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This document is intended for system administrators responsible for installing, and managing remote
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Part Number
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Operating
Systems
Supported
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Date
Document Organization
System Fault Management Administrator’s Guide is divided into several chapters. Each chapter contains
information on installing and administering SFM.
Chapter 1 Introduction Introduces the SFM software, SFM features and benefits, SFM providers,
user interfaces, EVWEB, and the architecture of SFM.
Chapter 2 Installing the SFM Software Instructs how to install, verify, and remove the SFM
software.
Chapter 3 Administering Indications and Instances Using HP SIM Describes how to use the HP
Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) GUI to administer indications and view instances on
remote systems.
Chapter 4 Administering Indications and Instances Using HP SMH Describes how to use the
HP System Management Homepage (HP SMH) GUI to administer indications and view
instances on the local system.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting SFM Describes how to troubleshoot SFM providers and EVWEB.
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Reference. On the Web and on the Instant Information CD, it may be a link to the manpage
itself. From the HP-UX command line, you can enter “man audit” or “man 5 audit” to view
the manpage. See man (1).
Book TitleThe title of a book. On the Web and on the Instant Information CD, it may be a link to the
book itself.
KeyCap The name of a keyboard key. Note that Return and Enter both refer to the same key.
Emphasis Text that is emphasized.
Bold The defined use of an important word or phrase.
ComputerOutput Text displayed or generated by the system.
UserInput Commands and other text that you type.
Command A command name or qualified command phrase.
VariableThe name of a variable that you can replace in a command or function or information in a
display that represents several possible values.
[] The contents are optional in formats and command descriptions. If the contents are a list
separated by |, you can choose one of the items.
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separated by |, you must choose one of the items.
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HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier
Each HP-UX 11i release has an associated release name and release identifier. The uname (1) command with
the -r option returns the release identifier. Table 2 shows the releases available for HP-UX 11i.
Table 2HP-UX Releases
Release
Identifier
B.11.11HP-UX 11i v1.0PA-RISC
Release Name
Supported Processor
Architecture
Related Information
Additional information about SFM is available at:
http://docs.hp.com/en/diag
Following lists the other documents on SFM:
System Fault Management Release Notes
System Fault Management Frequently Asked Questions
System Fault Management Provider Data Sheets
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1Introduction
This chapter introduces you to the System Fault Management (SFM)
software and the tools that SFM includes.
The chapter discusses the following topics:
Chapter 111
Introduction
•“Overview” on page 13
•“Features and Benefits” on page 14
•“Providers” on page 15
•“User Interfaces” on page 19
•“Architecture” on page 20
Chapter 112
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The SFM software is a collection of tools used to monitor the health of
HP servers running HP-UX. SFM retrieves information about a system’s
hardware devices such as CPU, memory, power supply, and cooling
devices. SFM operates within the Web-Based Enterprise Management
(WBEM) environment.
WBEM is an industry-wide standards-based initiative to aid the
management of large scale systems. WBEM has the following
components:
•A WBEM infrastructure, such as HP WBEM services. SFM uses the
Common Information Model Object Manager (CIMOM) WBEM
service to route query requests and responses between WBEM
providers and clients. Clients must be compliant with the Common
Information Model (CIM) (2.7) schema of the Distributed
Management Task Force (DMTF).
•A WBEM-based network management application, such as the HP
Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) and HP System Management
Homepage (HP SMH), a user interface for controlling and monitoring
resources within a large-scale system. SFM can use HP SIM to
display query information for local and remote systems.
•WBEM providers that obtain information. SFM includes instance
and indication providers, which are one set of WBEM providers
among many. SFM providers query and provide system hardware
property and event information.
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Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits
SFM dynamically queries on request property information about a
hardware device on a local or remote system. It offers the following
features and benefits:
•Displays information on standards-compliant graphical and
command-line system management applications, such as HP SIM
and HP SMH.
•Operates within the WBEM environment.
•Supports the Central Management Server (CMS) running on HP-UX,
Linux®, or Windows®.
•Enables you to view and administer WBEM indications.
•Provides the same features and benefits as those found in the EMS
Hardware Monitors.
NOTESFM is the future replacement of EMS Hardware Monitors.
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Introduction
Providers
Providers
SFM providers can be classified as instance providers or as indication
providers. This section describes these providers.
Chapter 115
Introduction
Providers
Instance Providers
On request, an SFM instance provider dynamically queries the local or
remote system for the property information described in Table 1-1 and
reports the information to the CIMOM.
Table 1-1Instance Providers
Instance ProviderDescription
CPUThe CPU Instance Provider gathers the
following types of information:
•Logical processor information, such as:
— Current clock speed
— Processor family
— Processor status information,
including configuration and
deconfiguration, failure status, and
active and inactive status
— Load percentage
•Physical processor chip information,
such as chip revisions and architecture
revisions
•Location details, such as:
— Location attributes such as cabinet
number, cell number, slot number,
and so on. Only information for
filled slots is available.
— Processor IDs
The CPU Instance Provider depends on the
EMS Wrapper Provider to update the
processor inventory.
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Table 1-1Instance Providers (Continued)
Instance ProviderDescription
MemoryThe Memory Instance Provider gathers the
following types of information:
•Memory slot information
•Memory module information, such as:
— Serial number
—Part number
—Memory capacity
— Module form factor
— Module status (for example,
The Memory Instance Provider depends on
the EMS Wrapper Provider to update the
memory inventory.
Introduction
Providers
configuration status, failure status)
EnvironmentalThe Environmental Instance Provider
gathers information about the following
hardware components:
•Fans
•Power supply
•Bulk power supply
•AC input lines
Filter Metadata (FMD)The FMD Instance Provider does the
following:
•Provides the ability to predefine a filter
in a repository
•Ensures that chosen indications are
logged to the Event Archive
•Creates HP-advised subscriptions
when SFM is installed
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Introduction
Providers
Indication Providers
SFM includes one indication provider called the EMS Wrapper Provider.
This provider converts hardware events received from EMS Hardware
Monitors into WBEM indications. The EMS Hardware Monitors
constantly monitor the system hardware resources for any unusual
activity. When any unusual activity is detected on a monitored resource,
the EMS monitor that is monitoring the resource generates an event that
includes details of the problem and notify the EMS Wrapper Provider
through the EMS framework. The EMS Wrapper Provider receives these
events and converts them into WBEM indications.
The EMS Wrapper Provider then reports these indications to the
CIMOM. Using a WBEM-based management application, such as HP
SIM, you can subscribe to and receive Event Monitoring Service (EMS)
events generated on a remote system. On the system on which SFM is
installed, you can use an SFM tool called EVWEB to view and
administer events through the HP SMH interface.
NOTEThe terms events and indications are used interchangeably.
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Introduction
User Interfaces
User Interfaces
You can use two types of interfaces to view SFM provider queries: HP
SIM and HP SMH. This section describes these interfaces.
HP Systems Insight Manager
HP SIM is a WBEM-based user interface for controlling and monitoring
resources within a large-scale system. You can use HP SIM to create
subscriptions and to view indications and instances on a remote system.
You must install HP SIM on the CMS. You can use HP SIM to launch HP
SMH.
HP System Management Homepage
HP SMH is a secure, Web-based management application. You must
install HP SMH on a local system to view hardware configuration, status
data, performance metrics, system thresholds, and software version
control information. You can also launch HP SMH from HP SIM
remotely.
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Introduction
Architecture
Architecture
Figure 1-1 illustrates the architecture of SFM installed on a
PA-RISC-based client system. The client system is managed by the CMS.
Figure 1-1Block Diagram of SFM on PA-RISC-Systems
The following list describes the sequence of events when a request is
made for information:
1. The CIMOM receives requests from the CMS for device information.
2. The CIMOM converts the requests to a format that is deciphered by
the SFM providers and directs the requests to the appropriate SFM
provider, for example, the CPU Instance Provider.
3. The SFM provider queries the associated hardware device for
property information.
4. The SFM provider returns the query information to the CIMOM.
5. The CIMOM conveys the responses from the provider to the CMS.
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Introduction
Architecture
Information can be viewed using HP SIM on the remote system and
HP SMH on the local system.
The following list describes the sequence of events when an event is
generated from an EMS monitor:
1. The EMS Wrapper Provider receives events generated by the EMS
monitors through the EMS framework.
2. The provider converts these events into WBEM indications and
reports these indications to the CIMOM.
3. The CIMOM directs these indications to EVWEB and to the CMS
that has created subscriptions for indications. EVWEB then stores
the indications either in the Event Archive or in your E-mail box, or
both, depending on your configuration.
Indications can be viewed using HP SIM on the remote system and
HP SMH on the local system.
Chapter 121
Introduction
Architecture
Chapter 122
2Installing the SFM Software
For HP-UX 11i v1, the System Fault Management (SFM) software is
available only on the Software Depot. This chapter describes how to
install the SFM software on the HP-UX 11i v1 operating system.
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Installing the SFM Software
This chapter discusses the following topics:
•“Prerequisites” on page 25
•“Installing the SFM Software from the Web” on page 26
•“Verifying the Installation” on page 27
•“Removing the SFM Software” on page 30
•“Verifying Removal of the SFM Software” on page 38
•“Configuring Indication Filters” on page 40
•“Configuring Error Logging in SFM” on page 41
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Installing the SFM Software
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Following are the prerequisites for installing the SFM software:
•HP-UX 11i v1 September 2005 Operating Environment Update
Release (OEUR) or later
•OpenSSL Version A.00.09.07e.012 or later
•WBEM Services Version A.02.00.09 or later
•SysMgmtWeb Version A.2.2.2 (HP-UX Web-Based System
Management User Interface)
•Online Diagnostics (OnlineDiag bundle B.11.11.16.xx)
Table 1-1 lists the versions of Online Diagnostics that support the
SFM software. All later versions of Online Diagnostics will support
the SFM software in the future.
Table 2-1Online Diagnostics Versions
EMS VersionA.04.20
STM VersionA.49.10
•PHSS_33033
•PHCO_31903
•PHCO_31923
NOTEAll the prerequisites are available in the Software Depot. All the patches
are available at:
http://itrc.hp.com
The PHCO_31903 patch depends on the PHCO_24402 patch.
HP recommends that you install HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM)
version 5.0.01 to remotely administer indications and instances.
Chapter 225
Installing the SFM Software
Installing the SFM Software from the Web
Installing the SFM Software from the Web
To install the SFM software from the Software Depot, complete the
following steps:
Step 1. Go to HP Software Depot at:
http://www.hp.com/go/softwaredepot
Step 2. Search for SysFaultMgmt. The Overview page is displayed.
Step 3. Go to the Installation page and review Prerequisites to ensure that your
system meets the requirements.
Step 4. Select the Receive for Free >> option at the bottom right of the page.
Step 5. Select the appropriate release of the HP-UX operating system.
Step 6. Enter your registration information. Read and accept the terms and
conditions.
Step 7. Click Next >> at the bottom right of the page.
Step 8. Click the appropriate link under Download Software to download the
software. Save the software in a local directory on your system, for
example, /tmp/SysFaultMgmt.depot.
Step 9. To install the product, login as superuser and enter the following
Step 10. To verify whether the SFM software is installed properly, enter the
following command at the HP-UX prompt:
# swlist | grep SysFaultMgmt
If the SFM software is installed properly, SysFaultMgmt and the version
number appear in the output. If the SFM software is not installed
properly, you must repeat the installation procedure. For more
information, see “Verifying the Installation” on page 27.
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Installing the SFM Software
Verifying the Installation
Verifying the Installation
This section describes how to verify the SFM software installation using
the TUI and the CLI.
NOTEThe version numbers of the products shown in the figures may be
different from the version you are installing.
Verifying the Installation Using the TUI
To verify the SFM software installation, complete the following steps:
Step 1. Log in to the system as a superuser.
Step 2. Click Logfile in the Install window, as shown in the following figure:
Chapter 227
Installing the SFM Software
Verifying the Installation
Step 3. For information about errors related to installation, enter the following
The Logfile, which includes details about the installation, is displayed.
If there are no errors in the Logfile, the SFM software is installed
properly. If the SFM software is not installed properly, you must repeat
the installation procedure.
command at the HP-UX prompt:
# swjob -a log <jobid> @ <system name>:/
The jobid is available in the Logfile, as underlined in the Logfile
window, in the following figure:
For example, enter the following command at the HP-UX prompt:
# swjob -a log iemlhamia-0013 @ iemlhamia.india.hp.com:/
Verifying the Installation Using the CLI
To verify your installation using the CLI, complete the following steps:
Step 1. Log in to the system as a superuser.
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Step 2. Enter the following command at the HP-UX prompt:
# swjob
If the output contains no errors, the SFM software is installed properly.
Otherwise, you must install the SFM software again.
A sample output is shown in the following figure:
Installing the SFM Software
Verifying the Installation
Step 3. For information about installation-related errors, enter the following
command at the HP-UX prompt:
# swjob -a log <jobid> @ <system name>:/
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Installing the SFM Software
Removing the SFM Software
Removing the SFM Software
This section describes how to remove of the SFM software using the TUI
and the CLI.
CAUTIONRemoving the SFM software makes your system vulnerable to failure.
Also, all the software products that depend on the SFM software may not
work properly.
NOTEThe version numbers of the products shown in the figures may be
different from the version you are installing.
Removing the Software Using the TUI
To remove the SFM software from your system, complete the following
steps:
Step 1. Log in to the system as a superuser.
Step 2. Enter the following command at the HP-UX prompt:
# swremove
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