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•Monitor and report system compliance (icapd daemon on HP-UX, ICAP_SERVER process on OpenVMS).

•Manage Global Instant Capacity groups (icapmanage command).

For details about these commands on HP-UX, see “Instant Capacity HP-UX Manpages” (page 149). For the OpenVMS equivalents of these commands, see “DCL Commands” (page 212).

Utility Pricing Solutions Portal

The Utility Pricing Solutions (or Instant Capacity) portal is located at the HP web site:

http://www.hp.com/go/icap/portal

After you purchase a component without usage rights, HP sends you a letter containing instructions on how to obtain an RTU codeword from the Utility Pricing Solutions portal.

Instant Capacity Administration System

If asset reporting is configured, the icapd daemon sends asset reports, in the form of encrypted email messages, to the Instant Capacity Administration System, which saves information in the Instant Capacity database.

Instant Capacity Database

The Instant Capacity database is a repository on an HP (internal) corporate server that tracks system resources and provides the information for codeword generation. Note that this database should not be confused with a Global Instant Capacity database, which is created on a customer Group Manager system. See Chapter 7 (page 101) for details about Global Instant Capacity.

Other System Management Commands

Other system management commands (such as vparmodify, parCLI and parMgr on HP-UX) provide an interface to modify system configuration that affects Instant Capacity contractual compliance.

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HP Instant Capacity (iCAP) manual Utility Pricing Solutions Portal, Instant Capacity Administration System

Contents

HP Instant Capacity users guide for Version Copyright 2000-2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P Table of Contents Temporary Instant Capacity 101 143 129137 149223 209229 List of Figures 10-1 List of Tables10-2 111 List of Examples110 138New and Changed Information in This Edition About This GuideIntended Audience This chapter covers the following topicsPublishing History Document Organization Typographic Conventions Instant Capacity user’s guide for Version Location of Instant Capacity InformationLocating the Instant Capacity release notes for Version HP Encourages Your Comments ManpagesIntroduction to Instant Capacity For more in-depth information, see icap5Instant Capacity Summary MemoryTerminology Software Product Overview OverviewSystem Overview Instant Capacity System Hardware Instant Capacity SoftwareOther System Management Commands Utility Pricing Solutions PortalInstant Capacity Administration System Instant Capacity DatabaseB9073BA Introduction to Instant Capacity Past Versions and Supported Operating Systems Page Getting Started Software Requirements Instant Capacity RequirementsProgram Requirements HP-UX 11i v1 Requirements and Dependent ProductsRequired Patches for HP-UX 11i HP-UX 11i v2 Requirements and Dependent ProductsHP-UX 11i v3 Requirements and Dependent Products Network RequirementsEmail Requirements OpenVMS Version 8.4 RequirementsUsage Rights Requirement System Contact RequirementInstant Capacity Integration with Virtual Partitions HP-UX Http//docs.hp.com Processors and Cores Instant Capacity ComponentsOverview Cell Boards and MemoryGetting Started Global Instant Capacity Instant Capacity Codewords Temporary Instant Capacity Instant Capacity Compliance and Enforcement Configuration Change Notification Core Activation Increasing Processing Capacity by Purchasing RTUsInstant Capacity Cell Board On HP-UX Systems Command will display the message Verification succeededInstant Capacity Software Validation On OpenVMS SystemsStatus Reporting on Instant Capacity Systems Time Zone Considerations Installing and Removing Instant Capacity Software Install the B.09.x bundle B9073BA from the DVD Installing Instant Capacity SoftwareCommand output displays the message Verification succeeded Factory Integrated SystemsFor All HP-UX Installations Installing Instant Capacity on OpenVMS SystemsReinstalling Instant Capacity Software Preserving current Instant Capacity informationRemoving Instant Capacity Software Page Using Instant Capacity to Manage Processing Capacity Checking the Status of your Instant Capacity System Example 4-1 Sample Session of icapstatus on HP-UX Usr/sbin/icapstatusSetting System Contact Information Usr/sbin/icapmodify -c mjones@corp.comApplying a Right To Use RTU Codeword Example 4-2 Applying an RTU Codeword HP-UXPermanent Activation of Instant Capacity Components Activating Cores in nPartitions Activating CoresConstraints Example Core Activation Session Example 4-3 Activating an Additional Core HP-UXDeactivating Cores in nPartitions Deactivating CoresPartition Constraints Example 4-4 Deactivating an Active Core HP-UX Overriding Deferred Activation and Deactivation Example 4-6 Undoing an Accidental Deferred Activation HP-UXLoad-Balancing Active Cores Understanding and Managing Intended Active Values What is Unused Capacity When to Use the vparmodify or icapmodify CommandsStatic Virtual Partitions Activating Cores in a Virtual Partition Environment Deactivating Cores in a Virtual Partition EnvironmentBoot Time Compliance Example 4-7 vPar Boot-Time Compliance MessageAssigning a Cell to a Partition Using Instant Capacity to Manage Processing Capacity Unassigning a Cell from a Partition Cell Available Usage Rights Software Application Considerations Test Activation of Cores Using Temporary Capacity Replacement of Failed Cores Using Instant Capacity to Manage Processing Capacity Temporary Instant Capacity Temporary Instant Capacity Overview Temporary Instant Capacity Overview Ordering Temporary Instant Capacity HP-UX Licensing and Support with Temporary Instant CapacityUsing Temporary Instant Capacity Using Temporary Instant CapacityAcquiring and Configuring Temporary Instant Capacity Example 5-1 Applying a Temporary Capacity Codeword HP-UXUsr/sbin/icapmodify -t -a Temporary Capacity and Virtual Partitions Usr/sbin/icapstatusYes Zoo8 Zoo9 Zoo10 Zoo11 Zoo12 Zoo13 Unassigned Cells Tracking Usage of Temporary Instant Capacity Temporary Capacity Expiration ReminderExample 5-4 Temporary Capacity Expiration Reminder Temporary Instant Capacity Warning Period Icapmodify -wTemporary Instant Capacity Temporary Capacity Balance Needing Action Error for Activation with Insufficient Temporary CapacityTemporary Instant Capacity Exceptions Temporary Capacity Negative BalanceTemporary Instant Capacity Temporary Instant Capacity Exceptions Page Instant Capacity Cell Board Instant Capacity Cell Board Ordering Instant Capacity Cell Board HP-UX and OpenVMS License and Support Acquiring Usage Rights for Instant Capacity Cell Board Cell Board Activation Requiring Additional Core Usage Rights Activation of an Instant Capacity Cell Board Accidental Activation of an Instant Capacity Cell Board Instant Capacity Cell Board Activation Exception Error Instant Capacity Cell Board and Temporary Instant Capacity Global Instant Capacity Global Instant Capacity Overview Using Global Instant Capacity Global Instant Capacity Requirements Global Instant Capacity Group Managers Standby Group ManagersRun icapmanage -Q Global Instant Capacity Grouping Rules Global Instant Capacity Sharing Rights Example 7-1shows how to apply a sharing rights codewordExample 7-1 Applying a Sharing Rights Codeword Creating Global Instant Capacity Groups Example 7-2 Creating a GroupExample 7-3 Adding a Member to a Group Usr/sbin/icapstatus Example Core Rights Sharing Global Instant Capacity Resource SharingEffect of Temporary Capacity Status Reporting Example Cell/Memory Sharing Temporary Capacity and Freed Usage Rights Example Activation Using Pooled Temporary CapacityGlobal Instant Capacity and Temporary Capacity Temporary Capacity and Status ReportingTemporary Capacity Prefetch Removing a Global Instant Capacity Group Member Reinstalling a Group Member Group Manager Availability No Standby Manager Group Manager Failover Considerations Upgrades and Global Instant Capacity Adding New PartitionsRights Seizure When to Migrate Usage Rights and When to Seize Usage RightsEffects of Rights Seizure Down Partitions with Powered-On Cells Temporary Capacity and Rights SeizureOther Considerations Additional HA SolutionsSummary of Rights Seizure Rights Seizure Http//docs.hp.com Considerations for Multiple Groups Additional Considerations ICAP From compliance check paradigm to self enforcement Using Instant Capacity on HP Integrity SuperdomeCase 3 GiCAP Sizing Partitions Installing iCAP on HP Integrity SuperdomeImportant Considerations Resizing PartitionsViewing number of active cores ICAP commandsGenerating snapshot Deactivating Cores Setting usage rights for a partitionUsing iCAP Memory Activating CoresCore migration between partitions in a complex Use Case 1 Initial ConfigurationICAP Use Cases NPar24contains Initial configuration of Complex2 Use Case 1 Configuration of Complex After Core MigrationUse Case 2 Initial Configuration Configuration of Complex1 post core migrationConfiguration of Complex2 post core migration 136 Troubleshooting Handling Compliance ExceptionsMore cells active than expected Negative temporary capacity balance Troubleshooting the Instant Capacity Software Additional Troubleshooting Steps for Email Connectivity Diagnosing Email Configuration As root, execute the commandFrequently Asked Questions Instant Capacity Software Icapmodify if a configuration change Asset reporting email sent by the Instant Capacity software Triggered ByInstant Capacity Hardware Global Instant Capacity Instant Capacity HP-UX Manpages Codewords ICAP5Initializing an Instant Capacity Server ICAP --Instant Capacity software for HP-UXSoftware Removal Status of Instant Capacity ComponentsProcessor Sets Virtual PartitionsHP Integrity Virtual Machines Integrity VM Temporary Capacity TiCAP ProgramGlobal Instant Capacity Instant Capacity Cell BoardGiCAP Groups GiCAP Group Members GiCAP Group ManagerStandby GiCAP Group Manager GiCAP Grouping RulesGiCAP Resource Sharing Upgrades and GiCAPGiCAP Group Creation GiCAP Member RemovalGroup Compliance Groups and the TiCAP BalanceMultiple Group Considerations Group Manager Failover Considerations Additional GiCAP ConsiderationsCompliance See AlsoIcapmanage1M SynopsisOptions Specify virtual machine or guest OS instances Group, you are prompted for the root password for eachSpecified host. The password is used for initial Communication only and is not saved or storedHost to be added. The password is used for initial If there are intermittent problems with networkUsed when the vPar or nPar configuration of a member For a given command execution, host removals areManagers, include resources being held by the Group Provide verbose status information. Include all levelsInformation group, manager and member. For Group Manager including temporary capacity. For members164 This option can be useful particularly when core usage Using the -zoption before failbackAvailable in the GiCAP group or the command fails Containing the specified host. Core usage rights must beHost system to be set up as a standby Group Manager Hardware and grouping rules. Specification of the -UFile instead of the installed rule file, and can be used to This command will prompt for the root passwordInformation displayed for each GiCAP group Symbols used in the displayStatus Information Host names comprising each member complexInactive because usage rights have not been For inactive cells associated with inaccessibleInaccessible members no partitions could be PurchasedSeized from members where none Field is displayed only when the -voption isFrom member systems where none SpecifiedPartitions could be contacted. This member Members for disaster recoveryWhen the -voption is specified. However, if Summary field is not displayed whenMember system from which they were Members for purposes of disaster recoveryIs specified and only for systems where usage SeizedEnvironment Variables International Code Set SupportRemove host mystandby from use as a standby Group Manager Show the full status of the ADMIN1 groupRemove the ADMIN1 group Take control as an active Group ManagerIcapmodify1M ComplianceIntended Active Options and ArgumentsCausing an immediate activation or deactivation Reboot. This option modifies the default behaviorPending deferred request and resets the values for Rights across the complex, on the next reboot of anyTemporary capacity. a subsequent core activation using Not necessary to use the -toption when using the -dCommand temporarily reduces the consumption Configuration change notification emailApply an iCAP codeword Set the system contact email address to superuser@corp.com Set the systemid to AssetNum234Icapmodify was developed by HP Icapnotify1M ObsolescentTurn email asset reporting on Turn configuration change notification onTurn configuration change notification off Turn email asset reporting offIcapstatus1M Symbols used in the displayIcapstatus display fields Information displayed for a GiCAP group Borrowed/Loaned memory usage Information displayed for the local virtual partitionFrom the GiCAP group Local virtual partition that are currently activeInformation displayed for the local nPartition Instant Capacity Resource Summary ComplexMember of a group Activated during a boot operation. Typically, this isCommand. Other commands such as parmodify For the hard partitionIcapstatus was developed by HP Icapd --Instant Capacity iCAP daemon Icapd1MIcapd was developed by HP 190 Special Considerations This appendix covers the following topicsAssumed Processor Values Assumed Values in icapstatus CommandAssumed Memory Values Upgrading to Instant Capacity version B.06.x or later HP-UX Execute the following command Usr/sbin/icodmodify commandDual-Core Support in Instant Capacity Systems New Partition Creation and Instant Capacity Table A-1 Removing a Cell and Decreasing Inactive Cores Shutting Down a Partition with Instant Capacity Cores Page Par Commands from PC System Management Station Psets on nPars Instant Capacity Compatibility with Processor Sets HP-UXPsets on vPars On Partitionable Systems Configuring Email on Instant Capacity SystemsEmail Configuration Before you startSendmail application Overview of email routing across the internetConfiguring a Specified From Address Steps to Confirm or Diagnose Email ConfigurationConfiguring Instant Capacity’s From Email Address Reverting to the Default From AddressConfiguring Your Server to Send but Not Receive Email Testing Email Transmission of the Asset ReportOther Measurement Software Measurement Software and Instant Capacity SystemsHP OpenView Measurement Products On HP Integrity Superdome SystemsDynamic Processor Resilience HP-UX Monarch ProcessorsCustomer protections which iCAP assumes to be in place Security IssuesSecurity Tuning Options Disabling the iCAP daemon HP-UXConsiderations for OpenVMS Systems Table B-1 HP-UX and OpenVMS Command Equivalents HP-UX Style CommandsOpenVMS Command Mapping CLI Support on OpenVMSOpenVMS iCAP Files Table B-2 OpenVMS iCAP FilesName DCL CommandsDCL Icap Command FormatIcap Apply ParameterIcap Deactivate Icap Reconcile Parameters ValueIcap SET Warningdays days Icap Show Description Icapserver iCAP server processCore Activation and Deactivation Special OpenVMS-Specific Features and ConsiderationsEmail Considerations Restrictions 222 Glossary Activate cellEFI Inactive RTU TiCAP Wbem Index Hpmc RTU Wbem