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HP Part Number: B2355-90702

Edition: Edition 1

Published: E1200

© Copyright 1983-2000 Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

What's in This Document
1 Overview of the Superdome System Environment
Overview of Superdome System Features
HP Superdome Partitions
HP Superdome Server Models
Superdome System Hardware Configuration
HP Superdome System Hardware Components
HP Superdome Cabinet Overview
Supported Superdome Configurations and Hardware Configuration Rules
Listing Your Superdome Server's Hardware and Partition Configuration
HP-UX 11i Features for Superdome Servers
HP-UX Hardware Paths on HP Superdome Systems
rad Command Output on Superdome Servers
HP Superdome Console and Service Interfaces
Related Information
2 Superdome Console and Service Interface
Overview of Superdome Service Interface Tasks and Concepts
Overview of Superdome Console and Service Interfaces
GSP Login Accounts and Access Levels
Accessing the Superdome Guardian Service Processor (GSP)
Procedure: Logging in to a GSP
Using Superdome GSP Menus
Navigating through GSP Menus
Accessing Partition Consoles
Partition Console Access versus Direct HP-UX Log-In
Using GSP Commands
Commonly Used GSP Commands
GSP Command Menu: Service Commands
GSP Command Menu: Status Commands
GSP Command Menu: System and Access Configuration Commands
GSP: Manufacturing Commands
Using Virtual Front Panels
Using the GSP to Access Boot Console Handler (BCH)
Related Information
3 Managing the Overall Complex
Introduction to Complex-wide Tasks
Viewing / Setting the Complex Hardware Configuration
Naming / Renaming a Superdome Complex
Determining Which Partitions are Defined in the Complex
Determining How Many Cabinets are Present in a Complex
Determining the Processor and Memory Configurations of Cells
Determining Firmware Versions in a Partition or Complex
Determining the Serial Number of a Complex
Determining the Product Number of a Complex
Detecting / Controlling Power in the Complex
Determining Hardware Power Status
Powering Cells and I/O Chassis On and Off
Turning Service Indicator Lights (LEDs) On and Off
Viewing the Current Status of the Complex
Analyzing the Health of the Complex
Determining if Processors Have Failed
Determining if Memory DIMMS Have Failed
Determining if Blowers, Fans, or Power Supplies Have Failed
Related Information
4 Configuring and Managing Superdome Partitions
Introduction to Partition Tasks
Overview of Superdome Partition Concepts
Configuring Superdome Hardware and Partitions
Partition Hardware Requirements
Partition Configuration Guidelines
Procedure for Assigning Cells to Partitions
Overview of Partition Management Tools
HP-UX Superdome Configuration Commands—An Introduction
Advantages of Using the HP-UX Superdome Configuration Commands
Specifying Cells and I/O Chassis
The Partition Manager—A Guided Tour
Advantages of Using The Partition Manager
How to Start The Partition Manager
Navigating through The Partition Manager
Partition Manager Views
Task Wizards
Procedures for Managing Partitions
Creating a Genesis Partition
Restoring a Complex Profile
Determining the Local (Current) Partition Number
Creating a New Partition
Deleting (Removing) a Partition
Naming and Renaming Partitions
Modifying Partitions' Boot Paths
Adding Cells to a Partition
Removing Cells from a Partition
Setting and Checking a Partition's Core Cell Choices
Setting and Checking Cell Attributes
Moving Cells to a Different Partition
Moving I/O to a Different Partition
Moving an I/O Chassis to a Different Cell
Listing All Configured Partitions
Listing Cell Partition Assignments
Consolidating Multiple Partitions
Unlocking Complex Profiles
HP-UX Superdome Configuration Commands—Details and Syntax
parcreate Command
parmodify Command
parremove Command
parstatus Command
parunlock Command
Related Information
5 Booting and Resetting Superdome Partitions
Introduction to Boot and Reset Tasks
Overview of Partition Booting Concepts and Issues
Reboot and Reset Options for Superdome Partitions
Superdome Booting Features
Partition and Cell Boot States and Activities
Requirements for Booting Partitions
Partition Cell and HP-UX Booting Process
Planning and Configuring Partition Boot Settings
Configurable Boot Settings
Guidelines for Configuring Partition Boot Settings
Tools for Managing Superdome Booting
Procedures for Booting and Resetting Partitions
Monitoring Partition Boot Activity
Accessing a Partition's Console and BCH Interface
Finding Bootable Devices
Booting a Partition Past Boot-Is-Blocked
Booting HP-UX on a Partition
Booting HP-UX in Single-User or LVM-Maintenance Mode
Booting from an HP-UX Installation Source
Booting a Partition to the ISL Prompt
Shutting Down HP-UX on a Partition
Rebooting or Resetting a Partition
Performing a Reboot-for-Reconfig for a Partition
Resetting a Partition to a Ready-for-Reconfig State
Performing a Transfer-of-Control (TOC) Reset of a Partition
Listing Partition Boot Settings
Configuring Boot Paths for a Partition
Configuring Boot Actions for Partition Boot Paths
Configuring Auto Start for a Partition
Configuring Fast Boot Settings for a Partition
Configuring the Boot Timer for a Partition
Deconfiguring Cells, Processors, and Memory
Configuring Automatic System Restart for a Partition
Powering On and Powering Off Partition Hardware
Related Information
A Planning Superdome Configurations
How To Use this Document
Building Blocks and Definitions
Outline of this Section
Glossary
What is a Superdome System?
What Is a Complex?
What is the Guardian Service Processor?
What is a Partition?
What is a CPU Cabinet?
What is a Cell?
What is an XBC (Crossbar Controller)?
What is an I/O Chassis?
What is an I/O Expansion Cabinet?
The Console and the Support Management System
Rules and Guidelines for Configuring a Complex
Recommendations for Cabling Crossbar Controllers (XBCs)
Choosing Cells for Partitions
Partitions, Cells and I/O Chassis
Checklist for Performance
Checklist for High Availability
Index

List of Figures

1-1 HP Superdome Server Cabinet
1-2 HP Superdome Cell Overview
1-3 HP Superdome Cell and I/O Connection
1-4 HP Superdome Cabinet Overview
2-1 Example: Connecting to a Superdome Guardian Service Processor
2-2 Overview of HP Superdome GSP Menus
2-3 Navigating through HP Superdome GSP Menus
2-4 Accessing a Partition's BCH Menu
4-1 Superdome 16-way and Superdome 32-way
Recommended Partition Configurations
4-2 Superdome 64-way Recommended Partition Configurations
4-3 Partition Manager Object Hierarchy

List of Tables

2-1 Commonly Used GSP Commands
2-2 GSP Command Menu: Service Commands
2-3 GSP Command Menu: Status Commands
2-4 GSP Command Menu: System and Access Configuration Commands
2-5 GSP Command Menu: Manufacturing Commands
3-1 HP Superdome Complex-Wide Tasks
4-1 Partition Configuration and Management Tasks
4-2 HP Superdome Partition Management Tools
4-3 HP-UX Commands for Configuring Superdome Partitions
4-4 Supported Client-side Environments
5-1 HP Superdome Booting and Resetting Tasks
5-2 Superdome Partition and Cell Boot States and Activities
A-1 Title not available (What Actions Change the Complex Profile?)
   


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