command removes the specified IOP from the configuration, shuts down the IOP, and automatically reboots it. When it reboots, the IOP rejoins the server configuration. If you do not want the IOP to rejoin, power it off or use the IOP Disable command. Command IOPn Shutdown Operation From IOPx Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn Shutdown Operation From IOPx...
Page 112: Iopn.datagramservice Commands
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.DatagramService Commands The IOPn.DatagramService commands control and return statistics for adapters that are bound to the Datagram Service (DGS). Adapters are bound to DGS during software installation. Table 5-7 lists the IOPn.DatagramService commands. Table 5-7 IOPn.DatagramService Commands Command Page IOPn.DatagramService Reset Port Counters...
Page 113: Iopn.datagramservice Reset Port Counters
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.DatagramService Reset Port Counters This command sets all MtcDgs port counter statistics (page 99) to zero for devices that are bound to the MtcDgs Service. Command IOPn.DatagramService Reset Port Counters Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.DatagramService Reset Port Counters n –...
Page 114: Iopn.datagramservice Show Parameter Values
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.DatagramService Show Parameter Values This command returns the parameter values for the Datagram Service (DGS) on the specified IOP. Command IOPn.DatagramService Show Parameter Values Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.DatagramService Show Parameter Values n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables Results Table 5-8 DatagramService Parameter Values...
Page 115: Iopn.datagramservice Show Port Counters
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.DatagramService Show Port Counters This command returns MtcDgs statistics for each adapter that is bound to the MtcDgs Service on the specified IOP. Command IOPn.DatagramService Show Port Counters Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.DatagramService Show Port Counters n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables Results Table 5-9 DatagramService Port Counters...
Page 116 Chapter 5 Commands Table 5-9 DatagramService Port Counters (Continued) Value Meaning NDIS Packets Unavailable for Send Number of times NDIS_PACKET for send could not be allocated NDIS Buffers Unavailable for Send Number of times NDIS_BUFFER for send could not be allocated NDIS Packets Unavailable for Receive Number of times NDIS_PACKET for receive could not be...
Page 117: Iopn.datagramservice Show Port Information
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.DatagramService Show Port Information This command returns port information about devices that are bound to the Datagram Service (DGS) on the specified IOP. Command IOPn.DatagramService Show Port Information Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.DatagramService Show Port Information n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables Results Table 5-10 DatagramService Port Information...
Page 118: Iopn.diskx Commands
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Diskx Commands The IOPn.Diskx commands operate on mirrored SCSI disks and apply to mirror copying, mirror disk availability, and bad block remapping operations. Table 5-11 lists the IOPn.Diskx commands. Table 5-11 IOPn.Diskx Commands Command Page IOPn.Diskx Disable Bad Block Remap page 103 IOPn.Diskx Disable Mirrored Disk page 104...
Page 119: Iopn.diskx Disable Bad Block Remap
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Diskx Disable Bad Block Remap Bad block remapping can be used to replace disk sectors containing bad spots with undamaged sectors during a mirror copy. This command negates any previous command that enabled bad block remapping for a SCSI device, indicated by .
Page 120: Iopn.diskx Disable Mirrored Disk
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Diskx Disable Mirrored Disk This command disables an individual mirrored SCSI disk that is online or offline. You might decide to disable the target of a running mirror copy to halt the mirror copy. In this case, you would disable an online disk. To prevent a mirror copy from beginning, you might decide to disable the target of a pending mirror copy.
Page 121: Iopn.diskx Enable Bad Block Remap
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Diskx Enable Bad Block Remap Warning: Using this command may cause the other member of this mirror set to become the target of a mirror set copy. Read all instructions in this section before continuing. Bad block remapping can be used to replace disk sectors containing bad spots with undamaged sectors during a mirror copy.
Page 122 Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Bad Block Status IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Status...
Page 123: Iopn.diskx Enable Mirrored Disk
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Diskx Enable Mirrored Disk Warning: Using this command may cause the other member of this mirror set to become the target of a mirror set copy. Read all instructions in this section before continuing. This command attempts to enable a mirrored SCSI disk, indicated by , that is disabled or Diskx faulted.
Page 124: Iopn.diskx Reset Partition
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Diskx Reset Partition Warning: Using this command may cause the disk to become the target of a mirror copy. Read all instructions in this section before continuing. This command is used to: • Correct problems with the data in the partition on a mirrored disk •...
Page 125: Iopn.diskx Reset Mirror Copy
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Diskx Reset Mirror Copy This command attempts to restart a mirror copy for a device, indicated by Diskx This command usually is issued to restart a mirror copy that has failed because the mirror copy source disk encountered bad blocks. Typically you would enable bad block remapping immediately prior to this call.
Page 126: Iopn.dsl Show Configuration Command
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Dsl Show Configuration Command The IOPn.Dsl Show Configuration command shows information about the DSL (Device Synchronization Layer) on the specified IOP. The DSL is the software that controls and participates in device I/O request processing on the IOPs. While the DSL operation is transparent, the DSL contains useful device information that you can display using the DSL commands.
Page 127: Iopn.dsl Show Configuration
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Dsl Show Configuration This command shows device state information for the local and remote IOP. The remote IOP information is valid only when the CE’s operating system is running and both IOPs are active. Command IOPn.Dsl Show Configuration Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.Dsl Show Configuration n –...
Page 128: Iopn.ethernetx Commands
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Ethernetx Commands The IOPn.Ethernetx commands perform operations on Ethernet adapters. step Table 5-12 lists the IOPn.Ethernetx commands. Table 5-12 IOPn.Ethernetx Commands Command Page IOPn.Ethernetx Disable Operation page 113 IOPn.Ethernetx Enable Operation page 114 IOPn.Ethernetx Reset Port Counters page 114 IOPn.Ethernetx Show Port Counters page 115...
Page 129: Iopn.ethernetx Disable Operation
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Ethernetx Disable Operation This command disables an Ethernet adapter. After you disable an Ethernet adapter, the adapter remains disabled until you issue an IOPn.Ethernet Enable Operation command. Disabling the active adapter causes failover to the standby adapter on the other IOP. Warning: Do not issue this command unless the other IOP’s Ethernet adapter is in standby mode.
Page 130: Iopn.ethernetx Enable Operation
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Ethernetx Enable Operation This command enables an Ethernet adapter that was disabled. Note: For information on enabling a faulted Ethernet adapter, refer to Chapter Command IOPn.Ethernetx Enable Operation Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.ETHERNETx Enable Operation n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables x –...
Page 131: Iopn.ethernetx Show Port Counters
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Ethernetx Show Port Counters This command displays the Ethernet Provider counters for the specified Ethernet adapter. Command IOPn.Ethernet Show Port Counters Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.ETHERNET Show Port Counters -V n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables x –...
Page 132: Ethernet Port Counters
Chapter 5 Commands Table 5-13 Ethernet Port Counters (Continued) Value Meaning Unsolicited Packets Unavailable Number of times a packet descriptor could not be allocated. Packet descriptors are used to forward Ethernet packets received by the IOPs to the CEs. This does not indicate that incoming Ethernet packets were dropped.
Page 133: Ethernet Show Port Information
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Ethernetx Show Port Information This command displays port information for the specified Ethernet adapter on IOPn. Command IOPn.Ethernetx Show Port Information Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.ETHERNETx Show Port Information n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables x –...
Page 134 Chapter 5 Commands Table 5-14 Ethernet Show Port Information (Continued) Value Meaning Current Source Address The address the NIC is currently using. This address is obtained from NdisRequest query OID_802_3_CURRENT_ADDRESS. Permanent Address The MAC address embedded in the adapter hardware. This address is obtained from NdisRequest query OID_802_3_PERMANENT_ADDRESS.
Page 135: Iopn.ethernetprovider Commands
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.EthernetProvider Commands The IOPn.EthernetProvider commands display statistics or reset counters for the Ethernet Provider. Table 5-15 lists the IOPn.EthernetProvider commands. Table 5-15 IOPn.EthernetProvider Commands Command Page IOPn.EthernetProvider Reset Provider Counters page 120 IOPn.EthernetProvider Show Parameter Values page 121 IOPn.EthernetProvider Show Provider Counters page 123...
Page 136: Iopn.ethernetprovider Reset Provider Counters
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.EthernetProvider Reset Provider Counters This command resets all counters maintained by the Ethernet Provider. Command IOPn.EthernetProvider Reset Provider Counters Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.EthernetProvider Reset Provider Counters n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables...
Page 137: Iopn.ethernetprovider Show Parameter Values
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.EthernetProvider Show Parameter Values This command returns parameter values for the Ethernet Provider. Command IOPn.EthernetProvider Show Parameter Values Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.EthernetProvider Show Parameter Values n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables Results Table 5-16 Ethernet Provider Parameter Values Value...
Page 138: Ethernet Provider Parameter Values
Chapter 5 Commands Table 5-16 Ethernet Provider Parameter Values (Continued) Value Meaning IOP Flush Complete Interval IOP Flush Complete Interval in milliseconds Network Status Transmit Interval Number of milliseconds between network status packet transmits Packet Receive Interval Number of milliseconds that can elapse without receiving any packets before loss of connectivity is suspected Network Status Check Interval Interval in milliseconds to check for packet receives...
Page 139: Iopn.ethernetprovider Show Provider Counters
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.EthernetProvider Show Provider Counters This command displays the current values for the Ethernet Provider counters. Command IOPn.EthernetProvider Show Provider Counters Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.EthernetProvider Show Provider Counters n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables Results Table 5-17 Ethernet Provider Counters...
Page 140 Chapter 5 Commands Table 5-17 Ethernet Provider Counters (Continued) Value Meaning Peak NDIS Send Packets Allocated Peak number of NDIS packets and buffers allocated for send NDIS Packet Unavailable for Send Number of times an NDIS_PACKET could not be allocated to transmit an Ethernet packet on the network NDIS Buffer Unavailable for Send Number of times an NDIS_BUFFER could not be allocated to transmit an...
Page 141: Iopn.eventprovider Commands
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.EventProvider Commands The IOPn.EventProvider commands configure or display information related to the Event Provider. Table 5-18 lists the IOPn.EventProvider commands. Table 5-18 IOPn.EventProvider Commands Command Page IOPn.EventProvider Remove Events page IOPn.EventProvider Set Checkpoint page 126 IOPn.EventProvider Show Dropped Event Statistics page...
Page 142: Iopn.eventprovider Remove Events
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.EventProvider Remove Events Warning: Use this command only at the request of your service provider. This command removes any events from pending queues. This command should be used only when the event queue is full and cannot be emptied due to circumstances such as the CE operating system is unavailable.
Page 143: Event Provider Dropped Event Statistics
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.EventProvider Show Dropped Event Statistics This command displays statistics about events that could not be logged. These statistics are used for diagnostic purposes. Command IOPn.EventProvider Show Dropped Event Statistics Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.Event Show Dropped Event Statistics n –...
Page 144: Iopn.inputprovider Commands
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Commands The IOPn.InputProvider commands configure and display the current settings for the server keyboard and pointer. Table 5-20 lists the IOPn.InputProvider commands. Table 5-20 IOPn.InputProvider Commands Command Page IOPn.InputProvider Disable Automatic Switchover page 129 IOPn.InputProvider Disable Hotkey page 129 IOPn.InputProvider Disable LED Flashing page 130...
Page 145: Iopn.inputprovider Disable Automatic Switchover
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Disable Automatic Switchover This command prevents input devices from automatically switching over from the IOPs to the CEs during CE boot, as described in HP NetServer AA Boot Process 17 Chapter 2. After issuing this command, if you want input devices to switch to the CE (during CE boot), you must manually switch over the input devices, using either the hotkey, the IOPn.InputProvider Set Input Devices IOP...
Page 146: Iopn.inputprovider Disable Led Flashing
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Disable LED Flashing This command disables the Scroll Lock LED from flashing the input device status. By default, LED flashing is enabled, and the Scroll Lock LED flashes whenever the input devices are logically connected to the local IOP. Command IOPn.InputProvider Disable LED Flashing Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Disable LED Flashing...
Page 147: Iopn.inputprovider Enable Hotkey
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Enable Hotkey This command enables hotkeys so that they can be used to toggle input devices between the local IOP and the CEs. By default, using hotkeys is enabled. Command IOPn.InputProvider Enable Hotkey Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Enable Hotkey n –...
Page 148: Iopn.inputprovider Set Arbitration Timeout
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Set Arbitration Timeout This command configures input arbitration for the server. When arbitration is enabled, CE input is allowed only from one IOP at a time. During the arbitration timeout, CE input is allowed from only one IOP (effectively blocking input from the other IOP). At the end of each arbitration interval, input control is available to switch to the next IOP where mouse movement or keyboard activity is detected.
Page 149: Iopn.inputprovider Set Hotkey Value
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Set Hotkey Value This command defines the hotkey sequence that toggles input devices between the IOP and the CEs. By default, is the hotkey sequence. <Ctrl><Shift>F12 Command IOPn.InputProvider Set Hotkey Value x Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Set Hotkey Value x n –...
Page 150: Iopn.inputprovider Set Input Active
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Set Input Active This command forces the arbitration timeout to expire and switches the active input devices to the specified IOP. For this command to be valid, arbitration timeout must be enabled. (Refer to IOPn.InputProvider Set Arbitration Timeout command.) Command IOPn.InputProvider Set Input Active...
Page 151: Iopn.inputprovider Show Arbitration Timeout
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Show Arbitration Timeout This command displays the input arbitration setting for the server. When arbitration is enabled, it allows input to be processed from only one tuple at a time (effectively blocking input from the other tuple). At the end of each arbitration interval, input control is available to switch to the first IOP where mouse movement or keyboard activity is detected.
Page 152: Iopn.inputprovider Show Automatic Switchover
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Show Automatic Switchover This command displays the setting of the automatic switchover parameter as either true (enabled) or false (disabled). By default, automatic switchover is true. Command IOPn.InputProvider Show Automatic Switchover Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Show Automatic Switchover n –...
Page 153: Iopn.inputprovider Show Counters
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Show Counters This command shows all of the statistics and error counters that are maintained by the Input Provider. Command IOPn.InputProvider Show Counters Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Show Counters n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables Results Table 5-21 InputProvider Counters...
Page 154 Chapter 5 Commands Table 5-21 InputProvider Counters (Continued) Value Meaning Max mouse input processed Maximum number of mouse input packets processed at one time...
Page 155: Iopn.inputprovider Show Hotkey
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Show Hotkey This command shows the state of hotkey as either true (enabled) or false (disabled). By default, show hotkey is true. Command IOPn.InputProvider Show Hotkey Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Show Hotkey n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables Results See Also...
Page 156: Inputprovider Input Device States
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Show Input Device States This command shows the logical location and the states of the input devices and the hotkey value. It also shows the states of user-configurable Input Provider parameters. Command IOPn.InputProvider Show Input Device States Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Show Input Device States n –...
Page 157 Chapter 5 Commands Table 5-22 InputProvider Input Device States (Continued) Value Meaning Arbitration Timeout Time interval that must pass before the CE accepts input from the other IOP. A value of 0 indicates that arbitration is disabled. IOP1 Input State IOP1 input device state flags.
Page 158: Iopn.inputprovider Show Led Flashing
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.InputProvider Show LED Flashing This command shows whether LED flashing is true (enabled) or false (disabled). By default, Show LED Flashing is True. When set to True, the Scroll Lock LED flashes when the input devices are logically connected to the local IOP. Command IOPn.InputProvider Show LED Flashing Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Show LED Flashing...
Page 159: Iopn.monitor Commands
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Monitor Commands The IOPn.Monitor commands perform operations on the monitor. Table 5-23 lists the IOPn.Monitor commands. Table 5-23 IOPn.Monitor Commands Command Page IOPn.Monitor Disable Auto Start page 144 IOPn.Monitor Enable Auto Start page 144 IOPn.Monitor Set Initialization Interval page 145 IOPn.Monitor Show Auto Start page 146...
Page 160: Iopn.monitor Disable Auto Start
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Monitor Disable Auto Start This command disables Auto Start for an IOP. When an IOP reboots, Auto Start allows the specified IOP to automatically join the server configuration (after the time specified by the initialization interval has elapsed), regardless of whether the other IOP is available. If Auto Start is disabled, the IOP joins the configuration only if the other IOP is present or the other IOP is faulted or disabled.
Page 161: Iopn.monitor Set Initialization Interval
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Monitor Set Initialization Interval This command configures the interval that an IOP waits to initialize with another IOP before responding to the CEs. The initialization interval is only valid if Auto Start is enabled. (Refer to IOPn.Monitor Enable Auto Start command for information.) When the initialization interval expires: •...
Page 162: Iopn.monitor Show Auto Start
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Monitor Show Auto Start This command displays the Auto Start setting for the specified IOP. • If Auto Start is true (enabled), the specified IOP does not wait for the other IOP, and it continues processing software. •...
Page 163: Monitor Client Status
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Monitor Show Client Status This command displays the status of the clients listed in the ClientList Registry parameter on the specified IOP. If no clients are specified in the client list, the following error message displays: An invalid parameter was provided by the caller. Command IOPn.Monitor Show Client Status Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.Monitor Show Client Status...
Page 164: Monitor Configuration Values
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Monitor Show Configuration This command displays server components and the parameters that describe the components and their states on the specified IOP. Command IOPn.Monitor Show Configuration Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.Monitor Show Configuration n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables Results Table 5-25 Monitor Configuration Values...
Page 165: Iopn.monitor Show Initialization Interval
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Monitor Show Initialization Interval This command displays the initialization interval for the specified IOP. The initialization interval is the time period in seconds that the IOP waits to initialize with the other IOP before either or both of the following occur: •...
Page 166: Mic Interconnect Status Values
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Monitor Show MIC Interconnect Status This command displays the MIC interconnect status for IOPn, including status information for all system components visible to IOPn. Command IOPn.Monitor Show MIC Interconnect Status Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.Monitor Show MIC Interconnect n –...
Page 167 Chapter 5 Commands...
Page 168: Ce States
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.Monitor Show Parameters This command displays parameters for IOPn. Command IOPn.Monitor Show Parameters Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.Monitor Show Parameters n – the ID number of the IOP (1 or 2) Variables Results Table 5-27 Monitor Parameter Values Value Meaning Endurance System Type...
Page 169 Chapter 5 Commands Table 5-27 Monitor Parameter Values (Continued) Value Meaning IOP Removal in Progress When true, indicates that the IOP is being removed from the server. CE O/S Shutdown in Progress When true, indicates that the shutdown of the CE operating system is pending.
Page 170: Iopn.scsiprovider Commands
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.ScsiProvider Commands The IOPn.ScsiProvider commands display information about the SCSI Provider. Table 5-28 lists the IOPn.ScsiProvider commands. Table 5-28 IOPn.ScsiProvider Commands Command Page IOPn.ScsiProvider Set Mirror Copy Bias page 155 IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Bad Block Status page 156 IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Copy Bias page 157 IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Status...
Page 171: Iopn.scsiprovider Set Mirror Copy Bias
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.ScsiProvider Set Mirror Copy Bias This command sets a bias (preference) favoring either CE disk throughput or mirror copy completion time. This setting is only relevant when a mirror copy is in progress. By default, the bias is two. Command IOPn.ScsiProvider Set Mirror Copy Bias Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.ScsiProvider Set Mirror Copy Bias...
Page 172: Iopn.scsiprovider Show Bad Block Status
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Bad Block Status This command displays the bad block status of all the mirrored disks in the server, indicating whether the mirrored disks have bad block remapping enabled or disabled. Command IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Bad Block Status Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Bad Block Status n –...
Page 173: Iopn.scsiprovider Show Mirror Copy Bias
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Copy Bias This command shows the setting of the mirror copy bias. Mirror copy bias is set using the IOPn.ScsiProvider Set Mirror Copy Bias command. By default, the mirror copy bias is two. Command IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Copy Bias Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Copy Bias x n –...
Page 174: Iopn.scsiprovider Show Mirror Status
Chapter 5 Commands IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Status This command displays the mirror status of all the mirrored disks in the server. The status information includes whether disks are current and whether a mirror copy is pending. Command IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Status Console Syntax MTCCONS IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Status n –...
Page 175: Management Show Computer Information Command
Chapter 5 Commands Management Show Computer Information Command This command shows information about the target system from the management interface. Command Management Show Computer Information Console Syntax MTCCONS Management Show Computer Information Results...
Page 176: Server Shutdown Command
Chapter 5 Commands Server Shutdown Command This command shuts down the CE’s operating system and then shuts down the operating system on each available IOP. Note: This command is the preferred method for shutting down the server. Command Server Shutdown Operation From IOPx Console Syntax MTCCONS Server Shutdown Operation From IOPx x –...
Page 177: Tuple Commands
Chapter 5 Commands Tuple Commands The tuple commands perform operations on a tuple of the server. Table 5-29 lists the tuple commands. Table 5-29 Tuple Commands Command Page Tuple Disable Operation page 162 Tuple Enable Operation page 163 Tuple Shutdown Operation page 164...
Page 178: Tuple Disable Operation
Chapter 5 Commands Tuple Disable Operation This command disables (removes) the specified tuple from the active server configuration. When this command is issued, both the CE and IOP in the specified tuple are disabled. Warning: If only one CE is in operation, use a Windows NT Shutdown command whenever possible.
Page 179: Tuple Enable Operation
Chapter 5 Commands Tuple Enable Operation This command enables any faulted or disabled tuple component (IOP and/or CE). After the tuple component is enabled, it can rejoin the server. Command Tuplen Enable Operation From IOPx Console Syntax MTCCONS Tuplen Enable Operation From IOPx n –...
Page 180: Tuple Shutdown Operation
Chapter 5 Commands Tuple Shutdown Operation This command removes IOPn and CEn from the server configuration. If necessary, the CE operating system is shut down, and the IOP operating system is shut down. Both the CE and the IOP attempt to rejoin the server configuration when they become available. To permanently remove the tuple from the configuration, use the Tuple Disable Operation command.
Page 181 6 Configuration Utility This chapter describes the Endurance Configuration Utility. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with the terminology described in Chapter 1 and the Glossary. This chapter includes the following sections: Introduction ......166 Starting the Endurance Configuration Utility .
Page 182: Chapter 6 Configuration Utility
Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Introduction The Endurance Configuration Utility enables you to define the server’s hardware configuration and to store that configuration information in the appropriate locations of the Windows NT Registry. You can run the Endurance Configuration Utility from an IOP booted in Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode or Offline Endurance I/O Processor Mode.
Page 183: Endurance Configuration Utility Devices And Icons
Chapter 6 Configuration Utility You can use the icons and buttons in this window to add, remove (delete), and display devices in your configuration. The icons in this window are described in Figure 6-1; the buttons are described in Table 6-2.
Page 184: Endurance Configuration Utility Button Information
Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Table 6-2 Endurance Configuration Utility Button Information Button Description Use this to add a new hardware device. Remove Use this to remove an existing hardware device. Properties Use this to display properties for an existing device. Open Current Opens the currently committed configuration.
Page 185: Starting The Endurance Configuration Utility
Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Starting the Endurance Configuration Utility The Endurance Configuration Utility is distributed on the CD. When you install software on an IOP, the Endurance Configuration Utility icon is installed in the Endurance program folder. You can start the Endurance Configuration Utility using Endurance Manager or the Windows NT Start menu.
Page 186: Using The Endurance Configuration Utility
Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Using the Endurance Configuration Utility Using this window, you can: • Display Device Properties • Add Devices • Remove Devices • Designate a Boot Disk • Commit Configuration Changes Warning: The configuration information must be identical on both IOPs. If you add or remove any hardware devices from your configuration, you must make the same change on each IOP.
Page 187: Remove Devices
Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Add Devices To add a hardware device: Step Action Notes Click on the icon for the device you want to For example, it might be CDROM Drives. add. Click Add. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you need additional information, use the online help.
Page 188: Change Ce Ethernet Adapters Properties
Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Designate a Boot Disk For each server, you must designate a boot disk for the CE(s); the boot disk must be a mirrored disk. After you add the mirrored disks to your configuration, designate the boot disk as follows: Step Action Notes...
Page 189: Commit Configuration Changes
Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Recommitting the Change to a Driver for a Redirected Ethernet Adapter On an IOP, after you update the third-party Ethernet driver for a redirected Ethernet adapter, and before you restart Windows NT, use the Endurance Configuration Utility to recommit the configuration.
Page 190 Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Committing When a Floppy Drive is Available To commit configuration changes when a floppy drive is available on both IOPs: Step Action Notes On the IOP where you made the changes: a. Click Commit. b. Insert a diskette in the floppy disk drive. c.
Page 191 Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Committing When a Floppy Drive is Not Available To commit configuration changes when a floppy drive is not available (it is redirected) on either IOP: Step Action Notes On the IOP where you made the If the IOP is operational, make sure that you follow configuration changes: the appropriate shutdown procedure (page...
Page 192 Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Step Action Notes If your server is operational: a. Schedule an appropriate time to remove your server from service, and reboot the IOPs. b. Issue an Endurance Manager Server Shutdown command. Reboot each IOP for the new configuration The configuration information must be identical on both IOPs for the server to operate properly.
Page 193: Verifying Device Information
Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Verifying Device Information When using the Endurance Configuration Utility, you must enter the correct address information for your Ethernet adapters and SCSI devices. If you are unsure of an address or want to verify an address, refer to one of the following: •...
Page 194: Scsi Parameter Mappings In The Windows Nt Registry
Chapter 6 Configuration Utility Refer to Chapter 2 in the HP NetServer AA Solution Installation Guide for more information about installing and configuring SCSI adapters. To confirm a SCSI device address using the Windows NT Registry on the IOP: Step Action Notes Open the Windows NT Registry.
Page 195 Chapter 6 Configuration Utility For example, the following Registry entry maps to SCSI address 0-0-0-0. 0 - 0 - 0 - 0...
Page 197 7 Tools and Utilities This chapter describes the command-based tools that are distributed on the CD. This chapter assumes that you are familiar with terminology described in Chapter 1 and the Glossary. This chapter includes the following sections: MIC BIOS Utility ......182 MTCFLASH Tool .
Page 198: Chapter 7 Tools And Utilities
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities MIC BIOS Utility The server includes a MIC BIOS utility. Once set up, this utility provides automatic MIC adapter initialization, and boot and synchronization of Windows NT on the CEs. After it is configured to do so, the MIC BIOS utility also performs extensive diagnostic tests of the MIC. The MIC BIOS utility causes initialization, system boot, and synchronization errors to be displayed on the CE console.
Page 199: Mic Setup Screen With Mic Identity Unknown
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities • The system automatically enters the setup utility if the MIC identity has not been assigned previously. When the BIOS setup utility launches, if the MIC identity is unknown, the screen shown in Figure 7-1 displays.
Page 200: Mic Bios Setup Window Parameters
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities In this screen, press Enter to continue with the MIC Setup screen, shown in Figure 7-2. Figure 7-2 MIC Setup Screen In the MIC Setup screen, make selections about the parameters described in Table 7-1. When the screen displays, the first field is highlighted.
Page 201 Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities Table 7-1 MIC BIOS Setup Window Parameters (Continued) Parameter Description Save Identity Setting Indicates whether the setting chosen above is changed or saved: • Modified • Saved Note: Be sure you save settings before you exit the program. MIC Connectivity Test Identifies the type of test to run: •...
Page 202: Mic Setup Confirmation Screen
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities Once the above parameters are chosen and the MIC identity setting is saved, the server displays the MIC Setup Confirmation screen, shown in Figure 7-3. Then the server reboots with the new settings in effect. Figure 7-3 MIC Setup Confirmation Screen The MIC BIOS utility tests the parameters you have chosen and displays messages, warnings, and errors on the local monitor.
Page 203: Mtcflash Tool
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities MTCFLASH Tool The MTCFLASH Tool is an MS-DOS application that allows you to upgrade the MIC firmware, including MIC FPGA code, extended BIOS, and microcode. You must upgrade MIC firmware when: • Initially installing a server •...
Page 204: Mtcflash Tool Switches And Options
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities Table 7-2 Creating the MTC Diskette for Running MTCFlash (Continued) If running MTCFLASH . . . Create the MTC Diskette . . . Notes When replacing a MIC Using the CD stamped with the same To verify that you are revision level as your operational server using the correct CD,...
Page 205 Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities Table 7-3 MTCFLASH Tool Switches and Options Switch and Option Description Notes Variables Creates a backup of the current ROM contents. If you specify the - The default is NO. b option, do not specify any of the To create a ROM backup, load a floppy disk switches.
Page 206 Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities Upgrading MIC Firmware with MTCFLASH To upgrade the MIC firmware on each IOP and each CE: Step Action Notes Insert the MTC diskette into the computer’s local floppy drive. Reboot the computer. At the MS-DOS prompt, type mtcflash -f, and wait for the upgrade to complete.
Page 207: Mtccpynt Tool
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities MTCCPYNT Tool The MTCCPYNT Tool is an application that is used during software installation when Transferring Windows NT to the CE Boot Partition (for procedural details, refer to Chapter 3 HP NetServer AA Solution Installation Guide).
Page 208: Mtceinfo Tool
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities MTCEINFO Tool The MTCEINFO Tool is an application that displays Ethernet adapter information. You can use this tool from any computer to view information about its local Ethernet adapter. You may need to access this information to: •...
Page 209 Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities A sample of MTCEINFO output follows: MtcEinfo V2.0.4 (c) 1997 Marathon Technologies Corp. All rights reserved. Vendor Description = Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B PCI LAN Adapter Vendor Id = 0x00C9A000 (length = 4) NDIS version in use by NIC driver = 3.0 (0x00000300) Ndis Hardware Status = Ready Link speed = 100 (Mbps) Permanent address = 00-A0-C9-23-44-30...
Page 210: Making An Mtc Diskette
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities Making an MTC Diskette Some tools require an MTC diskette. You can create this diskette at any computer that contains a floppy drive and CD-ROM drive. To create an MTC diskette: Step Action Notes From any computer, insert an MS-DOS bootable diskette in the floppy drive.
Page 211: Mtccons (Endurance Manager Console Commands)
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities MTCCONS (Endurance Manager Console Commands) You can execute server commands from an MS-DOS window. The primary reason for using MTCCONS (Endurance Manager console commands) is to execute scripts for system validation (test) or system management. When using MTCCONS, enter the command syntax and any required parameters.
Page 212 Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities Table 7-4 MTCCONS Parameters (Continued) Parameter Description -width Screen buffer width interval Integer from 0 to n flag True = on; False = off When issuing console commands, note the following: • An example of a command line is MTCCONS IOP1.MTCMON SHOW CONFIGURATION •...
Page 213: Summary Of Mtccons Commands
Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities Table 7-5 summarizes the MTCCONS commands. Note: The -disable_safeguard argument may be required for particular commands that disable or shut down server elements, depending on your configuration. Refer to the command descriptions to determine whether this argument is required. Table 7-5 Summary of MTCCONS Commands MTCCONS Command Page...
Page 214 Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities Table 7-5 Summary of MTCCONS Commands (Continued) MTCCONS Command Page MTCCONS IOPn.ETHERNETx Disable Operation MTCCONS IOPn.ETHERNETx Enable Operation MTCCONS IOPn.ETHERNETx Reset Port Counters MTCCONS IOPn.Event Set Checkpoint MTCCONS IOPn.Event Show Dropped Event Statistics MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Disable Automatic Switchover MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Disable Hotkey MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Disable LED Flashing MTCCONS IOPn.InputProvider Enable Automatic Switchover...
Page 215 Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities Table 7-5 Summary of MTCCONS Commands (Continued) MTCCONS Command Page MTCCONS IOPn.Monitor Show MIC Interconnect MTCCONS IOPn.Monitor Show Parameters MTCCONS IOPn.ScsiProvider Set Mirror Copy Bias MTCCONS IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Bad Block Status MTCCONS IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Copy Bias x MTCCONS IOPn.ScsiProvider Show Mirror Status MTCCONS Management Show Computer Information MTCCONS Server Shutdown Operation From IOPx...
Page 217 8 Managing Faults This chapter describes the general methods of diagnosing faults and provides an overview of the troubleshooting process. This chapter contains the following sections: Fault Management ......202 Diagnosing Faults .
Page 218: Chapter 8 Managing Faults
Chapter 8 Managing Faults Fault Management Because the server is fault tolerant, when a fault occurs (for example, a failed network adapter), the server continues operating. Even though it is still operational, any failure to the faulted component’s redundant counterpart can affect the availability of the server. To return the server to a fully fault tolerant state, you may need to complete some fault management procedures.
Page 219: Diagnosing Faults
Chapter 8 Managing Faults Diagnosing Faults You can use any of the methods in Table 8-1 to diagnose a fault. Table 8-1 Diagnosing Faults Method Description Refer to . . . Endurance Manager Use the Administration Window and Device Status Window to Chapter 4 determine if a component, including the MIC, is active or online.
Page 220: Isolating Faults
Chapter 8 Managing Faults Isolating Faults If you have local access to the server, check the following in the order that they are listed: Step Action Notes Check the upper and lower status lights on If both sets of lights are solid green, the MICs are the handles of each of the four MICs in your working properly and communicating correctly.
Page 221: Correcting Faults
Chapter 8 Managing Faults If you only have access to a server using Remote Endurance Manager, check the following: Step Action Notes Using the Endurance Manager Administration Window and the Device Status Window, note any components that are not active, online, or standby. Check the Windows NT Event Viewers to Reference those events (in the HP NetServer AA...
Page 223 9 Maintenance This chapter contains the maintenance procedures for the server. Use this chapter only if referred here by an Action section in a message (in HP NetServer AA Solution Messages). Warning: When performing maintenance on your server, carefully follow the instructions in each procedure.
Page 224: Chapter 9 Maintenance
Chapter 9 Maintenance Adding a Windows NT Service Pack ....234 Uninstalling a Windows NT Service Pack ... . .235 Replacing a Failed Mirrored Disk .
Page 225: Rebooting An Iop
Chapter 9 Maintenance Rebooting an IOP Before you reboot an IOP, consider the following points which may affect your decision to reboot the IOP at that time. • When an IOP is removed from service (powered off, disabled, faulted or booted in any mode other than Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode): Any non-mirrored devices that physically reside on that IOP are not available to the server.
Page 226: Shutting Down An Iop
Chapter 9 Maintenance Shutting Down an IOP Before you shut down an IOP, consider the following points. You may decide to shut down the IOP at another time. • When an IOP is removed from service (powered off, disabled, faulted or booted in any mode other than Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode): Any non-mirrored devices that physically reside on that IOP are not available to the server.
Page 227 Chapter 9 Maintenance To shut down an IOP: Step Action Notes Follow the instructions in the procedure Do this only if you are willing to remove the server Shutting Down the Server page 214. from service. If you do not want to remove the server from service, continue with the next step.
Page 228: Shutting Down A Tuple
Chapter 9 Maintenance Shutting Down a Tuple Before you shut down a tuple IOP, consider the fact that when a tuple is shut down, both the CE and IOP are removed from service. As a result, any non-mirrored devices that physically reside on that IOP are not available to the server.
Page 229: Shutting Down A Ce
Chapter 9 Maintenance Shutting Down a CE To shut down a CE: Step Action Notes Make sure that the other CE is active. If the other CE is not active, shutting down the only active CE removes the server from service. From Endurance Manager issue the CEx Disable command.
Page 230: Rebooting The Server
Chapter 9 Maintenance Rebooting the Server Before you reboot the server, consider the fact that completing this procedure removes your server from service. Make sure that you schedule an appropriate time and that you have completed any necessary backups before starting this procedure. To reboot the server, issue an Endurance Manager Server Shutdown command.
Page 231: Replacing An Interconnect Fiber Cable
Chapter 9 Maintenance Replacing an Interconnect Fiber Cable To replace an interconnect fiber cable: Step Action Obtain a replacement interconnect fiber cable from your service provider. Using Table 9-1 as a guideline, identify the fiber cable to be replaced. Table 9-1 Interconnect Fiber Cable Chart Affects this HP NetServer Fiber cable between...
Page 232 Chapter 9 Maintenance Step Action Notes Enable the ESI path if it is faulted. Use Endurance Manager for this step. Make the components at each end of the ESI path online or active. Replace an Interconnect Fiber Cable on an Offline System Use the following procedure to replace an interconnect fiber cable on an offline system.
Page 233: Replacing The Il Cable
Chapter 9 Maintenance Replacing the IL Cable The IL (IOP Link) cable provides a direct Ethernet connection between the IOPs. Caution: Before proceeding, make sure you are properly grounded using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground.
Page 234: Replacing An Iopx.ethernet Cable
Chapter 9 Maintenance Replacing an IOPx.Ethernet Cable The IOPx.Ethernet cable connects the IOP to the public Ethernet. Caution: Before proceeding, make sure you are properly grounded using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground.
Page 235 Chapter 9 Maintenance Step Action Notes Make sure that any components affected by Use Endurance Manager for this step. this procedure are active or online. Reenable any faulted or disabled components (page 241). Confirm that the new Ethernet cable Use Endurance Manager for these steps. operates properly: •...
Page 236: Replacing A Mic
Chapter 9 Maintenance Replacing a MIC To replace a MIC, complete the following procedures: • Removing a MIC • Installing a New MIC Removing a MIC Caution: Before proceeding, make sure you are properly grounded using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground.
Page 237: Installing A New Mic
Chapter 9 Maintenance Installing a New MIC Caution: Before proceeding, make sure you are properly grounded using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground. To install a new MIC: Step Action Notes Carefully remove the new MIC from its...
Page 238 Chapter 9 Maintenance Step Action Notes On the MIC, make sure that the status lights If some of the MIC status lights are red, orange, not are lit solid green. lit, or flashing, correct the condition and continue. For a description of the status lights, refer to Appendix Using Endurance Manager: •...
Page 239: Replacing An Iop
Chapter 9 Maintenance Replacing an IOP To replace an IOP, complete the following procedures: • Removing an IOP • Preparing a New IOP for Installation • Installing a New IOP Removing an IOP Caution: Before proceeding, make sure you are properly grounded using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground.
Page 240: Preparing A New Iop For Installation
Chapter 9 Maintenance Preparing a New IOP for Installation After removing the IOP from the server configuration, prepare the replacement IOP for installation: Step Action Notes Install any hardware for your IOP using the Warning: If you removed the Ethernet adapter that provides network access from the IOP procedures in Chapter 2...
Page 241 Chapter 9 Maintenance Note: For detailed instructions, refer to the HP NetServer AA Solution Installation Guide. Step Action Notes If required, fasten the rackmount brackets and install the IOP in the rack. Attach the following cables to the IOP: • The power cord. •...
Page 242 Chapter 9 Maintenance Step Action Notes Reboot the new IOP into Operational The public Ethernets may require additional Endurance I/O Processor Mode. considerations. Refer to the procedures on page 229 information. Use Endurance Manager to ensure that: • Any components affected by this procedure are active or online.
Page 243: Replacing A Ce
Chapter 9 Maintenance Replacing a CE Caution: Before proceeding, make sure you are properly grounded using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground To replace a CE: Step Action Notes Shut down the CE as described on page 213.
Page 244: Replacing A Failed Ethernet Adapter
Chapter 9 Maintenance Replacing a Failed Ethernet Adapter To replace a failed Ethernet adapter, complete the following procedures: • Installing the Replacement Adapter • Configuring the Replacement Adapter • Reconfiguring a Public Ethernet Adapter Installing the Replacement Adapter Caution: Before proceeding, make sure you are properly grounded using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground.
Page 245: Configuring The Replacement Adapter
Chapter 9 Maintenance Step Action Notes Connect the cable to the replacement adapter. Replace the cover on the IOP. Power on the IOP. Configuring the Replacement Adapter To configure a replacement adapter: Step Action Notes Use the manufacturer’s setup utility to If this requires that you boot Windows NT, boot the configure the adapter.
Page 246 Chapter 9 Maintenance Step Action Notes Using the Endurance Manager: • Make sure that the Ethernet connection attached to the replacement adapter is active. • Make sure that any components affected by this procedure are active or online. Reenable any faulted or disabled components (page 241).
Page 247: Reconfiguring A Public Ethernet Adapter
Chapter 9 Maintenance Table 9-2 Considerations for Configuring a Replacement Adapter Characteristic IL Adapter Public Network Adapter Speed Per adapter type Per Local Network requirements Duplex FULL or HALF Per Local Network requirements Media Type Per the specifications for the Per Local Network requirements adapter Reconfiguring a Public Ethernet Adapter...
Page 248 Chapter 9 Maintenance Step Action Notes Reboot the IOP in Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode. Repeat the tasks in Step 2 on IOP2. Make sure that any components affected by this procedure are active or online. Reenable any faulted or disabled components (page 241).
Page 249: Updating An Ethernet Driver
Chapter 9 Maintenance Updating an Ethernet Driver On an IOP, after you update the third-party Ethernet driver for a redirected Ethernet adapter and before you restart Windows NT, you must recommit the configuration, using the Endurance Configuration Utility. The Endurance Configuration Utility writes the Network Address Registry value under the Services key for the Ethernet adapter.
Page 250: Adding A Windows Nt Service Pack
Chapter 9 Maintenance Adding a Windows NT Service Pack For the CE Operating System To add a Windows NT Service Pack to the CE operating system: Step Action Notes Install Windows NT Service Pack software. When prompted, do not reboot Windows Using the CD, reinstall Endurance software, selecting the CE installation option.
Page 251: Uninstalling A Windows Nt Service Pack
Chapter 9 Maintenance Uninstalling a Windows NT Service Pack Whenever you uninstall any Windows NT Service Pack, you must reinstall Endurance software and reapply any applicable Endurance hotfixes before you reboot the system. After the Windows NT Service Pack installation completes, do not click OK to reboot the system until after you have reinstalled the Endurance software and applicable Endurance hotfixes.
Page 252: Replacing A Failed Mirrored Disk
Chapter 9 Maintenance Replacing a Failed Mirrored Disk Warning: If the failed disk is the source of a mirror copy, do not implement this procedure until completing all precautions to save data from this disk. Often disks can be replaced within a RAID system with no need for special considerations at all. Caution: Before proceeding, make sure you are properly grounded using, for instance, a wrist strap with an attached alligator clip that is connected to an appropriate ground.
Page 253: Partitioning The Replacement Mirrored Disk
Chapter 9 Maintenance Partitioning the Replacement Mirrored Disk Note: Because this is the target of a mirror copy when its IOP rejoins the server, you complete only the following minimum partitioning steps. After the initial mirror copy completes, this disk has the correct disk format, disk label, disk partitions, and disk data.
Page 254 Chapter 9 Maintenance Step Action Notes (Continued) Create two or more partitions. • Disk 1 in Step shows a properly partitioned replacement disk. • You need not have more than two partitions: the data partition and the partition. After the replacement disk becomes the target of a successful mirror copy, its partition table and data are overwritten.
Page 255 Chapter 9 Maintenance Step Action Notes (Continued) Commit the changes, and exit Disk The following is an example of properly partitioned disks in a Administrator. server. Open the Endurance Configuration The MTC Configuration tool must see a mirrored disk entry in Utility and complete the following: your system.
Page 256 Chapter 9 Maintenance Step Action Notes (Continued) Reboot the IOP in Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode. Reenable any faulted or disabled Use Endurance Manager for these steps. components (page 241). Ensure that: • Any components affected by this procedure are active or online.
Page 257: Reenabling Faulted Components
Chapter 9 Maintenance Reenabling Faulted Components After completing a maintenance procedure, you may need to enable a component that was previously disabled, faulted, or offline. If necessary, reenable any faulted or disabled components using Endurance Manager commands, as follows: Table 9-3 Endurance Manager Commands to Reenable Components Faulted Component Enable Using...
Page 259 A MIC Specifications and LEDs This appendix describes the specifications and LEDs of the Marathon Interface Card (MIC), V4.0. This appendix includes the following section: Marathon Interface Card (MIC) Specifications ... 244 MIC LEDs .
Page 260: Appendix A - Mic Specifications And Leds
Appendix A MIC Specifications and LEDs Marathon Interface Card (MIC) Specifications The Marathon Interface Card (MIC) specifications in this section apply to the MIC shipped in the standard HP NetServer AA kit. The specifications include: • MIC Specifications • MIC Fiber Cable Specifications The Marathon Interface Card (MIC) is a high-speed interconnect path for communication between the CEs and the IOPs.
Page 261: Mic Leds
Appendix A MIC Specifications and LEDs MIC LEDs Each MIC has LEDs which indicate the status of the firmware and of the local and remote fiber connections. Figure A-1 is a representation of the MIC LEDs. Remote connection fiber status ware status Firm Local connection fiber status...
Page 262 Appendix A MIC Specifications and LEDs Fiber LEDs Table A-4. State Indicates The fiber connection has been lost for an unknown reason. Orange The fiber connection is lost due to a power failure or a reset of the other MIC.
Page 263 B Endurance Boot Flow Charts This appendix shows the server boot flowcharts referenced in Chapter 2. The IOP and CE flowcharts detail the boot process for the server. The flowcharts assume a normal system with all server components powered on and installed and configured properly. The flowcharts also assume that the server is booting using the default system configuration.
Page 264: Appendix B - Endurance Boot Flow Charts
Appendix B Endurance Boot Flow Charts IOPx IOPy IOPx is powered on and IOPy is powered on and starts the boot process. starts the boot process. IOP passes POST. IOP passes POST. IOP tests MIC BIOS and IOP tests MIC BIOS and calls MIC BIOS.
Page 265: Ce Boot Process
Appendix B Endurance Boot Flow Charts CEx is powered on and starts CEy is powered on and starts the boot process. the boot process. After this point, CE video display goes away CE passes POST. CE passes POST. and is displayed on the IOP.
Page 267 Glossary boot disk. A SCSI disk that contains the Compute Element. See CE. Windows NT operating system and applications for the system. For the server, the boot disk for the constant computing. A process that CE is a member of a mirrored disk set that automatically deconfigures a failed component physically resides on the IOPs.
Page 268 Glossary HP NetServer AA server. A fault tolerant, FRU. Field Replaceable Unit. A server hardware disaster tolerant server that consists of systems component that can be replaced onsite. configured with fault tolerant technology. I/O Processor. See IOP. HP NetServer AA System Interconnect. IL.
Page 269 Glossary MIC status lights. The lights on the MIC non-identical disks. SCSI disks configured as a mirror set that share SCSI variety handles that indicate whether various MIC characteristics, such as both being wide or both communications are functioning properly. being narrow, but may be different sizes, and may also have different model numbers, or be from minimum downtime upgrade.
Page 270 Glossary redirected video. he CE graphical display tuple. A conceptual term that describes half of the redundant devices in a server. There are two that is displayed in a window on the IOPs tuples in the server. Each tuple contains a CE, an IOP, and a network connection.
Page 271 Index Symbols Bad blocks show status % field Boot disk designating Boot options Accessing Endurance Manager commands Action field Boot process Active Active CE state Active interconnect state Booting Active IOP state Booting CE state Active server state Arbitration timeout Callout show CD-ROM states...
Page 272 Index – CE commands Commands disable accessing Endurance Manager disable auto boot alphabetical list of disable auto synch CE disable disable operation CE enable enable CE O/S shutdown enable auto boot CE remove – enable auto synch CE1 or CE2 enable operation console O/S shutdown...
Page 273 Index Console commands Disabling bad block remap Control and Display dialog Disabling mirrored disks action field Disk command description logical confirm command checkbox Disk field description Disk states executed field CD-ROM filter field floppy drive operation field mirrored operator override field tape drive parameter field Diskette...
Page 274 Index – Endurance Configuration Utility Ethernet commands adding devices disable committing configuration enable description reset port counters designating a boot disk show port counters device information show port information Ethernet adapter properties EthernetProvider commands icon information reset provider counters properties show parameter values removing devices show provider counters...
Page 275 Index Field Replaceable Unit Initialization interval Filter field Floppy disk drive states show FPGA Initialized IOP state updating Initializing IOP state Initializing network connection state Full Screen Mode Input active CE Desktop application set CE set IOP Input devices Good MIC port state show states Input focus, CE Desktop application Installing...
Page 276 Index IOP states IOPn.EventProvider Commands active Remove Events – disabled IOPn.EventProvider commands faulted remove events initializing set checkpoint joining show dropped event statistics offline IOPn.EventProvider Remove Events command ready – shutdown IOPn.InputProvider commands IOP1 disable automatic switchover checkbox disable hotkey field disable LED flashing –...
Page 277 Index Issuing commands IL cable Issuing HP NetServer AA commands interconnect fiber cable IOPx.Ethernet cable shutting down Joining IOP state CE operating system server Keyboard/pointer states tuple faulted updating MIC BIOS, FPGA and Microcode online Kit number Making an MTC diskette Management commands show computer information LED flashing...
Page 278 Index Mirrored device Operation field Mirrored disk Operational Endurance I/O Processor Mode replacing failed Operator override field Mirrored disk states Options dialog disabled description faulted offline online Parameter field Mirroring Parameter values MTC diskette show MTCCONS Parameters MTCCPYNT tool show MTCEINFO tool PCI Reset MIC port state MTCLOG Tool...
Page 279 Index SCSI devices verifying addresses Ready SCSI disks Ready CE state replacing failed mirrored disk Ready interconnect state Serial port states Ready IOP state Server Rebooting boot process CE boot process Redirected CD-ROM states component states Redirected video description Redirection IOP boot process Redirector logical view...
Page 280 Index Show commands SplitSite arbitration timeout State descriptions auto start States automatic switchover CD-ROM bad block status CE auto boot CE operating system CE auto synch floppy disk drive CE parameters interconnect client status configuration keyboard/pointer DatagramService parameter values mirrored disk DatagramService port counters network connection DatagramService port information...
Page 281 Index – Tuple commands disable operation enable operation shutdown Uninterruptable Power Supply. see UPS Update button Updating MIC BIOS, FPGA and Microcode Utilities – Endurance Configuration Utility Utilities dialog Endurance utilities Configuration button Events button Verbose Output checkbox Verifying device information Ethernet address information SCSI device information Verifying Endurance commands...

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HP NetServer AA 4000 Administrator's Manual

Preface

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 HP Netserver AA Overview

Chapter 3 - Redirected Video and the CE Desktop Application

Chapter 4 - Endurance Manager

Chapter 5 - Commands

Chapter 6 Configuration Utility

Chapter 7 Tools and Utilities

Chapter 8 Managing Faults

Chapter 9 Maintenance

Appendix A - MIC Specifications and Leds

Appendix B - Endurance Boot Flow Charts

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