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Resolving Problems [ Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities ] MPE/iX 5.0 Documentation


Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities

Resolving Problems 

There are problems that are common to many situations, such as invalid
software installation, version incompatibilities, insufficient MPE
resources, corrupt configuration files, and file system errors.  This
section describes some of the resolutions for these problems.  In many
cases, you can use these descriptions to help you resolve these problems
yourself.  In addition, if you are running NMMGR, you can use the Error
Information screen to help determine what the problem is.  See chapter 2
of this manual for more information on the Error Information screen.

Note that you may get an error which is caused by an internal
procedure.  Some internal errors can be remedied only by qualified HP
representatives.  The causes and actions listed with the error messages
will tell you which ones these are.  In such cases, you should file a
service request (SR) to get help.  To enable HP to solve you problem in
an efficient manner, please follow the guidelines listed on the following
pages.

Invalid Software Installation 

A software installation may be invalid.  Run NMMAINT to get a listing of
all software modules and their version IDs.  Check that all required
modules are present and that the first five characters of the version ID
numbers of these modules are the same within each subsystem (these are
the v.uu.ff fields).  Finally, check these version ID numbers with the
System Status Bulletin or other HP source to be sure the versions of
software you have are supported with the version of MPE you have.  If
there is a problem found with any of these checks, you have an incorrect
software version installed.  Locate a known valid version of the suspect
software (perhaps from one of your system backup tapes) and install it
correctly.

Version Incompatibilities 

There may be version incompatibilities between NMS software and other
subsystem software.  Run NMMAINT to get a listing of version ID numbers
for NMS and for all of the NMS-dependent subsystems.  Locate the overall
version ID numbers for NMS and for each subsystem.  Compare the first
five characters of these version ID numbers with those listed as
compatible with each other in the System Status Bulletin or other HP
sources.  If a discrepancy is found, locate a known set of compatible
software and install it.

Insufficient MPE Resources 

There may be insufficient MPE resources, such as configured table sizes.
Check if the MPE configuration has enough DST and PCB entries configured.
(If possible, use the HP Glance/XL product to check MPE table
utilization.)  Reconfigure MPE to fix any problems found and restart the
system.

Corrupt Configuration Files 

The configuration file is possibly corrupt.  If the error persists, use
NMMGR to manually check the configuration file (if possible).  If bad
records seem to be localized to a particular item, delete that item and
reconfigure it.  If necessary, restore a backup copy of the file.

File System Errors 

An NM and/or MPE file system error (NMFSERR, NMFSWARN, FSERR) may have
occurred while attempting to access the configuration file.  Try to
access the configuration file under the same user ID using NMMGR. Use the
NMMGR Error Information screen to find out what the underlying error is.
Correct the problem and try again.



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