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A

activating cores, 57

virtual partition environment, 64, 65 Administration System, 22

asset report

testing email transmission, 205 assigning cell to partition, 67

assumed values in icapstatus command, 192 audit application, 22

B

boot time compliance, 66 boot time enforcement, 38

C

cell

assigning to partition, 67 unassigning from partition, 69

cell boards, 33 activating, 40, 92

cell removal implications, 197 cimconfig command, 46 cimserver command, 46 codewords, 36

applying, 31, 36, 55 TiCAP, 37

compliance and enforcement, 38 compliance exceptions, 137 components, 33

activation, 33

configuration change notification, 39 configuring email, 202

core activation, 40, 57 deconfigured cores, 57 example, 58 OpenVMS, 220

virtual partition environment, 64, 65 core deactivation, 59

example, 59

virtual partition environment, 64, 65 core test activation, 72

cores, 33 activating, 40 replacement of failed, 73

creating a new partition, 196

D

database, 22 deactivating cores, 59

virtual partition environment, 64, 65 deferred activation, 57

overriding, 61 deferred deactivation, 59 disaster recovery, 122 dual-core support, 195

dynamic processor resilience, 207

E

email

asset report transmission, 205 configuration change notification, 39 configuring, 202

configuring From address, 204 OpenVMS, 220 requirements, 30, 202

sent by Instant Capacity software, 145 TiCAP expiration reminder, 83

email configuration troubleshooting, 142

exceptions, 137

F

failed core replacement, 73 on OpenVMS, 73

failed monarch processors, 73 failed primary processor

on OpenVMS, 73 frequently asked questions, 144

G

Genesis partitions, 199 GiCAP, 101

adding new partitions, 121 benefits, 102 codeword, 102

creating groups, 109 disaster recovery, 122

effect of temporary capacity, 112

Group Manager availability, 119, 120, 128 Group Manager failover, 120

Group Manager requirements, 105 Group Managers, 105 grouping rules, 35, 107

location of members, 128 log file, 148

multiple groups, 127 overview, 35, 102 ports, 30

reinstalling a group member, 118 reinstalling HP-UX, 48 removing a group member, 117 requirements, 104

resource sharing, 112 rights seizure, 122 sharing rights, 35, 108 standby Group Managers, 105 status reporting, 113 temporary capacity, 115 TiCAP prefetch, 113, 116 transferring database, 105 upgrades, 121

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Contents

HP Instant Capacity users guide for Version Copyright 2000-2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P Table of Contents Temporary Instant Capacity 101 137 129143 149223 209229 List of Figures 10-1 List of Tables10-2 110 List of Examples111 138Intended Audience About This GuideNew and Changed Information in This Edition 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 Manpages HP Encourages Your CommentsFor more in-depth information, see icap5 Introduction to Instant CapacityMemory Instant Capacity SummaryTerminology Software Product Overview OverviewSystem Overview Instant Capacity Software Instant Capacity System HardwareInstant Capacity Administration System Utility Pricing Solutions PortalOther System Management Commands Instant Capacity DatabaseB9073BA Introduction to Instant Capacity Past Versions and Supported Operating Systems Page Getting Started Program Requirements Instant Capacity RequirementsSoftware Requirements HP-UX 11i v1 Requirements and Dependent ProductsHP-UX 11i v2 Requirements and Dependent Products Required Patches for HP-UX 11iEmail Requirements Network RequirementsHP-UX 11i v3 Requirements and Dependent Products OpenVMS Version 8.4 RequirementsUsage Rights Requirement System Contact RequirementInstant Capacity Integration with Virtual Partitions HP-UX Http//docs.hp.com Overview Instant Capacity ComponentsProcessors and Cores Cell Boards and MemoryGetting Started Global Instant Capacity Instant Capacity Codewords Temporary Instant Capacity Instant Capacity Compliance and Enforcement Configuration Change Notification Increasing Processing Capacity by Purchasing RTUs Core ActivationInstant Capacity Cell Board Instant Capacity Software Validation Command will display the message Verification succeededOn HP-UX Systems On OpenVMS SystemsStatus Reporting on Instant Capacity Systems Time Zone Considerations Installing and Removing Instant Capacity Software Command output displays the message Verification succeeded Installing Instant Capacity SoftwareInstall the B.09.x bundle B9073BA from the DVD Factory Integrated SystemsInstalling Instant Capacity on OpenVMS Systems For All HP-UX InstallationsPreserving current Instant Capacity information Reinstalling Instant Capacity SoftwareRemoving Instant Capacity Software Page Using Instant Capacity to Manage Processing Capacity Checking the Status of your Instant Capacity System Usr/sbin/icapstatus Example 4-1 Sample Session of icapstatus on HP-UXUsr/sbin/icapmodify -c mjones@corp.com Setting System Contact InformationExample 4-2 Applying an RTU Codeword HP-UX Applying a Right To Use RTU CodewordPermanent Activation of Instant Capacity Components Activating Cores in nPartitions Activating CoresConstraints Example 4-3 Activating an Additional Core HP-UX Example Core Activation SessionDeactivating Cores in nPartitions Deactivating CoresPartition Constraints Example 4-4 Deactivating an Active Core HP-UX Example 4-6 Undoing an Accidental Deferred Activation HP-UX Overriding Deferred Activation and DeactivationLoad-Balancing Active Cores Understanding and Managing Intended Active Values What is Unused Capacity When to Use the vparmodify or icapmodify CommandsStatic Virtual Partitions Deactivating Cores in a Virtual Partition Environment Activating Cores in a Virtual Partition EnvironmentExample 4-7 vPar Boot-Time Compliance Message Boot Time ComplianceAssigning 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 HP-UX Licensing and Support with Temporary Instant Capacity Ordering Temporary Instant CapacityAcquiring and Configuring Temporary Instant Capacity Using Temporary Instant CapacityUsing Temporary Instant Capacity Example 5-1 Applying a Temporary Capacity Codeword HP-UXUsr/sbin/icapmodify -t -a Usr/sbin/icapstatus Temporary Capacity and Virtual PartitionsYes Zoo8 Zoo9 Zoo10 Zoo11 Zoo12 Zoo13 Unassigned Cells Temporary Capacity Expiration Reminder Tracking Usage of Temporary Instant CapacityExample 5-4 Temporary Capacity Expiration Reminder Icapmodify -w Temporary Instant Capacity Warning PeriodTemporary Instant Capacity Temporary Instant Capacity Exceptions Error for Activation with Insufficient Temporary CapacityTemporary Capacity Balance Needing Action 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 Standby Group Managers Global Instant Capacity 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 Example 7-2 Creating a Group Creating Global Instant Capacity GroupsExample 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 Global Instant Capacity and Temporary Capacity Example Activation Using Pooled Temporary CapacityTemporary Capacity and Freed Usage Rights 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 Adding New Partitions Upgrades and Global Instant CapacityRights Seizure When to Migrate Usage Rights and When to Seize Usage RightsEffects of Rights Seizure Temporary Capacity and Rights Seizure Down Partitions with Powered-On CellsOther 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 Important Considerations Installing iCAP on HP Integrity SuperdomeSizing Partitions Resizing PartitionsViewing number of active cores ICAP commandsGenerating snapshot Using iCAP Memory Setting usage rights for a partitionDeactivating Cores Activating CoresICAP Use Cases Use Case 1 Initial ConfigurationCore migration between partitions in a complex NPar2Use Case 2 Initial Configuration Use Case 1 Configuration of Complex After Core Migration4contains Initial configuration of Complex2 Configuration of Complex1 post core migrationConfiguration of Complex2 post core migration 136 Handling Compliance Exceptions TroubleshootingMore cells active than expected Negative temporary capacity balance Troubleshooting the Instant Capacity Software Additional Troubleshooting Steps for Email Connectivity As root, execute the command Diagnosing Email ConfigurationFrequently Asked Questions Instant Capacity Software Icapmodify if a configuration change Triggered By Asset reporting email sent by the Instant Capacity softwareInstant Capacity Hardware Global Instant Capacity Instant Capacity HP-UX Manpages Initializing an Instant Capacity Server ICAP5Codewords ICAP --Instant Capacity software for HP-UXStatus of Instant Capacity Components Software RemovalHP Integrity Virtual Machines Integrity VM Virtual PartitionsProcessor Sets Temporary Capacity TiCAP ProgramGlobal Instant Capacity Instant Capacity Cell BoardGiCAP Groups Standby GiCAP Group Manager GiCAP Group ManagerGiCAP Group Members GiCAP Grouping RulesGiCAP Group Creation Upgrades and GiCAPGiCAP Resource Sharing GiCAP Member RemovalGroup Compliance Groups and the TiCAP BalanceMultiple Group Considerations Additional GiCAP Considerations Group Manager Failover ConsiderationsSee Also ComplianceSynopsis Icapmanage1MOptions Specified host. The password is used for initial Group, you are prompted for the root password for eachSpecify virtual machine or guest OS instances Communication only and is not saved or storedUsed when the vPar or nPar configuration of a member If there are intermittent problems with networkHost to be added. The password is used for initial For a given command execution, host removals areInformation group, manager and member. For Group Provide verbose status information. Include all levelsManagers, include resources being held by the Group Manager including temporary capacity. For members164 Available in the GiCAP group or the command fails Using the -zoption before failbackThis option can be useful particularly when core usage Containing the specified host. Core usage rights must beFile instead of the installed rule file, and can be used to Hardware and grouping rules. Specification of the -UHost system to be set up as a standby Group Manager This command will prompt for the root passwordStatus Information Symbols used in the displayInformation displayed for each GiCAP group Host names comprising each member complexInaccessible members no partitions could be For inactive cells associated with inaccessibleInactive because usage rights have not been PurchasedFrom member systems where none Field is displayed only when the -voption isSeized from members where none SpecifiedWhen the -voption is specified. However, if Members for disaster recoveryPartitions could be contacted. This member Summary field is not displayed whenIs specified and only for systems where usage Members for purposes of disaster recoveryMember system from which they were SeizedInternational Code Set Support Environment VariablesRemove the ADMIN1 group Show the full status of the ADMIN1 groupRemove host mystandby from use as a standby Group Manager Take control as an active Group ManagerCompliance Icapmodify1MOptions and Arguments Intended ActivePending deferred request and resets the values for Reboot. This option modifies the default behaviorCausing an immediate activation or deactivation Rights across the complex, on the next reboot of anyCommand temporarily reduces the consumption Not necessary to use the -toption when using the -dTemporary capacity. a subsequent core activation using 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 Obsolescent Icapnotify1MTurn configuration change notification off Turn configuration change notification onTurn email asset reporting on Turn email asset reporting offIcapstatus1M Symbols used in the displayIcapstatus display fields Information displayed for a GiCAP group From the GiCAP group Information displayed for the local virtual partitionBorrowed/Loaned memory usage Local virtual partition that are currently activeInformation displayed for the local nPartition Complex Instant Capacity Resource SummaryCommand. Other commands such as parmodify Activated during a boot operation. Typically, this isMember of a group For the hard partitionIcapstatus was developed by HP Icapd --Instant Capacity iCAP daemon Icapd1MIcapd was developed by HP 190 This appendix covers the following topics Special ConsiderationsAssumed Processor Values Assumed Values in icapstatus CommandAssumed Memory Values Upgrading to Instant Capacity version B.06.x or later HP-UX Usr/sbin/icodmodify command Execute the following 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 Email Configuration Configuring Email on Instant Capacity SystemsOn Partitionable Systems Before you startOverview of email routing across the internet Sendmail applicationConfiguring Instant Capacity’s From Email Address Steps to Confirm or Diagnose Email ConfigurationConfiguring a Specified From Address Reverting to the Default From AddressTesting Email Transmission of the Asset Report Configuring Your Server to Send but Not Receive EmailHP OpenView Measurement Products Measurement Software and Instant Capacity SystemsOther Measurement Software On HP Integrity Superdome SystemsMonarch Processors Dynamic Processor Resilience HP-UXSecurity Tuning Options Security IssuesCustomer protections which iCAP assumes to be in place Disabling the iCAP daemon HP-UXConsiderations for OpenVMS Systems OpenVMS Command Mapping HP-UX Style CommandsTable B-1 HP-UX and OpenVMS Command Equivalents CLI Support on OpenVMSTable B-2 OpenVMS iCAP Files OpenVMS iCAP FilesDCL Icap Command DCL CommandsName FormatParameter Icap ApplyIcap Deactivate Icap Reconcile Value ParametersIcap SET Warningdays days Icap Show Icapserver iCAP server process DescriptionCore Activation and Deactivation Special OpenVMS-Specific Features and ConsiderationsEmail Considerations Restrictions 222 Activate cell GlossaryEFI Inactive RTU TiCAP Wbem Index Hpmc RTU Wbem