no core cell while creating a npartition

[rajeesh k menon]

hi

I am trying to create an npartition on one of my hpux server and getting an error "there are no unassigned cells in the complex that can be the new npartitions core-cell"

the second cellboard propertios showing core io capable = no

any solution for this?

rgds
rajeesh

[melvyn burnard · Accepted solution]

make sure it has an I/O chassis conected, an dthat you have a core i/o card in slot 0 of that chassis.

[rajeesh k menon]

what is a core-io card , give me some examples..

I have a dual scsi card with slot0 of the another chasis..
this kind of card is ok?

rgds
rajeesh

[melvyn burnard]

no it is not
Which model server do you have?
refer to the manuals at:
http://docs.hp.com/en/vse.html#nPartitions%20%28hardware-based%20partitioning%29

[rajeesh k menon]

hi

rx8620 with two cell boards

rgds
rajeesh

[melvyn burnard]

Take a read of this:
http://docs.hp.com/en/5991-1247B/ch01s03.html#aes-npar-315

[Murat SULUHAN]

Hi

You can think core i/o is onboard I/O. Check this picture for 8620

http://docs.hp.com/en/A7026-96037-en/img/gfx14.gif

The core i/o right side of the server when you look at server from behind.
Core I/O includes on board LAN, on board SCSI etc.

Best Regards
Murat

[melvyn burnard]

for thios type of server you need a second Management Processor, that will fit into the lower slot on the right hand side as you look at the rear of the server.
You will already have one, you need to order another of those.

[Torsten.]

Post the result of
#parstatus
and we will explain it to you.

[rajeesh k menon]

here is the parstatus output

#parstatus
Note: No action specified. Default behavior is display all.
[Complex]
Complex Name : Complex 01
Complex Capacity
Compute Cabinet (4 cell capable) : 1
Active MP Location : cabinet 0
Original Product Name : server rx8620
Original Serial Number : DEH4622B55
Current Product Order Number : A7026A
OEM Manufacturer :
Complex Profile Revision : 1.0
The total number of partitions present : 1
GSM sharing : Disabled Complex-wide


[Cabinet]
Cabinet I/O Bulk Power Backplane
Blowers Fans Supplies Power Boards
OK/ OK/ OK/ OK/
Cab Failed/ Failed/ Failed/ Failed/
Num Cabinet Type N Status N Status N Status N Status MP
=== ============ ========= ========= ========== ============ ======
0 4 cell slot 21/0/N+ 6/0/N+ 4/0/N+ - Active

Notes: N+ = There are one or more spare items (fans/power supplies).
N = The number of items meets but does not exceed the need.
N- = There are insufficient items to meet the need.
? = The adequacy of the cooling system/power supplies is unknown.
HO = Housekeeping only; The power is in a standby state.
NA = Not Applicable.


[Cell]
CPU Memory Use
OK/ (GB) Core On
Hardware Actual Deconf/ OK/ Cell Next Par
Location Usage Max Deconf Connected To Capable Boot Num
========== ============ ======= ========= =================== ======= ==== ===
cab0,cell0 Active Core 4/0/4 8.0/0.0 cab0,bay0,chassis0 yes yes 0
cab0,cell1 Inactive 4/0/4 48.0/0.0 cab0,bay0,chassis1 no - -
cab0,cell2 Absent - - - - - -
cab0,cell3 Absent - - - - - -

Notes: * = Cell has no interleaved memory.


[Chassis]
Core Connected Par
Hardware Location Usage IO To Num
=================== ============ ==== ========== ===
cab0,bay0,chassis0 Active yes cab0,cell0 0
cab0,bay0,chassis1 Inactive - cab0,cell1 -


[Partition]
Par # of # of I/O
Num Status Cells Chassis Core cell Partition Name (first 30 chars)
=== ============ ===== ======== ========== ===============================
0 Active 1 1 cab0,cell0 Partition 0


rgds
rajeesh