TCP/IP (Parallel Library) Configuration and Management Manual

Configuration Quick Start
HP NonStop TCP/IP (Parallel Library) Configuration and Management Manual—522271-006
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Tasks: Starting Parallel Library TCP/IP With HOSTS
Configuration Form 1
Use the form in Table 1-3 to help collect the variables needed to start Parallel
Library TCP/IP. This form lists the source of the variable including instructions,
where appropriate, for obtaining it. The Line # column allows you to easily cross-
reference the variables in Example 1-1 on page 1-8 to the form in Table 1-3.
Table 1-3. Configuration Form 1 for HOSTS File Startup (page 1 of 2)
Line
#
Variable Name/
Note Source
Step or
Example 1-1
Uses...
1. Config Dbase # CONFIGxx.yy where xx and yy follow
your system’s numbering scheme. See the
SCF Reference Manual for G-Series RVUs.
Step 4
uses
01.04
2. Host Name Arbitrary; you assign. ptcpip
3. Host ID You can assign a new IP address (obtained
from your network administrator) or convert
one of your existing IP addresses. If you
convert an existing IP address, follow the
procedures in Tasks for Migrating Your
Environment of the TCP/IP (Parallel Library)
Migration Guide.
172.17.215.27
4. Subnet Name Arbitrary; you assign. SN1
5. SLSA LIF Name Get this variable from Step f
on page 1-4. LAN01
6. Subnet Mask Depends on the IP address class and your
network setup (obtain from your network
administrator or see the TCP/IP
Configuration and Management Manual for
an explanation of IP addresses and subnet
masks).
%hffffff00
(255.255.255.0)
7. Route Name Arbitrary; you assign. ROUTE1
8. Gateway/router
address
Must be an IP address associated with a
router on your network subnet (obtain from
your network administrator).
172.17.215.1
9. Location of
TCPIPUP
Get the location of your TACL command file
from Step 6
on page 1-6. (Note: you can fill
this field in later when you get to Step 6.)
$GUEST.USER