Expand Configuration and Management Manual (G06.24+)

Managing the Network
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Adding Nodes to the Network
Creating and starting Expand line-handler processes is explained in detail in Section II,
Configuring the Expand Subsystem.
Step 2: Start the lines
Once the Expand line-handler processes are created and started, you must start the
communications lines using one of the following Expand subsystem SCF commands:
START LINE $device_name
START PATH $device_name
Step 3: Verify that the lines have started
You can verify that the lines have started by using one of the Expand subsystem SCF
commands described in Table 19-10.
After the Expand lines have been started, the Expand software at the new node
automatically queries the existing nodes in the network for information about
accessible systems. The Expand subsystem then automatically selects the best path to
each accessible node and establishes end-to-end connections. The existing nodes
update their routing tables automatically.
Note. Before you can start an Expand line-handler process, other processes might need to be
present and running in your system. Refer to Section II, Configuring the Expand Subsystem for
more information.
Note. Use the Expand subsystem SCF START PATH command for multi-line paths. The SCF
START LINE command affects the specified line and its associated path logical device; it does
not affect other lines in a multi-line path.
Table 19-10. Expand SCF Status Commands
Command
Status Reported If the
Line Is Operational
Status Reported If the
Line Is Not Operational
STATUS LINE $device_name STARTED STOPPED
STATUS PATH $device_name STARTED STOPPED
INFO PROCESS
$NCP, LINESET
READY NOT READY (nnn)*
*A file-system error is reported in parentheses (nnn). Refer to the Operator Messages Manual for more
information.