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If you are configuring the RAS package on the single server in a stand-alone
configuation, follow the procedures in "Stand-alone Configuration" on page 84.
During the installation you will be prompted to enter the system and customer
contact information listed below. You will need the information for each server in
the cluster. It is recommended that you collect the necessary information before
you start the installation, so it is readily available when needed. This information
can be found on the completed Company Information and IP Address worksheets.
v Frame range number for this system.
v Machine type and model number
v Business company name
v Machine location
v Callback number
v Voice phone number
v Disk array machine type and model number
v Disk array serial number
v Customer number
v Country code Note: This is the two-digit, IBM-assigned country code used to
v Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server IP address (optional)
v Customer e-mail address (optional)
Procedure
1. Establish a connection to Server A. To do so:
2. At the command prompt, log in with the ID root and the password admin.
3. Start RAS configuration on the server using the following method:
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Note: For more information on frame ranges, refer to prerequisite number 7 on
page 84.
order software or to acquire software support. Do not confuse this with the
three-digit RETAIN country code.
a. Attach a USB keyboard to any open USB port on the back of the server.
b. Attach a graphics-capable monitor to the video port on the back of the
server.
Note: If you are unable to connect to the server using the above procedure, see
Appendix D, "Making a server connection through the System Management
Module (IMM)," on page 155 for instructions on connecting to the server using
the server's RSA and your service laptop or the TSSC.
Note: During the boot cycle, the ProtecTIER file systems are mounted. If the
message: Running... displays, press <enter> to proceed to the login prompt.
a. Change the directory. Type: cd /opt/dtc/install <enter> .
b. Type: ./ptconfig -configRas <enter>.
(You may need to enter the entire command string: /opt/dtc/install/ptconfig
-configRas).
c. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration process.
Important:
v If you receive an error that the frame range number entered is already in
use, specify a different range in an increment of 10. For example, if frame
range 20 is already in use, try frame range 30.
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