NonStop S-Series Operations Guide (G06.29+)

HP NonStop S-Series Operations Guide—522459-009
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Introduction to NonStop S-Series
Operations
When to Use This Section on page 1-1
Understanding the Operational Environment on page 1-2
What Are the Operator Tasks? on page 1-2
Monitoring the System and Performing Recovery Operations on page 1-2
Preparation and Recovery for Power Failures on page 1-3
Stopping and Powering Off the System on page 1-3
Powering On and Starting the System on page 1-3
Performing Preventive Maintenance on page 1-3
Operating Tape Drives on page 1-3
Responding to Spooler Problems on page 1-3
Determining the Cause of a Problem: A Systematic Approach on page 1-4
A Problem-Solving Worksheet on page 1-4
Task 1: Get the Facts on page 1-6
Task 2: Find and Eliminate the Cause of the Problem on page 1-7
Task 3: Escalate the Problem If Necessary on page 1-8
Task 4: Prevent Future Problems on page 1-9
Logging On to a NonStop S-Series Server on page 1-9
System Consoles on page 1-10
Opening a TACL Window on page 1-10
Launching OSM and TSM Applications on page 1-11
Troubleshooting OSM and TSM Sessions on page 1-12
Guided Procedures on page 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.