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6.1 Configuring Datacomm and UPS

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No matter what your network configuration is, or even if you have no networked devices, you still must perform the activities described in this section if it is on your checklist.

You must convert the data communications configuration files after modifying a system (regardless of whether you use data communications products). The information contained in the data communication files is required by the Data communication Terminal Controller (DTC) and allows communication between the system and the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Refer to Using the Node Management Services Utilities.

To configure for data communications on a new or modified system, perform these procedures as explained on the following pages:

  • Get an NMCONFIG file. Perform either of the following:

    • Update an existing NMCONFIG file converting the file to the MPE 6.5 version level.

    • Create an NMCONFIG file using NMMGR.

  • Configure the HP Power/Trusts (UPS units), if you have any.

  • Modify the configuration file and cross validate the NMCONFIG file, if needed.

  • Restart data communications.

Converting Datacomm

To update/convert the NMCONFIG file:

  1. Log on and determine if the file is on your system. 

    
  :HELLO MANAGER.SYS;HIPRI
  :LISTF NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS

    1. If listed, proceed to Step 3.

    2. If the return message is non-existent file, obtain an NMCONFIG file from one of the following sources:

      • Create a new NMCONFIG file using NMMGR.

        Refer to Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities for directions on creating an NMCONFIG file.

        If you are installing a UPS on a new system, or a new HP Power/Trust UPS device, proceed to Step 5.

        If you are not installing a UPS on a new system, or a new HP Power/Trust UPS device, proceed to Step 6.

      • Use a backup copy of the NMCONFIG file.

        Use the same method to recover the NMCONFIG file from the backup, that was used to create the backup.

        Proceed to Step 3.

      • Copy the NMCONFIG file from another system. The other system must be on the same release as the system you are working on and must have a similar configuration.

        Proceed to Step 2.

  2. If you are getting a copy of the NMCONFIG file from another system:

    1. Log onto the other system and store the file. 

      
  :HELLO MANAGER.SYS;HIPRI
  :FILE T;DEV=TAPE
  :STORE NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS; *T;SHOW

    2. Return to the system you are modifying and restore the file. 

      
  :HELLO MANAGER.SYS;HIPRI
  :FILE T;DEV=TAPE
  :RESTORE *T;NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS;OLDDATE;DEV=1;SHOW

    3. Note that you will need to update the copied NMCONFIG file with the system name, network addresses, DTC information, and other devices for your system as part of the Cross Validating Task.

    4. Proceed to step 3.

  3. Run the NMMGRVER conversion utility. 

      :RUN NMMGRVER.PUB.SYS

  4. Enter the filename NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS at the prompt. 

      FILESET TO BE SCANNED? NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS
  OK TO CONVERT NMCONFIG? Y

    • If you are installing a UPS on a new system, or a new HP Power/Trust UPS device, proceed to Step 5.

    • If the return message is conversion completed successfully, then NMMGRVER has converted your configuration file, and it needs to be cross validated. If you are not installing a UPS on a new system, or a new HP Power/Trust UPS device, proceed to Step 6.

    • If the return message is no need to convert, and you are not adding any network, datacomm, or UPS products, proceed to Step 14.

Configuring HP PowerTrust UPS Monitor/iX

  1. HP PowerTrust UPS Monitor/iX software, together with the HP PowerTrust (UPS unit) hardware, provides system power failure protection on HP e3000 Models 9x9KS, 9x8LX, 9x8RX, 99X, 9X9, N-Class and A-Class.

    If this is a new installation, and you plan to use the HP PowerTrust Monitor/iX software to monitor your UPS devices, or if this is an existing system and you are changing (adding or deleting) your UPS configuration, you must configure the UPS devices after updating your system.

    You can configure UPS devices in two ways depending on your system setup:

    • Through a LAN console card

    • Through a DTC

    Refer to Performing System Management Tasks for information on configuring UPS devices. Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices also describes using NMMGR for configuring UPS devices.

    Go to Step 6.

Cross Validating Task

  1. If your files were not converted, you did not copy or create a new NMCONFIG file, and you are not changing your configuration file, proceed to Step 14.

    If the SYSGEN command RDCC was used previously, the network configuration file that was specified in that command is written to the CSLT that AUTOINST created. If this CSLT is used as a backup tape for a reinstallation, then the datacomm configuration file that will be restored will require conversion using the NMMGRVER.PUB.SYS utility after the installation.

    To validate data communication files:

  2. Run NMMGR 

      :NMMGR.PUB.SYS

  3. Open the configuration file using the [F1] key.

  4. Modify the configuration file, if required.

    If you need to add, delete, or change any item in the configuration file, do so now. For example, now is the time to add a DTC.

    If you copied and updated your NMCONFIG file from another system, you must update the network addresses and other devices for this system.

    1. If you have a PC-based network management configuration, follow the installation and configuration procedures in the Using the OpenView DTC Manager Manual.

    2. For information on NMMGR, refer to Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities.

    3. For information on configuring UPS devices, refer to Performing System Management Tasks.

    4. If you need to configure new DTCs on your system, or if you need more information on host-based network management, refer to Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices.

  5. Display the Validate screen:

    • From the Main screen, press [F5] Utility.

    • Press [F3] Go to Validate.

    • Validate NETXPORT, validate DTS/LINK, and any installed subsystems. Refer to Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities for more complete instructions.

    When DTS/LINK is validated, NMMGR automatically invokes SYSGEN to cross-validate the system and datacomm configurations. You have the option to customize the cross-validation steps by modifying the commands in the file NMGRXVAL.PUB.SYS. Comment information is contained in braces, {}. Refer to Performing System Management Tasks and Manager's Guide to MPE/iX Security.

    If inconsistencies are found during the validation or cross-validation process (such as two separate devices configured to the same LDEV), you need to do either of the following depending on the type of error:

    • Resolve them by modifying the NMCONFIG file with NMMGR (if related to networking).

    • Exit NMMGR, resolve inconsistencies using SYSGEN, then run NMMGR again to revalidate DTS/LINK.

    When cross-validation is complete, you may see this message: 
      Do you want DTS changes to become active now (Y/N)? N
    Answer N at the prompt, and press [Return]. Press [Return] again to view the Validate screen.

  6. Exit NMMGR.

  7. Shutdown the Datacommunication and Terminal Subsystem (DTS). 

      :DTCCNTRL FUNC=SHUTDOWN;FORCED=Y

  8. Restart the DTS. 

      :DTCCNTRL FUNC=RESTART

  9. For the network to work correctly, stream JCONFJOB. 

      :STREAM JCONFJOB.NET.SYS
    The JCONFJOB.NET.SYS stream is required for all systems. It includes information files that describe the supported set of servers and services. These information files are used to build a configuration file called DADCONF.NET.SYS. Wait until the jobstream is complete before continuing with the next step.

  • Configuring Datacomm and UPS completed.
    Go to the next section on your checklist.



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