Table 3-4. SP Switch2 log files (continued)

Log File

Information Level

File Location

File Contents

 

 

 

 

core

node

nodes

Fault service daemon core dump file.

 

 

 

 

css.snap.log

node

nodes

css.snap snapshot command log

 

 

 

information. Contains a list of all files

 

 

 

gathered in the last snapshot.

 

 

 

 

CSS_test.log

node

nodes

Present if the CSS_test command was

 

 

 

run on the node.

 

 

 

 

daemon.log

node

nodes

Fault service daemon output file.

 

 

 

 

DeviceDB.dump

port

nodes

Latest dump of the device data base from

 

 

 

the fault service daemon.

 

 

 

 

Ecommands.log

node

control workstation

Log entries of all Ecommands.

 

 

 

 

emasterd.log

node

control workstation

TOD Management emasterd daemon

 

 

 

collected errors and notifications.

 

 

 

 

emasterd.stdout

node

control workstation

More detailed trace file from TOD

 

 

 

Management emasterd daemon.

 

 

 

 

errpt.out

node

nodes

Most recent errpt -aand errpt results.

 

 

 

 

flt

port

nodes

Hardware error conditions found on the

 

 

 

SP Switch2, recovery action taken by the

 

 

 

fault-service daemon, and general

 

 

 

operations that alter theSP

 

 

 

Switch2configuration.

 

 

 

 

fs_daemon_print.file

port

nodes

Fault service daemon port status

 

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

ifcl_dump.out

adapter

nodes

Most recent css.snap's ifcl_dump

 

 

 

command dump file. IP dump information.

 

 

 

 

logevnt.out

node

nodes

Log error log events monitored by ha.

 

 

 

 

netstat.out

adapter

nodes

Most recent css.snap's netstat

 

 

 

command dump file. Network status

 

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

odm.out

adapter

nodes

The node's adapter_status configuration

 

 

 

as saved in the ODM.

 

 

 

 

out.top

port

nodes

SP Switch2 plane link information.

 

 

 

 

rc.switch.log

node

nodes

Fault service daemon initialization

 

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

rc.switch.log.previous

node

nodes

Node's previous fault service daemon

 

 

 

initialization information.

 

 

 

 

regs.out

adapter

nodes

Most recent css.snap's read_regs

 

 

 

command dump file. SP Switch2

 

 

 

adapter's registers dump file.

 

 

 

 

router.log

port

nodes

SP Switch2 routing information.

 

 

 

 

scan_out.log

adapter

nodes

TBIC scan ring binary information.

 

 

 

 

scan_save.log

adapter

nodes

Previous TBIC scan ring binary

 

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

spd.trace

port

control workstation

Tracing of advanced switch diagnostics.

 

 

 

 

spdata.out

port

primary node

Most recent css.snap's splstdata

 

 

 

command dump file. SP Switch2 data

 

 

 

requests.

 

 

 

 

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RS/6000 SP specifications

The IBM RS/6000 SP (Scalable Power) is a high-performance computing system that was developed in the early 1990s and has since become a significant player in the realm of supercomputing and enterprise solutions. Designed primarily for scientific, engineering, and complex data analysis tasks, the RS/6000 SP provides powerful processing capabilities, enhanced scalability, and features to support demanding applications.

One of the key characteristics of the RS/6000 SP is its modular architecture, which allows for the addition of multiple nodes. Each node is based on IBM's Power architecture, leveraging the RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing) design to achieve high throughput and efficiency. The system can support configurations ranging from a few nodes to hundreds, enabling organizations to scale their computational power as needed based on workload requirements.

The RS/6000 SP employs advanced interconnect technologies, most notably the SP Switch, which ensures high-speed communication between nodes. This interconnect allows for seamless data transfer, ensuring that the system can handle large datasets and complex computations without bottlenecks. The SP's ability to deliver concurrent processing capabilities makes it ideal for parallel computing tasks, including simulations, modeling, and large-scale computations.

In terms of software, the RS/6000 SP was equipped with AIX, IBM's version of the UNIX operating system, which provides a stable and secure environment for enterprise applications. Furthermore, the system supports a vast array of programming languages and tools, including Fortran, C, and C++, along with libraries and frameworks designed for high-performance computing. This compatibility allows developers to optimize their applications to fully utilize the underlying hardware.

Another notable feature of the RS/6000 SP is its extensive support for various workloads, including database management, multi-user applications, and graphical processing. The system was equipped with high-performance graphics capabilities, making it suitable for tasks that require intensive visualization, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and scientific visualization.

Overall, the IBM RS/6000 SP has solidified its role in the high-performance computing landscape, combining advanced technologies, robust scalability, and flexibility to meet the unique demands of research and enterprise environments. Its legacy continues to influence modern computing architectures, embodying IBM’s commitment to innovation and performance in the pursuit of complex problem-solving capabilities.