Backup Of Lpar Manager - Hitachi Compute Blade 2000 User Manual

Backup of LPAR manager

This section describes backing up the LPAR manager configuration.
Backup Files for LPAR manager
Create a backup file for LPAR manager before starting operations after setting up
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the LPAR manager or performing
When in failure, backup files of LPAR manager configuration information allow you
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to rapidly recover the system. It is recommended that you back up LPAR manager
configuration information on a regular basis in case you need to restore the LPAR
manager configuration in normal operation.
Hardware failure may cause a device to be degenerated or isolated. LPAR manager
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cannot recognize degenerated or isolated devices, and a part of LPAR manager
configuration information related to the devices will be deleted or reconfigured. If this
happens, restore the backup files after hardware is replaced by service personnel.
For notes and restrictions on degeneration and isolation, see
of Processors, Memories, and PCI Devices
Server blade
 Operations in need to back up files
Create backup files before the following operations
Changing hardware configuration or settings
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Adding or removing processors, changing settings for hyper-threading, or
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changing settings for planned degeneration;
Adding or removing memory or changing settings for planned degeneration;
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Adding or removing a mezzanine card or PCI card, or changing card types;
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Adding or removing an I/O slot expansion unit, or changing operating modes
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Changing SMP configurations between server blades
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Operations in need to back up
and Degeneration of Processor
Backup
- Before operation
- Before and after updating configuration
Save
LPAR manager
configuration information
Backup files
Restore
1145
files.
Degeneration/Isolation
Cores.
Console terminal