Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.
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Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Announcements 1 Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Announcements The second edition is revised with content for HP-UX 11i v2 September 2004 update (also known as HP-UX 11i v2 update 2). Updates for this version include, support for HP-UX 11i v2 on HP 9000 servers and HP Integrity servers, support for Faster Detection of Crashed Oracle Processes.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Announcements Since configurations for Serviceguard Extension for RAC may be complex to configure and maintain, it is strongly recommended that you use Hewlett-Packard’s high availability consulting services to ensure a smooth installation and rollout. Contact your HP representative to inquire about high availability consulting.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition What’s in this Version What’s in this Version The A.11.16 version of Serviceguard Extension for RAC is a release that supports the use of the HP-UX 11i v1 and HP-UX 11i v2 operating system. Version A.11.16 permits a maximum of 16 HP 9000 Series 800 nodes configured as a high availability cluster. Support for both HP 9000 servers and Integrity servers on HP-UX 11i v2 September 2004.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition What’s in this Version • For HP-UX 11i v1 up to 16-node is supported when SLVM is used, which requires a 16-node SLVM patch. • All nodes in the cluster must be either all SGeRAC nodes or Serviceguard nodes. SGeRAC cluster must have SGeRAC software installed on all nodes. For a complete list of Serviceguard A.11.16 features and limitations, refer to the Serviceguard Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition (B3935-90078).
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition What’s in this Version Support for Serviceguard Extension for Faster Failover SGeRAC Version A.11.16 provides support for faster failover. The benefit of using Serviceguard Extension for Faster Failover is that remaining RAC instances can start the recovery almost immediately after an instance fails. For more detailed information, refer to the HP Serviceguard Extension for Faster Failover release notes (product number T2349BA).
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition What’s in this Version NOTE DB Provider only provides this capability to monitor RAC databases. Table 1-1 SGeRAC Support Matrix Local Cluster Remote Cluster On SGOPS 11.14: Oracle 8i OPS, Oracle 9i RAC Linux/HP-UX COM B.03.00 On SGeRAC11.15: Oracle 8i OPS, Oracle 9i RAC and Oracle 10g RAC On SGeRAC 11.16: Oracle9i RAC and Oracle 10g RAC On SGOPS 11.14: Oracle 8i OPS, Oracle 9i RAC HPUX COM B.03.00 SGeRAC 11.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition What’s in this Version Serviceguard Extension for RAC does not Support Mixed Clusters For Serviceguard Extension for RAC, the nodes in the cluster must be on the same architecture. SGeRAC does not support clusters containing mixed architectural nodes, which consist of HP 9000 servers and Integrity servers, or different operating system releases.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition What’s in this Version What Manuals are Available for This Version The following manuals are shipped with version A.11.16 of Serviceguard Extension for RAC: • Using Serviceguard Extension for RAC, Second Edition (T1859-90017). This manual has been developed for the A.11.16 release. It describes the RAC-specific extensions to Serviceguard that are used in configuring RAC clusters (formerly known as OPS clusters).
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition What’s in this Version • VERITAS Volume Manager Storage Administrator Administrator’s Guide • VERITAS Volume Manager Release Notes These documents are available on the HP-UX documentation web site at the following URL: http://docs.hp.com/hpux/11iv2 in the section headed “VERITAS Volume Manager.” Refer to this web site for the latest information. For information on individual VERITAS commands, refer to the VERITAS man pages.
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Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Read this entire document and any other Release Notes or READMEs you may have before you begin an installation. Types of Releases and Patches Versions of Serviceguard Extension for RAC are provided as platform releases, feature releases, or patches.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Version Numbering Serviceguard Extension for RAC releases use a version numbering scheme that helps you identify the characteristics of the release.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Serviceguard Extension for RAC Compatibility with HP-UX and Oracle Releases The following table explains which HP-UX and Oracle releases should be used with the supported versions of SGeRAC. Only releases labeled Platform Release or Current Version will be patched as required. Platform releases will be supported within the specified time frame.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Port Requirements Serviceguard Extension for RAC has no specific port requirements. Refer to the Serviceguard Release Notes for Serviceguard port and specific application requirements. Installing Software on HP-UX 11i v1 Serviceguard should be installed before installing Serviceguard Extension for RAC. First, use the swinstall command to install Serviceguard Version A.11.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements NOTE If you are adding SGeRAC to an existing cluster that has already configured with Serviceguard, there are additional steps. See “Adding Serviceguard Extension for RAC to an Existing Cluster” below.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Removing Serviceguard Extension for RAC To remove your software, run the SD-UX swremove command. NOTE If you are removing SGeRAC and wish to continue using the cluster as an Serviceguard cluster, there are slightly different steps. See “Removing SGeRAC Without Removing Serviceguard”.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Compatibility Information and Installation Requirements Offline Node Reconfiguration: 1. Halt the cluster and remove the node from the configuration. If you intend to continue running the SGeRAC cluster on the remaining nodes, edit the cluster ASCII file to remove the nodes from which you removed Serviceguard Extension for RAC, then re-apply the configuration. 2. Optionally, restart the cluster on the remaining nodes. 3.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Patches and Fixes in this Version Patches and Fixes in this Version This section describes patches that are required and defects that have been fixed in Version A.11.16 of Serviceguard Extension for RAC. Required and Recommended Patches for Users of HP-UX 11i v1 The following tables lists patches required or recommended for use with Serviceguard Extension for RAC on HP-UX 11i v1. This list is subject to change without notice.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Patches and Fixes in this Version Oracle Patches Oracle Installer Check on 11i v2 September 2004 update for Installation on HP 9000 Servers To install 10g R1 on 11i v2 September 2004 update on HP 9000 servers, you need to use the 10.1.0.3 patch. If 10g versions prior to 10.1.0.3 are used, start the Oracle installer with the option that ignores the operating system check. This does not apply to Integrity Servers.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Patches and Fixes in this Version Fixes The following defects have been fixed in Version A.11.16 of Serviceguard Extension for RAC. This list is subject to change without notice. For the most current information contact your HP support representative. Defect Number Problem and Resolution (JAGae92176) Problem: Upgrade from SGOPS A.11.14 to SGeRAC A.11.15 incorrect behavior. While upgrading SGOPS A.11.14 to SGeRAC 11.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Patches and Fixes in this Version virtual address field of the pstat structure is too big to fit in a 32-bit data type resulting in the overflow and cmgmsd did not handle EOVERFLOW error correctly Resolution: Code is fixed to ignore the EOVERFLOW error if the pstat_getproc() fills in the process name field.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Known Problems and Workarounds Known Problems and Workarounds The following describes known problems with the Serviceguard Extension for RAC and workarounds for them. This is subject to change without notice. For the most current information contact your HP support representative. More recent information on known problems and workarounds may be available on the Hewlett Packard IT Resource Center: http://itrc.hp.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 Release Notes Second Edition Software Availability in Native Languages Software Availability in Native Languages Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.16 does not provide native language support.
Serviceguard Extension for RAC Version A.11.
