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Hitachi CB 520H B3 User Manual

Hitachi CB 520H B3
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Hitachi Compute Blade 500 Series
Logical partitioning manager User's Guide
MK-91CB500068-27
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BrandHitachi
ModelCB 520H B3
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 LPAR manager Functions

LPAR manager Overview

Introduces logical partitioning and LPAR manager concepts.

Logical Partitioning

Explains dedicated and shared resource partitioning methods.

Logical Partitioning of Processors

Details processor scheduling modes (Dedicated vs. Shared).

Logical Partitioning of Memory

Specifies memory allocation for each LPAR.

Logical Partitioning of PCI Devices

Details dedicated, shared, and exclusive shared PCI device assignment.

NIC (Network Interface Card)

Covers Dedicated, Shared, VF, and Virtual NIC functions.

2 System Operation

HVM Navigator

Provides functions for setting and changing LPAR configuration easily.

LPAR Configuration

Simplifies setting and changing LPAR manager/configuration.

3 High Reliability Functions

Redundancy

Covers redundancy of power supply and management modules.

Redundancy of Power Supply

Details equipping maximum 4 power supply modules for capacity.

Redundancy of Management Module

Addresses attention items for non-redundant configuration.

N+M Cold Standby

Automatically starts standby server blade when active fails.

Role-Based Access Control

Limits operations based on user roles.

User Authentication

Prevents unauthorized access by users not permitted to access LPAR manager.

Audit log

History of operations to detect and investigate illegal activities.

LPAR manager Security

Improves security using TLS and certificates for authentication.

4 Maintenance Functions

Guest Memory Dump Collection Command

Collects memory data from specified guest (LPAR) for analysis.

LPAR manager Dump Collection Command

Executes LPAR manager dump collection command for analysis.

Backup Functions

Enables rapid recovery of systems via backup files after failure.

Backup of LPAR manager

Saves configuration information to Management Module via Save Configuration operation.

LPAR manager Firmware Upgrade / Update

Provides procedure for obtaining LPAR manager firmware and updating.

5 Setup of LPAR manager

Connects LPAR manager Screen

Details steps to start Tera Term and connect to the LPAR manager screen.

LPAR manager Settings

Covers setting LPAR manager System time zone and NTP adjustment.

Creating LPAR

Explains how to add an LPAR on the Logical Partition Configuration screen.

Boot the Guest OS

Describes how to activate an LPAR and boot the OS.

Boot order setting

Details setting the boot order via remote console.

Deactivation of LPAR

Explains operation of LPAR deactivation and its relation to server blade power.

Termination of LPAR manager

Describes how to shut down the LPAR manager system.

6 LPAR manager backup

LPAR manager backup files

Emphasizes creating and keeping backup files safe before operations.

Restoring backup files

Explains restoring LP configuration backup files and checking system time.

7 Operation by LPAR manager Screen

LPAR manager Key Operations

Details main keys and their functions for screen operations.

How to Activate (turn on) an LPAR

Explains activating an LPAR from the screen.

How to Deactivate (Turn off) an LPAR

Explains deactivating an LPAR and its implications.

Logical Partition Configuration

Details items and settings within the LPAR configuration screen.

Logical Processor Configuration

Explains configuring logical processors for LPARs.

Physical Processor Configuration

Displays physical processor configuration and status.

PCI Device Assignment

Assigns PCI devices to LPARs and manages their configuration.

Virtual NIC Assignment

Assigns Logical NICs to LPARs and configures network settings.

System Configuration

Configures LPAR manager system and user authentication.

8 LPAR manager Dump Collection

Check the LPAR manager Dump

Verifies if LPAR manager dump has been generated and saved.

Collects the LPAR manager Dump

Describes the procedure to collect LPAR manager dump data.

9 Messages

Audit log messages

Provides notation and lists of audit log messages.

10 Notes

Requirements for LPAR manager Startup

Lists system resources needed for LPAR manager startup.

Failure in LPAR activation due to LPAR memory fragmentation

Details failure conditions and activation workaround for memory fragmentation.

Isolation/degradation for CPU, memory, or PCI device

Explains system event logs and configuration changes during isolation/degradation.

A Setting Item Catalogue

OSs which LPAR manager supports

Lists operating systems supported by LPAR manager.

Functions which LPAR manager supports

Outlines functions supported by LPAR manager.

B Setting Item List

LPAR manager Setting Items

Lists LPAR manager setting items required for configuration.

D LPAR manager use Port numbers

LPAR manager use Port numbers

Details port numbers used by LPAR manager for communication.

E System Configuration

Recommended LPAR manager Configuration (SAN Boot)

Shows recommended LPAR manager system configuration for SAN Boot.

F HvmGetPerf Command

HvmGetPerf Command

Explains obtaining an overview of system operation using HvmGetPerf.

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