| Title and Copyright Information |
| About This Manual |
| Audience |
| Organization |
| Related Documentation |
| Conventions |
| 1 | AlphaServer Management Station Overview and Startup |
| 1.1 | Overview of the AlphaServer Management Station |
| 1.2 | AMS's Place in Your Information Technology Infrastructure |
| 1.2.1 | The Platform's Management LAN |
| 1.2.2 | The NAT Box |
| 1.2.3 | The Terminal Server |
| 1.3 | The Server Platform Manager |
| 1.4 | The AlphaServer Management Utility |
| 1.5 | The AlphaServer Partition Wizard |
| 1.6 | The Platform Console Manager |
| 1.7 | Required Steps for Configuring the AMS |
| 1.7.1 | Step 1: Start the Console Management Facility Daemon and the Tomcat Web Server |
| 1.7.2 | Step 2: Add Users to the amsuser Group |
| 1.7.3 | Step 3: Add and Configure the Platforms to Be Managed |
| 2 | Using the Server Platform Manager |
| 2.1 | Overview |
| 2.2 | Logging On and Working with Users |
| 2.2.1 | Using the SPM Locally |
| 2.2.2 | Accessing the SPM Remotely |
| 2.2.3 | Security Certificate |
| 2.2.4 | Logging On |
| 2.2.5 | Assigning Privileges |
| 2.3 | The Main SPM Window |
| 2.3.1 | The Monitor Bar |
| 2.3.2 | The Left Frame |
| 2.3.3 | The Top Right Frame |
| 2.3.4 | The Bottom Right Frame |
| 2.3.4.1 | Hardware Status |
| 2.3.4.2 | Recent Events |
| 2.3.5 | Customizing the Main SPM Window |
| 2.4 | Adding and Modifying a Platform |
| 2.4.1 | Adding or Modifying an ES47, ES80, and GS1280 |
| 2.4.2 | Adding or Modifying a GS80, GS160, and GS320 |
| 2.5 | Managing Platforms |
| 2.5.1 | Connecting to the Platform's Management Port |
| 2.5.1.1 | ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Platforms |
| 2.5.1.2 | GS80, GS160, and GS320 Platforms |
| 2.5.2 | Partitions |
| 2.5.3 | Accessing the AMU |
| 2.5.4 | Accessing the APW |
| 2.5.5 | Viewing a Platform's Properties |
| 2.5.5.1 | ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Platform Properties |
| 2.5.5.2 | GS80, GS160, and GS320 Platform Properties |
| 2.5.6 | Removing a Platform |
| 2.6 | Managing Partitions |
| 2.6.1 | Configuring a Subpartition |
| 2.6.2 | Accessing the HP Insight Management Agents |
| 2.6.3 | Enabling and Disabling Events Generated from Console Output |
| 2.6.4 | Using the Event Viewer |
| 2.6.5 | Viewing ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Subpartition Properties |
| 2.7 | Adding a Standalone Console |
| 2.8 | Working with Consoles |
| 2.8.1 | Telnet Access to Consoles |
| 2.8.2 | Identifying, Contacting, and Disconnecting Other Users |
| 2.8.2.1 | Displaying and Users |
| 2.8.2.2 | Broadcasting a Message |
| 2.8.3 | Console Logging |
| 2.8.4 | Enabling and Disabling a Console |
| 2.8.5 | Port Mapping |
| 2.8.6 | Viewing a Console's Properties |
| 2.8.7 | Creating and Modifying an Event Definition File |
| 2.8.8 | Setting the Archive Period for Log Files |
| 3 | Using the AlphaServer Management Utility |
| 3.1 | Overview |
| 3.2 | Accessing and Configuring AMU |
| 3.2.1 | Running AMU as a Standalone Application |
| 3.2.2 | Running AMU from SPM |
| 3.3 | The Main AMU Window |
| 3.3.1 | The Left Frame |
| 3.3.2 | The Top Right Frame |
| 3.3.2.1 | The Hardware View |
| 3.3.2.2 | The Logical View |
| 3.3.2.3 | Displaying an Icon Legend |
| 3.3.3 | Bottom Right Frame |
| 3.3.3.1 | Activity Tab |
| 3.3.3.2 | Alerts Tab |
| 3.4 | Displaying the Platform's I/O and Power Connections |
| 3.5 | Monitoring the Platform's Environmental Status |
| 3.6 | Connecting to a Console |
| 3.7 | Connecting to the Platform's Management Port |
| 3.8 | Taking Exclusive Control |
| 3.9 | Viewing MBM Error Log Files |
| 3.10 | Using CDL File Support |
| 3.11 | Working with Firmware |
| 3.12 | Working with Partitions |
| 3.12.1 | The Partitions Branch |
| 3.12.1.1 | The Partitions Drop-Down Menu |
| 3.12.1.2 | The Partitions Properties Window |
| 3.12.1.2.1 | General Tab |
| 3.12.1.2.2 | Free Pool Tab |
| 3.12.1.2.3 | IP Connections Tab |
| 3.12.1.2.4 | Alerts Tab |
| 3.12.2 | The Hard Partitions Branch |
| 3.12.2.1 | Hard Partition Drop-Down Menu |
| 3.12.2.2 | The Hard Partition Properties Window |
| 3.12.2.3 | Alerts Tab |
| 3.12.3 | The Sub Partition Branch |
| 3.12.3.1 | The Sub Partition Drop-Down Menu |
| 3.12.3.2 | The Sub Partition Properties Window |
| 3.12.3.3 | Alerts Tab |
| 3.13 | Creating and Modifying Partitions |
| 3.13.1 | Creating a Partition |
| 3.13.1.1 | Preliminary Steps |
| 3.13.1.2 | New Hard Partitions Menu |
| 3.13.1.3 | Creating the Partition |
| 3.13.2 | Modifying an Existing Partition |
| 3.13.2.1 | Remove CPUs from a Partition |
| 3.13.2.2 | Add CPUs to a Subpartition |
| 3.13.2.3 | Assign Memory to a Subpartition |
| 3.13.2.4 | Assign Memory to a Community |
| 3.14 | Reconfiguring Cable Connections |
| 3.15 | Testing All Cable LEDs |
| 3.16 | Viewing Detailed Information About Each Component |
| 3.16.1 | Viewing Properties of System Drawers |
| 3.16.1.1 | Viewing General System Drawer Properties |
| 3.16.1.2 | Viewing Environmental Properties |
| 3.16.1.3 | Viewing Drawer Indicator Properties |
| 3.16.1.4 | Viewing Firmware Properties |
| 3.16.2 | Viewing Properties of I/O Drawers |
| 3.16.2.1 | Viewing Environmental Properties |
| 3.16.2.2 | Viewing Drawer Indicator Properties |
| 3.16.2.3 | Viewing Firmware Properties |
| 3.16.3 | Viewing Properties of Dual CPU Modules |
| 3.16.3.1 | Dual CPU Module Properties: Environment |
| 3.16.3.2 | Dual CPU Module Properties: Frequency |
| 3.16.3.3 | Dual CPU Module Properties: Firmware |
| 3.16.4 | Viewing Properties of CPUs |
| 3.17 | Using the Visual Editor |
| 3.17.1 | Accessing and Using the Editor |
| 3.17.2 | Creating and Modifying a New Template |
| 3.17.3 | Adding Platforms to a Standalone AMU |
| 3.17.4 | File Locations |
| 4 | Using the AlphaServer Partition Wizard |
| 4.1 | APW Overview and Start Up |
| 4.1.1 | Accessing the APW |
| 4.1.2 | APW Features |
| 4.1.3 | ES47/ES80/GS1280 and GS80/GS160/GS320 Platform Differences |
| 4.2 | Working with Partition Maps |
| 4.2.1 | The Current Partition Map Window |
| 4.2.2 | The Resources Window |
| 4.2.3 | The Work with Partition Maps Window |
| 4.2.4 | The Create or Modify a Partition Map Window |
| 4.3 | Modifying a Partition Map |
| 4.3.1 | Adding a Hard Partition |
| 4.3.2 | Modifying a Partition |
| 4.3.3 | Creating Soft Partitions |
| 4.4 | Creating a New Partition Map |
| 4.5 | Saving, Validating, and Committing a Partition Map |
| 4.5.1 | Saving a Partition Map |
| 4.5.2 | Validating a Partition Map |
| 4.5.3 | Committing a Partition Map |
| 4.6 | Managing APW Files |
| 5 | Using the Platform Console Manager |
| 5.1 | Overview |
| 5.1.1 | Starting, Navigating, and Exiting the PCM |
| 5.1.2 | Customizing the Telnet Escape Sequence |
| 5.2 | The Main PCM Window |
| 5.2.1 | System View and Selection Area |
| 5.2.2 | Buttons |
| 5.2.3 | Console Output |
| 5.3 | Adding a Platform or Console |
| 5.3.1 | Adding a Platform |
| 5.3.1.1 | Add an ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Platform |
| 5.3.1.2 | GS80, GS160, and GS320 Platforms |
| 5.3.2 | Adding a Console |
| 5.3.2.1 | Adding an AMS Platform Console |
| 5.3.2.2 | Adding a Standalone Console |
| 5.4 | Modifying Platform and Console Properties |
| 5.5 | Removing a Platform or Console |
| 5.6 | Restarting and Stopping the cmfd |
| 5.6.1 | Restarting the cmfd |
| 5.6.2 | Stopping the cmfd |
| 5.7 | Setting Log Archiving Interval |
| 5.8 | Working with Events |
| 5.8.1 | The Create Events Definition File Window |
| 5.8.2 | Modifying or Deleting an Existing Event Definition File |
| 5.8.3 | Generating Events from Console Error Messages |
| 5.8.4 | Viewing Events |
| 5.9 | Connecting to a Platform's Management Port |
| 5.10 | Managing Consoles |
| 5.10.1 | Connecting to a Console |
| 5.10.2 | Determining a Console's Status |
| 5.10.3 | Monitoring a Console's Output |
| 5.10.4 | Viewing the Consoles' Logs |
| 5.10.5 | Disconnect a Users from a Console |
| 5.10.6 | Managing Console Log Files |
| A | Troubleshooting AMS |
| B | Firmware Alerts |
| C | Log File Management |
| C.1 | Console logs |
| C.2 | AMS application logs |
| D | Using the Event Manager |
| D.1 | Event Manager Overview |
| D.1.1 | Features of the Event Manager |
| D.1.2 | Understanding Event Manager Events |
| D.1.3 | Event Manager Command-Line Utilities |
| D.1.4 | Event Manager System Files |
| D.2 | Administering Event Manager |
| D.2.1 | Starting and Stopping Event Manager |
| D.2.2 | Configuring the Event Manager Logger |
| D.2.3 | Security Considerations |
| D.2.3.1 | User Authentication |
| D.2.3.2 | User Authorization |
| D.2.4 | Managing Log Files |
| D.3 | Using Event Manager in System Administration |
| D.3.1 | Displaying Events Using evmshow |
| D.3.2 | Introducing Event Filters |
| D.3.3 | Retrieving Stored Events Using evmget |
| D.3.4 | Sorting Events Using evmsort |
| D.3.5 | Using the -A Option to Simplify the Command String |
| D.3.6 | Monitoring Events Using evmwatch |
| D.3.7 | Understanding the Event Manager Mark Event |
| D.3.8 | Viewing Events Using the Event Viewer |
| D.3.9 | Advanced Selection and Filtering Techniques |
| D.3.9.1 | Filtering By Time |
| D.3.9.2 | Using the event-id to Select Events for Detailed Display |
| D.3.9.3 | Searching for Reserved Component Names |
| D.3.9.4 | Using Filter Files |
| D.3.10 | Logging and Forwarding Events |
| D.3.10.1 | Logging Events |
| D.3.10.2 | Using Forwarding to Handle Events Automatically |
| D.4 | Troubleshooting Event Manager |
| E | Sending Selected Events Via E-mail |
| E.1 | Overview |
| E.2 | Sending Selected Events to a Cellular Phone or Pager |
| E.3 | EVM Configuration File |
| E.4 | Using Templates with evmshow |
| E.5 | Editing the EVM Logger Configuration File |
| E.6 | Verifying Success |
| E.7 | Troubleshooting |
| F | Regular Expressions |
| G | Navigating the Character Cell Environment |
| Glossary |
| Examples |
| D-1 | Sample Event Manager Logger Configuration File Entries |
| D-2 | Sample Event Manager Authorization File Entries |
| Figures |
| 1-1 | AMS's Place in Your Information Technology Infrastructure |
| 1-2 | SPM Main Window |
| 1-3 | AMU Main Window |
| 1-4 | PCM Main Window |
| 2-1 | Security Warning |
| 2-2 | Login Dialog Box |
| 2-3 | Assign User Access Dialog Box |
| 2-4 | Main SPM Window |
| 2-5 | Monitor Bar |
| 2-6 | Left Frame |
| 2-7 | The Top Right Frame (Icon View) |
| 2-8 | The Top Right Frame (Details View) |
| 2-9 | The Top Right Frame (Specific Console View) |
| 2-10 | Add Platform Dialog Box (ES47, ES80, and GS1280) |
| 2-11 | Add Platform Dialog Box (GS80, GS160, and GS320) |
| 2-12 | Platform Properties Dialog Box (ES47, ES80, and GS1280) |
| 2-13 | Platform Properties Dialog Box (GS80, GS160, and GS320) |
| 2-14 | Remove Platform Confirmation Dialog Box |
| 2-15 | Configure Subpartition Dialog Box |
| 2-16 | Insight Management Agents |
| 2-17 | View Events Dialog Box |
| 2-18 | Subpartition Properties Dialog Box |
| 2-19 | Broadcast to All Users Dialog Box |
| 2-20 | View Console Log... Window |
| 2-21 | Port Mapping Dialog Box |
| 2-22 | Console Properties Box |
| 2-23 | Create/Modify Event Definition File Dialog Box |
| 2-24 | Set Log File Archive Period Dialog Box |
| 3-1 | Main AMU Window |
| 3-2 | Right Frame with Logical View |
| 3-3 | Logical View |
| 3-4 | Hardware View Icon Legend |
| 3-5 | Partition View Icon Legend |
| 3-6 | Alerts Tab in System Drawer Properties Window |
| 3-7 | I/O and Power Connections |
| 3-8 | Status Lights |
| 3-9 | Platform Properties Window Logs Tab |
| 3-10 | Save CDL File Dialog Box |
| 3-11 | Platform Properties Window Firmware Tab |
| 3-12 | Firmware Module Properties Window |
| 3-13 | Upgrade Firmware Window |
| 3-14 | Partitions Drop-Down Menu |
| 3-15 | Partitions Properties Dialog Box — General Tab |
| 3-16 | Partitions Properties Dialog Box — Free Pool Tab |
| 3-17 | Partitions Properties Dialog Box — IP Connections Tab |
| 3-18 | Hard Partitions Drop-Down Menu |
| 3-19 | Hard Partition Properties Window |
| 3-20 | Hard Partition Properties — Resources Tab |
| 3-21 | Subpartitions Drop-Down Menu |
| 3-22 | Sub Partition Properties Box |
| 3-23 | Sub Partition Properties — Resources Tab |
| 3-24 | New Hard Partition Menu |
| 3-25 | New Template Dialog Box |
| 3-26 | Visual Editor |
| 4-1 | QBB Resources Window |
| 4-2 | Duo Resources Window |
| 4-3 | Current Partition Map |
| 4-4 | Work with Partition Maps Window |
| 4-5 | Create or Modify a Partition Map Window |
| 4-6 | Add a Partition |
| 4-7 | Modify a Partition |
| 4-8 | Partition Map Creation Criteria Window |
| 4-9 | Warning Message |
| 4-10 | Commit Status Window |
| 4-11 | Committed Partition Map Window |
| 5-1 | Main PCM Window |
| 5-2 | Connect Dialog Box |
| 5-3 | Force Connection Dialog Box |
| 5-4 | Tools Dialog Box |
| 5-5 | Modify Mapped Port Dialog Box |
| 5-6 | Add Platform: Specify Type Window |
| 5-7 | Add an ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Platform Window |
| 5-8 | Layout Template Selection Window |
| 5-9 | Select an Event Definition File Window |
| 5-10 | Add a GS80, GS160, and GS320 Platform |
| 5-11 | Add a Console Dialog Box |
| 5-12 | Add a Standalone Console Dialog Box |
| 5-13 | Modify a Platform Dialog Box |
| 5-14 | Restarting the cmfd |
| 5-15 | Set Log Archive Interval Dialog Box |
| 5-16 | Create Events Definition File Window |
| 5-17 | Import an Event Pattern |
| 5-18 | Events: Add Dialog Box |
| 5-19 | View Events Dialog Box |
| 5-20 | Connecting to the Platform's Management Port |
| 5-21 | Console Status Display |
| 5-22 | PCM Console Log |
| 5-23 | View a Console Log |
| 5-24 | Disconnecting Users from a Console |
| D-1 | Event Model |
| Tables |
| 2-1 | SPM Privileges |
| 3-1 | Types of Alerts |
| 5-1 | EVM Event Priorities |
| B-1 | Firmware Alerts — Environmental Group |
| B-2 | Firmware Alerts — Operational Group |
| B-3 | Firmware Alerts — Partition Group |
| B-4 | Firmware Alerts — EV7 Group |
| D-1 | Event Manager Command-Line Utilities |
| D-2 | Event Manager Administrative Utilities |
| G-1 | Character Cell Navigation Key Guide |
| Index |