Index

100baseT
Network and Connectivity

64-bit scalability
Supported XFS Features

access control lists
Supported XFS Features

ACLs
Supported XFS Features

activate CXFS services
cxfs_admin
Enable a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Start CXFS Services with the GUI

ACTIVE cluster status
CXFS GUI and Status

active metadata server
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

add a node
cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Add or Remove Nodes in the Cluster with the GUI

adding clients
Adding Licenses

address resolution protocol (ARP
BMC System Controller

admin state and fencing
QLogic® Fibre Channel Switch

administration
avoiding a CXFS restart at reboot
Avoiding a CXFS Restart at Reboot
best practices
Administration Best Practices
cache utilization
The filestreams Mount Option
case-insensitive CXFS filesystems
Creating a Case-Insensitive CXFS Filesystem
chkconfig
chkconfig Arguments
client removal
Removing a Single Client-Only Node from the Cluster
client restoration
Restoring a Single Client-Only Node to the Cluster
cluster database shutdown
Cluster Database Shutdown
discovering the active metadata server
Discovering the Active Metadata Server
disk layout optimization
Disk Layout Optimization for Approved Media Customers
dump and restore
Dump and Restore
fencing and hardware changes
Hardware Changes and I/O Fencing
file-layout analysis
Frame Files Defragmentation and Analysis
filestreams
The filestreams Mount Option
filesystem maintenance
Filesystem Maintenance
forced CXFS shutdown
Forced CXFS Shutdown: Revoke Membership of Local Node
frame files defragmentation
Frame Files Defragmentation and Analysis
granting task execution privilege
Granting Task Execution Privileges for Users
growing filesystems
Growing Filesystems
ideal frame layout
Ideal Frame Layout
initialization commands
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands
log file management
Log File Management
manually starting/stopping CXFS
Manually Starting/Stopping CXFS
metadata server removal
Removing a Metadata Server from the Cluster Membership
metadata server restoration
Restoring a Server-Capable Administration Node to the Cluster Membership
mount scripts
CXFS Mount Scripts
mounting filesystems
Mounting Filesystems
normal CXFS shutdown
Normal CXFS Shutdown: Stop CXFS Services or Disable the Node
port usage
Firewalls and CXFS Port Usage
precedence of configuration options
Precedence of Configuration Options
private network failover configuration
Private Network Failover
RAID prefetch and frame layout
Ideal Frame Layout
real-time applications
Multiple Streams of Real-Time Applications
relocation
CXFS Relocation Capability
removing and restoring cluster members
Cluster Member Removal and Restoration
restarting CXFS
Restarting the Entire Cluster
revoke membership of local node
Forced CXFS Shutdown: Revoke Membership of Local Node
rolling upgrades
Definition of a Rolling Upgrade
shutdown of the database and CXFS
Shutdown of the Database and CXFS
stopping CXFS
Stopping CXFS for the Entire Cluster
switch manipulation
Using hafence
tasks
Administrative Tools
tools
Configuration Commands
CXFS GUI Overview
cxfs_admin Command-Line Configuration Tool Overview
Other Administrative Commands
transform an existing node into a client-only node
Transforming a Server-Capable Administration Node into a Client-Only Node
unmounting filesystems
Unmounting Filesystems
video streaming
Generation of Streaming Workload for Video Streams
XVM failover
Configuring XVM Path Failover

administration daemon
/etc/services on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

administration membership
Membership

advisory record locks
CXFS Features

affinity values
Specify XVM Path Failover and HBA Usage in failover2.conf

age
clconf_info and Status

Aggregate Recover Transport
Client Membership Loss

Aggregate Send
Client Membership Loss

allocation of space
Supported XFS Features

allow CXFS kernel membership
cxfs_admin
Enable or Disable CXFS Kernel Membership (cmsd) for the Local Node
GUI
Allow Membership of the Local Node with the GUI

applications and server-capable administration nodes
Dedicate Server-Capable Administration Nodes to CXFS Work

architecture of server-capable administration nodes
Use the Same OS Distribution for All Server-Capable Administration Nodes

ARP
BMC System Controller

asynchronous buffering techniques
Supported XFS Features

atime
Flow of Metadata for Reads and Writes

attach
Move a Node Between the Cluster and the Pool with cxfs_admin

authorization errors
Authorization Errors

autoconf
Automatically Configure a Client-Only Node

automatic configuration
Automatically Configure a Client-Only Node

avoiding a CXFS restart at reboot
Avoiding a CXFS Restart at Reboot

AVT
Changing SGIRDAC Mode to SGIAVT Mode for SGI RAID

back up the cluster database
Back Up the Cluster Database

backup private network
Use a Private Network and Unique Cluster Name/ID

backups
Storage Backup Differences
Do Not Run Backups on a Client Node

bandwidth
management
Guaranteed-Rate I/O (GRIO) Version 2 Overview
scaling
CXFS Features
supported XFS features
Supported XFS Features
when to use CXFS
When to Use CXFS

baseboard management controller
See BMC

best practices
administration
Administration Best Practices
configuration
Configuration Best Practices

block size
Configure Filesystems Properly
Filesystem Specifications

blue text in the GUI
Help Menu

BMC
System Reset
BMC System Controller

bootcpuset
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

boot.xvm
Turn Off Local XVM on Linux Nodes if Unused

Brocade switch
Create or Modify a Switch with cxfs_admin
access to
Brocade Firmware
Limiting Login Sessions
FC cable connections
Changing the Brocade FC Cable Connections
firmware
Brocade Firmware
license
Verifying the Brocade License
password
Change the Brocade™ Password when Prompted
telnet session hang
Brocade telnet Session is Hung
verification
Verifying the Brocade Switch Firmware Version

BSD interfaces
CXFS Features

B-trees
Supported XFS Features

buffer coherency
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

buffering disks
CXFS Features

bulkstat
Defragment Filesystems with Care

cache utilization
Multiple Streams of Real-Time Applications
The filestreams Mount Option

cad
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands
messages
cad Log File Error Messages
options file
/etc/services on Server-Capable Administration Nodes
cad.options on Server-Capable Administration Nodes
process
Cluster Administration Daemons
cad.options on Server-Capable Administration Nodes
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running
verify it is running
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

cad.options file
cad.options on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

capacity of the system
Use System Capacity Wisely

case-insensitive CXFS filesystems
Creating a Case-Insensitive CXFS Filesystem

case-insensitive filesystems on Linux
Creating a Case-Insensitive CXFS Filesystem

case-sensitivity of cxfs_admin
Syntax of Commands within cxfs_admin

cbeutil
Other Administrative Commands

cdbBackup
Other Administrative Commands
Backing Up the Cluster Database with cdbBackup

cdbconfig
Other Administrative Commands

cdbdelete
Restoring the Cluster Database with cdbRestore

cdbreinit
Reboot Before Changing Node ID or Cluster ID
Database Reinitialization with cdbreinit
Clearing the Cluster Database

cdbreinit error messages
cdbreinit Errors

cdbRestore
Other Administrative Commands
Restoring the Cluster Database with cdbRestore

cdbutil
Other Administrative Commands
Locate the Problem

cell ID
adjustment
Adding a New Server-Capable Administration Node to an Existing Cluster
Adjusting the Cell ID Numbers
displayed by clconf_info
clconf_info and Status
displayed by cxfs_admin
Validating the Cluster Configuration with cxfs-config
membership delivered messages
Cell ID Count and Membership delivered Messages

Cell Up
Client Membership Loss

cell_tkm_feature_disable
Stability Issues on Clients Due to Token Optimizations
cell_tkm_feature_disable

change notification suppression
Suppress Change Notification for Switch Ports Connected to Nodes

channel traffic
Normal Messages

checklist
Initial Configuration Checklist

chkconfig settings
chkconfig Arguments

clconf_info
Other Administrative Commands
clconf_info and the Active Metadata Server
clconf_info and Status
Identify the Cluster Status
Locate the Problem

clconf_stats
Other Administrative Commands

clconf_status
Deprecated Commands

clconfd
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands
mounting filesystems
Mounting Filesystems
not running
clconfd Is Not Running
options file
clconfd.options on Server-Capable Administration Nodes
process
CXFS Control Daemons
verify it is running
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

clconfd daemon death
clconfd Daemon Death

clconfd.options file
clconfd.options on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

clconfd-scripts directory
CXFS Mount Scripts

clearing the database
Clearing the Cluster Database

cli
cli Log File Error Messages

client
restoration
Restoring a Single Client-Only Node to the Cluster

client_timeout
Multiple client_timeout Values

client-only node
backups and
Do Not Run Backups on a Client Node
gathering status from
cxfs_info and Status
node type
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
OS platforms
What is CXFS?
preference for
Make Most Nodes Client-Only
removal
Removing a Single Client-Only Node from the Cluster
terminology
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database
tiebreaker
Use a Client-Only Tiebreaker

clients cannot join the cluster
Clients Cannot Join the Cluster After Relocation

clients unable to mount filesystems
Clients Unable to Mount Filesystems

cluster (terminology)
Cluster and Cluster ID

cluster administration daemons
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database
Cluster Administration Daemons
cad.options on Server-Capable Administration Nodes
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

cluster configuration tools
Cluster Configuration Tools

cluster daemon restart
Stopping and Restarting Cluster Administration Daemons

cluster database
backup
When to Perform a Database Backup
definition of term
Differences in Filesystem Mounting and Management
membership
Membership
membership quorum stability
Ensure Cluster Database Membership Quorum Stability
methods to restore
Methods to Restore the Database
quorum
Ensure Cluster Database Membership Quorum Stability
shutdown
Cluster Database Shutdown
terminology
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

cluster database backup
Back Up the Cluster Database

cluster database quorum
Quorum

cluster database restart
Restart the Cluster Database

cluster definition
cxfs_admin
Create a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Define a Cluster with the GUI

cluster deletion
cxfs_admin
Delete a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Delete a Cluster with the GUI

cluster display
cxfs_admin
Display a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Display a Cluster with the GUI

cluster domain
Run the xvm Command in Cluster Mode

cluster ID
Cluster and Cluster ID
changing
Reboot Before Changing Node ID or Cluster ID
cxfs_admin
Create a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Define a Cluster with the GUI

cluster manager tools
Configuration Commands

cluster membership
Membership

cluster migration
Migration from a Cluster with IRIX® Server-Capable Administration Nodes

cluster mirror status error
cxfslicense System Log File Error Message

cluster mode
Modify a Cluster Definition with the GUI

cluster modification
cxfs_admin
Modify a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Modify a Cluster Definition with the GUI

cluster status
tools for troubleshooting
Cluster/Node Status Tools
verification
CXFS GUI and Status

cluster tasks
cxfs_admin
Cluster Tasks with cxfs_admin
GUI
Cluster Tasks with the GUI

cluster_admin
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

cluster_admin software product
Cluster Administration Daemons

cluster_control
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

cluster_control software product
Cluster Administration Daemons

cmgr
Deprecated Commands

cmond
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands
errors
cmond System Log File Error Messages
process
Cluster Administration Daemons
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running
verify it is running
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

CMS error messages
CMS Error Messages

cms_failconf
Other Administrative Commands

cms_fence_timeout
cms_fence_timeout

cms_fence_timeout_action
cms_fence_timeout_action

cms_local_fail_action
cms_local_fail_action

cms_reset_error_override
cms_reset_error_override

cms_reset_timeout
cms_trace_enable

cms_reset_timeout_action
cms_reset_timeout_action

cmsd
Kernel Threads

colors and states
Key to Icons and States

command buttons
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

commands
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

communication paths
Communication Paths

compute power
Provide Enough Memory

concat creation
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

concatenated slice limit
Filesystem Specifications

concatenation
Volume Management with XVM

concepts for CXFS
Cluster Environment Concepts

configShow
Avoid Dropping Out-Of-Order Frames

configuration best practices
Configuration Best Practices

configuration checker (cxfs-config)
Validating the Cluster Configuration with cxfs-config

configuration checklist
Initial Configuration Checklist

configuration consistency
Be Consistent in Configuration

configuration overview
Installation Overview for Server-Capable Administration Nodes

configuration saving
Save the CXFS Configuration

configuration tasks
cxfs_admin
cluster deletion
Delete a Cluster with cxfs_admin
cluster display
Display a Cluster with cxfs_admin
cluster tasks
Cluster Tasks with cxfs_admin
CXFS services
Enable a Node with cxfs_admin
Enable a Node with cxfs_admin
cxfs tiebreaker
Modify a Cluster with cxfs_admin
define a switch
Create or Modify a Switch with cxfs_admin
delete a switch
Delete a Switch Definition with cxfs_admin
fail policy hierarchy
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
fencing
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
filesystem deletion
Delete a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
filesystem mount/unmount
Mount a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
metadata server relocation
Relocate the Metadata Server for a Filesystem with cxfs_admin
node deletion
Delete a Node with cxfs_admin
node display
Show Node Information with cxfs_admin
node tasks
Node Tasks with cxfs_admin
GUI
cluster definition
Define a Cluster with the GUI
cluster deletion
Delete a Cluster with the GUI
cluster display
Display a Cluster with the GUI
cluster modification
Modify a Cluster Definition with the GUI
connectivity test
Test Node Connectivity with the GUI
CXFS services start/stop
Start CXFS Services with the GUI
cxfs tiebreaker
Set Tiebreaker Node with the GUI
delete a switch
Delete a Switch Definition with the GUI
display a node
Display a Node with the GUI
fence lowering
Lower the I/O Fence for a Node with the GUI
fence raising
Raise the I/O Fence for a Node with the GUI
filesystem deletion
Delete a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI
filesystem modification
Modify a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI
filesystem mount/unmount
Mount CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
log configuration
Set Log Configuration with the GUI
membership allow/revoke
Revoke Membership of the Local Node with the GUI
metadata server definition
Define CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
metadata server relocation
Relocate a Metadata Server for a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI
node addition/removal
Add or Remove Nodes in the Cluster with the GUI
node definition
Define a Node with the GUI
node deletion
Delete a Node with the GUI
node modification
Modify a Node Definition with the GUI
node resets
Reset a Node with the GUI
set up a new filesystem
Set Up a New CXFS Filesystem with the GUI
setting up a new cluster
Set Up a New Cluster with the GUI
switch definition
Define a Switch with the GUI
switch modification
Modify a Switch Definition with the GUI
update switch port information
Update Switch Port Information with the GUI

configuration tools
Use CXFS Configuration Tools Appropriately

configuration verification
Verify the Configuration

configure system files
Postinstallation Steps

configure XVM volumes
XVM Configuration with the xvm Command

connection error
Connection Error

connectivity diagnostics
Modifications Required for CXFS GUI Connectivity Diagnostics
Modifications for CXFS Connectivity Diagnostics
Test Node Connectivity with the GUI

contact a system controller
Ping a Node System Controller with cxfs_admin

contacting SGI with problems
Reporting Problems to SGI

contiguous allocation of space
Supported XFS Features

control command
Control and Contact a Node with cxfs_admin

control daemons
CXFS Control Daemons

control network
See private network

controller disable Messages
Controller Disable Messages

corpseleader process
Kernel Threads

cpu_exclusive
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

cpusets
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

crash
System Dump Analysis Tool

create a cluster
cxfs_admin
Create a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Define a Cluster with the GUI

create a filesystem metadata server
cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
GUI
Define CXFS Filesystems with the GUI

create a node
cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Define a Node with the GUI

cred_age_max
cred_age_max

cred_age_pri
cred_age_pri

cred_age_timeout
cred_age_timeout

cron jobs
Use cron Jobs Properly

crontab
Use cron Jobs Properly

crsd
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands
errors
crsd System Log File Error Messages
crsd Log File Error Messages
process
Cluster Administration Daemons
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running
verify it is running
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

ctime
Flow of Metadata for Reads and Writes

currentpath
After Restart, Verify that All Nodes Use the Preferred XVM Path

cxdetail
Making Changes Safely

CXFS client node
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

CXFS cluster services
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

CXFS kernel membership
allow/revoke
cxfs_admin
Enable or Disable CXFS Kernel Membership (cmsd) for the Local Node
GUI
Revoke Membership of the Local Node with the GUI
current information
Locate the Problem
cxfs_admin
Enable or Disable CXFS Kernel Membership (cmsd) for the Local Node
residual cluster
Eliminate a Residual Cluster

CXFS Manager
See GUI

cxfs service
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

CXFS services
overview
CXFS Services
start
cxfs_admin
Enable a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Start CXFS Services with the GUI
stop
cxfs_admin
Disable a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Stop CXFS Services with the GUI

CXFS shutdown (forced)
cxfs_admin
Enable or Disable CXFS Kernel Membership (cmsd) for the Local Node
GUI
Revoke Membership of the Local Node with the GUI
overview
Forced CXFS Shutdown: Revoke Membership of Local Node

CXFS shutdown (normal)
Disable a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Stop CXFS Services with the GUI
overview
Normal CXFS Shutdown: Stop CXFS Services or Disable the Node

CXFS software version information
Show CXFS Software Version with cxfs_admin

CXFS tiebreaker node
cxfs_admin
Modify a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Set Tiebreaker Node with the GUI

cxfs*mount.sh scripts
CXFS Mount Scripts

cxfs*umount.sh scripts
CXFS Mount Scripts

cxfs_admin
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes
<TAB> completion
Basic and Advanced Mode
access
cxfs_admin Overview
access permissions
Setting cxfs_admin Access Permissions
advanced mode
Basic and Advanced Mode
attributes
Syntax of Commands within cxfs_admin
basic mode
Basic and Advanced Mode
-c option
Entering cxfs_admin Commands on the Command Line
class
Syntax of Commands within cxfs_admin
command history
Displaying Command History
command line execution
Entering cxfs_admin Commands on the Command Line
defaults
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults
editor style
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults
error behavior
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults
exiting
Exiting from cxfs_admin
filesystem tasks
Create or Modify a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
help
Getting Help
-i option
Accessing the Correct Cluster at a Multiple-Cluster Site
interrupting a command
Waiting for Commands to Complete
invocation
Starting cxfs_admin
license information
Show License Information with cxfs_admin
license verification
Displaying the Keys with cxfs_admin After Installing CXFS
line wrapping
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults
lock
Making Changes Requires Both Write Mode and admin Permission
Stealing the Lock
Giving Up the Lock
modes
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults
Basic and Advanced Mode
multiple clusters
Accessing the Correct Cluster at a Multiple-Cluster Site
network failover tasks
Network Failover Modification Tasks with cxfs_admin
object
Syntax of Commands within cxfs_admin
output is not current
cxfs_admin Output is Not Current
overview
cxfs_admin Command-Line Configuration Tool Overview
cxfs_admin Overview
permissions
Making Changes Requires Both Write Mode and admin Permission
prompting mode
Using Prompting Mode
read-only mode
Read-Only Mode by Default
related commands
Configuration Commands
safety
Stealing the Lock
scripts
Configuring a Large Cluster
scripts and
Using cxfs_admin Script Files
Creating cxfs_admin Scripts
set command
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults
show a filesystem
Show a CXFS Filesystem
steal
Stealing the Lock
switch tasks
Switch Tasks with cxfs_admin
syntax
Syntax of Commands within cxfs_admin
tiebreaker
Specify a Tiebreaker with cxfs_admin

cxfs_admin errors
cxfs_admin Errors

.cxfs_admin file
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults
Making Changes Requires Both Write Mode and admin Permission

CXFS_ADMIN_CLUSTER_NAME
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults

CXFS_ADMIN_EDITOR
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults

CXFS_ADMIN_LINE_WRAP
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults

CXFS_ADMIN_MODE
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults

CXFS_ADMIN_STOP_ON_ERROR
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults

CXFS_ADMIN_WRITE_MODE
Setting cxfs_admin Defaults
Making Changes Requires Both Write Mode and admin Permission

cxfs_client daemon
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

CXFS_CLIENT license
Licensing Requirements

cxfs_client process
CXFS Control Daemons

cxfs_client service
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

cxfs_client software product
CXFS Control Daemons

cxfs_client_push_period
cxfs_client_push_period

cxfs_client_range_age_max
cxfs_client_range_age_max

cxfs_client.options file
Accessing the Correct Cluster at a Multiple-Cluster Site

cxfs_cluster
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

cxfs_cluster service
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

cxfs_conversion_delay
cxfs_conversion_delay

cxfs_dcvn_timeout
cxfs_dcvn_timeout

cxfs_disable_splice
cxfs_disable_splice

cxfs_extents_delta
cxfs_extents_delta

cxfs_extents_delta_depth
cxfs_extents_delta_depth

cxfs_info
cxfs_info and Status

CXFS_MDS license
Licensing Requirements

cxfs_punch_hole_restrict
cxfs_punch_hole_restrict

cxfs_recovery_slowdown
cxfs_recovery_slowdown

cxfs_recovery_timeout_panic
Use the Recovery Timeout Mechanism
cxfs_recovery_timeout_panic

cxfs_recovery_timeout_period
Use the Recovery Timeout Mechanism
cxfs_recovery_timeout_period

cxfs_recovery_timeout_stalled
Use the Recovery Timeout Mechanism
Use the Recovery Timeout Mechanism
Prevent Stalled-Recovery Timeout in a Non-HA DMF Environment
cxfs_recovery_timeout_stalled

cxfs_recovery_timeout_start
Use the Recovery Timeout Mechanism
Use the Recovery Timeout Mechanism
cxfs_recovery_timeout_start

cxfs_relocation_ok
cxfs_relocation_ok

cxfs_server_push_period
cxfs_server_push_period

cxfs_server_range_age_max
cxfs_server_range_age_max

cxfs_shutdown
Other Administrative Commands

cxfs_shutdown_time
cxfs_shutdown_time

cxfs_token_fault_tolerant
cxfs_token_fault_tolerant

cxfs_token_track
cxfs_token_track

cxfs_util
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

cxfs_validate_objid
cxfs_validate_objid

cxfs_verify_existence_token
cxfs_verify_existence_token

cxfs-config
Other Administrative Commands
Validating the Cluster Configuration with cxfs-config

cxfscp
Use Fast Copying for Large CXFS Files

cxfsd process
Kernel Threads

cxfsd_aux
cxfsd_aux

cxfsd_max
cxfsd_max

cxfsd_min
cxfsd_max
cxfsd_min

cxfsd_sync_force
cxfsd_sync_force

cxfsdump
Other Administrative Commands
Cluster Information Gathering Tool (cxfsdump)

cxfslicense
Other Administrative Commands
Displaying the Keys with cxfslicense After Installing CXFS

cxfsmgr
Configuration Commands
Configuration Commands
CXFS GUI Overview
Starting the GUI via the Command Line
CXFS Configuration with the CXFS GUI and cxfs_admin
See GUI

cxfs-reprobe
Discover Devices with cxfs-reprobe

cxtask (cxfsmgr)
Making Changes Safely

daemons
cluster administration
Cluster Administration Daemons
list of
Kernel Threads
overview
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database
restart
Stopping and Restarting Cluster Administration Daemons
verify
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

data flow
Flow of Metadata for Reads and Writes

data integrity protection
Data Integrity Protection
Protect Data Integrity on All Nodes

data management API
DMF

data security
Fail Policies

database
clearing
Clearing the Cluster Database
dump
Locate the Problem
membership
Membership
shutdown
Cluster Database Shutdown

database backup
Back Up the Cluster Database

database quorum
Quorum

dcshake process
Kernel Threads

deactivate CXFS services
cxfs_admin
Disable a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Start CXFS Services with the GUI
Stop CXFS Services with the GUI

debugging parameters
Do Not Change Debugging Parameters
dynamic parameters
Dynamic Parameters for Debugging Purposes Only
static parameters
Static Parameters for Debugging Purposes Only

define a cluster
cxfs_admin
Create a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Define a Cluster with the GUI

defragmentation
Supported XFS Features
Defragment Filesystems with Care
Frame Files Defragmentation and Analysis

defunct admin logins
CXFS Cannot Access the Switch

delete a cluster
cxfs_admin
Delete a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Delete a Cluster with the GUI

delete a filesystem
cxfs_admin
Delete a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
GUI
Delete a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI

delete a node
cxfs_admin
Delete a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Add or Remove Nodes in the Cluster with the GUI
Delete a Node with the GUI

detach
Move a Node Between the Cluster and the Pool with cxfs_admin

detach volume elements
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

details area
GUI Window Layout

/dev/cxvm
Identify the Cluster Status

device block size
Filesystem Specifications

df
Cluster/Node Status Tools

df display problems
df Display Problems for NFSv4-Exported Filesystems

direct-to-disk I/O
CXFS Features

disable heartbeat
Client Membership Loss

disable nodes
Disable Nodes that Affect Membership Before Maintenance

disk blocks, free
Cluster/Node Status Tools

disk buffering
CXFS Features

disk configuration
Configuring Disks

disk layout optimization
Use filestreams for Disk Layout Optimization (Approved Media Customers Only)
Disk Layout Optimization for Approved Media Customers

disk management
Storage Management

disk unlabling
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

display a cluster
cxfs_admin
Display a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Display a Cluster with the GUI

display nodes
cxfs_admin
Show Node Information with cxfs_admin
GUI
Display a Node with the GUI

DMAPI
DMF
Using DMF

DMAPI requirement
DMAPI Requirement

DMF
DMF
DMF
Using DMF

dmi mount option
Do Not Use Both dmi and filestreams Mount Options
Using DMF

DNS
Preferred Choice: Consistent /etc/hosts File on All Nodes and Access Local Files First
Acceptable Choice: Reliable DNS in a Dedicated HA Cluster
Configure for nsd Use (Optional)

domain
Run the xvm Command in Cluster Mode

DOWN node state
CXFS GUI and Status

downrev error
node is downrev Error

drag-and-drop
Using Drag-and-Drop
Configuring Disks

drag-and-drop and preallocation
Preallocate Space for Directories when Appropriate

dump analysis
System Dump Analysis Tool

dump from metadata server
Dump and Restore

dump of the database
Locate the Problem

dynamic heartbeat monitoring
Use the Appropriate CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Monitoring

dynamic parameters for debugging purposes
Dynamic Parameters for Debugging Purposes Only

dynamic TCP port assignment
Issues with Dynamic TCP Port Assignment

easy client configuration
Automatically Configure a Client-Only Node

edge-serving
Performance Considerations

Edit menu
Edit Menu

EINTR
Normal Messages

embedded subnet manager
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

enhanced NFS
NFS Differences

enhanced XFS
Creating a Case-Insensitive CXFS Filesystem

entitlement ID
Installing the License Keys

ERROR cluster status
CXFS GUI and Status

error messages
Client Membership Loss

/etc/exports
Configuring /etc/exports on All Nodes

/etc/failover2.conf
XVM Path Failover Overview

/etc/fstab
Differences in Filesystem Mounting and Management
Filesystem Maintenance

/etc/hosts
Ensure Quick Communication Among Cluster Nodes
Preferred Choice: Consistent /etc/hosts File on All Nodes and Access Local Files First

/etc/hosts file
Preferred Choice: Consistent /etc/hosts File on All Nodes and Access Local Files First

/etc/init.d
See service

/etc/lk/keys.dat
Copying the Keys to the /etc/lk/keys.dat File

/etc/ls.so.conf
GUI Will Not Run

/etc/modprobe.d/sgi-cxfs-xvm.conf
Making Permanent Parameter Changes

/etc/mtab
Differences in Filesystem Mounting and Management

/etc/nsswitch.conf file
Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules

/etc/projects
Quotas Differences

/etc/projid
Quotas Differences

/etc/resolv.conf
Acceptable Choice: Reliable DNS in a Dedicated HA Cluster

/etc/services file
/etc/services on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

/etc/sysctl.conf
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

Ethernet network
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

examples
administrative communication within one node
Communication Paths
communication between nodes in the pool
Communication Paths
communication for a node not in a cluster
Communication Paths
communication paths
Communication Paths
cxfs_admin scripts
Using cxfs_admin Script Files
daemon communication within one server-capable administration node
Communication Paths
/etc/hosts file
Preferred Choice: Consistent /etc/hosts File on All Nodes and Access Local Files First
/etc/inet/hosts file
Preferred Choice: Consistent /etc/hosts File on All Nodes and Access Local Files First
fs2d logging and tracing
fs2d.options Example 1
fs2d options
fs2d.options Example 1
GUI initial window
Start the GUI
GUI screens
GUI Windows
ifconfig
Private Network Interface
Linux
Verifying the Private and Public Networks
metadata flow
Flow of Metadata for Reads and Writes
metadata server distribution
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database
name services
Preferred Choice: Consistent /etc/hosts File on All Nodes and Access Local Files First
ping
ping output
Private Network Interface
pool and cluster concepts
Pool
private network interface test
Private Network Interface
relocation versus recovery
Recovery
verify cluster daemons are running
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

exclusive write tokens
Avoid Performance Problems with Exclusive Write Tokens

exporting a CFS filesystem
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

exports file
Configuring /etc/exports on All Nodes

extent deltas
EXTENT Errors

EXTENT errors
EXTENT Errors

extent lists parameter
cxfs_extents_delta

extent tracking
Avoid Performance Problems with Unwritten Extent Tracking

external log filesystems
Supported XFS Features

extsize
Preallocate Space for Directories when Appropriate

fail policies
Fail Policies

failover V2
XVM Path Failover Overview

failover2.conf
Specify XVM Path Failover and HBA Usage in failover2.conf
XVM Path Failover Overview

failover2.conf generation
Creating the /etc/failover2.conf File

failover_net network
Private Network Failover

failpolicy
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

Failure time-stamp
Client Membership Loss

fam
Use fam Properly

fast copy
Use Fast Copying for Large CXFS Files

faster login for switch
Change the Brocade™ Password when Prompted

FC cable connections and Brocade switch
Changing the Brocade FC Cable Connections

fdisk
Reuse of a Disk with GPT Labels

Feature Enabler
Licensing Requirements

features
CXFS Features

fence
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

fenced node determination
Determine If a Node Is Fenced

fencereset
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

fencing
Data Integrity Protection
Data Integrity Protection
lower (enable access)
cxfs_admin
Lower a Fence
GUI
Lower the I/O Fence for a Node with the GUI
raise (disable access)
cxfs_admin
Raise a Fence
GUI
Raise the I/O Fence for a Node with the GUI

fencing and hardware changes
Hardware Changes and I/O Fencing

fencing and security of data
I/O Fencing

fencing status
I/O Fencing Status

Fibre Channel
Probe the LUNs with echo

file access is slow
Slow Access to Files

file locking
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

File menu
Making Changes Safely
File Menu

file size/offset maximum
Filesystem Specifications

file-layout analysis
Frame Files Defragmentation and Analysis

file-sequence reorganization
Frame Files Defragmentation and Analysis

filestreams mount option
Do Not Use Both dmi and filestreams Mount Options
Use filestreams for Disk Layout Optimization (Approved Media Customers Only)
The filestreams Mount Option
The filestreams Mount Option

filesystem block size
Filesystem Specifications

filesystem comparison, network and CXFS
Comparison of Network and CXFS Filesystems

filesystem configuration
Configure Filesystems Properly

filesystem creation
Comparison of XFS® and CXFS
GUI
Make Filesystems with the GUI

filesystem defragmenter software
Defragment Filesystems with Care

filesystem deletion
cxfs_admin
Delete a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
GUI
Delete a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI

filesystem features of XFS supported by CXFS
Supported XFS Features

filesystem fullness
Do Not Overfill CXFS Filesystems

filesystem growth
Growing Filesystems
GUI
Grow a Filesystem with the GUI

filesystem is inaccessible
Cannot Access Filesystem

filesystem local-host access
Performance Considerations

filesystem maintenance
Filesystem Maintenance

filesystem manager
Differences in Filesystem Mounting and Management

filesystem metadata server definition
GUI
Define CXFS Filesystems with the GUI

filesystem modification
GUI
Modify a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI
Modify a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI

filesystem mounting
cxfs_admin
Mount a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
Mount a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
GUI
Mount CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
Mount a Filesystem Locally
overview
Mounting Filesystems
XFS differences
Differences in Filesystem Mounting and Management

filesystem mounting problems
Cannot Mount Filesystems

filesystem network access
When to Use CXFS

filesystem reorganizer
Supported XFS Features

filesystem repair
Repair Filesystems with Care

filesystem response times
Supported XFS Features

filesystem restriction of access
Supported XFS Features

filesystem specifications
Filesystem Specifications

filesystem structure
Comparison of XFS® and CXFS

filesystem tasks
GUI
Filesystem Tasks with the GUI
guided configuration
Set Up a New CXFS Filesystem with the GUI

filesystem unmounting
cxfs_admin
Unmount a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
GUI
Mount CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
Unmount CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
Unmount a Local Filesystem
overview
Unmounting Filesystems
server-capable administration node addition/deletion
Unmount Filesystems Before Adding or Deleting Server-Capable Administration Nodes

filesystem view
What is CXFS?

find and crontab
Use cron Jobs Properly

Find text field
Selecting Items to View or Modify

firewalls
Firewalls and CXFS Port Usage

firmware for switches
Brocade
Brocade Firmware

forced CXFS shutdown
CXFS Services
Forced CXFS Shutdown: Revoke Membership of Local Node
Forced CXFS Shutdown: Revoke Membership of Local Node
GUI
Stop CXFS Services with the GUI

forced CXFS shutdown and restart
Restart CXFS on a Node after an Administrative CXFS Stop
Rejoining the Cluster after a Forced CXFS Shutdown

forced filesystem shutdown messages
Forced Filesystem Shutdown Messages and XFS File Corruption

forced shutdown
Avoid Split Clusters

forced unmount
GUI
Unmount CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
recommended
Enable Forced Unmount When Appropriate

frame files defragmentation
Frame Files Defragmentation and Analysis
Frame Files Defragmentation and Analysis

frame layout with RAID prefetch
Ideal Frame Layout

framesort
Frame Files Defragmentation and Analysis

free disk blocks
Cluster/Node Status Tools

fs2d
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands
database membership
Membership
errors
fs2d System Log File Error Messages
fs2d Log File Error Messages
options file
fs2d.options on Server-Capable Administration Nodes
process
Cluster Administration Daemons
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running
verify it is running
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

fs2d membership
See CXFS kernel membership

fs2d quorum
Quorum

fs2d quorum master
Determine the Quorum Master

fs2d_log
Ensure Cluster Database Membership Quorum Stability
Identify the Cluster Status

fs2d.options file
fs2d.options on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

fsr
Defragment Filesystems with Care
Defragment Filesystems with Care

fsr_xfs
Supported XFS Features

fstab
Differences in Filesystem Mounting and Management
Filesystem Maintenance

function of a node
Define a Node with the GUI
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

fx
Initial Setup with the cxfs_admin Command

gather cluster configuration information
Cluster Information Gathering Tool (cxfsdump)

ggd2
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

gigabit ethernet
Network and Connectivity

GPT labels
GPT Labels Overview

GPT partition tables
Reuse of a Disk with GPT Labels

grant task access
Grant Task Access to Users

granting task execution privilege
Granting Task Execution Privileges for Users

gratuitous ARP
BMC System Controller

GRIO
CXFS Restrictions

grio2
Enabling GRIOv2 After Reboot

grio2 service
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

grio2-cmds
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

grio2-server
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

GRIO_CLUSTER license
Licensing Requirements

grioadmin
Guaranteed-Rate I/O (GRIO) Version 2 Overview

griomon
Guaranteed-Rate I/O (GRIO) Version 2 Overview

grioqos
Guaranteed-Rate I/O (GRIO) Version 2 Overview

GRIOv2
Guaranteed-Rate I/O (GRIO) Version 2 Overview
disabling after reboot
Disabling GRIOv2 After Reboot
disabling for the current session
Disabling GRIOv2 for the Current Session
enabling after a reboot
Enabling GRIOv2 After Reboot
enabling for the current session
Enabling GRIOv2 for the Current Session

GRIOv2 daemon
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

GRIOv2 errors
GRIOv2 Errors

grow a filesystem
GUI
Grow a Filesystem with the GUI

growing filesystems
Unmount a CXFS Filesystem Before Growing It
Growing Filesystems

guaranteed-rate I/O
CXFS Restrictions

guaranteed-rate I/O (GRIO) version 2
See GRIOv2

GUI
CXFS GUI Overview
configuring with
Initial Setup with the CXFS GUI
multiple instances
Making Changes Safely
overview
Configuration Commands
GUI Features
starting
Logging In
tasks
See configuration tasks
web-based version
Starting the GUI from the Web

GUI and xvm command differences
Important GUI and xvm Command Differences

GUI connection error
GUI Will Not Run

GUI displays invalid filesystems
GUI Displays Invalid Filesystems

GUI help
Getting More Information

GUI invocation
Starting the GUI via the Command Line

GUI will not run
GUI Will Not Run

GUID partition table (GPT) labels
GPT Labels Overview

guided configuration tasks
GUI Features

HA
What is CXFS?

HA features
What is CXFS?

HA services
Highly Available Services

hafence
Other Administrative Commands
Using hafence

hardware changes
Hardware Changes and I/O Fencing

hardware inventory
Display Hardware Inventory with lsscsi

hardware requirements
Hardware and Software Requirements for Server-Capable Administration Nodes

hardware reset
See reset

HBA
Network and Connectivity

heartbeat monitor
Client Membership Loss

heartbeat monitor parameter
mtcp_hb_watchdog

heartbeat monitoring
Use the Appropriate CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Monitoring

heartbeat network
Private Network
Define a Node with the GUI

heartbeat parameter
mtcp_hb_local_options
mtcp_hb_period

Heartbeat Processing
Client Membership Loss

heartbeat timeout
Membership
Client Membership Loss

heartbeat timing
Private Network

heartbeat warning parameter
mtcp_hb_warn_period

help
for cxfs_admin
Getting Help
for GUI
Set Up a New Cluster with the GUI

Help button
CXFS GUI Overview

Help menu
Help Menu

hierarchical storage management
DMF

high availability services
Highly Available Services

host bus adapter
I/O Fencing
I/O Fencing

hostname
Define a Node with the GUI

hostname resolution
Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules

hostname/IP-address pairings
Set Up a New Cluster with the GUI

hosts file
Preferred Choice: Consistent /etc/hosts File on All Nodes and Access Local Files First

HSM
DMF

hub
Network and Connectivity

hung system
System is Hung

hung telnet session
Brocade telnet Session is Hung

ibv_devices
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

ibv_devinfo
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

icons and states
Key to Icons and States

id_ext
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

ideal frame layout
Ideal Frame Layout

ifconfig
Private Network Interface
Linux
Verifying the Private and Public Networks

ifconifg and error messages
Understanding Error Messages

INACTIVE
cluster status
CXFS GUI and Status
node state
CXFS GUI and Status

incarnation
clconf_info and Status

InfiniBand
Probe the LUNs with echo

infiniband-diags
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on RHEL
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

InfiniteStorage Software Platform (ISSP)
CXFS Interoperability With Other Products and Features

initial cluster configuration
cxfs_admin
Initial Setup with the cxfs_admin Command
GUI
Initial Setup with the CXFS GUI

initial configuration
Initial Setup of the Cluster

initial configuration checklist
Initial Configuration Checklist

initialization commands
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

in-order-delivery feature
Avoid Dropping Out-Of-Order Frames

input instructions
Getting More Information

installation overview
Installation Overview for Server-Capable Administration Nodes

installation verification
Installation Verification

Intelligent Platform Management Interface
See IPMI

intelplus
ipmitool Command Fails

internode communication
Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules

interoperability
CXFS Interoperability With Other Products and Features

introduction
Introduction to CXFS™

inventory file
Dump and Restore

I/O error in filesystem
I/O Error in Filesystem

I/O fencing
Data Integrity Protection
I/O Fencing

I/O fencing and integrity of data
I/O Fencing

I/O operations
When to Use CXFS

I/O overhead
Provide Enough Memory

ioc_guid
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

IOD
Enabling In-Order-Delivery of Packets

IOD feature
Avoid Dropping Out-Of-Order Frames

iodSet
Enabling In-Order-Delivery of Packets

iostat
Performance Monitoring Tools

IP address and private network
Define a Node with the GUI

IP address error
IP Address Error

IP address, changing
Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules

IP-address/hostname pairings
Set Up a New Cluster with the GUI

ipfilterd
Reset or I/O Fencing Capability

IPMI
BMC System Controller

IPMI issues
IPMI Issues

ipmitool
Install ipmitool on Server-Capable Administration Nodes
ipmitool Command Fails
BMC System Controller
BMC System Controller

IPv4
Network and Connectivity
Ensure Quick Communication Among Cluster Nodes

IPv6
Ensure Quick Communication Among Cluster Nodes
Configure Appropriately for IPv6
link-local requirement
Network and Connectivity
using in conjunction with IPv4 networks
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

IRIX and Linux system administration differences
Differences Between IRIX and Linux System Administration

ISSP
CXFS Interoperability With Other Products and Features

item view
See details view

Java access to GUI
CXFS GUI Overview

jumbo frames
Network and Connectivity

kernel heartbeat issues
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

kernel memory parameters
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

kernel quorum
Quorum

kernel threads
Kernel Threads

kswapd
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

L2
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

label disks
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

LAN
Network Filesystems
ipmitool Command Fails

large cluster
Create an Initial Cluster of All Server-Capable Administration Nodes

large cluster configuration
Configuring a Large Cluster

large clusters
Set Up a New Cluster with the GUI

Last heartbeat time-stamp
Client Membership Loss

Legato NetWorker
Storage Backup Differences

libcdb
Other Administrative Commands

libibverbs
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

library for record locking
CXFS Features

license
Brocade
Verifying the Brocade License
GUI and
GUI Will Not Run

license key error
License Key Error

licenses
cxfs_admin
Show License Information with cxfs_admin
upgrading
Upgrading Licenses

licensing
adding licenses
Adding Licenses
bundles
CXFS_CLIENT License Bundles
CPU count
Licensing Requirements
cumulative
CXFS_CLIENT License Bundles
entitlement ID
Installing the License Keys
/etc/lk/keys.dat
Copying the Keys to the /etc/lk/keys.dat File
examples
Examples of License Requirements
License Changes as a Cluster Grows
flexibility
Server-side Licensing Flexibility
gathering host information
Installing the License Keys
installation
Copying the Keys to the /etc/lk/keys.dat File
key replication
Adding Licenses
lk_hostid
Gathering the Host Information
node-locked license keys
Licensing Requirements
number of keys
Adding Licenses
obtaining keys
Obtaining the Keys from SGI
requirements
Licensing Requirements
server-side benefits
Licensing Requirements
server-side licensing
Licensing Requirements
verifying the keys
cxfs_admin
Displaying the Keys with cxfs_admin After Installing CXFS
cxfslicense
Displaying the Keys with cxfslicense After Installing CXFS
lk_verify
Displaying the Keys with lk_verify

limitations and considerations for server-capable administration nodes
Limitations and Considerations for Server-Capable Administration Nodes

link-local address
IPv6: Use a Link-Local Address for the Private Network

link-local IPv6 requirement
Network and Connectivity

Linux
ifconfig
Verifying the Private and Public Networks

Linux and IRIX system administration differences
Differences Between IRIX and Linux System Administration

lk_verify
Displaying the Keys with lk_verify

load
Modify updatedb to Avoid Unnecessary Load

local area networks (LANs)
Network Filesystems

local domain
Run the xvm Command in Cluster Mode

local node
When You Should Not Perform Stop CXFS Services

local node failure parameter
cms_local_fail_action

local XVM
Turn Off Local XVM on Linux Nodes if Unused

locate
Use cron Jobs Properly

locks
CXFS Features

log configuration
GUI
Set Log Configuration with the GUI

log files
Understand the Log Files
consume too much disk space
Log Files Consume Too Much Disk Space
errors
Daemon Log File Errors
list of
Status in Log Files
management
Log File Management
monitoring
Status in Log Files
names
Do Not Change Log File Names
sizes
Rotate Log Files

log in problems
Cannot Log In

log-based filesystem
Supported XFS Features

logging fs2d options
fs2d.options on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

logical unit number (LUN)
LUN

logical volume creation
Initial Setup with the cxfs_admin Command

logical volume reconfiguration
Structuring Volume Topologies

lost CXFS membership
Lost CXFS Membership

lower a fence
cxfs_admin
Lower a Fence

lower command
Lower a Fence

ls
Use cron Jobs Properly

LSI drivers
Use the LSI Drivers that Ship with the Linux OS

LSI switch
Create or Modify a Switch with cxfs_admin

lsscsi
Display Hardware Inventory with lsscsi

LUN
LUN

LUN flipping
Slow Access to Files

LUN limit
Filesystem Specifications
Filesystem Specifications

LUN management
Storage Management

LUN numbers supported
Support for a Single Partition Only

Mac OS X
What is CXFS?

maintenance
Administrative Tools

maintenance levels
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

maintenance on nodes
Disable Nodes that Affect Membership Before Maintenance

make a filesystem
GUI
Make Filesystems with the GUI

mandatory record locks
CXFS Features

manually mounting filesystems
Configuring a Large Cluster

manually starting/stopping CXFS
Manually Starting/Stopping CXFS

mask and switch definition
Define a Switch with the GUI

matrix of supported CXFS software
CXFS Best Practices

media customers
Disk Layout Optimization for Approved Media Customers

media customers and disk layout optimization
Use filestreams for Disk Layout Optimization (Approved Media Customers Only)

Mellanox
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

membership
See cluster database membership or CXFS kernel membership

membership delivered
Cell ID Count and Membership delivered Messages

membership loss
Client Membership Loss

membership quorum stability
Ensure Cluster Database Membership Quorum Stability

memory oversubscription
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

memory parameters
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

memory requirements
Provide Enough Memory

memory_exclusive
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

memory_spread_{page,slab}
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

mesg_ce_max
mesg_ce_max

mesg_ce_min
mesg_ce_min

mesgtcpaccept process
Kernel Threads

mesgtcpdiscovery
Kernel Threads

mesgtcpmulticast
Kernel Threads

mesgtcprcv process
Kernel Threads

Message Failure
Client Membership Loss

metadata
logging
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database
terminology
What is CXFS?
Differences in Filesystem Mounting and Management
Metadata
transaction examples
Performance Considerations

metadata flow
Flow of Metadata for Reads and Writes

metadata server
definition
GUI
Define CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
discovery
CXFS GUI and the Active Metadata Server
model
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database
recovery
Recovery
relocation
cxfs_admin
Relocate the Metadata Server for a Filesystem with cxfs_admin
GUI
Relocate a Metadata Server for a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI
terminology
Differences in Filesystem Mounting and Management
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

metadata server panics after reboot
Metadata Server Panics After Reboot

metadata server removal
Removing a Metadata Server from the Cluster Membership

metadata server restoration
Restoring a Server-Capable Administration Node to the Cluster Membership

migrating from an IRIX to a Linux cluster
Migration from a Cluster with IRIX® Server-Capable Administration Nodes

mirror creation
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

mirror status error
cxfslicense System Log File Error Message

mirroring
Volume Management with XVM
Use RAID Mirroring Not XVM Mirroring

missing XVM volumes
Important GUI and xvm Command Differences

mkfs
Comparison of XFS® and CXFS
Set Up a New CXFS Filesystem with the GUI
Initial Setup with the cxfs_admin Command

mkfs options
Use Improved mkfs Options

mkfs.xfs --n version=ci
Creating a Case-Insensitive CXFS Filesystem

mkinitrd fails
mkinitrd Fails

mkpartsect
Reuse of a Disk with GPT Labels

mlb_notify_aux
mlb_notify_aux

mlb_notify_idle_timeout
mlb_notify_idle_timeout

mlb_notify_max
mlb_notify_max

mlb_notify_min
mlb_notify_min

mode of cluster
Modify a Cluster Definition with the GUI

modify a cluster
cxfs_admin
Modify a Cluster with cxfs_admin

modify a filesystem
GUI
Modify a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI

modify a node
GUI
Modify a Node Definition with the GUI

monitoring
clconf_info
clconf_info and Status
cxfs_admin status
cxfs_admin and Status

monitoring tools
Performance Monitoring Tools

mount
command
Differences in Filesystem Mounting and Management
Identify the Cluster Status
filesystems
Mounting Filesystems
cxfs_admin
Mount a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
GUI
Mount CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
options
Define CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
points
Define CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
see mounted filesystems
Cluster/Node Status Tools

mount a filesystem
GUI
Mount a Filesystem Locally

mount errors
Mount Errors

mount options appropriate use
Use Mount Options Appropriately

mount scripts
CXFS Mount Scripts

mounted filesystems, showing
Cluster/Node Status Tools

move a node to the pool
Move a Node Between the Cluster and the Pool with cxfs_admin

mstflint
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

mtcp_delay_time
mesg_delay_time

mtcp_hb_local_options
mtcp_hb_local_options

mtcp_hb_period
mtcp_hb_period

mtcp_hb_warn_period
mtcp_hb_warn_period

mtcp_hb_watchdog
mtcp_hb_watchdog

mtcp_mesg_validate
mtcp_mesg_validate

mtcp_nodelay
mtcp_nodelay

mtcp_notify_aux
mtcp_notify_aux

mtcp_notify_idle_timeout
mtcp_notify_idle_timeout

mtcp_notify_max
mtcp_notify_max

mtcp_notify_min
mtcp_notify_min

mtcp_reserve_size
mtcp_reserve_size

mtcp_rpc_thread
mtcp_rpc_thread

mtime
Flow of Metadata for Reads and Writes

multiOS cluster
I/O Fencing

multiple private networks and error messages
Understanding Error Messages

multiple streams of real-time applications
Multiple Streams of Real-Time Applications

multiple-streams of real-time applications
Multiple Streams of Real-Time Applications

name restrictions
Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules

named pipes
CXFS Restrictions

NetBackup
Storage Backup Differences

network
interface configuration
Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules

network connectivity
GUI
Test Node Connectivity with the GUI

network filesystem comparison
Network Filesystems

network issues
Fix Network Issues First

network requirements
Network and Connectivity

network switch
Network and Connectivity

NetWorker
Storage Backup Differences

networking tools
Networking Tools

networks
Private Network

new features summary
Summary of New Features from Previous Releases

new server-capable administration node
Adding a New Server-Capable Administration Node to an Existing Cluster

NFS
Network Filesystems
NFS Differences

NFS edge-serving
Performance Considerations

NFS exporting
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database
Configuring /etc/exports on All Nodes
CXFS Mount Scripts

NFS fileserving network and private network
Use a Private Network and Unique Cluster Name/ID

NFS serving
Provide Enough Memory

NIS
Ensure Quick Communication Among Cluster Nodes
Preferred Choice: Consistent /etc/hosts File on All Nodes and Access Local Files First
Configure for nsd Use (Optional)

nmi
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

NMI a node
NMI a Node with cxfs_admin

NMI reset method
System Reset

node
isolation
Fail Policies
state
CXFS GUI and Status
status
CXFS GUI and Status
tasks
See configuration tasks
terminology
What is CXFS?
Node

node addition
GUI
Add or Remove Nodes in the Cluster with the GUI

node definition
cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Define a Node with the GUI

node deletion
cxfs_admin
Delete a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Delete a Node with the GUI

node display
cxfs_admin
Show Node Information with cxfs_admin
GUI
Display a Node with the GUI

node function
Define a Node with the GUI
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

node ID changes
Reboot Before Changing Node ID or Cluster ID

node ID, changing
Reboot Before Changing Node ID or Cluster ID

Node is Detected but Never Joins Membership
Node is Detected but Never Joins Membership

node is downrev error
node is downrev Error

node is not reset
Node is Not Reset

node is permanently fenced
Node is Permanently Fenced

node membership loss
Inappropriate Node Membership Loss

node modification
GUI
Modify a Node Definition with the GUI

node removal
Remove Unused Cluster Components

node reset
cxfs_admin
Control and Contact a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Reset a Node with the GUI

node shutdown
Shut Down Nodes Unobtrusively

node status
database shutdown
Node Status and Cluster Database Shutdown
forced CXFS shutdown
Node Status and Forced CXFS Shutdown

node status and forced shutdown
Node Status and Forced CXFS Shutdown

node status tools
Cluster/Node Status Tools

node tasks
cxfs_admin
Node Tasks with cxfs_admin
GUI
Node Tasks with the GUI

nodeid
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

node-locked license keys
Licensing Requirements

normal CXFS shutdown
Stop CXFS Services with the GUI

notify administrator of cluster changes
GUI
Modify a Cluster Definition with the GUI

nsd
Configure for nsd Use (Optional)

nsswitch.conf file
Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules

NT nodes
Samba Differences

NTP
Use a Time Synchronization Application

NUMAlink feature enabler
Licensing Requirements

number of nodes supported
Cluster Size and Composition

O_EXCL
O_EXCL Limitation

old cluster
Eliminate a Residual Cluster

opensm
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on RHEL

osview
Use System Capacity Wisely

out of logical swap space
Out of Logical Swap Space

out-of-order frames
Avoid Dropping Out-Of-Order Frames

output to gather
Reporting Problems to SGI

oversubscription of memory
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

overview
Installation Overview for Server-Capable Administration Nodes

packages installed
administration
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

panic after reboot
Metadata Server Panics After Reboot

parted
Reuse of a Disk with GPT Labels

partition
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

partition of network and reset of hardware
Avoid Split Clusters

partition_id
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

password for switch
Change the Brocade™ Password when Prompted

passwordless root ssh
Set Up Passwordless root ssh Access

path locations
Path Summary

pcp-gui
XVM Statistics

pcp-sgi
XVM Statistics

peer-to-disk model
CXFS Features

perform tasks
Performing Tasks

Performance Co-Pilot
Performance Monitoring Tools
XVM statistics
XVM Statistics

performance monitoring tools
Performance Monitoring Tools

physical LUN limit
Filesystem Specifications
Filesystem Specifications

physical storage tools
Physical Storage Tools

physical volumes, showing
Show Physical Volumes

ping
Verifying the Private and Public Networks
Private Network Interface

ping a system controller
Ping a Node System Controller with cxfs_admin

ping and BMC
BMC Does Not Respond to a ping Command

pipes (named)
CXFS Restrictions

pmdumptext
XVM Statistics

pmgxvm
XVM Statistics

pmie
Performance Monitoring Tools

pmieconf
Performance Monitoring Tools

pool
Pool
Move a Node Between the Cluster and the Pool with cxfs_admin

port usage
Firewalls and CXFS Port Usage

POSIX pathname
CXFS Features

potential metadata server
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

power cycle reset method
System Reset

powercycle
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

power-cycle a node
Power-Cycle a Node with cxfs_admin

power-cycling a node
Power-Cycling a Node

preallocation
Preallocate Space for Directories when Appropriate

precedence of configuration options
Precedence of Configuration Options

preferred XVM path
After Restart, Verify that All Nodes Use the Preferred XVM Path

preinstallation steps
Preinstallation Steps

preliminary steps
Preliminary Cluster Configuration Steps

private network
Private Network
Use a Private Network and Unique Cluster Name/ID
Hostname Resolution and Network Configuration Rules
Adding a Private Network
Define a Node with the GUI
interface test
Linux
Verifying the Private and Public Networks
IPv6 link-local
Network and Connectivity

private network failover configuration
Private Network Failover

private network interface test
Private Network Interface

Privilege Manager
Logging In

probe_limit
Use a Large Value for the XFS probe_limit Parameter

problem location
Locate the Problem

problem reporting
Reporting Problems to SGI

problem solving
Solve Problems Efficiently

protocol
Create or Modify a Switch with cxfs_admin

PRUNEPATHS
Modify updatedb to Avoid Unnecessary Load

QLogic FC switch
QLogic® Fibre Channel Switch

QLogic switch
Create or Modify a Switch with cxfs_admin

quality-of-service monitoring tool
Guaranteed-Rate I/O (GRIO) Version 2 Overview

query fence status
Query Fence Status

quorum
Quorum
Ensure Cluster Database Membership Quorum Stability

quorum leader
Determine the Quorum Master

quorum master
Determine the Quorum Master

quorum stability
Ensure Cluster Database Membership Quorum Stability

quotas
Supported XFS Features
Quotas Differences

race to reset
Avoid Split Clusters

RAID
RAID
firmware
RAID Firmware
hardware
RAID Hardware

RAID mirror
Use RAID Mirroring Not XVM Mirroring

RAID prefetch and frame layout
Ideal Frame Layout

raise a fence
cxfs_admin
Raise a Fence
GUI
Raise the I/O Fence for a Node with the GUI

raise command
Raise a Fence

range tokens
Stability Issues on Clients Due to Token Optimizations

RDAC
Changing SGIRDAC Mode to SGIAVT Mode for SGI RAID

read and metadata
flow
Flow of Metadata for Reads and Writes

real-time applications
Multiple Streams of Real-Time Applications

real-time filesystems
CXFS Restrictions

reboot panic
Metadata Server Panics After Reboot

rebooting
Rebooting

rebooting without rejoining the cluster
Rebooting without Rejoining the Cluster

Receive Thread
Client Membership Loss

reconfigure a cluster
Eliminate a Residual Cluster

record locks
CXFS Features

record-locking library
CXFS Features

recovering a two-node cluster
Recovering a Cluster with Two Server-Capable Administration Nodes

recovery
Use Relocation Properly
features
Volume Management with XVM
filesystem and XFS
Supported XFS Features
of the metadata server
Recovery
terminology
Recovery

Recovery process
Kernel Threads

recovery timeout feature
Prevent Stalled-Recovery Timeout in a Non-HA DMF Environment

recovery timeout mechanism
Use the Recovery Timeout Mechanism

recreating the cluster database
Recreating the Cluster Database

recreating the cluster using cxfs_admin scripts
Recreating the Cluster Using cxfs_admin Scripts

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
What is CXFS?

redundancy through mirroring
Use RAID Mirroring Not XVM Mirroring

reinitialize the database
Database Reinitialization with cdbreinit

rejoin the cluster
forced CXFS shutdown
Rejoining the Cluster after a Forced CXFS Shutdown
normal CXFS shutdown
Rejoining the Cluster after Stopping CXFS Services

rejoining the cluster after a forced shutdown
Rejoining the Cluster after a Forced CXFS Shutdown

rejoining the cluster after stopping CXFS
Rejoining the Cluster after Stopping CXFS Services

release history
Summary of New Features from Previous Releases

reliability of the filesystem
Supported XFS Features

relocate a metadata server
cxfs_admin
Relocate the Metadata Server for a Filesystem with cxfs_admin
GUI
Relocate a Metadata Server for a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI

relocation
Relocation
Use Relocation Properly
CXFS Relocation Capability

relocation error
Clients Cannot Join the Cluster After Relocation
Relocation Error

remove a cluster
cxfs_admin
Delete a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Delete a Cluster with the GUI

remove a filesystem
cxfs_admin
Delete a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
GUI
Delete a CXFS Filesystem with the GUI

remove a nod
cxfs_admin
Delete a Node with cxfs_admin

remove a node
GUI
Add or Remove Nodes in the Cluster with the GUI
Delete a Node with the GUI

removed node
Reboot a Removed Node Before Returning it to the Cluster Definition

removing and restoring cluster members
Cluster Member Removal and Restoration

reorganizer
Supported XFS Features

reporting problems
Reporting Problems to SGI

requirements
Hardware and Software Requirements for Server-Capable Administration Nodes

reset
Reset or I/O Fencing Capability
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
removing
Disable Reset If You Remove Reset Capability

reset a database
Clearing the Cluster Database

reset a node
Reset a Node with cxfs_admin
cxfs_admin
Control and Contact a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Reset a Node with the GUI

reset capability and forced shutdown
Reset Capability and a Forced CXFS Shutdown

reset configurations
BMC System Controller

reset connection test
System Reset Connection for Server-Capable Administration Nodes

reset lines
Disable Reset If You Remove Reset Capability

reset methods
System Reset

reset race
Avoid Split Clusters

reset services daemon
/etc/services on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

reset_comms
Control and Contact a Node with cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

reset_device
Control and Contact a Node with cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

reset_node
Control and Contact a Node with cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

reset_password
Control and Contact a Node with cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

reset_port
Control and Contact a Node with cxfs_admin

reset_status
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

reset_user
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

resetting a node
Resetting a Node

residual cluster
Eliminate a Residual Cluster

restart (avoiding)
Avoiding a CXFS Restart at Reboot

restart at reboot
Avoiding a CXFS Restart at Reboot

restart cluster daemons
Stopping and Restarting Cluster Administration Daemons

restart the cluster database
Restart the Cluster Database

restarting CXFS
Restarting the Entire Cluster

restarting CXFS services
Restarting CXFS Services

restore
Dump and Restore

restrictions with CXFS filesystems
CXFS Restrictions

revoke CXFS kernel membership
GUI
Revoke Membership of the Local Node with the GUI

revoke membership of local node
Forced CXFS Shutdown: Revoke Membership of Local Node

rfind
Use cron Jobs Properly

RHEL
What is CXFS?

rhelpd_aux
rhelpd_aux

rhelpd_max
rhelpd_aux

rhelpd_min
rhelpd_max

root filesystem and CXFS
CXFS Restrictions

rotating log files
Log File Management

rpcbind
Use a Warm Start for rpcbind
Firewalls and CXFS Port Usage

RSCN
Suppressing RSCN

Samba
Network Filesystems
Samba Differences
Run Samba Appropriately

Samba fileserving network and private network
Use a Private Network and Unique Cluster Name/ID

Samba serving
Provide Enough Memory

SAN
documentation
Initial Configuration Checklist
use of
What is CXFS?

sar
Performance Monitoring Tools

SAS
Probe the LUNs with echo

saving changes
Save the Current Configuration Before Making Changes

scalability (64 bit0)
Supported XFS Features

scripts
cxfs_admin
Using cxfs_admin Script Files
pre/post-mount scripts
CXFS Mount Scripts

scripts for cxfs_admin
Creating cxfs_admin Scripts

selecting items to view or modify
Selecting Items to View or Modify
Grant Task Access to Users
Revoke Task Access from Users

server platforms
What is CXFS?

server-capable administration node
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
terminology
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

server-capable administration node numbers
Use an Odd Number of Server-Capable Administration Nodes

server-side licensing
Licensing Requirements
Licensing Requirements

service cluster
Manually Starting/Stopping CXFS

service commands
CXFS and Cluster Administration service Commands

service cxfs_client
Manually Starting/Stopping CXFS

service cxfs_cluster
Manually Starting/Stopping CXFS

services file
/etc/services on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

set up a new cluster
Set Up a New Cluster with the GUI

SGI InfiniteStorage RAID
RAID Hardware

SGI RMxxx RAID
RAID Hardware

SGI S330
RAID Hardware

SGI TPxxxx RAID
RAID Hardware

SGIAVT
XVM Path Failover Overview
Changing SGIRDAC Mode to SGIAVT Mode for SGI RAID

sgi-cad
/etc/services on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-crsd
/etc/services on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-pm-commands
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

SGIRDAC
XVM Path Failover Overview
Changing SGIRDAC Mode to SGIAVT Mode for SGI RAID

sgi-sysadm_base-client
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-sysadm_base-lib
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-sysadm_base-server
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-sysadm_cluster_base-client
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-sysadm_cluster_base-server
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-sysadm_cxfs-client
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-sysadm_cxfs-server
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-sysadm_cxfs-web
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-sysadm_xvm-client
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-sysadm_xvm-server
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-sysadm_xvm-web
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

sgi-xvm-commands
CXFS Software Products Installed on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

shortcuts
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

show a cluster
cxfs_admin
Display a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Display a Cluster with the GUI

show a node
cxfs_admin
Show Node Information with cxfs_admin
GUI
Display a Node with the GUI

show switches
Show Switches with cxfs_admin

shut down nodes unobtrusively
Shut Down Nodes Unobtrusively

shutdown
Node Shutdown
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
cluster database
Cluster Database Shutdown
forced CXFS cluster database
Forced CXFS Shutdown: Revoke Membership of Local Node
normal
Normal CXFS Shutdown: Stop CXFS Services or Disable the Node
normal CXFS
cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Stop CXFS Services with the GUI
restart and
Restart CXFS on a Node after an Administrative CXFS Stop
Rejoining the Cluster after a Forced CXFS Shutdown

shutdown failure
Shutdown Failure

single filesystem view
What is CXFS?

single partition
Support for a Single Partition Only

single-system view
What is CXFS?

site-configurable system tunable kernel parameters
CXFS System Tunable Kernel Parameters

size of the cluster
Cluster Size and Composition

SLES
What is CXFS?

slice disk
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

slocate
Modify updatedb to Avoid Unnecessary Load

slow file access
Slow Access to Files

small I/O and preallocation
Preallocate Space for Directories when Appropriate

snooping
Private Network

software mix
Upgrade the Software Properly

software requirements
Hardware and Software Requirements for Server-Capable Administration Nodes

software upgrades
Upgrade the Software Properly

software version information
Show CXFS Software Version with cxfs_admin

space
allocation
Supported XFS Features

speed
Supported XFS Features

split cluster
Avoid Split Clusters

split-brain syndrome
See split cluster

spoofing
Private Network

sprtools
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on RHEL

srptools
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

ssh port
Keep the telnet or ssh Port Open On the Switch

ssh protocol for switches
I/O Fencing

ssh to switch
Create or Modify a Switch with cxfs_admin

stability issues
Stability Issues on Clients Due to Token Optimizations

stalled recovery timeout
Prevent Stalled-Recovery Timeout in a Non-HA DMF Environment

start
CXFS processes
Manually Starting/Stopping CXFS

start CXFS
Bring Up the Cluster In an Orderly Fashion

start CXFS services
Rejoining the Cluster after Stopping CXFS Services
cxfs_admin
Enable a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Start CXFS Services with the GUI

state in the GUI
Displaying State

static heartbeat monitoring
Use the Appropriate CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Monitoring

static parameters for debugging purposes
Static Parameters for Debugging Purposes Only

statistics for an XVM volume
Performance Monitoring Tools

status
cluster
CXFS GUI and Status
node
CXFS GUI and Status
system, overview
Methods to View System Status

stop CXFS services
cxfs_admin
Disable a Node with cxfs_admin
Disable a Node with cxfs_admin
GUI
Stop CXFS Services with the GUI

stopping CXFS
Stopping CXFS for the Entire Cluster

storage area network
What is CXFS?
What is CXFS?

storage management
Storage Management
Use Proper Storage Management Procedures

storage tools
Physical Storage Tools

stream management
Guaranteed-Rate I/O (GRIO) Version 2 Overview

streaming workload for video streams
Generation of Streaming Workload for Video Streams

stripe creation
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

striping
Volume Management with XVM

subnet
Private Network
Use a Private Network and Unique Cluster Name/ID

subnet manager
Software Requirements for InfiniBand RAID on SLES

subvolume creation
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

summary of new features
Summary of New Features from Previous Releases

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
What is CXFS?

SuSEfirewall2
Configuring SuSEfirewall2

swap to a file
CXFS Restrictions

switch
I/O Fencing
Brocade
Brocade Switch
definition
cxfs_admin
Create or Modify a Switch with cxfs_admin
GUI
Define a Switch with the GUI
display
Show Switches with cxfs_admin
QLogic
QLogic® Fibre Channel Switch
recommendations
Network and Connectivity

switch access problems
CXFS Cannot Access the Switch

switch definition
GUI
Define a Switch with the GUI

switch deletion
cxfs_admin
Delete a Switch Definition with cxfs_admin
GUI
Delete a Switch Definition with the GUI

switch logs
Redirect Switch Logs

switch modification
GUI
Modify a Switch Definition with the GUI

switch password
Change the Brocade™ Password when Prompted

switch port information
GUI
Update Switch Port Information with the GUI

switch ssh or telnet port
Keep the telnet or ssh Port Open On the Switch

switch use
Minimize the Number of Switches

switchshow
No HBA WWPNs are Detected

sysadmd
Other Administrative Commands

sysadmdesktop
Logging In

sysctl
Making Temporary Parameter Changes

SYSLOG
File Menu
Unmounting Filesystems

SYSLOG errors
System Log File Errors

syslogdipadd
Redirect Switch Logs

system
files
Postinstallation Steps
software communication paths
Communication Paths
status
Methods to View System Status
view
What is CXFS?

system activity
Performance Monitoring Tools

system administration differences between IRIX and Linux
Differences Between IRIX and Linux System Administration

system capacity
Use System Capacity Wisely

system controller types
Create or Modify a Node with cxfs_admin

system dump analysis
System Dump Analysis Tool

system hang
System is Hung

system log file
File Menu

system reset
See reset

system reset configurations
BMC System Controller

system tunable kernel parameters
appropriate settings
Using Appropriate Parameter Settings
cell_tkm_feature_disable
cell_tkm_feature_disable
cms_fence_timeout
cms_fence_timeout
cms_fence_timeout_action
cms_fence_timeout_action
cms_local_fail_action
cms_local_fail_action
cms_reset_error_override
cms_reset_error_override
cms_reset_timeout_action
cms_reset_timeout_action
cms_trace_enable
cms_trace_enable
cred_age_max
cred_age_max
cred_age_pri
cred_age_pri
cred_age_timeout
cred_age_timeout
cxfs_client_push_period
cxfs_client_push_period
cxfs_client_range_age_max
cxfs_client_range_age_max
cxfs_conversion_delay
cxfs_conversion_delay
cxfs_dcvn_timeout
cxfs_dcvn_timeout
cxfs_disable_splice
cxfs_disable_splice
cxfs_extents_delta
cxfs_extents_delta
cxfs_extents_delta_depth
cxfs_extents_delta_depth
cxfs_punch_hole_restrict
cxfs_punch_hole_restrict
cxfs_recovery_slowdown
cxfs_recovery_slowdown
cxfs_recovery_timeout_panic
cxfs_recovery_timeout_panic
cxfs_recovery_timeout_period
cxfs_recovery_timeout_period
cxfs_recovery_timeout_stalled
cxfs_recovery_timeout_stalled
cxfs_recovery_timeout_start
cxfs_recovery_timeout_start
cxfs_relocation_ok
cxfs_relocation_ok
cxfs_server_push_period
cxfs_server_push_period
cxfs_server_range_age_max
cxfs_server_range_age_max
cxfs_shutdown_time
cxfs_shutdown_time
cxfs_token_fault_tolerant
cxfs_token_fault_tolerant
cxfs_token_track
cxfs_token_track
cxfs_validate_objid
cxfs_validate_objid
cxfs_verify_existence_token
cxfs_verify_existence_token
cxfsd_aux
cxfsd_aux
cxfsd_max
cxfsd_max
cxfsd_min
cxfsd_min
cxfsd_sync_force
cxfsd_sync_force
interpretations of bit values
Interpretations of Bit Values for Standard and Debug Kernels
mesg_ce_max
mesg_ce_max
mesg_ce_min
mesg_ce_min
mesg_delay_time
mesg_delay_time
mlb_notify_aux
mlb_notify_aux
mlb_notify_idle_timeout
mlb_notify_idle_timeout
mlb_notify_max
mlb_notify_max
mlb_notify_min
mlb_notify_min
mtcp_hb_local_options
mtcp_hb_local_options
mtcp_hb_period
mtcp_hb_period
mtcp_hb_warn_period
mtcp_hb_warn_period
mtcp_hb_watchdog
mtcp_hb_watchdog
mtcp_mesg_validate
mtcp_mesg_validate
mtcp_nodelay
mtcp_nodelay
mtcp_notify_aux
mtcp_notify_aux
mtcp_notify_idle_timeout
mtcp_notify_idle_timeout
mtcp_notify_max
mtcp_notify_max
mtcp_notify_min
mtcp_notify_min
mtcp_reserve_size
mtcp_reserve_size
mtcp_rpc_thread
mtcp_rpc_thread
permanent changes
Making Permanent Parameter Changes
queries
Querying a Current Parameter Setting
rhelpd_aux
rhelpd_aux
rhelpd_max
rhelpd_max
rhelpd_min
rhelpd_min
site-configurable dynamic
Dynamic Parameters that are Site-Configurable
site-configurable static
Static Parameters that are Site-Configurable
task_age_max
task_age_max
task_age_timeout
task_age_timeout
temporary changes
Making Temporary Parameter Changes

system tunable parameters
Set System-Tunable Kernel Parameters Appropriately
RHEL
Making Permanent Parameter Changes

System V interfaces
CXFS Features

task_age_max
task_age_max

task_age_timeout
task_age_timeout

tasks
Performing Tasks

Tasks menu
Tasks Menu

TCP/IP network
Node Types, Node Functions, and the Cluster Database

TCP/IP network requirements
Network and Connectivity

telnet
Reset or I/O Fencing Capability
limit simultaneous sessions for Brocade
Limiting Login Sessions

telnet and I/O fencing
I/O Fencing

telnet port
Keep the telnet or ssh Port Open On the Switch

telnet port and I/O fencing
I/O Fencing

telnet protocol for switches
I/O Fencing

telnet session hung
Brocade telnet Session is Hung

telnet to switch
Create or Modify a Switch with cxfs_admin

temporary names
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

term definitions
Getting More Information

terminology
Cluster Environment Concepts

test connectivity
GUI
Test Node Connectivity with the GUI

Test Connectivity task
Locate the Problem

test the system
Testing the System

tgconfig
Network and Connectivity

threads
Kernel Threads

tiebreaker
cxfs_admin
Specify a Tiebreaker with cxfs_admin

tiebreaker node
CXFS Tiebreaker
cxfs_admin
Modify a Cluster with cxfs_admin
GUI
Set Tiebreaker Node with the GUI

tiebreakers
Use a Client-Only Tiebreaker

tigon
Network and Connectivity

time synchronization
Use a Time Synchronization Application

Time-stamp delta
Client Membership Loss

token hangs
Stability Issues on Clients Due to Token Optimizations

token optimizations
Stability Issues on Clients Due to Token Optimizations

token prefetch
Stability Issues on Clients Due to Token Optimizations

tokens
Avoid Performance Problems with Exclusive Write Tokens
Flow of Metadata for Reads and Writes

tools
Configuration Commands
cluster configuration
Cluster Configuration Tools
cluster control
Cluster Control Tools
cluster information
Cluster Information Gathering Tool (cxfsdump)
cluster status
Cluster/Node Status Tools
networking
Networking Tools
node status
Cluster/Node Status Tools
performance monitoring
Performance Monitoring Tools
physical storage tools
Physical Storage Tools
system activity
Performance Monitoring Tools
system dump analysis
System Dump Analysis Tool
troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tools

TPxxxx RAID
RAID Hardware

transaction rate
Supported XFS Features

transaction rates
Network Filesystems

tree view
See view area

troubleshooting
Using SGI Knowledgebase
cluster database membership quorum stability
Ensure Cluster Database Membership Quorum Stability
common problems
Potential Problems
corrective actions
Corrective Actions
exclusive write tokens
Avoid Performance Problems with Exclusive Write Tokens
fenced node
Determine If a Node Is Fenced
GUI use
Use CXFS Configuration Tools Appropriately
identify cluster status
Identify the Cluster Status
locate the problem
Locate the Problem
log files
Understand the Log Files
messages
Understanding Error Messages
normal messages
Normal Messages
quorum master
Determine the Quorum Master
reboot before changing node ID or cluster ID
Reboot Before Changing Node ID or Cluster ID
redirect switch logs
Redirect Switch Logs
removing reset
Disable Reset If You Remove Reset Capability
reporting problems to SGI
Reporting Problems to SGI
residual cluster
Eliminate a Residual Cluster
restart CXFS after a forced CXFS shutdown
Restart CXFS on a Node after an Administrative CXFS Stop
strategy
Troubleshooting Strategies
tools
Know the Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Tools
unwritten extent tracking
Avoid Performance Problems with Unwritten Extent Tracking
xfs_repair appropriate use
Repair Filesystems with Care

tunable parameters
Set System-Tunable Kernel Parameters Appropriately

unable to define a node
Unable to Define a Node

UNKNOWN cluster status
CXFS GUI and Status

UNKNOWN node state
CXFS GUI and Status

unlabel disks
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

unmount (forced)
GUI
Unmount CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
recommended
Enable Forced Unmount When Appropriate

unmount a filesystem
cxfs_admin
Unmount a CXFS Filesystem with cxfs_admin
GUI
Unmount CXFS Filesystems with the GUI
Unmount a Local Filesystem

unmount scripts
CXFS Mount Scripts

unmounting filesystems
Unmounting Filesystems

unwritten extent tracking
Avoid Performance Problems with Unwritten Extent Tracking

UP node state
CXFS GUI and Status

updatedb
Modify updatedb to Avoid Unnecessary Load

UPDATEDB_PRUNEPATHS
Modify updatedb to Avoid Unnecessary Load

upgrade procedure
General Upgrade Procedure

upgrading
transform an existing node into a client-only node
Transforming a Server-Capable Administration Node into a Client-Only Node

upgrading licenses
Upgrading Licenses

user jobs and server-capable administration nodes
Do Not Run User Jobs on Server-Capable Administration Nodes

user-space membership
Membership

validation tool
Other Administrative Commands

/var/adm/SYSLOG
File Menu

/var/cluster/clconfd-scripts directory
CXFS Mount Scripts

/var/log/cxfs/fs2d_log
Identify the Cluster Status

/var/log/messages
File Menu

/var/xfsdump/inventory
Dump and Restore

verification of installation
Installation Verification

verify cluster daemons are running
Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

verifying connectivity in a multicast environment
Verifying Connectivity in a Multicast Environment

VERITAS NetBackup
Storage Backup Differences

video streams
Generation of Streaming Workload for Video Streams

view area
GUI Window Layout

view cluster components
View Menu

view component details
Viewing Component Details

VLAN
Use a Private Network and Unique Cluster Name/ID

vmstat
Performance Monitoring Tools

Voltaire switch
Create or Modify a Switch with cxfs_admin

volume creation
Initial Setup with the cxfs_admin Command
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

volume element detach
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

volume header creation
Initial Setup with the cxfs_admin Command

volume management
Volume Management with XVM

volume manager
XVM Volume Manager

volume topologies
Structuring Volume Topologies

volume-element deletion
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

web browser access to GUI
CXFS GUI Overview

web-based version of the GUI
Starting the GUI from the Web

weighted node
See server-capable administration node

what is CXFS?
What is CXFS?

when to use CXFS
When to Use CXFS

Windows
What is CXFS?

Windows copy and preallocation
Preallocate Space for Directories when Appropriate

Windows Explorer drag-and-drop and preallocation
Preallocate Space for Directories when Appropriate

Windows nodes
Samba Differences

worldwide node name
I/O Fencing

worldwide port name
No HBA WWPNs are Detected

write and metadata flow
Flow of Metadata for Reads and Writes

write tokens
Avoid Performance Problems with Exclusive Write Tokens

WWN discovery
XVM Volume Mapping to Storage Targets

WWNN
I/O Fencing

WWPN
No HBA WWPNs are Detected

XFS
comparison to CXFS
Comparison of XFS® and CXFS
features supported
Supported XFS Features
quotas
Quotas Differences

XFS internal errors
XFS Internal Errors in System Log File

XFS version 1 directory format
XFS Version 1

xfs_fsr
Supported XFS Features
Defragment Filesystems with Care

xfs_growfs
Growing Filesystems

xfs_io
Preallocate Space for Directories when Appropriate

xfs_repair
Repair Filesystems with Care

xfs_repair appropriate use
Repair Filesystems with Care

xfsd
Kernel Threads

xfsdump and xfsrestore
Dump and Restore

X/Open Data Storage Management Specification
DMF

xpmem
Avoid CXFS Kernel Heartbeat Issues on Large Systems

XSDM
DMF

XVM
Volume Management with XVM
Identify the Cluster Status
Identify the Cluster Status
Show Physical Volumes
XVM Configuration with the xvm Command
Cluster/Node Status Tools
Performance Monitoring Tools
logical volume creation
Initial Setup with the cxfs_admin Command
requirement
XVM Volume Manager

XVM cluster mirror status error
cxfslicense System Log File Error Message

xvm dump
Save the XVM Configuration

XVM failover
Specify XVM Path Failover and HBA Usage in failover2.conf
commands
xvm Commands Related to XVM Failover

XVM failover V2
XVM Path Failover Overview

XVM failover version 1
CXFS Restrictions

XVM in local mode
Turn Off Local XVM on Linux Nodes if Unused

XVM label corruption
Save the XVM Configuration

XVM mirroring
Use RAID Mirroring Not XVM Mirroring

XVM path
After Restart, Verify that All Nodes Use the Preferred XVM Path

XVM repair
Save the XVM Configuration

XVM shortcuts
Shortcuts Using Command Buttons

XVM statistics
XVM Statistics

XVM volume mapping to storage targets
XVM Volume Mapping to Storage Targets

XVM volumes
XVM Configuration with the xvm Command

xvmgr
Configuration Commands

YAST configuration
Take Care When Using YAST for Configuration

zoning
Data Integrity Protection