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Shutting Down a Partition with Instant Capacity Cores	198
Instant Capacity and Reinitializing the nPartition (Genesis Partitions)	199
par Commands from PC System Management Station	200
Instant Capacity Compatibility with Processor Sets (HP-UX)	201
Overview	201
Scope of the Instant Capacity Software Interacting with psets	201
psets on nPars	201
psets on vPars	201
Configuring Email on Instant Capacity Systems	202
Email Requirements	202
Email Configuration	202
Steps to Confirm or Diagnose Email Configuration	204
Configuring Instant Capacity’s From Email Address	204
Configuring Your Server to Send but Not Receive Email	205
Testing Email Transmission of the Asset Report	205
Measurement Software and Instant Capacity Systems	206
HP OpenView Measurement Products	206
Other Measurement Software	206
Dynamic Processor Resilience (HP-UX)	207
Security Issues	208
Customer protections which iCAP assumes to be in place	208
Disabling the iCAP daemon (HP-UX)	208
Customer Security Requirements	208
Security Tuning Options	208
B Considerations for OpenVMS Systems	209
CLI Support on OpenVMS	210
HP-UX Style Commands	210
OpenVMS Command Mapping	210
OpenVMS iCAP Files	211
DCL ICAP Command	212
DCL Commands	212
ICAP ACTIVATE	212
ICAP APPLY	213
ICAP DEACTIVATE	214
ICAP RECONCILE	215
ICAP SET	216
ICAP SHOW	218
ICAP_SERVER	219
Special OpenVMS-Specific Features and Considerations	220
Core Activation and Deactivation	220
Email Considerations	220
Restrictions	221
Glossary	223
Index	229

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HP Instant Capacity users guide for Version Copyright 2000-2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P Table of Contents Temporary Instant Capacity 101 149 129137 143223 209229 List of Figures 10-1 List of Tables10-2 138 List of Examples110 111This chapter covers the following topics About This GuideIntended Audience New and Changed Information in This EditionPublishing 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 Database Utility Pricing Solutions PortalInstant Capacity Administration System Other System Management CommandsB9073BA Introduction to Instant Capacity Past Versions and Supported Operating Systems Page Getting Started HP-UX 11i v1 Requirements and Dependent Products Instant Capacity RequirementsProgram Requirements Software RequirementsHP-UX 11i v2 Requirements and Dependent Products Required Patches for HP-UX 11iOpenVMS Version 8.4 Requirements Network RequirementsEmail Requirements HP-UX 11i v3 Requirements and Dependent ProductsUsage Rights Requirement System Contact RequirementInstant Capacity Integration with Virtual Partitions HP-UX Http//docs.hp.com Cell Boards and Memory Instant Capacity ComponentsOverview Processors and CoresGetting 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 On OpenVMS Systems Command will display the message Verification succeededInstant Capacity Software Validation On HP-UX SystemsStatus Reporting on Instant Capacity Systems Time Zone Considerations Installing and Removing Instant Capacity Software Factory Integrated Systems Installing Instant Capacity SoftwareCommand output displays the message Verification succeeded Install the B.09.x bundle B9073BA from the DVDInstalling 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 CapacityExample 5-1 Applying a Temporary Capacity Codeword HP-UX Using Temporary Instant CapacityAcquiring and Configuring Temporary Instant Capacity Using Temporary Instant CapacityUsr/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 Capacity Negative Balance Error for Activation with Insufficient Temporary CapacityTemporary Instant Capacity Exceptions Temporary Capacity Balance Needing ActionTemporary 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 Temporary Capacity and Status Reporting Example Activation Using Pooled Temporary CapacityGlobal Instant Capacity and Temporary Capacity Temporary Capacity and Freed Usage RightsTemporary 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 Resizing Partitions Installing iCAP on HP Integrity SuperdomeImportant Considerations Sizing PartitionsViewing number of active cores ICAP commandsGenerating snapshot Activating Cores Setting usage rights for a partitionUsing iCAP Memory Deactivating CoresNPar2 Use Case 1 Initial ConfigurationICAP Use Cases Core migration between partitions in a complexConfiguration of Complex1 post core migration Use Case 1 Configuration of Complex After Core MigrationUse Case 2 Initial Configuration 4contains Initial configuration of Complex2Configuration 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 ICAP --Instant Capacity software for HP-UX ICAP5Initializing an Instant Capacity Server CodewordsStatus of Instant Capacity Components Software RemovalTemporary Capacity TiCAP Program Virtual PartitionsHP Integrity Virtual Machines Integrity VM Processor SetsGlobal Instant Capacity Instant Capacity Cell BoardGiCAP Groups GiCAP Grouping Rules GiCAP Group ManagerStandby GiCAP Group Manager GiCAP Group MembersGiCAP Member Removal Upgrades and GiCAPGiCAP Group Creation GiCAP Resource SharingGroup Compliance Groups and the TiCAP BalanceMultiple Group Considerations Additional GiCAP Considerations Group Manager Failover ConsiderationsSee Also ComplianceSynopsis Icapmanage1MOptions Communication only and is not saved or stored Group, you are prompted for the root password for eachSpecified host. The password is used for initial Specify virtual machine or guest OS instancesFor a given command execution, host removals are If there are intermittent problems with networkUsed when the vPar or nPar configuration of a member Host to be added. The password is used for initialManager including temporary capacity. For members Provide verbose status information. Include all levelsInformation group, manager and member. For Group Managers, include resources being held by the Group164 Containing the specified host. Core usage rights must be Using the -zoption before failbackAvailable in the GiCAP group or the command fails This option can be useful particularly when core usageThis command will prompt for the root password Hardware and grouping rules. Specification of the -UFile instead of the installed rule file, and can be used to Host system to be set up as a standby Group ManagerHost names comprising each member complex Symbols used in the displayStatus Information Information displayed for each GiCAP groupPurchased For inactive cells associated with inaccessibleInaccessible members no partitions could be Inactive because usage rights have not beenSpecified Field is displayed only when the -voption isFrom member systems where none Seized from members where noneSummary field is not displayed when Members for disaster recoveryWhen the -voption is specified. However, if Partitions could be contacted. This memberSeized Members for purposes of disaster recoveryIs specified and only for systems where usage Member system from which they wereInternational Code Set Support Environment VariablesTake control as an active Group Manager Show the full status of the ADMIN1 groupRemove the ADMIN1 group Remove host mystandby from use as a standby Group ManagerCompliance Icapmodify1MOptions and Arguments Intended ActiveRights across the complex, on the next reboot of any Reboot. This option modifies the default behaviorPending deferred request and resets the values for Causing an immediate activation or deactivationConfiguration change notification email Not necessary to use the -toption when using the -dCommand temporarily reduces the consumption Temporary capacity. a subsequent core activation usingApply an iCAP codeword Set the system contact email address to superuser@corp.com Set the systemid to AssetNum234Icapmodify was developed by HP Obsolescent Icapnotify1MTurn email asset reporting off Turn configuration change notification onTurn configuration change notification off Turn email asset reporting onIcapstatus1M Symbols used in the displayIcapstatus display fields Information displayed for a GiCAP group Local virtual partition that are currently active Information displayed for the local virtual partitionFrom the GiCAP group Borrowed/Loaned memory usageInformation displayed for the local nPartition Complex Instant Capacity Resource SummaryFor the hard partition Activated during a boot operation. Typically, this isCommand. Other commands such as parmodify Member of a groupIcapstatus 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 Before you start Configuring Email on Instant Capacity SystemsEmail Configuration On Partitionable SystemsOverview of email routing across the internet Sendmail applicationReverting to the Default From Address Steps to Confirm or Diagnose Email ConfigurationConfiguring Instant Capacity’s From Email Address Configuring a Specified From AddressTesting Email Transmission of the Asset Report Configuring Your Server to Send but Not Receive EmailOn HP Integrity Superdome Systems Measurement Software and Instant Capacity SystemsHP OpenView Measurement Products Other Measurement SoftwareMonarch Processors Dynamic Processor Resilience HP-UXDisabling the iCAP daemon HP-UX Security IssuesSecurity Tuning Options Customer protections which iCAP assumes to be in placeConsiderations for OpenVMS Systems CLI Support on OpenVMS HP-UX Style CommandsOpenVMS Command Mapping Table B-1 HP-UX and OpenVMS Command EquivalentsTable B-2 OpenVMS iCAP Files OpenVMS iCAP FilesFormat DCL CommandsDCL Icap Command NameParameter 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