NonStop S-Series Planning and Configuration Guide (G06.25+)

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About This Guide
1 Terms and Concepts
- NonStop S-Series Servers
- Enclosures
- Components
- Cluster Switch Enclosure
- IOAM Enclosure Components
- CRU Identification, System Enclosures
- FRU Identification, IOAM Enclosures
- CRUs and FRUs
  - CRUs
  - FRUs
- CRU/FRU Replacement Tools
- ServerNet Architecture
- Networking
2 The ServerNet Communications Network
- Flexibility of the ServerNet Architecture
- Diagramming the ServerNet Communications Network
- Comparison to NonStop KSeries Systems
3 Topologies
- Tetrahedral Topology
- ServerNet Topologies
- Comparing the Tetra 8 and Tetra 16 Topologies
- ServerNet Topology Configuration
  - Where the ServerNet Topology Configuration Value Is Stored
  - The ServerNet Topology Configuration Value and CRU Replacement
4 System Components
- Appearance Side of System Enclosures
- Service Side of System Enclosures
- System Console
- Tape Drives
- SWAN Concentrators
- External Disk Drives
- ServerNet Clusters
- IOAM Enclosures
  - Components
  - Group, Module, and Slot Hierarchy for IOAM Enclosures
5 ServerNet Cabling
- ServerNet Cables
- How Cabling Diagrams Represent Server Hardware
- ServerNet Cabling: Tetra8 Topology
- ServerNet Cabling: Tetra16 Topology
- NonStop S7800, S76000, S78000, S86000, and S88000 Servers With 1952 IOMF CRUs
  - Cabling Diagram, Model 1962, 1971, 1972, 1973, or 1974 PMF CRUs With 1952 IOMF CRUs, X Fabric
  - Cabling Diagram, Model 1962, 1971, 1972, 1973, or 1974 PMF CRUs With 1952 IOMF CRUs, Y Fabric
6 ServerNet Communication Pathways
- When CRU Removal Might Stop Communications
- PMF CRUs and Communication Pathways
- SEBs, MSEBs, and Communication Pathways
- Communication Pathways in Different Topologies
  - Pathway Between Groups 01 and 31, Tetra 8 Topology
  - Pathway Between Groups 01 and 31, Tetra 16 Topology
- Determining the Communication Pathways in Your System
7 Enclosure Arrangements and Cable Connections
- Considerations for Enclosure Arrangements
  - Example Enclosure Arrangements: Tetra8 Topology
  - Example Enclosure Arrangements: Tetra16 Topology
- Choosing ServerNet Cable Lengths
- Power-On Cables
  - Powering On
  - Powering Off
- Requirements for Grounding
- Considerations for Expanding a System
8 Initial Configurations
- Processor Numbers and Locations
- Processor Types and Memory Sizes
- Internal Disk Drives
- External Disk Drives
- Tape Drives
  - Virtual TapeServer
  - Tape Drives for 16-GB Processors
- Initial Default Values for System Attributes
  - Changing System Name and Number
- Initial Configuration Files
- SWAN Concentrator Configurations
- Ethernet Ports on PMF CRUs and IOMF CRUs
- ServerNet Adapter Configurations
- Factory-Default Configuration of MFIOBs
- Initial IP Addresses for System and System Consoles
- IOAM Enclosures
9 The Planning and Configuration Process
- People and Functions
- The Installation Forms
  - Advantages of Using the Installation Forms
- Preparing to Plan
- Installing a New System
- Changing an Existing System
10 Planning for System Availability and Support
- Related Reading
- System Outage
- How Availability Is Measured
  - Outage Minutes/Year
- Minimizing Planned Outage Frequency
- Minimizing Planned Outage Minutes
- Preventing Unplanned Outages
  - Causes of Unplanned Outages
  - Problem Management
- Minimizing Unplanned Outage Minutes
- Power Failures
11 Planning for LAN Communications
- Dedicated LANs
  - Dedicated Service LAN for OSM or TSM
  - Dedicated LAN for SWAN Concentrators
- Public LANs
- Multiple IP Addresses Needed
- Planning for a Dedicated Service LAN
12 Site Planning and Preparation
- Related Sources
- Selecting the Rooms and Assigning Floor Space
- Planning for Data Communications
- Planning for System Consoles
- Planning for System Power
- Meeting the Environmental Requirements
- Preparing the Delivery Route
13 Completing the Installation Plan
- Create the Installation Schedule
- Assemble the Installation Document Packet
- Finish Planning
14 Planning for CRU Replacement
- ServerNet Communication Pathways Worksheets
- Completing the Worksheets
15 Planning for System Configuration
- Offline Configuration Tasks
- Online Configuration Tasks
- Startup and Shutdown Files
  - Automating System Startup
  - Automating System Shutdown
- Processes That Represent the System Console
- CIIN File
- Process Persistence
- Adding Super-Group User IDs
A Part Numbers
- NonStop S-Series Enclosures
- System Components
- PMF CRUs
- Memory
- IOMF CRUs and Related Components
- SEBs and Related Components
- Doors, Racks, and Related Components
- Visual Image Package
- System Console and Related Components
- Internal Disk Drives
- External Magnetic Disk Drive and Related Components
- Tape Drives
- Tape Libraries
- 5190/94 Tape Drive and Related Components
- 5258 ACL Tabletop Tape Drive and Related Components
- 9840 Fibre Channel Tape Drive and Cables
- Linear Tape Open (LTO) Tape Drive and Related Components
- Loopback Test Equipment
- ServerNet Adapters and Related Components
- ServerNet/DA and Related Components
- CCSA and Related Components
- 6770 ServerNet Cluster and Related Components
- 6780 Switch and Related Components
- AWAN Servers and Related Components
- SWAN Concentrator and Related Components
- SWAN 2 Concentrator and Related Components
- Ethernet Switches and Hubs
- Modems and Modem Cable
- Universal Modem and Its AC Power Cords
- IOAM Products
- Cables and Cable Assemblies
- AC Power Cords, Enclosures Without Power Shelves
- AC Power Cords, Enclosures With Power Shelves
B Specifications
- Batteries
  - Battery Voltage and Amperage
  - Battery Disposal and Recycling in the United States
- Cables
  - ServerNet Cables for Same-Row Connections
  - Fiber-Optic Cables
- Modified System Enclosures
- Enclosure Dimensions
- Enclosure Specifications
- Processor Types
- Memory Sizes for Each Model of Processor
- Internal Disk Drives
- MSEB PICs
- Weight of Selected Components
- IOAM Enclosure
- Modular Cabinet
  - Dimensions for a Modular Cabinet
  - AC Power Requirements for a Modular Cabinet
C Blank Forms
D Case Study: ServerNet Cable Lengths
- Hardware Configuration
- Choosing Cable Lengths
- Installation Document
E Guide to Server Manuals
- Manual Sets
- Titles and Abstracts
F Supported Hardware and Configurations
- $SYSTEM Disk Slots
- ServerNet Adapters and Communication Devices
- Plug-In Cards (PICs)
- Supported ServerNet/DA Configurations
- Internal Disk Drives
- External Disk Drives
- Tape Libraries
- Tape Drives
- Printers
- Maximum Number of Enclosures for Each RVU
G Modular Power Information
- Modular Cabinet Input Power
- IOAM Enclosure Power Requirements
  - IOAM Enclosure Power Specifications
  - IOAM Enclosure Inrush Current Specifications
- UPS Power Requirements
- Power Distribution Unit Wiring
Safety and Compliance
Glossary
Index

System Components

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Configurations of Memory Units

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