topic Re: Can C-, B- or J-class machines run MCSG? in Operating System - HP-UX

Can C-, B- or J-class machines run MCSG?

Doug Lucy — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 20:24:49 GMT

I need to test and tailor my SG start/stop scripts for a new installation. I won't have the production equipment for another couple of weeks, but I do have a number of B132L's, C200-C240's and J2240's lying unused in the lab. Can I run ServiceGuard on these knowing it is just for testing?

Re: Can C-, B- or J-class machines run MCSG?

Patrick Wallek — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 20:28:08 GMT

Nope. MC/SG is not 'officially' supported on workstations, which is what the B's, C's and J's are.

I suppose you could give it a try, but if it doesn't work don't expect any support from HP.

Re: Can C-, B- or J-class machines run MCSG?

Doug Lucy — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 20:34:07 GMT

I honestly don't need any support from HP for my script testing. The eventual machines are N-class, so I don't see a problem when I get around to actually needing support.

My question is really "can I install and run SG on the workstation class so I can work out changes to my scripts or will anything about the SG install prevent it from coming up on a workstation class machine?"

Re: Can C-, B- or J-class machines run MCSG?

Patrick Wallek — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 20:48:06 GMT

The only thing I can say is try it and see what happens. I've had luck doing things that aren't "officially" supported before.

Re: Can C-, B- or J-class machines run MCSG?

A. Clay Stephenson — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 22:23:52 GMT

It's not supported but it will run. The real problem is setting a controller SCSI ID to something other than 7 so that you get get the VG's shared.

Re: Can C-, B- or J-class machines run MCSG?

melvyn burnard — Thu, 10 Apr 2003 06:06:43 GMT

It is not supported, and may or may not run.
You will also find you are unable to change the scsi id of hte disc controiller