NonStop S-Series Operations Guide (G06.24+)

HP NonStop S-Series Operations Guide—522459-007
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Introduction to NonStop S-Series
Operations
When to Use This Section 1-1
Understanding the Operational Environment 1-1
What Are the Operator Tasks? 1-2
Monitoring the System and Performing Recovery Operations 1-2
Preparation and Recovery for Power Failures 1-3
Stopping and Powering Off the System 1-3
Powering On and Starting the System 1-3
Performing Preventive Maintenance 1-3
Operating Tape Drives 1-3
Responding to Spooler Problems 1-3
Determining the Cause of a Problem: A Systematic Approach 1-4
A Problem-Solving Worksheet 1-4
Task 1: Get the Facts 1-6
Task 2: Find and Eliminate the Cause of the Problem 1-7
Task 3: Escalate the Problem If Necessary 1-8
Task 4: Prevent Future Problems 1-9
Logging On to a NonStop S-Series Server 1-10
System Consoles 1-10
Opening a TACL Window 1-10
Launching OSM and TSM 1-11
Troubleshooting a TSM Session 1-11
Guided Procedures 1-13
When to Use This Section
This section introduces system hardware operations for NonStop S-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 D-Series and G-Series RVUs.