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PRIMECLUSTER Global Link Services Configuration and AdministrationGuide 4.3Redundant Line Control Function
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Preface

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:

Chapter 1 Overview

This chapter explains the redundant line control function of GLS.

Chapter 2 Feature description

This chapter outlines the functions and features of GLS.

Chapter 3 Environment configuration

This chapter discusses how to set up and configure GLS.

Chapter 4 Operation

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.

Chapter 6 Maintenance

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.

Chapter 7 Command reference

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 the redundant line control function.

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 Cloning Environments

This appendix describes how to build system by cloning the redundant line control function.

Appendix F Changes from previous versions

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

Appendix G Notice of supplemental information

This appendix provides supplemental information regarding GLS.

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 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

June 2015, Third edition
September 2015, 3.1 edition
May 2016, 3.2 edition
December 2016, 3.3 edition
October 2017, 3.4 edition


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Revision History

Revision

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Edition

Added the description of how to monitor the self-check function.

2.3.6 Self-check function

3.1

Added the commands to collect materials.

6.1.1 Command to collect materials

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 982, 983, and 984.

Added "G.2.2.7 Services of Redundant Line Control function cannot be started (when inconsistency of file system occurred)."

G.2.2 Virtual interface or the various functions of Redundant Line Control function cannot be used

Changed the title name.

G.2.2.6 Services of Redundant Line Control function cannot be started (when NIC failed)

Added the notes.

2.4.1 General

3.2

Added the notes.

3.6.6.3 Transfer route error detection time for NIC switching mode
3.6.10 Setting User command execution function

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

Added the description when hang-up of ping command is detected.

2.2.6 HUB monitoring function
2.2.7 Monitoring communicating host
3.6.6.3 Transfer route error detection time for NIC switching mode
3.6.7.1 Transfer route error detection time in GS/SURE linkage mode

3.3

Added the description when detected an error in a transfer route.

3.6.10.1 Settings for NIC switching mode

Added the message number 931.

A.1.3 Console output messages (numbers 800 to 900)

Changed the requirements for system resources.

3.2.1 Checking system resources

3.4

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
7.14 hanethvrsc Command

Changed the description of on command.

7.7 hanetpoll Command