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PRIMECLUSTERGlobal Link Services Configuration and AdministrationGuide 4.5 Redundant Line ControlFunction for Virtual NIC Mode
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Preface

This document describes the functions, installation, and operation procedure of Redundant Line Control Function for Virtual NIC Mode that is a function of Global Link Services (hereinafter GLS).

Who should use this document

This document is intended for system administrators responsible for the installation and administration of Redundant Line Control Function by using the virtual NIC mode. It is premised that they understand the network services of Oracle Solaris and the PRIMECLUSTER which is a basic function of the cluster control, and the description of some terms may be omitted to avoid lengthy expression.

Abstract

The document consists of the following chapters, appendices, and a glossary:

Chapter 1 Overview

This chapter describes the concept of the redundant line control function using the virtual NIC mode.

Chapter 2 Functions

This chapter describes the functions provided in the virtual NIC mode.

Chapter 3 Environment configuration

This chapter describes how to set up and configure the virtual NIC mode.

Chapter 4 Operation

This chapter describes how to operate the virtual NIC mode.

Chapter 5 Maintenance

This chapter describes how to collect troubleshooting information and take corrective action in the event of a virtual NIC mode failure.

Chapter 6 DR (Dynamic Reconfiguration) function/PHP (PCI Hot Plug) function

This chapter describes how to replace a system board or PCI card using DR or PHP function.

Appendix A Command Reference

This chapter describes how to use commands provided in the virtual NIC mode.

Appendix B Messages and corrective actions

This appendix describes messages of the virtual NIC mode.

Appendix C Changes from previous versions

This appendix discusses changes to the GLS specification. It also suggests some operational guidelines.

Glossary

This section explains terms used in this manual.


Related Documentation

Please refer to the following manuals if necessary:

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Abbreviated name
  • Oracle Solaris might be described as Solaris or Solaris Operating System.

  • Oracle Solaris 11 is abbreviated as Solaris 11.

  • Oracle VM Server for SPARC is abbreviated as Oracle VM.

  • Oracle Solaris Zones is abbreviated as Solaris Zones.

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Date of publication and edition

April 2017, First edition
August 2017, 1.1 edition


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