HP Integrity Virtual Machines 4.2.5: ReleaseNotesHP Part Number: 5900-1482Published: January 2011, Edition 13.3
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11.8 Storage Interface SupportNotesIntegrity VMVersionV.04.20.05 (bothVIO and AVIOunless explicitlyexcluded)Integrity VMVersion B.04.20(both VIO and A
11.8.2 Multipathing Software SupportMultipathing software is supported on the Integrity VM Host system. Unless specified otherwise,multipathing is sup
• On EVA 4000/6000/8000, all released firmware revisions support Active-Active configuration.Therefore, no action is necessary on these arrays.• EVA 3
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hpvmhostgdev(1M)NAMEhpvmhostgdev -- Manages Integrity VM Host devices available for virtual machine access.SYNOPSIShpvmhostgdev [-H | [-u] | { -a | -
-rRecovers the Integrity VM device management database.-u Uses disklist device cache (Do not force hardware scan.).NOTE: This option is used to speed
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About This DocumentThe HP Integrity Virtual Machines Release Notes document describes the latest enhancements andchanges to the HP Integrity Virtual M
Document OrganizationThis document contains information that supplements the information in the Integrity VirtualMachines Version 4.2: Installation, C
Publication DateEditionNumberSupported Integrity VMVersionSupported VM Host OperatingSystemPublication NumberApril 20062.3HP Integrity VirtualMachines
HP Insight Remote SupportHP strongly recommends that you install HP Insight Remote Support software to complete theinstallation or upgrade of your pro
1 IntroductionThank you for installing HP Integrity Virtual Machines (also called Integrity VM). This ReleaseNotes document describes the changes in t
1.1 New Features and Enhancements in This Version of Integrity VMThis section describes how the current version of Integrity VM has been enhanced over
Table 1-1 Guest and VM Host Support (continued)VM Host on HPIntegrity rx2800 i2VM Host on HPIntegrity ServersVM Host on HPIntegrity Superdome21VM Host
the guest management software on each guest can cause problems that are difficult to diagnoseand solve.18 Introduction
2 Installation NotesThis chapter contains notes about installing and upgrading Integrity VM and associated softwareon the VM Host system.2.1 Installin
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2.3.1 After Installation, Integrity VM Might Hang Upon RebootDue to a timing issue, Integrity VM V4.2.5 might hang upon reboot after it is installed.
• You might receive a read error while reading filesets from the OE media, with a “Bad Address(14)” wording in the error message.Workaround: Install t
NOTE: Patch PHKL_37815 contains the new USB driver delivered with HP–UX 11i v3 (0903).Consequently, if you install this patch on an HP–UX 11i v3 syste
2.3.10 Failures in Key ApplicationsSome applications fail when run on HP-UX with large pages configured (larger than 8K). Thosethat are frequently use
Dynamics Virtual Software Environment software versions earlier than V4.0 must upgrade toHP Insight Dynamics — VSE V4.1 (which contains VMMgr V4.0).VM
utilities and Serviceguard, as documented in the HP Integrity Virtual Machines Installation,Configuration, and Administration manual.• Using backup so
If you have installed the HP Integrity Virtual Machines Manager software, you must upgradeit to a version that supports this version of Integrity VM.T
installed, installing the patch by itself does not prevent the problem. Reconfiguration of dynamicmemory settings is necessary for the guest to be abl
Table 2-1 VM Host Patches (continued)CommentDescription/ImpactFixAffected Integrity VMVersionAffected HP-UX (VMHost) VersionMust installPHKL_33605 bef
Table 2-1 VM Host Patches (continued)CommentDescription/ImpactFixAffected Integrity VMVersionAffected HP-UX (VMHost) VersionMandatory patch:HPVM A.03.
Table of ContentsAbout This Document...11Intended
Table 2-1 VM Host Patches (continued)CommentDescription/ImpactFixAffected Integrity VMVersionAffected HP-UX (VMHost) VersionHPVM B.04.10 COREPATCHBug
Table 2-1 VM Host Patches (continued)CommentDescription/ImpactFixAffected Integrity VMVersionAffected HP-UX (VMHost) VersionHostAVIOStor:Support for S
Table 2-2 Do Not Install Product or PatchCommentDescription/ImpactFixAffected Integrity VMVersionAffected HP-UX HostVersionAn Integrity VMguest that u
Cumulative ARPAtransport patch,resolves panic.Requires prerequisitePHNE_32277.Bug fixPHNE_35182A.01.00 or later11i v2 0505 or laterIntegrity VM V2.0 o
Table 2-3 HP-UX Guest Patches (continued)Fixes EFI bootpathwith AVIO.Bug fixPHKL_37091(11.23.0712)A.03.5011i v2 0505 through0706Bug fixPHSS_37843A.03.
Table 2-3 HP-UX Guest Patches (continued)11i v2 guestvmGuestLibVirtProviderenhancementsEnhancementsPHSS_41415A.04.20.0511i v2 071211i v2 vmToolsVirtpr
Table 2-6 Windows PatchesCommentDescription/ImpactFixAffected Integrity VMVersionAffected Guest OS andVersionMicrosoft patchescorrect a compilerissue
3 Creating Virtual MachinesThis chapter contains notes about creating and configuring virtual machines on the VM Hostsystem.3.1 Changes and Issues in
3.2.4 Do Not Run hpvmstart in Background When Starting Multiple Guests WithResource ConflictsDo not run the hpvmstart command in the background when s
4 Installing GuestsThis chapter describes notes pertaining to installing guest software on the virtual machines.4.1 Windows GuestsThe following sectio
2.9 Patches Required for SUSE Enterprise Linux Guests...363 Creating Virtual Machin
4.1.2.6 Palhaltlight in Windows Server 2008 GuestsThe use of palhaltlight is enabled by default in a Windows 2008 guest, which allows the VMHost to be
• After the automatic reboot, Windows controls the console. When you see the SAC> prompt,use Esc-Tab to change the channel to the product key promp
copy the file /opt/hpvm/guest-images/common/nvram to/var/opt/hpvm/guests/vm_name/nvram on the VM Host system. This procedure restoresthe copy of the N
[my_guest] vMP> inInsertable Guest DevicesNum Hw-path (Bus,Slot,Tgt) Gdev--------------------------------------------[1] 0/0/1/0.1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------[1] 0/0/0/0.1.0 (0,0,1) dvd file /tmp/iso/1131_0909_DV
• HP-UX 11i v2: PHCO_40685 and PHKL_40684• HP-UX 11i v3: PHKL_39482 and PHCO_38777You can download these patches from the ITRC website, http://itrc.hp
4.2.2.7 Do Not Use the iomap(7) Mechanism on HP-UX GuestsThe iomap(7) mechanism allows you to map physical I/O addresses into the user processaddress
The guest parameter settings for Linux guests are listed in the HP Integrity Virtual Machines 4.2:Installation, Configuration, and Administration manu
NOTE: The cloned guest's boot disk SCSI WWID can be copied from the /dev/disk/by-id/ device names. For example, the cloned guest boot disk device
The SUSE Linux RPM guest kit is actually two parts, a guest kit and a provider kit. TheHpvm.*.rpm kit contains:• Tuning scripts• hpvminfo• hpvmcollect
4.3.1 Changes and Issues in This Release...464.3.2 Known Issues a
processor file system, which might lead to confusion as to the actual number of CPUs configuredin the guest.4.3.2.8 HP SIM CMS Cannot Connect to SLES1
mptbase: ioc0: ERROR - Doorbell ACK timeout (count=4999), IntStatus=80000000! mptbase: ioc0: ERROR - Doorbell ACK timeout (count=4999), IntStatus=800
4.3.2.17 Serviceguard in VM Host ConfigurationThe default KILLTIME of 10 seconds (in hpvmsg_stop for a legacy package) and a wait of 10seconds (in hpv
Use one of the following solutions to fix either of these issues:• Set the VM Host base_pagesize = 64K (See the base_pagesize(5) manpage for details o
$ part2 = f$fao("!AS",f$ext(20,4,uuid))$ part3 = f$fao("!AS",f$ext(16,4,uuid))$ part4 = f$fao("!AS!AS",f$ext(14
5 Using Integrity VM CommandsThis chapter contains notes about the Integrity VM commands.5.1 Changes and Issues in This ReleaseThe following sections
the kernel version, Linux guests might support enabling or disabling virtual CPUs by writinginto /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpuN/ online, as on a physica
devices if they have legitimate WWIDs in the /var/opt/hpvm/common/hpvm_mgmtb_pre1131device database file.5.2.6.2 Error Comments from hpvmdevtranslate
virtual device to sharable using the hpvmdevmgmt command. Incorrectly marking a virtualdevice as sharable can lead to device conflicts and data corrup
hpvmmodify: WARNING (test_duperr): File size of: 0 (bytes) for disk backing file: /tmp/zero.size.2 must be equal to or greater than: 512 (bytes), or t
5.2.13 Do Not Attempt to Remove Busy Virtual Devices...585.2.14 Missing uuid or .vmid Fil
6 Guest AdministrationThis chapter contains information about managing Integrity VM guests.6.1 Changes and Issues in this ReleaseThe following section
NOTE: If you add new devices in the future, run the hpvmhostgdev -a script again. Ifyou want to select the guest devices instead of adding all of them
6.2.1 Creating Virtual Machine Administrator and Operator AccountsIn versions of Integrity VM prior to A.03.00, Admin console access is available, and
testme1# useradd -r no -g users -s /opt/hpvm/bin/hpvmconsole \ -c "Console access to guest 'testme'" \> -d /var/opt/hpvm/guest
devices in the guest configuration and evaluate the Host storage configuration with respect tothese devices and the adapters used to access them.6.2.8
used by guests but requires users to verify or provide activation modes and package dependenciesfor the backing stores.The hpvmsg_package script creat
6.2.13.10 Reenter Command to Start PackagesThe procedure for configuring and starting guest packages includes the cmrunpkg command.This command does n
7 Networking InformationThis chapter contains notes about configuring networks for virtual machines.7.1 Changes and Issues in This ReleaseThe followin
7.2.2 AVIO LAN Devices Left Unclaimed by OpenVMS Guest if vswitch is Down at Boot...707.2.3 Known Limitation on OpenVMS Guests and HP-UX Guests
lan0 UP 0x0017A4AB5461 igelan 1000Base-Tlan1 UP 0x0017A4AB5460 igelan 1000Base-Tlan2 UP 0x001A4
booted prior to booting the vswitch, or if the corresponding network interface on the VM Hostis not cabled during the guest boot time.If you encounter
alias eth0 lgssn2. Issue the depmod -a command to inform the kernel of the device type change. After youissue the command, you should see the followin
be allowed to deliver time (allow guests to be a time consumers). Because a VM guest neverdelivers time, you do not need to configure the local clock
• NC360m — C-class Mezz card• NC364m — C-class Mezz card7.2.11 Calculating the Actual Utilization of the Virtual Network CardThe emulation of the virt
You can set the HPVMMACADDRFRAMES tunable to zero (0), which completely eliminates the MACaddress verification. However, HP recommends that you do so
In this example, the VLANs are configured over the vswitch vmlan4. This vswitch is created onPPA 4 on the VM Host.The following table shows the nwmgr
• You change the network interface characteristics on the VM Host; for example, by using thenwmgr command to change checksum offloading (CKO).• You no
NOTE: These change are not carried over to subsequent reboots of the system. To maintain theconfiguration over reboots of the guest, the administrator
8 Storage InformationThis chapter contains information about storage devices used as backing stores for guest virtualdevices.8.1 Changes and Issues in
8.2.20.2 iSCSI-Based Backing Stores with AVIO Require Host AVIOstor B.11.31.1009.01...848.2.20.3 Modifying the Storage Adapter from scsi to avio
If the LV or file backing store file name is 55 characters long and the guest is a HP-UX11i v3 guest, guest panic or disk dsf name change is seen on s
8.2.6 Agile Device Name RecommendationsThe Integrity VM commands supports mass storage agile device names. Use of agile devicenames (with the exceptio
/dev/dsk/c0t0d0s3 /dev/rdsk/c0t0d0s3disk 16 0/0/5/0.0.0 sdisk CLAIMED DEVICE HP Virtual Disk
8.2.14 The hpvmmodify Command Fails to Change a DVDThe hpvmmodify command might fail to change a Virtual FileDVD if the device has alreadybeen modifie
8.2.20 AVIO LimitationsThe following sections describe the current limitations using AVIO.8.2.20.1 iSCSI-Based Backing Stores Not Supported with Physi
# hpvmstatus -P aviotest[Storage Interface Details]Guest PhysicalDevice Adaptor Bus Dev Ftn Tgt Lun Storage Devi
In this example, exp1 / exp2 represents the quotient from exp1 divided by exp2 (integerdivision), and exp1 % exp2 finds modulo of exp1 divided by exp2
1. In the guest, rmsf the target path (tgtpath Class in ioscan display) corresponding to the lunpath.2. In the guest, perform an ioscan.8.2.22 Storage
9 Migrating Virtual MachinesThis chapter contains information about migrating virtual machines.9.1 Changes and Issues in This ReleaseThe following sec
11.8.3 EVA Series Firmware Requirement...10111.9 Network Interface S
Opening minor device and creating guest machine container Creation of VM, minor device 1hpvmmigrate: ERROR (vmname): Remote message: Target g
9.2.7 Unpresenting SAN Devices to Integrity VM HostsUnpresenting SAN devices that were configured to be used by guests causes the guest to fail tostar
10 Error LoggingThis chapter contains information about the way Integrity VM logs messages.10.1 Changes and Issues in This ReleaseThere are no new err
10.2.6 Virtual Console Event Logs Different from Physical Machine LogsThe virtual console allows you to use the sl command to list the System Event lo
11 Integrity VM Support PolicyThis chapter describes the HP Integrity Virtual Machine support policies and software versionrequirements for Integrity
# hpvmstatus -P guestname -d | grep -w scsi# hpvmstatus -P guestname -d | grep -w lan• Integrity VM V4.2.5 will be the last release to support Microso
11.4 HP-UX Guest SupportNotesIntegrity VMB.04.20.05Integrity VMB.04.20Integrity VMVersionB.04.10Integrity VMVersion B.04.00Integrity VMVersionA.03.50T
NOTE: For information about required patches, see Chapter 2 (page 19).HP-UX patches might be required for proper operation. Install these patches on H
1Intel® Itanium® 2 9000 Series and Intel Itanium 2 9100 Series2 Requires V4.2 with the following VM Host patches:PHSS_40875 1.0 HPVM B.04.20 CORE PATC
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