NonStop NS-Series Operations Guide (H06.12+)

• Performing preventive maintenance
• Operating disk drives and tape drives
• 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:
• Section 3, Overview of Monitoring and Recovery
• Section 4, Monitoring EMS Event Messages
• Section 5, Processes: Monitoring and Recovery
• Section 6, Communications Subsystems: Monitoring and Recovery
• Section 7, ServerNet Resources: Monitoring and Recovery
• Section 8, I/O Adapters and Modules: Monitoring and Recovery
• Section 9, Processors and Components: Monitoring and Recovery
• Section 10, Disk Drives: Monitoring and Recovery
• Section 11, Tape Drives: Monitoring and Recovery
• Section 12, Printers and Terminals: Monitoring and Recovery
• Section 13, Applications: Monitoring and Recovery
Recovery operations for a system console are not discussed in this guide. For recovery procedures
for a system console and the applications installed on the system console, see the appropriate
installation manual for your Integrity NonStop server.
Preparing for and Recovering from Power Failures
You can minimize unplanned outage time by having procedures to prepare and recover quickly
from power failures, as described in Section 14, Power Failures: Preparation and Recovery.
Stopping and Powering Off the System
HP recommends a specific set of procedures for stopping and powering off an Integrity NonStop
server or its components, as described in Section 15, Starting and Stopping the System.
Powering On and Starting the System
HP recommends a specific set of procedures for powering on and starting an Integrity NonStop
server or its components, as described in Section 15, Starting and Stopping the System.
Creating Startup and Shutdown Files
HP recommends a specific set of procedures for creating startup and shutdown files on an
Integrity NonStop server or its components, as described in Section 16, Creating Startup and
Shutdown Files.
Performing Preventive Maintenance
Routine preventive maintenance consists of:
• Dusting or cleaning enclosures as needed
• Cleaning tape drives regularly
• Evaluating tape condition regularly
• Cleaning and reverifying tapes as needed
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