J06.03 Release Version Update Compendium HP Part Number: 545779-001 Published: May 2008 Edition: J06.
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Table of Contents About This Document.........................................................................................................7 Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs)..........................................................................................7 Intended Audience.................................................................................................................................7 New and Changed Information in This Edition.............................................
List of Tables 1-1 Summary of J06.03 Differences.......................................................................................................
About This Document This compendium provides categorized information about differences between the current H-series RVU and the J06.03 RVU. It also includes references and sources for migrating from G-series and H-series RVUs. Supported Release Version Updates (RVUs) This manual supports the J06.03 RVU only. Intended Audience This compendium is written for system managers or anyone who needs to understand the differences between the current (H06.14) H-series RVU and the J06.03 RVU.
1 J06.03 Overview The J-series release versions of the HP NonStop operating system support HP Integrity NonStop BladeSystems. NonStop BladeSystems implement the NonStop Multicore Architecture (NSMA). NSMA transitions the NonStop Kernel from clusters of uniprocessors to clusters of dual-core processors that share resources. The J06.03 RVU introduces the HP Integrity NonStop 50000c BladeSystem. The J-series release versions are functionally and operationally nearly identical to the H-series.
• • 10 For compatibility and interoperability between the Integrity NonStop NS-series server, NonStop S-series server, and NonStop BladeSystem server, specific software product revisions (SPRs) are required. For a list of these SPRs, see Chapter 4 of the H06.14 Software Installation and Upgrade Guide. For interoperability of SQL/MX releases between systems running G-series, those running H-series, and those running J-series RVUs, see the SQL/MX Database and Application Migration Guide. J06.
2 Operating System The J06.03 RVU contains no changes for operating system products.
3 Application Development Products The J06.03 RVU contains no changes for application development products.
4 Database and Transaction Processing Products The J06.03 RVU contains no changes for database and transaction processing products.
5 Installation and Configuration Products New Firmware Products There are new and changed firmware products in the J06.03 RVU. For more information, see Scout for NonStop Servers via the HP NonStop eServices Portal at https://onepoint.nonstop.compaq.com/buildpage.asp, and the upgrade procedures associated with the NonStop BladeSystem in the Support and Services Library in NTL.
6 Manageability Products Measure Changes for NonStop Multicore Architecture (NSMA) Beginning with the J06.03 RVU, Measure, the performance examiner product of the NonStop systems, supports the new multi-core processors. Measure’s CPU entity reports the cores, also referred to as Instruction Processing Units (IPUs), that comprise the logical CPU. Changes are: • • • • • • The results of the STATUS MEASSUBSYS command reflect the increase in number of Measure Interrupt Processes (MEASIPs) on an SMP.
• their components. For more information, see the online help within the OSM Low-Level Link application. The OSM Certificate Tool, packaged as part of OSM Console Tools (T0634G06^AAQ ) facilitates communication between OSM and the active Onboard Administrator in the each enclosure.
7 Hardware Products HP Integrity NonStop NB50000c BladeSystem The Integrity NonStop NB50000c BladeSystem provides an integrated infrastructure with consolidated server, network, power, and management capabilities. The NonStop NB50000c BladeSystem implements the HP Integrity c7000 BladeSystem and is optimized for enterprise data center applications.
NonStop Multicore Architecture (NSMA) HP Integrity NonStop BladeSystems employ the NonStop Multicore Architecture (NSMA) which offers high performance, high density, and software fault-tolerance with industry-standard, commercial hardware data integrity. There is one logical processor per NonStop server blade. Each logical processor is a dual–core multiprocessor. Each core is an Instruction Processing Unit (IPU).
8 Networking Products ServerNet Clusters As with S-series and NS-series systems, NonStop BladeSystems can be members (or nodes) of a ServerNet cluster, and are supported in both star and layered topologies. In order for other NonStop servers to co-exist in the same ServerNet cluster with a NonStop BladeSystem: • • NonStop NS-series servers must have SANMAN, T0502AAW or later; and SNETMON, T0294AAW or later. NonStop S-series servers must have SANMAN, T0502AAX or later; and SNETMON, T0294AAX or later.
A Sources for Migration Assistance and Information This appendix describes the assistance HP provides when problems arise during the migration and testing process. HP also provides services that can help you develop a migration plan and implement migration tasks. Most migration and release documentation is available through the HP NonStop Technical Library (NTL).
• Outage Prevention Notifications, Hotstuff messages, and Support Notes • Prerequisites for an SPR • Available SUTs and Independent Products After researching available SPRs, you can download those you consider appropriate for your systems directly to your workstation, or you can request tape delivery.
