Purpose
This document describes the functions, installation, and operation procedure of Redundant Line Control Function that is a function of Global Link Services (hereinafter GLS).
Who should use this document
This document is intended for system administrators who are familiar with GLS operations and cluster control. Anyone who installs, configures, and maintains GLS to increase the availability of the system should read this documentation. A basic knowledge of PRIMECLUSTER is assumed.
Abstract
The document consists of the following chapters, appendices, and glossary:
This chapter explains the redundant line control function of GLS.
This chapter outlines the functions and features of GLS.
Chapter 3 Environment configuration
This chapter discusses how to set up and configure GLS.
This chapter explains how to operate the redundant line control function.
Chapter 5 GLS operation on cluster systems
This chapter explains how to operate the redundant line control on a cluster system.
This chapter focuses on a general approach to troubleshooting. It presents a troubleshooting strategy and identifies commands that are available in Resource Coordinator for finding and correcting problems. Further, it discusses how to collect troubleshooting information.
This chapter outlines GLS commands.
Appendix A Messages and corrective actions
This appendix outlines messages and corrective actions to be taken to eliminate errors.
Appendix B Examples of configuring system environments
This appendix explains how to configure the system environment with redundant network control.
Appendix C Operations in Solaris Zones Environment
This appendix describes the operation of GLS on Solaris Zones.
Appendix D Operation in Oracle VM Environments
This appendix describes the operation of GLS in Oracle VM environments.
Appendix E Changes from previous versions
This appendix discusses changes to the GLS specification. It also suggests some operational guidelines.
Appendix F Notice of supplemental information
This appendix provides supplemental information regarding GLS.
Related documentation
Please refer to the following documents according to need:
PRIMECLUSTER Global Link Services Configuration and Administration Guide: Redundant Line Control Function for Virtual NIC Mode
PRIMECLUSTER Concepts Guide
PRIMECLUSTER Installation and Administration Guide
Enhanced Support Facility User's Guide For Dynamic Reconfiguration
Enhanced Support Facility User's Guide Dynamic Reconfiguration I/O device
Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Systems Domain Configuration Guide
Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Systems XSCF Reference Manual
Fujitsu M10-1/SPARC M10-1 Service Manual
Fujitsu M10-4/Fujitsu M10-4S/SPARC M10-4/SPARC M10-4S Service Manual
PCI Expansion Unit for Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Systems Service Manual
SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR) User's Guide
SPARC Enterprise M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF User's Guide
SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000 Servers Service Manual
SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Service Manual
OSIV VTAM-G TISP Handbook
Oracle VM Server for SPARC Guide
Notational convention
The document conforms to the following notational conventions:
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Note
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Information
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See
Manuals users find workable
- Oracle Solaris might be described as Solaris or Solaris Operating System.
- Oracle Solaris 10 is abbreviated as Solaris 10.
- Oracle Solaris 11 is abbreviated as Solaris 11.
- Oracle VM Server for SPARC is abbreviated as Oracle VM.
- Oracle Solaris Zones are abbreviated as Solaris Zones.
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Date of publication and edition
December 2012, Second edition |
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Revision | Location | Edition |
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Modified the description for the operation of HUB-to-HUB monitoring. | 2.2.6.2 Using HUB-to-HUB monitoring feature | 2.1 |
Deleted "Line control of Solaris Zones" and "Redundant line in Oracle VM environments" from "Table 2.2 Functions available for each mode." | 2.3 Other functions | |
Added the description when "plumb" has to be specified for the hanetparam command -d option. | 3.1.2.4 Configuration of individual mode | |
Added the description for Solaris 11. | 4.5.2 Replacing the system board using the DR of XSCF | |
Added information for the message priorities and facilities. | A.1.3 Console output messages (numbers 800 to 900) | |
Added "F.2.1.4 Fails to communicate with GS in hot standby configuration." | F.2 Troubleshooting | |
Added SPARC M10. | 1.1 What is redundant line control? | 2.2 |
Added SPARC M10-4S as DR compatible model. | 2.3.2 DR (Dynamic Reconfiguration) function | 2.3 |
Added the reference manual for SPARC M10-4S. | 2.3.2 DR (Dynamic Reconfiguration) function | |
Added "2.3.2.2 DR function of XSCF." | 2.3.2 DR (Dynamic Reconfiguration) function | |
Added SPARC M10 as PHP compatible model. | 2.3.2 DR (Dynamic Reconfiguration) function | |
Added the reference manual for SPARC M10. | 2.3.3 PCI Hot Plug (PHP) linkage | |
Added some notes on the SR-IOV function. | 2.4.2 Duplicated operation by Fast switching mode | |
Added "3.7.2.2 When using DR linkage function of ESF." | 3.7.2 Setting Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR) | |
Added the following sections: - "4.5.2.1 Replacing the system board using the DR of XSCF (SPARC M10-4S)" - "4.5.2.2 Replacing the system board using the DR of XSCF (SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000)" | 4.5.2 Replacing the system board using the DR of XSCF | |
Added the description of how to monitor the self-check function. | 2.3.6 Self-checking function | 2.4 |
Added the commands to collect materials. | 6.1.1 Command to collect materials | |
Added the description for the on command. | 7.7 hanetpoll Command | |
Changed the Action of the following message numbers: 974, 976, 993, and 994 | A.1.3 Console output messages (numbers 800 to 900) | |
Added the message numbers 908, 982, 983, and 984. | ||
Added "F.2.2.7 Services of Redundant Line Control function cannot be started (when inconsistency of file system occurred)." | F.2.2 Virtual interface or the various functions of Redundant Line Control function cannot be used | |
Changed the title name. | F.2.2.6 Services of Redundant Line Control function cannot be started (when NIC failed) | |
Added the notes. | 2.4.1 General | 2.5 |
Added the notes. | 3.6.6.3 Transfer route error detection time for NIC switching mode | |
Deleted the note about the NIC switching mode. | 7.2 strhanet Command | |
Change the action of the message number 169. | A.1.2 Error output message (numbers 100 to 700) | |
Added the message number 840. | A.1.3 Console output messages (numbers 800 to 900) | |
Added the examples of configuration settings in OVM 3.2 environment. | Appendix D Operation in Oracle VM Environments | |
Changed the requirements for system resources. | 3.2.1 Checking system resources | 2.6 |
Changed the description of the procedure for changing NIC switching mode. | 3.4.2 NIC switching mode | |
Changed the description of create command. | 7.1 hanetconfig Command | |
Changed the description of on command. | 7.7 hanetpoll Command |
