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No matter what your network configuration is, or even if you
have no networked devices, you still must perform the activities
described in this section if it is on your checklist. You must convert the data
communications configuration
files after modifying
a system (regardless of whether you use data communications products).
The information contained in the data communication files is required
by the Data communication Terminal Controller (DTC)
and allows communication between the system and the Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS). Refer to Using the Node Management
Services Utilities. To configure for data
communications on a new or modified system, perform these procedures
as explained on the following pages: Get an NMCONFIG
file. Perform either of the following: Update an existing NMCONFIG
file converting the file to the MPE 6.0 version level. Create an NMCONFIG
file using NMMGR.
Configure the HP Power/Trusts (UPS units), if you
have any. Modify the configuration file and cross validate
the NMCONFIG file, if needed. Restart data communications.
Converting Datacomm |  |
To update/convert the NMCONFIG file: Log on and determine
if the file is on your system. :HELLO MANAGER.SYS;HIPRI :LISTF NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS
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If listed,
proceed to Step 3. If the return message is non-existent file, obtain
an NMCONFIG file from one of the
following sources: Create a new NMCONFIG
file using NMMGR. Refer to Using the Node Management Services (NMS)
Utilities for directions on creating an NMCONFIG
file. If you are installing a UPS on a new system, or a new HP Power/Trust
UPS device, proceed to Step 5. If you are not installing a UPS on a new system, or a new
HP Power/Trust UPS device, proceed to Step 6. Use a backup copy of the NMCONFIG
file. Use the same method to recover the NMCONFIG
file from the backup, that was used to create the backup. Proceed to Step 3. Copy the NMCONFIG
file from another system. The other system must be on the same release
as the system you are working on and must have a similar configuration. Proceed to Step 2.
If you are getting a copy of the NMCONFIG
file from another system: Log onto
the other system and store the file. :HELLO MANAGER.SYS;HIPRI :FILE T;DEV=TAPE :STORE NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS; *T;SHOW
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Return to the system you are modifying and restore the file. :HELLO MANAGER.SYS;HIPRI :FILE T;DEV=TAPE :RESTORE *T;NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS;OLDDATE;DEV=1;SHOW
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Note that you will need to update the copied NMCONFIG
file with the system name, network addresses, DTC information, and
other devices for your system as part of the Cross Validating Task. Proceed to step 3.
Run the NMMGRVER
conversion
utility. Enter the filename NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS
at the prompt. FILESET TO BE SCANNED? NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS OK TO CONVERT NMCONFIG? Y
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If you are installing a UPS on a new
system, or a new HP Power/Trust UPS device, proceed to Step 5. If the return message is conversion completed successfully, then
NMMGRVER has converted your configuration
file, and it needs to be cross validated. If you are not installing
a UPS on a new system, or a new HP Power/Trust UPS device, proceed
to Step 6. If the return message is no need to convert,
and you are not adding any network, datacomm, or UPS products, proceed
to Step 14.
Configuring HP PowerTrust UPS Monitor/iXHP PowerTrust
UPS
Monitor/iX software, together with the HP PowerTrust (UPS unit)
hardware, provides system power
failure protection on HP 3000 Models 9x9KS, 9x8LX, 9x8RX, 991, and
995. If this is a new installation, and you plan to use the HP
PowerTrust Monitor/iX software to monitor your UPS devices, or if
this is an existing system and you are changing (adding or deleting)
your UPS configuration, you must configure the UPS devices after
updating your system. You can configure UPS
devices in two ways depending on your system setup: Through a LAN console card
Refer to Performing System Management Tasks
for information on configuring UPS devices. Configuring
Systems for Terminals, Printers, and Other Serial Devices
also describes using NMMGR for
configuring UPS devices. Go to Step 6.
Cross Validating TaskIf your
files were not converted, you did not copy or create a new NMCONFIG
file, and you are not changing your configuration file, proceed
to Step 14. If the SYSGEN command RDCC
was used previously, the network configuration file that was specified
in that command is written to the CSLT that AUTOINST
created. If this CSLT is used as a backup tape for a reinstallation,
then the datacomm configuration file that will be restored will
require conversion using the NMMGRVER.PUB.SYS
utility after the installation. To validate data communication files: Run NMMGR Open the configuration file using the [F1]
key. Modify the configuration file, if required. If you need to add, delete, or change any item in the configuration
file, do so now. For example, now is the time to add a DTC. If you copied and updated your NMCONFIG
file from another system, you must update the network
addresses and other devices for this system. If you have
a PC-based network management configuration, follow the installation
and configuration procedures in the Using the OpenView
DTC Manager Manual. For information on NMMGR,
refer to Using the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities. For information on configuring UPS devices, refer
to Performing System Management Tasks. If you need to configure new DTCs on your system,
or if you need more information on host-based network management,
refer to Configuring Systems for Terminals, Printers,
and Other Serial Devices.
Display the Validate screen: From the Main screen, press [F5]
Utility. Press [F3] Go to Validate. Validate NETXPORT,
validate DTS/LINK, and any installed subsystems. Refer to Using
the Node Management Services (NMS) Utilities for more
complete instructions.
When DTS/LINK is validated, NMMGR
automatically invokes SYSGEN to
cross-validate the system and datacomm configurations. You have
the option to customize the cross-validation steps by modifying
the commands in the file NMGRXVAL.PUB.SYS.
Comment information is contained in braces, {}. Refer to Performing
System Management Tasks and Manager's Guide
to MPE/iX Security. If inconsistencies are found during the validation or cross-validation
process (such as two separate devices configured to the same LDEV),
you need to do either of the following depending on the type of
error: Resolve them by modifying the NMCONFIG
file with NMMGR (if related to
networking). Exit NMMGR, resolve
inconsistencies
using SYSGEN, then run NMMGR
again to revalidate DTS/LINK.
When cross-validation is complete, you may see this message: Do you want DTS changes to become active now (Y/N)? N
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Answer N
at the prompt, and press [Return]. Press [Return] again to view
the Validate screen. Exit NMMGR. Shutdown the Datacommunication and Terminal Subsystem
(DTS). :DTCCNTRL FUNC=SHUTDOWN;FORCED=Y
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Restart the DTS. For the network to work correctly, stream JCONFJOB. The JCONFJOB.NET.SYS stream
is required for all systems. It includes information files that
describe the supported set of servers and services. These information
files are used to build a configuration file called DADCONF.NET.SYS.
Wait until the jobstream is complete before continuing with the
next step. Configuring Datacomm and
UPS completed. Go to the next section on your checklist.
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