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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:
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:
Log on and determine if the file is on your system.
:HELLO MANAGER.SYS;HIPRI
:LISTF NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS
If listed, proceed to Step 3.
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.
If you are getting a copy of the NMCONFIG file from
another system:
Log onto the other system and store the file.
:HELLO MANAGER.SYS;HIPRI
:FILE T;DEV=TAPE
:STORE NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS; *T;SHOW
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
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.
Proceed to step 3.
Run the NMMGRVER conversion utility.
:RUN NMMGRVER.PUB.SYS
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
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:
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
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:
Run NMMGR
:NMMGR.PUB.SYS
Open the configuration file using the [F1] key.
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.
If you have a PC-based network management configuration,
follow the installation and configuration procedures in the
Using the OpenView DTC Manager Manual.
For information on NMMGR, refer to Using the Node
Management Services (NMS) Utilities.
For information on configuring UPS devices, refer to
Performing System Management Tasks.
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.
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.
Exit NMMGR.
Shutdown the Datacommunication and Terminal Subsystem (DTS).
:DTCCNTRL FUNC=SHUTDOWN;FORCED=Y
Restart the DTS.
:DTCCNTRL FUNC=RESTART
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.
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