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:
This chapter describes the concept of the redundant line control function using the virtual NIC mode.
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.
This chapter describes how to operate the virtual NIC mode.
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.
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.
This section explains terms used in this manual.
Related Documentation
Please refer to the following manuals if necessary:
PRIMECLUSTER Global Link Services Configuration and Administration Guide: Redundant Line Control Function
PRIMECLUSTER Concepts Guide
FJQSS (Information Collection Tool) User's Guide
Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Systems XSCF Reference Manual
Fujitsu M10/SPARC M10 Systems Domain Configuration Guide
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 M3000/M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers XSCF User's Guide
SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 Servers Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR) User's Guide
SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000 Servers Service Manual
SPARC Enterprise M8000/M9000 Servers Service Manual
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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 is abbreviated as Solaris Zones.
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Date of publication and edition
June 2015, Third edition |
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Revision | Location | Edition |
|---|---|---|
Added the notes on 903 and 904 messages. | 2.1.1 Link status monitoring function | 3.1 |
Added the notes when changing MAC address of the virtual NIC. | 3.3 Notes on setting a configuration | |
Added additional notes. | 4.4 Notes on the Operation | |
Added the description of manuals referred to when using the PHP function. | Chapter 6 DR (Dynamic Reconfiguration) function/PHP (PCI Hot Plug) function | |
Changed the procedures to disconnect and connect the PCI card. | 6.2.2 Replacing the PCI card | |
Changed the descriptions of - a option and -m off option described in (7) set-prop command. | A.1 rvnetadm command | |
Added "3.1 Checking system resources." | 3.1 Checking system resources | 3.2 |
Changed the description of set-param command. | A.1 rvnetadm command | |
Changed the description of show-param command. | A.1 rvnetadm command |
