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Netra CT 820 Server System Administration Guide

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Contents

Figures

Tables

Preface

1. Introduction

Overview of Netra CT Server Software and Hardware

System Administration Tasks

2. Configuring Your System

Accessing the Distributed Management Cards

Configuring the Distributed Management Cards' External Ethernet Ports

Setting Up User Accounts on the Distributed Management Card

Username Restrictions

Password Restrictions

Specifying Netra CT Server FRU ID Information

Displaying Netra CT Server FRU ID Information

Configuring a Chassis Slot for a Board

Configuring a Node Board as a Boot Server

Configuring the System Management Network

Choosing the IP Address for the System Management Network

Checking the System Management Network Configuration for the Solaris Environment

Checking the System Management Network Configuration on the Distributed Management Card

Specifying Other FRU ID Information

Configuring the Node Boards

Enabling the Managed Object Hierarchy Application

Software Required

The MOH Configuration File

Enabling the Processor Management Service Application

Stopping and Restarting the PMS Daemon on the Distributed Management Card

Setting the IP Address for the Distributed Management Card to Control Node Boards in the Same System

Adding Address Information for a Local Node Board to Control Node Boards in Local or Remote Systems

3. Administering Your System

Using the Distributed Management Card Command-Line Interface

CLI Commands

Security Provided

Updating the Distributed Management Card Flash Images

Setting the Date and Time on the Distributed Management Card

Displaying Board State Information

Booting Node Boards

Board Power-on Sequence

Boot Device Variables

Booting with a DHCP Server

Connecting to Node Board Consoles from the Distributed Management Card

Configuring Your System for Multiple Console Use

Establishing Console Sessions Between the Distributed Management Card and Node Boards

Using the PMS Application for Recovery and Control of Node Boards

Recovery Configuration of a Node Board From the Distributed Management Card

Detailed Recovery of a Board in Case of Fault

Monitoring and Controlling a Node Board's Resources From the Distributed Management Card

Monitoring Your System

Command-line Interface Information

The MOH Application

Additional Troubleshooting Information

A. Third-Party Node Boards

B. Error Messages from the PMS Application

Index