Introduction to Complex-wide Tasks

The tasks described in this chapter are arranged in three categories:

The following table lists the tasks you will need to do in order to manage the components of a Superdome complex that are common to all partitions, the complex-wide tasks. The procedures for accomplishing these tasks are described throughout the chapter.

You can use the following tools to perform these tasks.

BCH
The Boot Console Handler (BCH) interface.
GSP
Guardian Service Processor (GSP) menus.
HP-UX Commands
HP-UX commands related to Superdome administration.
Partition Manager
The Partition Manager, a graphical interface for managing the components and partitions in your Superdome complex.

When a task can be performed using your choice of more than one of the above tools, a procedure is provided for each tool.

Table 3-1 HP Superdome Complex-Wide Tasks

Task Description	Tools
“Naming / Renaming a Superdome Complex”	Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Determining Which Partitions are Defined in the Complex”	HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Determining How Many Cabinets are Present in a Complex”	HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Determining the Processor and Memory Configurations of Cells ”	BCH GSP HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Determining Firmware Versions in a Partition or Complex”	BCH GSP HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Determining the Serial Number of a Complex”	HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Determining the Product Number of a Complex”	HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Determining Hardware Power Status”	GSP HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Powering Cells and I/O Chassis On and Off”	GSP HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Turning Service Indicator Lights (LEDs) On and Off”	HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Analyzing the Health of the Complex”	Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Determining if Processors Have Failed”	HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Determining if Memory DIMMS Have Failed”	HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)
“Determining if Blowers, Fans, or Power Supplies Have Failed”	HP-UX Commands: parstatus Partition Manager (parmgr)

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GSP

HP-UX Commands

Partition Manager