Submitting an SR

A characterization of the problem. Describe the events leading up to and including the problem. Attempt to describe the source of the problem. Describe the symptoms of the problem and what led up to the problem.

Your characterization should include: MPE XL commands; communication subsystem commands; job streams; result codes and messages; and data that can reproduce the problem.

Illustrate as clearly as possible the context of any message(s). Prepare copies of information displayed at the system console and user terminal.

Obtain the version, update and fix information for all software using NMMAINT.PUB.SYS. This allows Hewlett-Packard to determine if the problem is already known, and if the correct software is installed at your site.

Record all error messages and numbers that appear at the user terminal and the system console.

Run NMDUMP.PUB.SYS to format the NM log file that was active when the problem occurred (NMLGnnnn.PUB.SYS). You may need to issue the MPE XL command SWITCHNMLOG to free the NM log file.

Using NMDUMP, format the log file for NETXPORT (3), NETIPC (5), Network Services (6) and Link Manager (8) information. Inspect the formatted output and try to locate errors. Prepare the formatted output and a copy of the log file for your Hewlett-Packard representative to further analyze.

Prepare a listing of the configuration file and the MPE XL I/O configuration you are using for your Hewlett-Packard representative to further analyze. Inspect the output and try to locate errors.

Try to determine the general area within the software where you think the problem exists. Refer to the appropriate reference manual and follow the guidelines on gathering information for problems:

Issue the LINKCONTROL linkname; STATUS= for each link. Retain the output for your Hewlett-Packard representative to further analyze.

Document your interim, or "workaround" solution. The cause of the problem can sometimes be found by comparing the circumstances in which it occurs with the circumstances in which it does not occur.

Create copies of any NS 3000/XL or NetIPC user trace, Network Transport trace and communication link trace files that were active when the problem occurred for your Hewlett-Packard representative to further analyze.

If the problem involves NMMGR, give a copy of NMMGRF.PUB.SYS to your Hewlett-Packard representative.

In the event of a system failure, a full memory dump must be taken. Always send the unformulated memory dump, a listing of the configuration file, a copy of the file LOADMAP.PUB.SYS, and the I/O configuration.