Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.
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Printing History Table 1 Printing History Printing Date Part Number Edition October 2005 T1907-90016 First Edition December 2005 T1907-90016 First Reprint The last printing date and part number indicate the current edition. Changes incorporated in December 2005 reprint include the addition of Cluster File System capabilities.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Announcements 1 Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Announcements Serviceguard Extension for RAC (SGeRAC), (formerly known as Serviceguard OPS Edition or MC/LockManager) is a specialized facility that provides the framework for using Oracle Real Application Cluster (RAC) software on HP 9000 and HP Integrity servers. SGeRAC must be used with Serviceguard, which provides general purpose clustering.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Announcements Since configurations for Serviceguard Extension for RAC may be complex to configure and maintain, it is strongly recommended that you use Hewlett-Packard’s high availability consulting services to ensure a smooth installation and rollout. Contact your HP representative to inquire about high availability consulting.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes What’s in this Version What’s in this Version The A.11.17 version of Serviceguard Extension for RAC is a release that supports the use of the HP-UX 11i v2 operating system. SGeRAC version A.11.17 permits a maximum of 16 HP 9000 or HP Integrity servers configured as a high availability cluster. Multiple Oracle databases on the same node are supported. Starting with version A.11.15, SGeRAC is decoupled from Serviceguard.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes What’s in this Version • Support for Cluster File System (CFS) version 4.1 and Cluster Volume Manager (CVM) version 4.1 in clusters up to 4 nodes. • Support for Cluster Volume Manager (CVM) version 3.5 in clusters up to 8 nodes. • Support for a maximum of 16-nodes in a cluster when Shared LVM is used.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes What’s in this Version Support for Oracle 9i RAC on Cluster File System (CFS) and Cluster Volume Manager (CVM) SGeRAC supports Oracle 9i RAC on Cluster File System (CFS) version 4.1 and Cluster Volume Manager (CVM) version 4.1 through Serviceguard. This feature is available with either HP Serviceguard Cluster File System for RAC (T2777BA) or HP Serviceguard Cluster File System for RAC with MCOE (T2797BA).
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes What’s in this Version Support for Shared LVM Online Node Addition and Deletion Online node addition and deletion enables the addition and deletion of nodes in a running SGeRAC cluster. Node(s) can be added and/or deleted through changing the cluster configuration by editing the cluster configuration file and re-applying the configuration to the already running cluster.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes What’s in this Version What Manuals are Available for This Version The following manuals are shipped with version A.11.17 of Serviceguard Extension for RAC: • Using Serviceguard Extension for RAC, (T1859-90033). This manual has been developed for the A.11.17 release. It describes the RAC-specific extensions to Serviceguard that are used in configuring RAC clusters (formerly known as OPS clusters).
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes What’s in this Version The above documents are available on the HP-UX documentation web site at the following URL: http://docs.hp.com/hpux/11iv2 More up to date versions may be available on http://docs.hp.com/en/ha.html. In addition, review the README file that accompanies the toolkit you are using.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Read this entire document and any other Release Notes or READMEs you may have before you begin an installation. Types of Releases and Patches Versions of Serviceguard Extension for RAC are provided as platform releases, feature releases, or patches.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Serviceguard Extension for RAC Compatibility with HP-UX and Oracle Releases The following table explains which HP-UX and Oracle releases should be used with the supported versions of SGeRAC. Only releases labeled Platform Release or Current Version will be patched as required. Platform releases will be supported within the specified time frame.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Port Requirements SGeRAC has no additional port requirements. (Refer to the Serviceguard Version A.11.17 Release Notes for port and specific application requirements). Installing Software on HP-UX 11i v2 Serviceguard Extension for RAC version A.11.17 is installed: • As an independent product, using swinstall select Serviceguard Extension for RAC, product number T1907BA.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements • Managing HP-UX Software with SD-UX, (B2355-90154) • swinstall (1M) in the HP-UX Reference, (B2355-60105) Adding Serviceguard Extension for RAC to an Existing Cluster If you have already installed Serviceguard and are running a Serviceguard cluster, use the following steps to add SGeRAC: NOTE All nodes in the cluster must be either all SGeRAC nodes or Serviceguard nodes.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements 1. Halt the cluster services on the node(s) to be removed. Edit the cluster ASCII file to remove the nodes from which you removed Serviceguard Extension for RAC, then re-apply the configuration. The cluster remains up and running. 2. Issue the swremove command to remove the software. Offline Node Reconfiguration: 1. Halt the cluster and remove the node from the configuration.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Troubleshooting Tips The core dump locations for the cluster manager and shared logical volume manager daemons are in /var/adm/cmcluster and /etc/lvmconf respectively. For cmgmsd, the core dump location is in /var/adm/cmcluster/cmsgmsd. By default, log messages from these daemons appear in /var/adm/syslog/syslog.log.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Patches and Fixes in this Version Patches and Fixes in this Version This section describes patches that are required and defects that have been fixed in version A.11.17 of SGeRAC. Required and Recommended Patches The following are patches required or recommended for use with SGeRAC version A.11.17 on HP-UX 11i v2. This list is subject to change without notice. Contact your HP support representative for up-to-the-moment information.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Patches and Fixes in this Version Oracle Patches Oracle Installer Check on 11i v2 for Installation on HP 9000 Servers To install Oracle 10g R1 on 11i v2 on HP 9000 servers, you need to use the 10.1.0.3 patch. If 10g versions prior to 10.1.0.3 are used, start the Oracle installer with the option that ignores the operating system check. This does not apply to HP Integrity servers.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Patches and Fixes in this Version Fixes The following defects have been fixed in version A.11.17 of SGeRAC. This list is subject to change without notice. For the most current information contact your HP support representative. Defect Number Problem and Resolution SR:8606368120 (JAGaf28684) Problem: The daemon cmgmsd logged to /tmp/cmgmsd.log. The default log file should be /var/adm/syslog/syslog.log.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Patches and Fixes in this Version Defect Number Problem and Resolution SR:8606382597 (JAGaf42808) Problem: Error encountered when trying to display database property on Serviceguard Manager. The error occurs when the oracle user's default shell is csh and the invoking script assumes sh is the default shell. Resolution: Script is fixed to define environment variables before calling Oracle utilities.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Patches and Fixes in this Version Defect Number Problem and Resolution SR:8606395057 (JAGaf55071) Problem: After kernel system parameter maxfiles increase to 8192, cmgmsd coredumps with SIGBUS. Resolution: Code is fixed for cmgmsd to support up to 8192 file descriptors; cmgmsd will reject connection once the limit has been reached.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Known Problems and Workarounds Known Problems and Workarounds There are no known problems for version A.11.17 for SGeRAC at the time of this publication. However, this is subject to change without notice. For the most current information contact your HP support representative. More recent information on known problems and workarounds may be available on the Hewlett Packard IT Resource Center: http://itrc.hp.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.17 Release Notes Software Availability in Native Languages Software Availability in Native Languages Serviceguard Extension for RAC version A.11.17 does not provide native language support.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.
