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%ProgramFiles%\CXFS directory
Client Software Installation for Windows
%ProgramFiles%\CXFS\log\cxfs_client.log file
Large Log Files on Windows
$<msgbuf
Reporting Solaris Problems
$<threadlist
Reporting Solaris Problems
100baseT
Requirements
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
100baseT TCP/IP network
Requirements
access control lists
See
ACLs
ACL problem and AIX
An ACL Problem Occurs with
cp -p
on AIX
acledit
Limitations and Considerations for AIX
aclget
Limitations and Considerations for AIX
aclput
Limitations and Considerations for AIX
ACLs
AIX
Limitations and Considerations for AIX
Access Control Lists and AIX
IRIX
Access Control Lists and IRIX
Linux
Access Control Lists and Linux
Mac OS X
Access Control Lists and Mac OS X
Solaris
Access Control Lists and Solaris
Windows
Access Controls for Windows
Active Directory user ID mapping method
Client Software Installation for Windows
admin account
Protect Data Integrity
admin cxfs_unmount
Mounting Filesystems on New Client-Only Nodes Using
cmgr
administrative tasks
Cluster Administration
AIX
ACLs
Limitations and Considerations for AIX
client software installation
Client Software Installation for AIX
commands installed by CXFS
CXFS Commands on AIX
common problems
The
cxfs_client
Daemon is Not Started on AIX
hardware
Requirements for AIX
HBA installation
HBA Installation for AIX
identifying problems
Identifying Problems
ifconfig
Adding a Private Network for AIX
kernel extensions
Reporting AIX Problems
limitations
Limitations and Considerations for AIX
log files
Log Files on AIX
manual CXFS startup/shutdown
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for AIX
modify the CXFS software
Modifying the CXFS Software for AIX
operating system version
Requirements for AIX
postinstallation steps
I/O Fencing for AIX
preinstallation steps
Preinstallation Steps for AIX
problem reporting
Reporting AIX Problems
requirements
Requirements for AIX
software
maintenance
Maintenance for AIX
upgrades
Updating the CXFS Software for AIX
space requirements
Installing CXFS Software on AIX
storage partitioning
License Keys
Storage Partitioning and XVM Failover V2 for AIX
alog
Reporting AIX Problems
alternate root
Client Software Installation for IRIX
Client Software Installation for IRIX
appropriate use of CXFS
Use CXFS when Appropriate
AutoLoad boot parameter
Automatic Restart for IRIX
automatic restart of nodes
Automatic Restart for IRIX
backups
Do Not Run Backups on a Client Node
bandwidth
When to Use CXFS
Use CXFS when Appropriate
best practices
Best Practices for Client-Only Nodes
administration tasks
Administration Best Practices
appropriate use of CXFS
Use CXFS when Appropriate
backups
Do Not Run Backups on a Client Node
client-only nodes
Make Most Nodes Client-Only Nodes
configuration tasks
Configuration Best Practices
cron jobs
Use
cron
Jobs Properly
fast copying
Use Fast Copying for Large CXFS Files
filesystem repair
Repair Filesystems with Care
firewall configuration
Configure Firewalls for CXFS Use
forced unmount
Enable Forced Unmount
hostname resolution rules
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
maintenance of CXFS
Disable CXFS Before Maintenance
mix of software releases
Use the Correct Mix of Software Releases
network configuration rules
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
network issues
Fix Network Issues First
node shutdown
Shut Down Client-Only Nodes Properly
platform-specific limitations
Understand the Platform-Specific Limitations and Considerations
power mangement software
Running Power Management Software
private network
Use a Private Network
protect data integrity
Protect Data Integrity
tiebreaker (client-only)
Use a Client-Only Tiebreaker
upgrades
Upgrade the Software Properly
BIOS version
Requirements for Windows
block size
Filesystem and Logical Unit Specifications
buffer cache activity
Buffers in Use
Performance Monitoring Tools
buffered I/O
Use CXFS when Appropriate
bufview
Buffers in Use
Performance Monitoring Tools
bulkstat
Limitations and Considerations on IRIX
$c or $C
Reporting Solaris Problems
cfs
Kernel Status Tools
chkconfig
IRIX
CXFS
chkconfig
Arguments for IRIX
clconf_info
Identify the Cluster Status
Identify the Cluster Status
Identify the Cluster Status
client software installation
AIX
Client Software Installation for AIX
Linux
Client Software Installation for Linux
Mac OS X
Client Software Installation for Mac OS X
SGI ProPack
Client Software Installation for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Solaris
Client Software Installation for Solaris
Windows
Client Software Installation for Windows
client vnodes
Kernel Status Tools
client-only node
advantage
Make Most Nodes Client-Only Nodes
client-only node configuration
add to the cluster
Adding the Client-Only Nodes to the Cluster (GUI)
Adding the Client-Only Nodes to the Cluster Using
cmgr
define the node
Defining the Client-Only Nodes
define the switch
Defining the Switch for I/O Fencing
Defining the Switch for I/O Fencing Using
cmgr
modify the cluster
Adding the Client-Only Nodes to the Cluster (GUI)
Adding the Client-Only Nodes to the Cluster Using
cmgr
mount filesystems
Mounting Filesystems on the Client-Only Nodes
permit fencing
Defining the Client-Only Nodes
start CXFS services
Starting CXFS Services on the Client-Only Nodes (GUI)
Starting CXFS Services on the Client-Only Nodes Using
cmgr
verify the cluster
Verifying the Cluster Status
client-only nodes added to cluster
Adding the Client-Only Nodes to the Cluster (GUI)
Adding the Client-Only Nodes to the Cluster Using
cmgr
client.options file
Modifying the CXFS Software for SGI ProPack
cluster
configuration
Cluster Configuration
verification
Verifying the Cluster Status
cluster administration
Cluster Administration
cluster_status
See
clconf_info and cxfs_info
cms_dead()
Kernel Status Tools
cms_declare_membership()
Kernel Status Tools
cms_follower()
Kernel Status Tools
cms_leader()
Kernel Status Tools
cms_nascent()
Kernel Status Tools
cms_shutdown()
Kernel Status Tools
cms_stable()
Kernel Status Tools
Command Tag Queueing (CTQ)
Command Tag Queueing (CTQ) Used by the QLogic HBA
commands installed
AIX
CXFS Commands on AIX
IRIX
CXFS Commands on IRIX
Linux
CXFS Commands on Linux
Log Files on Linux
CXFS Commands on SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
CXFS Commands on Windows
Mac OS X
CXFS Commands on Mac OS X
Solaris
CXFS Commands on Solaris
Windows
CXFS Commands on Windows
common problems
Typical Problems and Solutions
concatenated slice limit
Filesystem and Logical Unit Specifications
concepts
Introduction
configure for automatic restart
Automatic Restart for IRIX
console log
Reporting AIX Problems
contacting SGI with problems
SGI ProPack
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
core files
Reporting Solaris Problems
CPU types for Linux
Requirements for Linux
cpuinfo
Reporting Linux Problems
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
crash dumps
Solaris
Reporting Solaris Problems
Windows
Save Crash Dumps for Windows
crash utility and gathering output
Reporting Solaris Problems
cron jobs
Use
cron
Jobs Properly
CXFS
GUI
Cluster Configuration
software removal on Windows
Removing the CXFS Software for Windows
startup/shutdown
Windows
Start/Stop the CXFS Client Service for Windows
CXFS Client log color meanings
Log Files and Cluster Status for Windows
CXFS Client service command line arguments
Client Software Installation for Windows
CXFS Info icon color meanings
Log Files and Cluster Status for Windows
CXFS membership
state determination
Kernel Status Tools
CXFS startup/shutdown
AIX
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for AIX
IRIX
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for IRIX
Linux
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Linux
Mac OS X
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Mac OS X
SGI ProPack
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Solaris
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Solaris
Windows
Start/Stop the CXFS Client Service for Windows
cxfs_admin
Cluster Configuration
cxfs_client
daemon is not started
Linux
The
cxfs_client
Daemon is Not Started on Linux
Mac OS X
The
cxfs_client
Daemon is Not Started on Mac OS X
Solaris
The
cxfs_client
Daemon is Not Started on Solaris
service is not started
AIX
The
cxfs_client
Daemon is Not Started on AIX
cxfs_client.options
Modifying the CXFS Software for SGI ProPack
IRIX
Modifying the CXFS Software for IRIX
cxfs_cluster
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for AIX
cxfs_cluster command
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for IRIX
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Solaris
cxfs_info
CXFS Commands on Windows
state information
Verifying the Cluster Status
cxfscp
Use Fast Copying for Large CXFS Files
cxfsdump
Reporting Linux Problems
Reporting Linux Problems
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
Reporting Solaris Problems
Reporting Solaris Problems
Reporting Solaris Problems
cxfs-reprobe
Devices are Unknown
data integrity
Protect Data Integrity
dcvn
Kernel Status Tools
dcvnlist
Kernel Status Tools
define a client-only node
Defining the Client-Only Nodes
defragmenter software
Repair Filesystems with Care
/dev/cxvm directory
Identify the Cluster Status
devfs
Device Filesystem Enabled for Linux
device block size
Filesystem and Logical Unit Specifications
dflt_local_status
Mounting Filesystems on New Client-Only Nodes Using
cmgr
direct-access I/O
When to Use CXFS
disk device verification for Solaris
Verifying the HBA Installation
display LUNs for QLogic HBA
Confirming the QLogic HBA Installation for Windows
distributed applications
Use CXFS when Appropriate
dmesg command
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
DNS
Adding a Private Network for IRIX
AIX
Adding a Private Network for AIX
Linux
Adding a Private Network for Linux
Mac OS X
Adding a Private Network for Mac OS X Nodes
Solaris
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
Windows
Procedure to Add a Private Network for Windows
DOS command shell
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Windows
dsvn
Kernel Status Tools
dumps and output to gather
Reporting Solaris Problems
Entitlement Sheet
Requirements
error messages
Are There Error Messages?
/etc/fencing.conf and AIX
I/O Fencing for AIX
/etc/hostname.<interface>
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
/etc/hosts
AIX
Adding a Private Network for AIX
IRIX
Adding a Private Network for IRIX
Linux
Adding a Private Network for Linux
Mac OS X
Configuring Hostnames on Mac OS X
/etc/hosts file
Adding a Private Network for IRIX
/etc/inet/ipnodes
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
/etc/init.d/cxfs_cluster command
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for IRIX
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Solaris
/etc/netmasks
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
/etc/nodename file
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
/etc/nsswitch.conf
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
/etc/nsswitch.conf file
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
/etc/sys_id
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
examples
add a client-only node to the cluster
Adding the Client-Only Nodes to the Cluster Using
cmgr
bufview (IRIX)
Buffers in Use
CXFS software installation
AIX
Installing CXFS Software on AIX
Linux
Linux Installation Procedure
SGI ProPack
SGI ProPack Client-Only Installation Procedure
Windows
Client Software Installation for Windows
define a node
Example of Defining a Node Using
cmgr
define a switch
Defining the Switch for I/O Fencing
Defining the Switch for I/O Fencing Using
cmgr
/etc/hosts file
Adding a Private Network for IRIX
Linux
Adding a Private Network for Linux
/etc/inet/hosts file
Adding a Private Network for IRIX
/etc/inet/ipnodes file
Solaris
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
ifconfig
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for IRIX
AIX
Adding a Private Network for AIX
Verifying the Private and Public Network for AIX
Linux
Adding a Private Network for Linux
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Linux
Mac OS X
Adding a Private Network for Mac OS X Nodes
Solaris
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Solaris
modify the cluster
Adding the Client-Only Nodes to the Cluster Using
cmgr
modifying the CXFS software
AIX
Modifying the CXFS Software for AIX
Solaris
Modifying the CXFS Software for Solaris
Windows
Modifying the CXFS Software for Windows
mount filesystems
Mounting Filesystems on New Client-Only Nodes Using
cmgr
name services
Adding a Private Network for IRIX
Linux
Adding a Private Network for Linux
Solaris
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
ping
AIX
Verifying the Private and Public Network for AIX
Linux
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Linux
Mac OS X
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Mac OS X
Solaris
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Solaris
ping output for IRIX
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for IRIX
ping output for Solaris
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Solaris
private network interface test
AIX
Verifying the Private and Public Network for AIX
Linux
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Linux
Mac OS X
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Mac OS X
Solaris
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Solaris
private network interface test for IRIX
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for IRIX
private network interface test for Solaris
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Solaris
.rhosts
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
sar (IRIX)
Disk Activity
start CXFS services
Starting CXFS Services on the Client-Only Nodes (GUI)
Starting CXFS Services on the Client-Only Nodes Using
cmgr
verify the cluster configuration
Verifying the Cluster Status
Windows Client service command line options
Modifying the CXFS Software for Windows
exit operations and alternate root
Client Software Installation for IRIX
Client Software Installation for IRIX
exitops and alternate root
Client Software Installation for IRIX
Client Software Installation for IRIX
fail action hierarchy
Example of Defining a Node Using
cmgr
failure on restart
Windows Failure on Restart
fast cp[u
Use Fast Copying for Large CXFS Files
fence specification in node definition
Example of Defining a Node Using
cmgr
fencing
data integrity protection
Protect Data Integrity
fencing.conf and AIX
I/O Fencing for AIX
fencing.conf file
I/O Fencing for Linux
I/O Fencing for Mac OS X
I/O Fencing for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
I/O Fencing for Windows
Fibre Channel HBA
See
host bus adapter
Fibre Channel requirements
AIX
Requirements for AIX
IRIX
Requirements for IRIX
Solaris
Requirements for Solaris
file size and CXFS
Use CXFS when Appropriate
file size/offset maximum
Filesystem and Logical Unit Specifications
filesystem block size
Filesystem and Logical Unit Specifications
filesystem buffer cache activity monitor
Buffers in Use
filesystem defragmenter software
Repair Filesystems with Care
filesystem does not mount
AIX
Filesystems Do Not Mount on AIX
Solaris
Filesystems Do Not Mount on Solaris
Windows
Filesystems Are Not Displayed on Windows
filesystem network access
When to Use CXFS
filesystem repair
Repair Filesystems with Care
filesystem specifications
Filesystem and Logical Unit Specifications
firewalls
Configure Firewalls for CXFS Use
Membership Is Prevented by Firewalls
forced unmount
Enable Forced Unmount
format command
Verifying the HBA Installation
free disk space required
Requirements for Windows
fs2d_log
Identify the Cluster Status
fsr
Repair Filesystems with Care
Limitations and Considerations on IRIX
Fuel
Requirements for IRIX
G5 Xserve
Requirements for Mac OS X
Requirements for Mac OS X
genkex
Reporting AIX Problems
gigabit ethernet
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
GRIO
IRIX
GRIO on IRIX
guided configuration
Cluster Configuration
hangs and output to gather
Reporting Solaris Problems
hardware installed
Reporting Linux Problems
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
hardware inventory
Physical Storage Tools
hardware requirements
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
AIX
Requirements for AIX
Requirements for AIX
all platforms
Requirements
IRIX
Requirements for IRIX
Linux
Requirements for Linux
Mac OS X
Requirements for Mac OS X
Solaris
Requirements for Solaris
Windows
Requirements for Windows
HBA
AIX
Requirements for AIX
HBA Installation for AIX
IRIX
Requirements for IRIX
Linux
Requirements for Linux
HBA Installation for Linux
Mac OS X
HBA Installation for Mac OS X
problems
New Storage is Not Recognized on Solaris
Solaris
Requirements for Solaris
Windows
Requirements for Windows
HBA Installation for Windows
hibernation
Windows Vista Node Loses Membership Due to Hibernation
hierarchy of fail actions
Example of Defining a Node Using
cmgr
hinv
Physical Storage Tools
host bust adapter
See
HBA
hostname
Mac OS X
Configuring Hostnames on Mac OS X
hostname resolution rules
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
hostname.<interface>
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
hosts file
Adding a Private Network for IRIX
Linux
Adding a Private Network for Linux
hub
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
hung system
System is Hung
icrash
Kernel Status Tools
idbg
Kernel Status Tools
identifying problems
Are There Error Messages?
ifconfig
AIX
Adding a Private Network for AIX
Verifying the Private and Public Network for AIX
Linux
Adding a Private Network for Linux
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Linux
Mac OS X
Adding a Private Network for Mac OS X Nodes
Solaris
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Solaris
ifconfig command
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for IRIX
imon
Limitations and Considerations on IRIX
initial setup services
Introduction
inst (IRIX)
Client Software Installation for IRIX
installation
IRIX
Client Software Installation for IRIX
installed packages
Reporting Solaris Problems
installed patches
Reporting Solaris Problems
installp
Installing CXFS Software on AIX
integrated Ethernet
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
Intel Pentium processor
Requirements for Windows
interface for the private network
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
internode communication
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
introduction
Introduction
I/O device configuration
Physical Storage Tools
I/O fencing
See
fencing
I/O operations
When to Use CXFS
I/O request size and AIX
Limitations and Considerations for AIX
ioconfig
Physical Storage Tools
IP address, changing
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
ipconfig
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Windows
ipnodes
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
IRIX
ACLs
Access Control Lists and IRIX
chkconfig
CXFS
chkconfig
Arguments for IRIX
commands installed by CXFS
CXFS Commands on IRIX
cxfs_client.options
Modifying the CXFS Software for IRIX
GRIO
GRIO on IRIX
hardware
Requirements for IRIX
installation
Client Software Installation for IRIX
kernel status tools
Kernel Status Tools
limitations
Limitations and Considerations on IRIX
log files
Log Files on IRIX
mount scripts
CXFS Mount Scripts on IRIX
no cluster name ID error
No Cluster Name ID Error
operating system version
Requirements for IRIX
performance monitoring tools
Performance Monitoring Tools
physical storage tools
Physical Storage Tools
preinstallation
Preinstallation Steps for IRIX
problem reporting
Reporting IRIX Problems
requirements
Requirements for IRIX
software
maintenance
Modifying the CXFS Software for IRIX
start/stop cxfs_client
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for IRIX
SYSLOG credid warnings
SYSLOG
credid
Warnings
troubleshooting
Troubleshooting on IRIX
XVM failover V2
XVM Failover V2 on IRIX
JBOD
Requirements
jumbo frames
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
kdb
Reporting AIX Problems
Reporting Linux Problems
kernel membership state determination
Kernel Status Tools
kernel modules and versions
Reporting Solaris Problems
kernel running on Linux
Reporting Linux Problems
kernel running on SGI ProPack
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
kernel status tools
IRIX
Kernel Status Tools
large files
When to Use CXFS
LDAP generic user ID mapping method
Client Software Installation for Windows
license key
License Keys
obtaining
License Keys
licensing
Requirements
Linux
client software installation
Client Software Installation for Linux
commands installed by CXFS
CXFS Commands on Linux
Log Files on Linux
CXFS Commands on SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
CXFS Commands on Windows
common problems
Device Filesystem Enabled for Linux
The
cxfs_client
Daemon is Not Started on Linux
HBA installation
HBA Installation for Linux
identifying problems
Identifying Problems
ifconfig
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Linux
limitations
Limitations and Considerations for Linux
log files
Log Files on Linux
manual CXFS startup/shutdown
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Linux
preinstallation steps
Preinstallation Steps for Linux
problem reporting
Reporting Linux Problems
requirements
Requirements for Linux
software
maintenance
Maintenance for Linux
software maintenance
Modifying the CXFS Software for Linux
space requirements
Linux Installation Procedure
log files
AIX
Log Files on AIX
IRIX
Log Files on IRIX
Linux
Log Files on Linux
list of
Log Files on SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Mac OS X
Log Files on Mac OS X
monitoring
Log Files on SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Solaris
Log Files on Solaris
Windows
Log Files and Cluster Status for Windows
Large Log Files on Windows
LSI
Requirements for IRIX
lslpp
CXFS Commands on AIX
Verifying the AIX Installation
Reporting AIX Problems
lsmod
Reporting Linux Problems
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
lspci
Reporting Linux Problems
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
LUN limit
Filesystem and Logical Unit Specifications
Filesystem and Logical Unit Specifications
Mac OS X
access control lists
Access Control Lists and Mac OS X
client software installation
Client Software Installation for Mac OS X
commands installed
CXFS Commands on Mac OS X
common problems
The
cxfs_client
Daemon is Not Started on Mac OS X
hardware platforms
Requirements for Mac OS X
HBA
HBA Installation for Mac OS X
hostname
Configuring Hostnames on Mac OS X
identifying problems
Identifying Problems
ifconfig
Adding a Private Network for Mac OS X Nodes
limitations and considerations
Limitations and Considerations on Mac OS X
log files
Log Files on Mac OS X
manual CXFS startup/shutdown
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Mac OS X
modifying CXFS software
Modifying the CXFS Software for Mac OS X
NetInfo Manager
Making UID, GID, or Group Changes for Tiger
power-save mode disabling
Disabling Power Save Mode for Mac OS X
preinstallation steps
Preinstallation Steps for Mac OS X
private network
Adding a Private Network for Mac OS X Nodes
problem reporting
Reporting Mac OS X Problems
removing CXFS software
Removing the CXFS Software for Mac OS X
requirements
Requirements for Mac OS X
software maintenance
Maintenance for Mac OS X
UID and GID mapping
Mapping User and Group Identifiers for Mac OS X
upgrading CXFS software
Updating the CXFS Software for Mac OS X
maintenance and CXFS services
Disable CXFS Before Maintenance
manual CXFS startup/shutdown
AIX
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for AIX
Linux
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Linux
Windows
Start/Stop the CXFS Client Service for Windows
md driver and SGI Altix systems
Limitations and Considerations for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
mdb
Reporting Solaris Problems
membership problems and firewalls
Membership Is Prevented by Firewalls
memory error and AIX
A Memory Error Occurs with
cp -p
on AIX
memory-mapped files flush time
Memory-Mapped Files Flush Time for Windows
memory-mapped shared files
Use CXFS when Appropriate
mesglist
Kernel Status Tools
message trace
Kernel Status Tools
metadata
When to Use CXFS
Use CXFS when Appropriate
Use CXFS when Appropriate
metadata server
Cluster Administration
mirroring feature and license key
License Keys
MmapFlushTimeSeconds
Memory-Mapped Files Flush Time for Windows
modify cluster command
Adding the Client-Only Nodes to the Cluster Using
cmgr
modinfo
Reporting Solaris Problems
modules and versions
Reporting Solaris Problems
modules loaded on Linux
Reporting Linux Problems
modules loaded on SGI ProPack
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
monitoring tools
IRIX
Performance Monitoring Tools
mount
command
Identify the Cluster Status
mount filesystems
Mounting Filesystems on the Client-Only Nodes
mount options support
Mount Options Support
mount scripts
IRIX
CXFS Mount Scripts on IRIX
mount-point nesting on Solaris
Limitations and Considerations on Solaris
msgbuf
Reporting Solaris Problems
multiOS cluster
Introduction
name restrictions
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
name service daemon
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
nested mount points on Solaris
Limitations and Considerations on Solaris
NetInfo Manager
Making UID, GID, or Group Changes for Tiger
netmasks
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
network
information service
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
interface configuration
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
requirements
Requirements
network configuration rules
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
network issues
Fix Network Issues First
network partition
Use a Client-Only Tiebreaker
network requirements
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
network size
Protect Data Integrity
network switch
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
NFS
Use CXFS when Appropriate
NFS and CXFS
Limitations and Considerations on Solaris
NFS export scripts
Linux
CXFS Mount Scripts on Linux
NIS
Adding a Private Network for IRIX
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
Linux
Adding a Private Network for Linux
Solaris
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
nsd
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
nsswitch.conf
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
NVRAM variables
Automatic Restart for IRIX
O2
Requirements
Octane
Requirements for IRIX
Onyx
Requirements for IRIX
operating system activity data
Performance Monitoring Tools
oplocks and Windows
Windows Filesystem Limitations
opportunistic locking and Windows
Windows Filesystem Limitations
Origin
Requirements for IRIX
oslevel
Reporting AIX Problems
osview
Performance Monitoring Tools
output to gather
SGI ProPack
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
packages installed
AIX
Reporting AIX Problems
Linux
Reporting Linux Problems
Solaris
Reporting Solaris Problems
packages running on SGI ProPack
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
panic and AIX
Panic Occurs when Executing
cxfs_cluster
on AIX
partitioned system licensing
Requirements
passwd and group files user ID mapping method
User Identification Mapping Methods for Windows
patches installed
Reporting Solaris Problems
performance considerations
Use CXFS when Appropriate
Performance Co-Pilot
Performance Monitoring Tools
XVM statistics
Client Software Installation for IRIX
performance monitoring tools
IRIX
Performance Monitoring Tools
permissions for Windows passwd and group files
Checking Permissions on the Password and Group Files for Windows
physical LUN limit
Filesystem and Logical Unit Specifications
Filesystem and Logical Unit Specifications
physical storage tools
IRIX
Physical Storage Tools
physical volumes, showing
Physical Storage Tools
ping
Verifying the Private and Public Network for AIX
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for IRIX
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Linux
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Mac OS X
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Solaris
pkgadd command
CXFS Commands on Solaris
pkginfo
Reporting Solaris Problems
pkginfo command
Verifying the Solaris Installation
plug and play
HBA Problems
plumb
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
pmie
Performance Monitoring Tools
pmieconf
Performance Monitoring Tools
postinstallation steps
AIX
I/O Fencing for AIX
Windows
Postinstallation Steps for Windows
Power Mac
Requirements for Mac OS X
Requirements for Mac OS X
power management software
Running Power Management Software
power-save mode for Mac OS X
Disabling Power Save Mode for Mac OS X
preinstallation
IRIX
Preinstallation Steps for IRIX
preinstallation steps
AIX
Preinstallation Steps for AIX
Linux
Preinstallation Steps for Linux
Mac OS X
Preinstallation Steps for Mac OS X
Solaris
Preinstallation Steps for Solaris
Windows
Preinstallation Steps for Windows
premount and postmount scripts
CXFS Mount Scripts
CXFS Mount Scripts on Linux
CXFS Mount Scripts on SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
primary hostname
Solaris
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
Windows
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Windows
private network
Use a Private Network
Adding a Private Network for IRIX
AIX
Adding a Private Network for AIX
heartbeat and control
Understand Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
interface test
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for IRIX
AIX
Verifying the Private and Public Network for AIX
Linux
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Linux
Mac OS X
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Mac OS X
Solaris
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Solaris
Linux
Adding a Private Network for Linux
Mac OS X
Adding a Private Network for Mac OS X Nodes
required
Requirements
Solaris
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
windows
Procedure to Add a Private Network for Windows
private network required
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
problem reporting
AIX
Reporting AIX Problems
IRIX
Reporting IRIX Problems
Linux
Reporting Linux Problems
Mac OS X
Reporting Mac OS X Problems
SGI ProPack
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
Solaris
Reporting Solaris Problems
Windows
Reporting Windows Problems
processor type on Linux
Reporting Linux Problems
processor type on SGI ProPack
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
protect data integrity
Protect Data Integrity
pSeries systems
Requirements for AIX
public network
Solaris
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
QLogic
Requirements for IRIX
QLogic HBA installation
HBA Installation for Windows
QLogic HBA model numbers and driver versions
Requirements for Windows
$r
Reporting Solaris Problems
READ_CAPACITY
Limitations and Considerations on Solaris
remove CXFS software
Windows
Removing the CXFS Software for Windows
removing CXFS software
Mac OS X
Removing the CXFS Software for Mac OS X
reporting problems
SGI ProPack
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
requirements
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
AIX
Requirements for AIX
all platforms
Requirements
IRIX
Requirements for IRIX
Linux
Requirements for Linux
Mac OS X
Requirements for Mac OS X
Solaris
Requirements for Solaris
Windows
Requirements for Windows
reset
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
restarting nodes automatically
Automatic Restart for IRIX
/.rhosts
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
rpm
Reporting Linux Problems
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
SANshare
License Keys
Storage Partitioning and XVM Failover V2 for AIX
sar
Disk Activity
Performance Monitoring Tools
SELinux
Limitations and Considerations for Linux
serial port server
Client Software Installation for IRIX
server vnodes
Kernel Status Tools
service cxfs_client
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Linux
service pack
Requirements for Windows
set dflt_local_status
Mounting Filesystems on New Client-Only Nodes Using
cmgr
setup services
Introduction
SGI hardware for IRIX
Requirements for IRIX
SGI ProPack
client software installation
Client Software Installation for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
software
maintenance
Modifying the CXFS Software for SGI ProPack
space requirements
SGI ProPack Client-Only Installation Procedure
show clients/servers
Kernel Status Tools
showrev
Reporting Solaris Problems
Silicon Graphics O2
Requirements
sinfo
Kernel Status Tools
single-user mode in Solaris
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
small files
Use CXFS when Appropriate
snap
Reporting AIX Problems
software maintenance
AIX
Maintenance for AIX
IRIX
Modifying the CXFS Software for IRIX
Linux
Maintenance for Linux
Modifying the CXFS Software for Linux
Mac OS X
Maintenance for Mac OS X
SGI ProPack
Modifying the CXFS Software for SGI ProPack
Solaris
Maintenance for Solaris
Windows
Maintenance for Windows
software manager (IRIX)
Client Software Installation for IRIX
software release mix
Use the Correct Mix of Software Releases
software requirements
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
AIX
Requirements for AIX
all platforms
Requirements
IRIX
Requirements for IRIX
Linux
Requirements for Linux
Mac OS X
Requirements for Mac OS X
Solaris
Requirements for Solaris
Windows
Requirements for Windows
software upgrades
Upgrade the Software Properly
AIX
Updating the CXFS Software for AIX
Mac OS X
Updating the CXFS Software for Mac OS X
Solaris
Updating the CXFS Software for Solaris
Windows
Updating the CXFS Software for Windows
Solaris
client software installation
Client Software Installation for Solaris
commands installed by CXFS
CXFS Commands on Solaris
common problems
The
cxfs_client
Daemon is Not Started on Solaris
Filesystems Do Not Mount on Solaris
identifying problems
Identifying Problems
ifconfig
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Solaris
kernel
modules and versions
Reporting Solaris Problems
limitations
Limitations and Considerations on Solaris
log files
Log Files on Solaris
modify the CXFS software
Modifying the CXFS Software for Solaris
non-disk devices
Limitations and Considerations on Solaris
operating system version
Requirements for Solaris
preinstallation steps
Preinstallation Steps for Solaris
problem reporting
Reporting Solaris Problems
requirements
Requirements
Requirements for Solaris
single-user mode
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
software
maintenance
Maintenance for Solaris
software upgrade
upgrades
Updating the CXFS Software for Solaris
space requirements
Solaris Installation Procedure
start/stop cxfs_client
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Solaris
space
requirements
IRIX
Client Software Installation for IRIX
space requirements
AIX
Installing CXFS Software on AIX
Linux
Linux Installation Procedure
SGI ProPack
SGI ProPack Client-Only Installation Procedure
Solaris
Solaris Installation Procedure
split-brain syndrome
Use a Client-Only Tiebreaker
start
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for AIX
CXFS client service
Windows
Start/Stop the CXFS Client Service for Windows
CXFS processes
Mac OS X
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Mac OS X
CXFS services
Start/Stop the CXFS Client Service for Windows
Starting CXFS Services on the Client-Only Nodes (GUI)
Starting CXFS Services on the Client-Only Nodes Using
cmgr
cxfs_client
IRIX
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for IRIX
Linux
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Linux
Solaris
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Solaris
startup/shutdown of CXFS
Mac OS X
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Mac OS X
statistics for an XVM volume
Performance Monitoring Tools
sthreads
Kernel Status Tools
stop CXFS client service
Windows
Start/Stop the CXFS Client Service for Windows
stop CXFS processes
Mac OS X
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Mac OS X
stop cxfs_client
AIX
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for AIX
IRIX
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for IRIX
Linux
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Linux
Solaris
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for Solaris
storage partitioning for AIX
License Keys
Storage Partitioning and XVM Failover V2 for AIX
storage tools
Physical Storage Tools
subnet
Use a Private Network
switch
recommendations
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
switch definition
Defining the Switch for I/O Fencing
Defining the Switch for I/O Fencing Using
cmgr
switched network
Protect Data Integrity
switchshow
I/O Fencing for AIX
I/O Fencing for Linux
I/O Fencing for Mac OS X
I/O Fencing for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Determining WWPN for a Brocade Switch
sys_id
Adding a Private Network for Solaris Nodes
sysctl
Reporting Linux Problems
SYSLOG credid warnings
SYSLOG
credid
Warnings
system activity
IRIX
Performance Monitoring Tools
system activity data
Performance Monitoring Tools
system buffer cache activity
Performance Monitoring Tools
system core files
Reporting Solaris Problems
system device location problems
Device Filesystem Enabled for Linux
system hang
System is Hung
tcp_channels
Kernel Status Tools
TCP/IP network requirements
Requirements
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
telnet port
fencing and
Protect Data Integrity
Tezro
Requirements for IRIX
tgconfig
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
tiebreaker
client-only
Use a Client-Only Tiebreaker
tigon
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
Toolchest (IRIX)
Client Software Installation for IRIX
TPSSM and Windows
Use of TPSSM
trace messages
Kernel Status Tools
troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting
identify the cluster status
Identify the Cluster Status
IRIX
Troubleshooting on IRIX
system is hung
System is Hung
UFS and CXFS
Limitations and Considerations on Solaris
uname
Installing CXFS Software on AIX
Client Software Installation for IRIX
Reporting Linux Problems
Reporting SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes Problems
Solaris Installation Procedure
upgrade CXFS software
AIX
Updating the CXFS Software for AIX
Mac OS X
Updating the CXFS Software for Mac OS X
Solaris
Updating the CXFS Software for Solaris
Windows
Updating the CXFS Software for Windows
upgrades
Upgrade the Software Properly
user administration
User Administration for CXFS
User ID mapping methods
User Identification Mapping Methods for Windows
Active Directory
Client Software Installation for Windows
Generic LDAP
Client Software Installation for Windows
user mapping problems on Windows
CXFS Client Service Cannot Map Users other than
Administrator
for Windows
/usr/bin/icrash
Kernel Status Tools
/usr/bin/showrev
Reporting Solaris Problems
/usr/cxfs_cluster/bin/cxfs_cluster
Start/Stop
cxfs_client
for AIX
/var/cluster/ha/log/fs2d_log
Identify the Cluster Status
/var/crash/<hostname>
Reporting Solaris Problems
/var/log/cxfs_client
Log Files on Linux
IRIX
I/O Fencing for IRIX Nodes
/var/tmp/cxfs_client
Log Files on AIX
verify
cluster
Verifying the Cluster Status
versions of modules installed
Reporting Solaris Problems
vnodes
Kernel Status Tools
volume manager
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
warning message and labels
Verifying the HBA Installation
Windows
ACLs
Access Controls for Windows
client software installation steps
Client Software Installation for Windows
common problems
Troubleshooting for Windows
crash dumps
Save Crash Dumps for Windows
CXFS commands installed
CXFS Commands on Windows
CXFS software removal
Removing the CXFS Software for Windows
debugging information
Save Crash Dumps for Windows
failure on restart
Windows Failure on Restart
filesystems not displayed
Filesystems Are Not Displayed on Windows
hibernation
Windows Vista Node Loses Membership Due to Hibernation
identifying problems
Identifying Problems
installation overview
Client-Only Installation and Configuration Overview
ipconfig
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Windows
large log files
Large Log Files on Windows
log files
Log Files and Cluster Status for Windows
LUNs
Confirming the QLogic HBA Installation for Windows
manual CXFS startup/shutdown
Start/Stop the CXFS Client Service for Windows
memory configuration
Memory Configuration for Windows
modify the CXFS software
Modifying the CXFS Software for Windows
postinstallation steps
Postinstallation Steps for Windows
preinstallation steps
Preinstallation Steps for Windows
problem reporting
Reporting Windows Problems
QLogic HBA installation
HBA Installation for Windows
requirements
Requirements
Requirements for Windows
software maintenance
Maintenance for Windows
software upgrades
Updating the CXFS Software for Windows
verify networks
Verifying the Private and Public Networks for Windows
worldwide number
I/O Fencing for AIX
worldwide port name
I/O Fencing for IRIX Nodes
I/O Fencing for Linux
I/O Fencing for Mac OS X
I/O Fencing for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
I/O Fencing for Windows
IRIX
I/O Fencing for IRIX Nodes
Linux
I/O Fencing for Linux
I/O Fencing for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
No HBA WWPNs are Detected
Mac OS X
I/O Fencing for Mac OS X
Windows
I/O Fencing for Windows
WWPN
I/O Fencing for AIX
I/O Fencing for IRIX Nodes
I/O Fencing for Linux
I/O Fencing for Mac OS X
I/O Fencing for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
I/O Fencing for Windows
IRIX
I/O Fencing for IRIX Nodes
Linux
I/O Fencing for Linux
I/O Fencing for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
No HBA WWPNs are Detected
Mac OS X
I/O Fencing for Mac OS X
Windows
I/O Fencing for Windows
xfs_fsr
Repair Filesystems with Care
xfs_repair
Repair Filesystems with Care
Xserve
Requirements for Mac OS X
xvm
Identify the Cluster Status
Identify the Cluster Status
Physical Storage Tools
Performance Monitoring Tools
requirement
Requirements for SGI ProPack Client-Only Nodes
XVM failover v2
IRIX
XVM Failover V2 on IRIX
Linux
XVM Failover V2 on Linux
Mac OS X
XVM Failover V2 on Mac OS X
XVM mirroring license key
License Keys