HP Pay per use (PPU) manual Performing Utility Meter Tasks

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Figure 3-29 SaveDataToCD Tab

NOTE: Depending on the number of files to transfer, the file-writing process may take more than 10 minutes to complete.

14.After the usage data has successfully been copied to the writeable media, the Utility Meter application ejects the writeable media from the optical drive.

15.Close the Utility Meter GUI.

16.Send the media, containing usage data, to HP for URS/PPU billing.

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Contents HP Utility Meter Users Guide for version Page Table of Contents Performing Utility Meter Tasks Troubleshooting the Utility MeterVerifying Utility Meter Operation Site Preparation Form for Pay Per Use Site Preparation Form for Utility Ready StoragePage List of Figures Page List of Tables Common Utility Meter Tasks Recommended Minimum HardwarePage About This Document Intended AudiencePublishing History Document OrganizationCommon Utility Meter Tasks Locating This Guide Typographic ConventionsRelated Documents HP Encourages Your CommentsPage Introduction OverviewIntroduction What is New for Version Reminder of What was New in VersionRecommended Hardware Swapping Utility Meter HardwareSupported URS Platforms EVASoftware Supported PPU PlatformsUtility Meter Software Back Up Utility Meter Software DependenciesUtility Meter Directory Structure Data Sent to HP Installation and Support ServicesMissing Usage Reports Data Transport Methods Utility Pricing Solutions Web Portal OrderingIntroduction Installing and Configuring the Utility Meter Software Skills Required Before Going to the Customer SiteConfiguring the HP-UX System Parameters Installing the HP Systems Insight Manager SoftwareInstalling the Utility Meter Software Usr/sbin/swinstall -s path-to-depotT2805AA Usr/sbin/swinstall -s path-to-depotT5462A# /usr/sbin/swinstall # /usr/sbin/swinstall -s hostnamepathname T2805AA \Configuring the Utility Meter Parameters Completing the Utility Meter Software Installation# /usr/sbin/shutdown -r # /opt/meter/bin/monitor status# export DISPLAY=10.x.x.x0.0 # /usr/bin/X11/xclock# /opt/meter/bin/umGUI Utility Meter GUI Main Window # /opt/meter/bin/monitor stop # /opt/meter/bin/monitor start URS XP Only Installing the XP CV AE CLI Software # /opt/meter/bin/SetupCLIEmail Masquerading Avoiding CLI ConflictsAutomated email Masquerading # /opt/meter/sbin/sendmail-configManual email Masquerading Verifying email Masquerading Try esmtp umeter@localhost Try esmtp umeter@hostname.corp.exampleConfiguring PPU Partitions and URS Devices Completing the Utility Meter Installation and ConfigurationVerifying the Utility Meter Operation Upgrading the Utility Meter Software to VersionInstalling and Configuring the Utility Meter Software Performing Utility Meter Tasks InformationStarting the Utility Meter GUI Utility Meter GUI Main Window should appearStarting the Utility Meter GUI Main Window Main Window Performing Utility Meter Tasks Utility Meter Help Information Utility Meter Configure Tasks Network Configuration Utility Meter Software Parameters To Change the Utility Meter Software Parameters # /opt/meter/bin/monitor stop # /opt/meter/bin/monitor start Load the Meter’s Configuration Copy the Meters ConfigurationStorage Devices Namespace Configuration Port Protocol https Utility Meter Devices Tasks Configure a Device Add Device 10 Devices TabAdd an EVA Device Performing Utility Meter Tasks Add an XP Device Performing Utility Meter Tasks Add a PPU Wbem Partition/Server 13 Add Device Dialog Box for PPU Wbem Partition/Server Modify Device Change a non-URS Disk Array to URSPerforming Utility Meter Tasks Change PPU Wbem Partition/Server Configuration Parameters View Device17 View Device Error Window Remove DeviceDiscover Physical Devices Utility Meter Diagnose Tasks Meter Connection Status 20 Diagnose TabDevice Connection Verify Device ConnectionDevice Connection PPU Wbem Partition/Server Page Transfer Data through CD Task # /opt/meter/bin/monitor stop # /opt/meter/bin/monitor start Transfer Data through CD Task Performing Utility Meter Tasks # /usr/bin/grep Error /etc/rc.log Verifying Utility Meter OperationVerifying the Utility Meter Hardware is Operational Verifying the Utility Meter Software is OperationalVerifying the CIM Server Software Is Operational Verifying the Correct Version of HP SIM is Installed# /usr/sbin/swlist /usr/bin/grep -i sim # /usr/bin/ps -ef /usr/bin/grep cim /usr/bin/grep -v grep # /usr/bin/kill -9 processidVerifying Connectivity from the Utility Meter to HP Data Transfer by Https# /opt/wbem/bin/osinfo # /opt/meter/bin/ConnectionTestData Transfer by email # /usr/bin/mailqVerify PPU Wbem Partition/Server Configuration Verify PPU Agent ConfigurationVerifying the Data Acquisition Server is Running Verifying the Utility Meter Data Transport MethodTest Connection from PPU Agent to Utility Meter Test Connection from PPU Partition to UPS Web PortalUPS Portal Welcome Page Verifying a Device is Configured in the Utility Meter Verifying a Storage DeviceVerifying a Device is Connected to the Utility Meter Verifying the Connection from the Utility Meter to HPDevice Manager CLI version # /usr/bin/rm /tmp/cli.outTroubleshooting the Utility Meter Troubleshooting Overview# /usr/bin/hostname # /usr/sbin/shutdown -R -HUtility Meter Software Troubleshooting a Device Troubleshooting a Storage DeviceTroubleshooting a Wbem Device Verifying the Correct Version of XP CV AE CLI is InstalledOsinfo -hhostname -s-ulogin Fixing a Disconnected Device with Red Box# /opt/meter/bin/monitor stop Site Preparation Form for Pay Per Use Table A-1 PPU Site Preparation FormNetworking details on the PPU Wbem Partition/Server Site Preparation Form for Utility Ready Storage Table B-1 PPU Networking Details FormNetworking Details for the Command View XP AE Server Networking Details for the Command View EVA Server 100 Data Fields Sent from the Utility Meter to HP CpuidData Fields Sent from the Utility Meter to HP Glossary CLI104 Index Index