NonStop NS-Series Operations Guide (H06.03+)

Introduction to Integrity NonStop NS-Series
Operations
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This section introduces system hardware operations for Integrity NonStop NS-series
servers. It provides an introduction to the other sections in this guide.
Understanding the Operational Environment
To understand the operational environment:
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If you are already familiar with other NonStop systems, see Appendix A,
Operational Differences Between Systems Running G-Series and H-Series RVUs.
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For a brief introduction to the system organization and the location of system
components in an Integrity NonStop server, see Section 2, Determining Your
System Configuration.
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For information about various software tools and utilities you can use to perform
system operations on an Integrity NonStop server, see Appendix B, Tools and
Utilities for Operations.
What Are the Operator Tasks?
The system operations described in this guide include:
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Monitoring the system and performing recovery operations
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Preparing for and recovering from power failures
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Stopping and powering off the system
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Powering on and starting the system
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Performing preventive maintenance
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Operating disk drives and tape drives
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Responding to spooler problems
Monitoring the System and Performing Recovery Operations
Checking for indications of potential system problems by monitoring the system is part
of the normal system operations routine. You perform recovery operations to restore a
malfunctioning system component to normal use. Most recovery procedures for
Integrity NonStop servers can be performed online. Monitoring the status of all system
components and performing recovery operations are described in:
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Section 3, Overview of Monitoring and Recovery
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Section 4, Monitoring EMS Event Messages
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Section 5, Processes: Monitoring and Recovery