hpux not start

[Jorge Pons]

Hi

A400 11.00. I create a Ignite tape, then replace boot disk 18Gb for other one 36Gb. Boot from Ignite tape and Install.
now at boot nothing appear:

ISL> ls


Utilities on this system are:

filename type start size created
====================================================
HPUX -12928 832 800 97/11/06 02:10:13

ISL> hpux



ISL>

What happen?

I try with "hpux", "HPUX", "hpux -is", "hpux -lm".... with same results


Thanks in advance, Jorge

[Robert-Jan Goossens]

could you post the out of the search command.

ISL> SEA

Robert-Jan

[Jorge Pons]

Hi

When I created Ignite Tape, all was succesfuly.
I start the install, but when I arrive (about two hours) the box was in this point.
I didn´t see the process of restore.

Jorge

[Jorge Pons]

ISL> sea

Not an isl command or utility.

Not an isl command or utility.

ISL>

[James R. Ferguson]

Hi Jorge:

At the boot prompt, with the Ignite tape in the server, type:

SEARCH

Look for a sequential access media device (i.e. a tape) and note the (e.g. 10/8.0.2)

BOOT

Respond NO when asked to Interact with IPL?

A reboot should occur and in about 10-minutes you should see "Recovery tape created...."

Regards!

...JRF...

[Jorge Pons]

Ok

Im going to do.... I tell you something..

Thanks, jorge

[Jorge Pons]

James

It´s possible that I dont explain very well the problem.

This morning, I Create a Ignite tape: "make_tape_recovery -a /dev/rmt/0mn -d "Ignite_tape" -I -v -x inc_entire=vg00 -x inc_entire=vg02". It needs about 2 hours.

After This, I add memory, and replace the root disk.

Then I start with Ignite Tape, and Install. process was running...

I arrived, three hours later, and the box dont start:

Firmware Version 41.18

Duplex Console IO Dependent Code (IODC) revision 1

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) Copyright 1995-2000, Hewlett-Packard Company, All rights reserved
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Processor Speed State CoProcessor State Cache Size
Number State Inst Data
--------- -------- --------------------- ----------------- ------------
0 440 MHz Active Functional 512 KB 1 MB

Central Bus Speed (in MHz) : 111
Available Memory : 2097152 KB
Good Memory Required : 16108 KB

Primary boot path: 0/0/1/1.15
Alternate boot path: 0/0/2/1.15
Console path: 0/0/4/0.643
Keyboard path: 0/0/4/0.0


Processor is booting from first available device.

To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.

10 seconds expired.
Proceeding...

Trying Primary Boot Path
------------------------
Booting...
Boot IO Dependent Code (IODC) revision 1


HARD Booted.

ISL Revision A.00.38 OCT 26, 1994

ISL booting hpux



ISL>

.... any ideas? I usually do this method, and always was OK...

Thanks, Jorge

[Torsten.]

Maybe not the reason for trouble, but adjust the console path from

Console path: 0/0/4/0.643

to

Console path: 0/0/4/0.0

[Jorge Pons]

Hi Torsten

I change the console path, but the problem persist.

Main Menu: Enter command or menu > path console 0/0/4/0.0

Console path: 0/0/4/0.0
0/0/04/0.0 (hex)

Main Menu: Enter command or menu > bo
Interact with IPL (Y, N, or Cancel)?> n

Booting...
Boot IO Dependent Code (IODC) revision 1


HARD Booted.

ISL Revision A.00.38 OCT 26, 1994

ISL booting hpux



ISL>

Thanks, Jorge

[Torsten.]

Please find out if the restore was successful.

Go to GSP and have a look at the console log (CL) and try to find out what happened.

[Jorge Pons]

Hi

In GSP only see hardware errors. I try one more time Ignite Restore...
If fails, I will mount the older disk, and create another Ignite tape.

Thanks, Jorge

[Torsten.]

OK, my mistake (console path). The path depends on the type of GSP. Type help at the GSP prompt.

GSP> he


HE

==== GSP Help ============================================(Administrator)===
Hardware Revision 8 Firmware Revision A.01.10 May 24 2001,11:05:55


If you get any A.01.xx firmware, you have revision A GSP and console path needs to be 0/0/4/0. If version is some thing like B.02.xx, console path is 0/0/4/1.

GSP> he


HE
==== GSP Help ============================================(Administrator)===
Hardware Revision L5 Firmware Revision B.02.20 Apr 14 2003,11:03:46

(Just to correct this)

[Torsten.]

"In GSP only see hardware errors"

What kind of errors? Review not only system logs (SL), but also console logs (CL).

[Jorge Pons]

Hi

Sorry, I didnt see "CL". I send the log, it looks like OK...? also I send the revision

Jorge

[rccmum]

Are you sure about the paths shown?

I suspect the problem with LIF label on the boot disk. At the ISL> ls
it should show other ISL utilities as well besides HPUX. The LIF label is not written properly as part of Ignite.

Can you try to boot from another disk ( assuming you have another pair of mirror )

May be you need to try booting from tape again and see if the ignite process is complete.

[Jorge Pons]

Hi rccmum

Probably the problem is about LIF... I only have 2 disks and 2 vg... I dont have Mirror.
Now, Im restoring again from Ignite tape, and I wish this time will be Ok...


Jorge

[Torsten.]

Your logfile looks OK at the end. But the "finish" is missing, it stops while restoring. Post your results from second try!

Here is the log:

x ./monitor_bpr, 20480 bytes, 40 tape blocks
* Download_mini-system: Complete
* Loading_software: Begin
* Installing boot area on disk.
* Enabling swap areas.
* Backing up LVM configuration for "vg00".
* Backing up LVM configuration for "vg02".
* Processing the archive source (CEJ_11.00).
* Wed Nov 02 21:36:03 EST 2005: Starting archive load of the source
(CEJ_11.00).
* Positioning the tape (/dev/rmt/0mn).
* Archive extraction from tape is beginning. Please wait.

[Jorge Pons]

Hi

There is the log of the second time. The problem persists.
I replace the disks, and make a new ignite tape.

If anyone have an idea....

Thanks, Jorge

[Torsten.]

What disks are you using?

BTW, the servers firmware is old.
It's a good idea to update from 41.18 to 43.50 (patch PF_CHAW4350)

[Jorge Pons]

The original disks are:
VG00 18GB
VG02 36GB.

I replace root disk 18GB for 36GB.

I just update FW, and the problem persists.

How I verified Ignite Tape?

Jorge

[Torsten.]

What is the ignite version you are using?

Here is the current version:

http://h20293.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=IGNITEUXB

[Jorge Pons]

I installed 11.00 version. the creation of ignite tape was succesfull. When I install from ignite tape, all looks like Ok, but when the box start, doesnt start.

now, I install original disks and backup all the system, then I will reinstal ths system.

Thanks for all, Jorge

[Torsten.]

Just to clarify this: 11.00 is your OS version, the current ignite is something like C.6.2.x.

Anyway, this problem could be caused by missing patches. You may patch your system before backup or just do a cold install with current media, if you want.

[Torsten.]

Have a look at this thread:

http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=781266

Same problem, fixed by updating ignite and patching.

[Marvin Strong]

At the boot prompt(the first prompt after you hit any key in 10 seconds) you could also do

sea ipl

To find all the disks that you can boot from.
Its possible that your primary path is not the correct boot disk.