Introduction | HP Pay per use (PPU) guide

•The Utility Meter software for either HP-UX 11i v2, or 11i v3—on the appropriate HP-UX Application Software media

•The HP Utility Meter User's Guide for version 8.13 (this guide)—on the appropriate (HP–UX 11i v2, or 11i v3) HP-UX Instant Information media

NOTE: Customers must order the Utility Meter hardware separately from the Utility Meter software. For details of the recommended Utility Meter hardware, see Recommended Hardware.

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Contents

HP Utility Meter Users Guide for version Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting the Utility Meter Performing Utility Meter TasksVerifying 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 Organization Common Utility Meter Tasks Locating This Guide Typographic ConventionsRelated Documents HP Encourages Your CommentsPage Introduction Overview Introduction What is New for Version Reminder of What was New in VersionRecommended Hardware Swapping Utility Meter Hardware Supported URS Platforms EVA Software Supported PPU Platforms Utility Meter Software Dependencies Utility Meter Software Back UpUtility Meter Directory Structure Installation and Support Services Data Sent to HPMissing Usage Reports Data Transport Methods Utility Pricing Solutions Web Portal Ordering Introduction Installing and Configuring the Utility Meter Software Skills Required Before Going to the Customer Site Configuring the HP-UX System Parameters Installing the HP Systems Insight Manager Software Installing 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 # /usr/bin/X11/xclock # export DISPLAY=10.x.x.x0.0# /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/SetupCLI Email Masquerading Avoiding CLI Conflicts # /opt/meter/sbin/sendmail-config Automated email MasqueradingManual email Masquerading Verifying email Masquerading Try esmtp umeter@localhost Try esmtp umeter@hostname.corp.example Configuring PPU Partitions and URS Devices Completing the Utility Meter Installation and ConfigurationVerifying the Utility Meter Operation Upgrading the Utility Meter Software to Version Installing and Configuring the Utility Meter Software Performing Utility Meter Tasks Information Starting the Utility Meter GUI Utility Meter GUI Main Window should appear Starting 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 Copy the Meters Configuration Load the Meter’s ConfigurationStorage Devices Namespace Configuration Port Protocol https Utility Meter Devices Tasks Configure a Device Add Device 10 Devices Tab Add 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 URS Performing Utility Meter Tasks Change PPU Wbem Partition/Server Configuration Parameters View Device 17 View Device Error Window Remove Device Discover Physical Devices Utility Meter Diagnose Tasks Meter Connection Status 20 Diagnose Tab Device Connection Verify Device Connection Device 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 Operational Verifying the Correct Version of HP SIM is Installed Verifying the CIM Server Software Is Operational# /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 processid Verifying Connectivity from the Utility Meter to HP Data Transfer by Https# /opt/wbem/bin/osinfo # /opt/meter/bin/ConnectionTest Data Transfer by email # /usr/bin/mailq Verify PPU Wbem Partition/Server Configuration Verify PPU Agent ConfigurationVerifying the Data Acquisition Server is Running Verifying the Utility Meter Data Transport Method Test Connection from PPU Agent to Utility Meter Test Connection from PPU Partition to UPS Web Portal UPS Portal Welcome Page Verifying a Device is Configured in the Utility Meter Verifying a Storage Device Verifying a Device is Connected to the Utility Meter Verifying the Connection from the Utility Meter to HP Device Manager CLI version # /usr/bin/rm /tmp/cli.out Troubleshooting the Utility Meter Troubleshooting Overview# /usr/bin/hostname # /usr/sbin/shutdown -R -H Utility Meter Software Troubleshooting a Device Troubleshooting a Storage Device Troubleshooting a Wbem Device Verifying the Correct Version of XP CV AE CLI is Installed Osinfo -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 Form Networking details on the PPU Wbem Partition/Server Site Preparation Form for Utility Ready Storage Table B-1 PPU Networking Details Form Networking 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 Cpuid Data Fields Sent from the Utility Meter to HP Glossary CLI 104 Index Index