SFM Release Notes for HP-UX 11i v2 February 2011

Limitations
• If the default log directory is deleted, log messages are not logged. A message is logged in
syslog stating that the SFM log file could not be opened. Only a root user can remove this
directory. HP recommends that users do not delete this default log directory.
• After the system is rebooted or the CIMOM is restarted, the first request to SFM hardware
inventory providers such as the CPU Instance Provider, Memory Provider, and the Environmental
Providers may fail with the generation of the CIM_ERR_FAILED status code. Also, a message
is displayed on the client system that states " Inventory information is being built currently.
Please try after some time" . However, on subsequent requests, the SFM hardware inventory
providers respond with requested information instantaneously.
• The MP status displayed on HP System Management Homepage (HP SMH) may be reported
as Unknown on certain systems, even if the status of the MP is OK, because the Power On
Self Test (POST) status is not obtained.
• If the POST on the MP fails, the status of the MP is reported as Degraded, indicating an error
on the MP board, even if the MP is functioning properly.
Known Problems and Workarounds
• None
Product Documentation
For more information on SFM, see the following documents at:
www.hp.com/go/hpux-diagnostics-sfm-docs
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• System Fault Management Administrator's Guide
• SFM Provider Data Sheets
• SFM Tables of Versions
• SFM Patch Descriptions
• SFM Event Descriptions
Software and Documentation Availability in Native Languages
SFM software and documents are available only in the English language.
Product Structure
The SFM product, consisting of SFM providers and EVWEB, is installed as part of the
SysFaultMgmt bundle.
Following are the commands you must use to obtain the bundle, product, sub-product, and the
fileset information about the SysFaultMgmt depot:
• Bundle
$ swlist -s <SysFaultMgmt Depot Location>
SysFaultMgmt A.04.04.xx.yy HPUX System Fault Management
• Product(s)
$ swlist -l product -s <SysFaultMgmt Depot Location>
SFM-CORE A.04.04.xx HPUX System Fault Management
SFMDB A.04.04.xx HP System Management Database (SFMDB)
• Sub-product(s)
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