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icod_modify (1M) Manpage

a codeword. A complex is in a compliant state when the number of active components of a given type does not exceed the number of licensed components of a given type (processors, cells, memory).

Changes to the intended number of active processors using this command are persistent (survive system reboot). The intended number is the number of active processors that iCOD attempts to satisfy at system boot time, and is adjusted by use of the -a, -dand -soptions. The intended number of active processors for each partition is displayed using the icod_stat command (see icod_stat (1M)).

When activating or deactivating processors within virtual partitions, special considerations apply because you can use either the icod_modify command or the vparmodify command, depending on the version of vPars being used, the type of adjustment needed, and the level of logging or reporting desired. For example, assignment via the vparmodify command does not result in logging of the activation, e-mail configuration change notification, or transmission of an asset report to HP.

For versions of vPars before A.04, HP recommends using the

icod_modify command when activating or deactivating processors in a virtual partition. This is the best way to ensure that the complex remains in a compliant state.

For vPars versions A.04 or greater, the icod_modify command must be used in a virtual partition environment when you are making any adjustment to an nPartition. If you are adjusting processor assignments across virtual partitions in a single nPartition, you should use the vparmodify command (-aand -doptions) for the best coordination and for optimized performance. The vparmodify command does not affect the intended number for the nPartition, and it therefore cannot be used to migrate unused capacity either to or from other nPartitions.

For detailed information on the use of this command, activation and deactivation of iCOD components, licensing, and temporary capacity, see the Instant Capacity User's Guide located at /usr/share/doc/icodUserGuide.pdf.

Options and Arguments

icod_modify recognizes the following options and arguments:

-a <n>	Activates n additional processors for this nPartition, as
	long as the end result does not take the complex out of
	compliance. This option increases the number of

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