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## Index

action script timeouts, modifying
  Modify a Resource Type with `cmgr`

action scripts
  Action Scripts
  Execution of FailSafe Action and Failover Scripts

activate FailSafe
  Start FailSafe HA Services

ACTIVE cluster status
  Monitoring System Status with the GUI

active/backup configuration
  Planning Disk Configuration

add nic
  Define a Node with `cmgr`

add/remove dependencies for a resource definition
  Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Definition

add/remove dependencies for a resource type
  Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Type

add/remove nodes in the cluster
  Add/Remove Nodes in the Cluster

add/remove resources in resource group
  Add/Remove Resources in Resource Group

administration daemon
  Components

administration of FailSafe
  Administration

administrative workstation subsystem software
  Additional Subsystems for Administrative Workstations

ailover policy modification
  Modify a Failover Policy Definition

aliasing IP addresses
  Network Interfaces and IP Addresses

application failover domain
  Failover Domain

application monitoring
  Dynamic Management

applications, highly available
  Highly Available Applications

ATM LAN emulation failover
  Hardware Components

attributes for failover
  Failover Attribute

Auto_Failback failover attribute
  Failover Attribute
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI

Auto_Recovery failover attribute
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI

AutoLoad boot parameter
  Install Software
  Set NVRAM Variables

backup and restore
  Backing Up and Restoring Configuration With `cmgr`

backup, CDB
  Backing Up and Restoring Configuration With `cmgr`

broadcast address
  `IP_address` Attributes

CAD options file
  `/etc/config/cad.options`

cad process
  Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

CD contents
  Subsystems on the CD

CDB
  backup and restore
    Backing Up and Restoring Configuration With `cmgr`
  maintenance
    Cluster Database Maintenance and Recovery
  recovery
    Cluster Database Maintenance and Recovery

cdbBackup and cdbRestore
  Backing Up and Restoring Configuration With `cmgr`

cdbreinit command
  Using the `cdbreinit` Command

chkconfig
  Configure Network Interfaces
  Verify that the `chkconfig` Flags are On

clconfd process
  Start the Cluster Daemons

CLI (cmgr)
  Using Prompt Mode

cli log
  Default Log File Names

cluster
  convert
    Convert a CXFS Cluster to FailSafe
  define
    Define a Cluster
  delete
    Delete a Cluster
  display
    Display a Cluster
  error recovery
    Cluster Error Recovery
  modify
    Modify a Cluster Definition

cluster (terminology)
  Cluster

cluster administration daemon
  Components

cluster database
  backup and restore
    Backing Up and Restoring Configuration With `cmgr`
  recovery
    GUI Does Not Report Information
  sync failure
    Cluster Database Sync Failure
  terminology
    Cluster Database

cluster database security
  Display a Resource

cluster environment
  Cluster Environment

Cluster Manager GUI
  See IRIS FailSafe Cluster Manager GUI
    Administration Tools

cluster membership
  Membership

cluster process group
  Cluster Process Group

cluster status
  Monitoring System Status with the GUI

cluster tasks
  Cluster Tasks

cluster type
  Cluster Type

cluster_admin subsystem
  Layers
  Layers

cluster_control subsystem
  Layers
  Layers

cluster_mgr command
  `cmgr` Command

cluster_services subsystem
  Layers
  Layers

cluster_status
  Monitoring System Status with `cluster_status`

cmgr
  -c option
    Entering Subcommands on the Command Line
  command line execution
    Entering Subcommands on the Command Line
  exiting
    Completing Actions and Cancelling
  help
    Getting Help
  invoking a shell
    Invoking a Shell from within `cmgr`
  prompt mode
    Using Prompt Mode
  scripts and
    Using Script Files
  See cmgr
    Using Prompt Mode
  startup script
    Startup Script
  template files
    Template Scripts

cmgr command
  `cmgr` Command

CMGR_START_FILE environment variable
  Startup Script

cmgr-templates directory
  Template Scripts

cmond process
  Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

cmond.options file
  `/etc/config/cmond.options`

coexecution with IRIS FailSafe
  Coexecution of CXFS and IRIS FailSafe

collector host installation
  Installing the Collector Host

colors and icons
  Key to Icons and Colors

communication paths
  Communication Paths

components
  Components

concepts
  Terminology

configuration overview
  Overview of Configuring and Testing a New Cluster

configuration parameters
  filesystem
    Example Filesystem Configuration
  IP address
    Example HA IP Address Configuration
  logical volumes
    Configuration Parameters for Logical Volumes

configuration parameters for disks
  Configuration Parameters for Disks

configuration planning
  disk
    Disk Configuration
  filesystem
    Planning Filesystems
  IP address
    HA IP Address Configuration
  logical volume
    Logical Volume Configuration
  overview
    Overview

configuration tasks
  add/remove dependencies for a resource definition
    Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Definition
  add/remove dependencies for a resource type
    Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Type
  add/remove nodes in the cluster
    Add/Remove Nodes in the Cluster
  add/remove resources in resource group
    Add/Remove Resources in Resource Group
  cluster definition
    Define a Cluster
  cluster tasks
    Cluster Tasks
  connectivity test
    Test Connectivity with the GUI
  convert a CXFS cluster
    Convert a CXFS Cluster to FailSafe
  convert a CXFS node to FailSafe
    Convert a CXFS Node to FailSafe
  customize failure detection
    Customize FailSafe Failure Detection
  customize resource failover behavior
    Customize Resource Failover Behavior
  customize resource group failover behavior
    Customize Resource Group Failover Behavior
  defaults in cmgr
    Setting Configuration Defaults with `cmgr`
  define a custom resource
    Define Custom Resource
  define a failover policy
    Define a Failover Policy
  define a node
    Define a Node
  define a resource
    Define a New Resource
  define a resource group
    Define a Resource Group
  define a resource type
    Define a Resource Type
  delete a cluster
    Delete a Cluster
  delete a failover policy
    Delete a Failover Policy
  delete a node
    Delete a Node
  delete a resource
    Delete a Resource
  delete a resource group
    Delete a Resource Group
  delete a resource type
    Delete a Resource Type
  display a cluster
    Display a Cluster
  display a failover policy
    Display a Failover Policy
  display a node
    Display a Node
  display a resource
    Display a Resource
  display a resource group
    Display a Resource Group
  display a resource type
    Display a Resource Type
  failover policy
    Failover Policy Tasks
  fix or upgrade cluster nodes
    Fix or Upgrade Cluster Nodes
  guided configuration
    Guided Configuration with the GUI
  HA services tasks
    FailSafe HA Services Tasks
  load a resource type
    Load a Resource Type
  log groups
    Configure Log Groups with `cmgr`
  make changes to existing cluster
    Make Changes to Existing Cluster
  modify a cluster definition
    Modify a Cluster Definition
  modify a failover policy definition
    Modify a Failover Policy Definition
  modify a node definition
    Modify a Node Definition
  modify a resource definition
    Modify a Resource Definition
  modify a resource group definition
    Modify a Resource Group Definition
  modify a resource type
    Modify a Resource Type Definition
  monitoring intervals
    Configuring Timeout Values and Monitoring Intervals
  mount a filesystem
    Modify a Cluster Definition with `cmgr`
  move a resource group
    Move a Resource Group
  name restrictions
    Name Restrictions
  node addition to cluster
    Add/Remove Nodes in the Cluster with the GUI
  node deletion
    Delete a Node with the GUI
  node resets
    Reset a Node with the GUI
  node tasks
    Node Tasks
  notify administrator of cluster changes
    Define a Cluster
  optimize node usage
    Optimize Node Usage
  preliminary steps
    Preliminary Steps
  redefine a resource for a specific node
    Redefine a Resource for a Specific Node
  redefine a resource type for a specific node
    Redefine a Resource Type for a Specific Node
  resource group tasks
    Resource Group Tasks
  resource load redistribution
    Redistribute Resource Load in Cluster
  resource tasks
    Resource Tasks
  resource type tasks
    Resource Type Tasks
  set FailSafe HA parameters
    Set FailSafe HA Parameters
  set log configuration
    Set Log Configuration
  set up a new cluster
    Set Up a New Cluster
  set up an existing CXFS cluster for FailSafe
    Set Up an Existing CXFS Cluster for FailSafe
  set up an HA resource group
    Set Up a Highly Available Resource Group
  start HA services
    Start FailSafe HA Services
  stop HA services
    Stop FailSafe HA Services
  timeout values
    Configuring Timeout Values and Monitoring Intervals

connectivity test
  Overview of FailSafe Diagnostic Commands
  Test Connectivity with the GUI

control network
  Private Network
  Hardware Components
  Define a Node with the GUI
  changing in cluster
    Change Control Networks in a Cluster
  recovery
    Control Network Failure Recovery

Controlled_Failback failover attribute
  Failover Attribute
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI

controllers
  Disk Connections

conversion between CXFS and FailSafe
  Conversion Between CXFS and FailSafe

convert a FailSafe cluster
  Set Up an Existing CXFS Cluster for FailSafe
  Convert a CXFS Cluster to FailSafe

convert a FailSafe node
  Set Up an Existing CXFS Cluster for FailSafe
  Convert a CXFS Node to FailSafe

convert from FailSafe taskset
  Set Up an Existing CXFS Cluster for FailSafe

coreplusid system parameter
  Set the `coreplusid` System Parameter

create a cluster
  Define a Cluster

Critical_RG failover attribute
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI

crsd log
  Default Log File Names

crsd process
  Layers
  Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

ctrl+c ramifications
  System Operation Considerations

custom failover scripts
  Failover Scripts

custom resource
  Define Custom Resource

customize failure detection
  Customize FailSafe Failure Detection

customize resource failover behavior
  Customize Resource Failover Behavior

customize resource group failover behavior
  Customize Resource Group Failover Behavior

CXFS
  Layers
  and FailSafe
    Example: Modify a Cluster to Include a CXFS Filesystem
  configuration example
    Example: Modify a Cluster to Include a CXFS Filesystem
  exporting filesystems
    Example: Export CXFS Filesystems

CXFS GUI
  Separate CXFS and FailSafe GUIs

CXFS membership
  Membership

CXFS metadata servers and failover domain
  CXFS Metadata Servers and Failover Domain

CXFS resource type
  Layers

CXFS resource type for FailSafe
  `CXFS` Resource Type for FailSafe

daemons
  Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

database membership
  Membership

database security
  Display a Resource

deactivate FailSafe
  Stop FailSafe HA Services

deactivating HA services
  Stopping FailSafe

defaults
  Setting Configuration Defaults with `cmgr`

define a cluster
  Define a Cluster

define a custom resource
  Define Custom Resource

define a failover policy
  Define a Failover Policy

define a node
  Define a Node

define a resource
  Define a New Resource

define a resource group
  Define a Resource Group

define a resource type
  Define a Resource Type

delete a cluster
  Delete a Cluster

delete a failover policy
  Delete a Failover Policy

delete a node
  Delete a Node

delete a resource
  Delete a Resource

delete a resource group
  Delete a Resource Group

delete a resource type
  Delete a Resource Type

dependency list
  Dependency

deskside storage systems
  Hardware Components

destructive mode
  Test Logical Volumes with `cmgr`

detect failures
  Customize FailSafe Failure Detection

developer's guide
  Failover Scripts

devname-group
  Configuration Parameters for Logical Volumes

devname-mode
  Configuration Parameters for Logical Volumes

devname-owner
  Configuration Parameters for Logical Volumes

diagnostic command overview
  Overview of FailSafe Diagnostic Commands

diags log
  Default Log File Names

diags_nodename log file
  Overview of FailSafe Diagnostic Commands

DISCOVERY state
  Resource Group State

disk configuration planning
  Disk Configuration

disk connections
  Disk Connections

disk storage
  Hardware Components

disks, shared
  and disk controller failure
    Disks
  and disk failure
    Disks

display a cluster
  Display a Cluster

display a failover policy
  Display a Failover Policy

display a resource
  Display a Resource

display a resource group
  Display a Resource Group

display a resource type
  Display a Resource Type

display nodes
  Display a Node

DMF resource type
  Layers

DNS
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

domain
  Failover Domain
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI

domain name service
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

DOWN node state
  Node Status

driver subsystems
  Subsystems on the CD

dual controllers
  Disk Connections

dual hubs
  Disk Connections

dual pathing
  Disk Connections

dual vaults
  Disk Connections

dual-active
  Configuration Changes

dynamic management
  Dynamic Management

edefine a resource type for a specific node
  Redefine a Resource Type for a Specific Node

EL-16
  Hardware Components

EL-8+
  Hardware Components

EL-8+ multiplexer driver subsystems
  Subsystems on the CD

emulation failover
  Hardware Components

ERROR cluster status
  Monitoring System Status with the GUI

error state, resource group
  Resource Group Error State

ESP
  Embedded Support Partner (ESP) Logging of FailSafe Events

/etc/config/cad.options file
  `/etc/config/cad.options`

/etc/config/cmond.options file
  `/etc/config/cmond.options`

/etc/config/fs2d.options file
  `/etc/config/fs2d.options`

/etc/config/netif.options
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

/etc/config/nfsd.options
  Planning Filesystems

/etc/config/routed.options
  Configure Network Interfaces

/etc/fstab
  Example Filesystem Configuration
  Planning Filesystems

/etc/hosts
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

/etc/hosts file
  Planning Network Interface and HA IP Address Configuration

/etc/inittab
  Configure the Serial Ports for a Ring Reset

/etc/nsswitch.conf
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`
  Configure Network Interfaces

/etc/services file
  `/etc/services`

/etc/sys_id
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

Ethernet
  Hardware Components

example
  startup script
    Startup Script
  XLV naming scheme
    Planning XLV Logical Volumes

examples
  add a node
    Add a Node to an Active Cluster
  add a node to the cluster
    Modify a Cluster Definition with `cmgr`
  add new resource groups or resources in an active cluster
    Add New Resource Groups or Resources in an Active Cluster
  add/remove dependencies for a resource type
    Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Type with `cmgr`
  administrative communication within one node
    Communication Paths
  administrative communication within one node under coexecution
    Communication Paths in a Coexecution Cluster
  attributes
    Define a Resource Type with the GUI
  bring a resource group online
    Bring a Resource Group Online with `cmgr`
  change the log level
    Modify Log Groups with `cmgr`
  chkconfig
    Configure Network Interfaces
  cluster information display
    Entering Subcommands on the Command Line
  cluster_status
    Monitoring System Status with `cluster_status`
  commands used to create NFS, CXFS and statd_unlimited resources
    `CXFS` Resource Type for FailSafe
  communication between nodes in the pool
    Communication Paths
  communication for a node not in the cluster
    Communication Paths
  configuration planning process
    Example
  configuration types
    Supported Configurations
  configuration with four resource groups
    Example
  configuration with two resource groups
    Planning Disk Configuration
  configure network interfaces
    Configure Network Interfaces
  convert a node
    Convert a Node to CXFS or FailSafe with `cmgr`
  convert the cluster
    Converting a CXFS Cluster to Failsafe with `cmgr`
  create a resource group
    Example: Create a Resource Group
  daemon communication within one node
    Communication Paths
  daemon communication within one node under coexecution
    Communication Paths in a Coexecution Cluster
  define a cluster
    Define a Cluster with `cmgr`
  define a node
    Define a Node with `cmgr`
  define a resource
    Define a New Resource with `cmgr`
  define a resource group
    Defining a Resource Group with `cmgr`
  define a resource type
    Define a Resource Type with `cmgr`
  define failover policy
    Define a Failover Policy with `cmgr`
  define the log group
    Configure Log Groups with `cmgr`
  delete a cluster
    Delete a Cluster with `cmgr`
  delete a node
    Delete a Node with `cmgr`
    Delete a Node from an Active Cluster
  delete a resource group
    Delete a Resource Group with `cmgr`
  dependencies
    Dependency
  dependencies for a resource type
    Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Type with the GUI
  detach a resource group
    Cluster Error Recovery
    Delete a Node from an Active Cluster
  determine hostname
    Determine the Hostname of the Node
  disk storage failover on a two-node system
    Disks
  display a cluster
    Displaying a Cluster with `cmgr`
  display a resource group
    Display a Resource Group with `cmgr`
  /etc/config/cad.options
    `/etc/config/cad.options`
  /etc/config/fs2d.options
    Example 1
  /etc/config/routed.options
    Configure Network Interfaces
  /etc/hosts contents and hostname resolution
    Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`
  /etc/inittab
    Configure the Serial Ports for a Ring Reset
  /etc/nsswitch.conf
    Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`
    Configure Network Interfaces
  /etc/services
    `/etc/services`
    Add a Node to an Active Cluster
  export CXFS filesystems
    Example: Export CXFS Filesystems
  failover domain
    Define a Failover Policy with the GUI
  FailSafe configuration
    Example: Define a Three-Node Cluster
  FailSafe Manager GUI
    Screens
  FailSafe membership
    Quorum
    Quorum
  failure of a resource's monitor action
    Define a Resource Type with the GUI
  filesystem configuration
    Example Filesystem Configuration
  filesystems and logical volumes
    Example Filesystem Configuration
  GUI showing details for a resource
    Screens
  HA IP address configuration
    Example HA IP Address Configuration
  haStatus
    Viewing System Status with the `haStatus` Script
  heartbeat response statistics
    Using the Visualization Tools
  heterogeneous clusters for an IP_address resource
    Redefine a Resource for a Specific Node with the GUI
  increase the statd resource type monitor executable timeout
    Modify a Resource Type with `cmgr`
  interface configuration
    Configure Network Interfaces
  IRISconsole reset model
    Supported Configurations
  Local failover of HA IP address
    Example: Local Failover of HA IP Address
  log file management
    Log File Management
  log file name
    Default Log File Names
  logging information and /etc/config/fs2d.options
    Example 1
  logical volume configuration
    Example Logical Volume Configuration
    Example Logical Volume Configuration
  message paths for action scripts and failover policy scripts
    Execution of FailSafe Action and Failover Scripts
  modify a cluster
    Delete a Node with `cmgr`
  modify a cluster to include a CXFS filesystem
    Example: Modify a Cluster to Include a CXFS Filesystem
  modify a node
    Convert a Node to CXFS or FailSafe with `cmgr`
  modify a resource group
    Modify a Resource Group Definition with `cmgr`
  modify the resource type timeouts
    Modify a Resource Type with `cmgr`
  monitoring system status
    Monitoring System Status with `cluster_status`
  move a resource group
    Move a Resource Group with `cmgr`
    Resource Group Maintenance and Error Recovery
    Upgrade FailSafe Software in an Active Cluster
  mutual dependency of resources is not allowed
    Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Definition with the GUI
  name of a filesystem resource
    `filesystem` Attributes
  network reset model
    Supported Configurations
  nodes in the failover domain
    Define a Failover Policy with the GUI
  non-shared disk configuration and failover
    Planning Disk Configuration
  offline a resource group
    Resource Group Maintenance and Error Recovery
  offline detatch
    Resuming Two-Node Use
  output when just the initial daemons are running
    Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running
  partition id determination
    Define a Node with the GUI
  partitioning
    Example of Partitioning
  patch installation
    Install Patches
  PCP
    Using the Visualization Tools
  performing tasks
    Performing Tasks
  pool and cluster concepts
    Cluster
  prompt mode
    Using Prompt Mode
  redefine a resource for a specific node
    Redefine a Resource for a Specific Node with the GUI
  remove the error state of a resource
    Clear Resource Error State
  reset models
    Supported Configurations
  resource dependency
    Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Definition with the GUI
  resource group
    Resource Group
  resource group maintenance and error recovery
    Resource Group Maintenance and Error Recovery
  resource group recovery
    Resource Group Recovery
  resource monitoring statistics
    Using the Visualization Tools
  resource type dependencies
    Dependency
  resources
    Define a New Resource with the GUI
  ring configuration
    Supported Configurations
  rotating log files
    Rotating All Log Files
  script files
    Using Script Files
  script to define a three-node cluster
    Example: Script to Define a Three-Node Cluster
  server-to-server reset model
    Supported Configurations
  set group ID
    Specify Resource Attributes with `cmgr`
  setting configuration defaults for cmgr
    Setting Configuration Defaults with `cmgr`
  sgi-cad
    `/etc/services`
  sgi-cmsd
    `/etc/services`
  sgi-crsd
    `/etc/services`
  sgi-gcd
    `/etc/services`
  shared disk configuration for active/backup use
    Planning Disk Configuration
  shared disk configuration for dual-active use
    Planning Disk Configuration
  show cluster
    Delete a Node with `cmgr`
  show failover policy
    Using a Single Node
  show nodes in pool/cluster
    Display a Node with `cmgr`
  single node
    Using a Single Node
  software layers
    Layers
  star configuration
    Supported Configurations
  start cluster daemons
    Start the Cluster Daemons
  start HA services
    Start HA Services with `cmgr`
    Add a Node to an Active Cluster
    Upgrade OS Software in an Active Cluster
  start HA services on a subset of nodes
    Start FailSafe HA Services with the GUI
  stop HA services
    Stop FailSafe HA Services with `cmgr`
    Node Error Recovery
    Delete a Node from an Active Cluster
  system components
    Hardware Components
  test a failover policy
    Test Failover Policies with `cmgr`
  test a resource
    Test Resources with `cmgr`
  test a resource type
    Test Resources with `cmgr`
  test logical volumes
    Test Logical Volumes with `cmgr`
  test multiple nodes
    Test the Serial Connections with `cmgr`
  test network connectivity
    Test Network Connectivity with `cmgr`
  test serial connections
    Test the Serial Connections with `cmgr`
  testing the private network interface
    Private Network Interface
  testing the serial reset connection
    Serial Reset Connection
  three-node cluster
    Example: Define a Three-Node Cluster
  tie-breaker and membership
    Quorum
  two-node cluster
    Supported Configurations
  two-node configuration
    Supported Configurations
  two-node use
    Resuming Two-Node Use
  updating from IRIS FailSafe 1.2
    Updating from IRIS FailSafe 1.2 to IRIS FailSafe 2.1.x
  upgrade software in an active cluster
    Upgrade FailSafe Software in an Active Cluster
  upgrades
    Upgrade Examples
  /usr/lib/aliases
    Configure Network Interfaces
  verify that chkconfig flags are on
    Verify that the `chkconfig` Flags are On

exclusive action script
  Action Scripts

failover
  Failover
  and recovery processes
    Failover and Recovery Processes
  behavior of a resource
    Customize Resource Failover Behavior
  behavior of a resource group
    Customize Resource Group Failover Behavior
  description
    Failover and Recovery Processes
  of disk storage
    Disks
  resource group
    Resource Group Failover

failover attributes
  Failover Attribute
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI
  Modify a Failover Policy Definition with the GUI

failover domain
  Failover Domain
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI

failover policy
  Failover Policy
  define
    Define a Failover Policy
  delete
    Delete a Failover Policy
  display
    Display a Failover Policy
  failover attributes
    Define a Failover Policy with the GUI
    Modify a Failover Policy Definition with the GUI
  failover domain
    Define a Failover Policy with the GUI
  failover script
    Modify a Failover Policy Definition with the GUI
  modify
    Modify a Failover Policy Definition
  tasks
    Failover Policy Tasks
  test
    Test Failover Policies with the GUI
    Test Failover Policies with `cmgr`

failover script
  Failover Scripts
  Execution of FailSafe Action and Failover Scripts
  Modify a Failover Policy Definition with the GUI

FailSafe
  membership
    FailSafe Membership and Tie-Breaker Node

FailSafe base software
  Layers

FailSafe coexecution
  Coexecution of CXFS and IRIS FailSafe

FailSafe Manager
  See configuration tasks
  overview
    GUI Overview

FailSafe Manager GUI overview
  FailSafe Manager GUI

FailSafe membership
  Membership
  Membership
  FailSafe Membership and Resets
  No Membership Formed

failsafe2 subsystem
  Layers

failure detection
  Customize FailSafe Failure Detection

fault-tolerant systems, definition
  High Availability and IRIS FailSafe

FDDI
  Hardware Components

features
  Additional Features

Fibre Channel
  Hardware Components

filesystem
  configuration parameters
    Example Filesystem Configuration
  configuration planning
    Planning Filesystems
  resource
    `filesystem` Attributes
  test
    Test Filesystems with `cmgr`

filesystem mounting
  Modify a Cluster Definition with `cmgr`

filesystem resource type
  Layers

fine-grain failover
  Fine-Grain Failover

fix cluster nodes
  Fix or Upgrade Cluster Nodes

FORE Systems ATM cards and switch
  Hardware Components

fs2d database membership
  Membership

fs2d options file
  `/etc/config/fs2d.options`

fs2d process
  Verify that the Cluster Daemons are Running

fsafe.srm* metrics
  Metrics Exported by PCP for FailSafe

giveaway, giveback
  Operational Comparison

GUI
  recovery
    GUI and `cmgr` Inconsistencies
    GUI Does Not Report Information
  See IRIS FailSafe Cluster Manager GUI
    Administration Tools

GUI overview
  FailSafe Manager GUI

HA parameters
  set
    Set FailSafe HA Parameters

HA services
  start
    Start FailSafe HA Services
  stop
    Stop FailSafe HA Services

HA services tasks
  FailSafe HA Services Tasks

ha_agent log
  Default Log File Names

ha_cfginfo
  Operational Comparison

ha_cilog
  Operational Comparison

ha_cmsd log
  Default Log File Names

ha_cmsd process
  Layers

ha_fsd log
  Default Log File Names

ha_fsd process
  Failover Scripts
  Layers

ha_gcd log
  Default Log File Names

ha_gcd process
  Layers

ha_get_field()
  Operational Comparison

ha_get_info()
  Operational Comparison

ha_ifd log
  Default Log File Names

ha_ifd process
  Layers

ha_ifmx2 process
  Layers

ha_script log
  Default Log File Names

ha_srmd log
  Default Log File Names

ha_srmd process
  Layers

ha_sybs2 process
  Layers

ha.conf
  Software Changes
  Operational Comparison

hardware components
  Hardware Components

hardware device, adding to cluster
  Adding a New Hardware Device in an Active Cluster

haStatus script
  Viewing System Status with the `haStatus` Script

heartbeat interval
  Set FailSafe HA Parameters with the GUI

heartbeat network
  Private Network
  Hardware Components
  Define a Node with the GUI

help
  for cmgr
    Getting Help
  for GUI
    Set Up a New Cluster

high-availability infrastructure
  Layers

highly available systems, definition
  High Availability and IRIS FailSafe

hostname
  control network
    Define a Node with the GUI

hostname determination
  Determine the Hostname of the Node

hosts file
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

hubs
  Disk Connections

icons and colors
  Key to Icons and Colors

ifconfig
  Test Network Connectivity with `cmgr`

IFD
  See Interface Agent Daemon
    Interface Agent Daemon (IFD)

INACTIVE cluster status
  Monitoring System Status with the GUI

INACTIVE node state
  Node Status

Informix resource type
  Layers

informix_rdbms subsystem
  Layers

infrastructure
  Layers

initial cluster configuration
  GUI
    Guided Configuration with the GUI

initial failover domain
  Failover Domain
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI
  Modify a Failover Policy Definition with the GUI

INITIALIZING state
  Resource Group State

inittab file
  Configure the Serial Ports for a Ring Reset

InPlace_Recovery failover attribute
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI

install resource type
  Load a Resource Type

installation
  Install Software

installing
  patches
    Install Patches

Interface Agent Daemon (IFD)
  Interface Agent Daemon (IFD)

INTERNAL ERROR state
  Resource Group State
  Resource Group Error State

IP address
  configuration planning
    HA IP Address Configuration
  fixed
    Network Interfaces and IP Addresses
  highly available
    Network Interfaces and IP Addresses
  local failover
    Example: Local Failover of HA IP Address
  overview
    Network Interfaces and IP Addresses
  planning
    Questions to be Answered
    HA IP Address Configuration
  resource
    `IP_address` Attributes

IP address and control network
  Define a Node with the GUI

IP address resource type
  Layers

IP aliasing
  Network Interfaces and IP Addresses

IRIS FailSafe coexecution
  Coexecution of CXFS and IRIS FailSafe

IRISconsole reset model
  Supported Configurations

is_* commands
  Define a Node with `cmgr`

Java Plug-in
  Subsystems on the CD

java supported release level
  Install Software

java_plugin
  Install Software

JBOD
  Hardware Components
  Disk Connections

ksh shell
  Operational Comparison

L2
  Define a Node with `cmgr`

LAN emulation failover
  Hardware Components

layers, system software
  Layers

load a resource type
  Load a Resource Type

load redistribution
  Redistribute Resource Load in Cluster

local failover, IP address
  Example: Local Failover of HA IP Address

local restart
  Local Restarts

log configuration
  Set Log Configuration

log files
  Default Log File Names
  FailSafe Log Files
  management
    Log File Management

log messages
  debug
    FailSafe Log Files
  error
    FailSafe Log Files
  normal
    FailSafe Log Files
  syslog
    FailSafe Log Files
  warning
    FailSafe Log Files

logical volume
  configuration planning
    Logical Volume Configuration
  creation
    Create XLV Logical Volumes and XFS Filesystems
  parameters
    Configuration Parameters for Logical Volumes

logical volume testing
  Test Logical Volumes with `cmgr`

lonely state
  Two-Node Clusters: Single-Node Use

MAC address impersonation
  Network Interfaces and IP Addresses

MAC address resource
  `MAC_address` Attributes

MAC_address resource type
  Layers

maintenance mode
  Suspend Monitoring a Resource Group with the GUI

make changes to an existing cluster
  Make Changes to Existing Cluster

managed resources
  Dynamic Management

membership
  Membership
  See cluster membership
  FailSafe
    FailSafe Membership and Resets

metrics exported by PCP
  Metrics Exported by PCP for FailSafe

mgr
  -p option
    Using Prompt Mode

migrating from IRIS FailSafe 1.2
  Updating from IRIS FailSafe 1.2 to IRIS FailSafe 2.1.x

mirrored disks
  Supported Configurations

mkpart
  Define a Node with the GUI
  Define a Node with the GUI
  Define a Node with `cmgr`

MMSC
  Define a Node with `cmgr`

mode
  Example Filesystem Configuration

modify a cluster
  Make Changes to Existing Cluster

modify a failover policy definition
  Modify a Failover Policy Definition

modify a node
  Modify a Node Definition

modify a resource definition
  Modify a Resource Definition

modify a resource group definition
  Modify a Resource Group Definition

modify a resource type
  Modify a Resource Type Definition

monitor action script
  Action Scripts

MONITOR ACTIVITY UNKNOWN error state
  Resource Group Error State

monitor applications
  Dynamic Management

monitor host
  Installing the Monitor Host

monitor license
  Installing the Monitor Host

monitoring interval
  Configuring Timeout Values and Monitoring Intervals

monitoring system status
  Monitoring System Status with `cluster_status`

monitoring-level
  Example Filesystem Configuration

move a resource group
  Move a Resource Group

MSC
  Define a Node with `cmgr`

multihosted RAID disks devices
  Supported Configurations

multiplexer driver subsystems
  Subsystems on the CD

name restrictions
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`
  Name Restrictions

name service daemon
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

netif.options
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

netif.options file
  Configure Network Interfaces

Netscape resource type
  Layers

Netscape servers, testing with cmgr
  Test Resource Groups with `cmgr`

network connectivity
  Test Connectivity with the GUI

network connectivity test
  Test Network Connectivity with `cmgr`

network information service
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

network interface
  configuration
    Configure Network Interfaces
  overview
    Network Interfaces and IP Addresses

network mask
  `IP_address` Attributes

network reset model
  Supported Configurations

network segment
  Private Network

networks
  Private Network

NFS and CXFS filesystems
  Example: Export CXFS Filesystems

NFS resource type
  Layers

NIS
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

NIS database
  Configure Network Interfaces

NO AVAILABLE NODES error state
  Resource Group Error State

NO ERROR error state
  Resource Group Error State

NO MORE NODES IN AFD error message
  Resource Group Maintenance and Error Recovery

node
  adding to cluster
    Add a Node to an Active Cluster
  add/remove
    Add/Remove Nodes in the Cluster
  configuration
    Installation and System Preparation
  convert
    Convert a CXFS Node to FailSafe
  define
    Define a Node
  delete
    Delete a Node
  deleting from cluster
    Delete a Node from an Active Cluster
  display
    Display a Node
  error recovery
    Node Error Recovery
  highly available
    Nodes
  modify
    Modify a Node Definition
  reset
    Resetting Nodes
    FailSafe Membership and Tie-Breaker Node
  resets
    Reset a Node with the GUI
  state
    Node Status
  status
    Node Status
  terminology
    Node
  timeout
    Set FailSafe HA Parameters with the GUI
  wait time
    Set FailSafe HA Parameters with the GUI

NODE NOT AVAILABLE error state
  Resource Group Error State

node states
  Operational Comparison

node tasks
  Node Tasks

node type
  Node Types for CXFS Metadata Servers

NODE UNKNOWN error state
  Resource Group Error State

node usage optimization
  Optimize Node Usage

Node_Failures_Only failover attribute
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI

node-specific resource
  Redefine a Resource for a Specific Node

node-specific resource type
  Redefine a Resource Type for a Specific Node

non-IRIX administrative workstation software
  Subsystems for Non-IRIX Administrative Workstations

notification
  Modify a Cluster Definition

notify administrator of cluster changes
  Define a Cluster

nsadmin
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

nsd
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

nsswitch.conf
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

NVRAM variables
  Set NVRAM Variables

OFFLINE state
  Resource Group State

OFFLINE-PENDING state
  Resource Group State

ONLINE state
  Resource Group State

ONLINE-MAINTENANCE state
  Resource Group State
  Suspend Monitoring a Resource Group with the GUI

ONLINE-PENDING state
  Resource Group State

ONLINE-READY state
  Resource Group Status
  Resource Group State
  Bring a Resource Group Online with the GUI

optimize node usage
  Optimize Node Usage

Oracle resource type
  Layers

oracle_rdbms subsystem
  Layers

ordered failover script
  Failover Scripts

overlap of resource groups
  Resource Group

overview of FailSafe
  Overview

partition
  Define a Node with `cmgr`
  Define a Node with `cmgr`
  Modify a Node Definition with the GUI

partition id
  Define a Node with the GUI

patch installation
  Install Patches

pathing
  Disk Connections

PCP installation
  Install Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) Software

PCP metrics
  Metrics Exported by PCP for FailSafe

pcp_eoe.sw
  Installing the Collector Host
  Installing the Monitor Host

PCPMON
  Installing the Monitor Host

performance metrics
  Removing Performance Metrics from a Collector Host

Performance Metrics Domain Agent (PMDA)
  Installing the Collector Host

pinging system controller
  Performing a `ping` the System Controller with `cmgr`

plexed disks
  Supported Configurations

plug-in
  custom
    Layers
  terminology
    Plug-In

PMDA
  Installing the Collector Host

pool
  Pool
  Pool

powerfail mode
  Set FailSafe HA Parameters with the GUI

preliminary configuration steps
  Preliminary Steps

primary node
  Planning Disk Configuration

private network
  Private Network

private network interface
  Private Network Interface

process group
  Cluster Process Group

process membership
  Membership

programmer's guide
  Failover Scripts

quorum
  Quorum

rackmount storage systems
  Hardware Components

RAID
  Hardware Components
  Disk Connections

recovery
  overview
    Overview of System Recovery
  procedures
    Recovery Procedures

redefine a resource for a specific node
  Redefine a Resource for a Specific Node

redistribute resource load
  Redistribute Resource Load in Cluster

redundancy
  Supported Configurations

re-MACing
  Network Interfaces and IP Addresses
  dedicated backup interfaces required
    Planning Network Interface and HA IP Address Configuration
  determining if required
    Planning Network Interface and HA IP Address Configuration

Remote System Control port
  Hardware Components

remove a node from the pool
  Delete a Node

remove dependencies for a resource definition
  Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Definition

remove dependencies for a resource type
  Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Type

remove nic
  Define a Node with `cmgr`

remove nodes
  Modify a Cluster Definition

remove resources in resource group
  Add/Remove Resources in Resource Group

reset connection
  Serial Reset Connection

reset hardware
  Hardware Components

reset models
  Supported Configurations
  Supported Configurations

resetting nodes
  Resetting Nodes
  FailSafe Membership and Tie-Breaker Node

resource
  adding to cluster
    Add New Resource Groups or Resources in an Active Cluster
  define
    Define a New Resource
  delete
    Delete a Resource
  dependencies
    Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Definition
  dependency list
    Dependency
  display
    Display a Resource
  filesystem
    `filesystem` Attributes
  IP address
    `IP_address` Attributes
  MAC address
    `MAC_address` Attributes
  modify
    Modify a Resource Definition
  name
    Resource Name
  NFS
    Example: Create a Resource Group
  node-specific
    Redefine a Resource for a Specific Node
  owner
    Resource Owner
  recovery
    Clear Resource Error State
  statd_unlimited
    Define a New Resource with `cmgr`
  status
    Monitoring Resource and Reset Serial Line with `cmgr`
  terminology
    Resource
  volume
    `volume` Attributes

resource failover behavior
  Customize Resource Failover Behavior

resource group
  adding to cluster
    Add New Resource Groups or Resources in an Active Cluster
  add/remove resources
    Add/Remove Resources in Resource Group
  bringing online
    Resource Group Failover
  creation example
    Example: Create a Resource Group
  define
    Define a Resource Group
  delete
    Delete a Resource Group
  dependencies
    Add/Remove Resources in Resource Group
  detaching
    Take a Resource Group Offline with the GUI
  display
    Display a Resource Group
  error state
    Resource Group Error State
  failover
    Resource Group Failover
  forcing offline
    Take a Resource Group Offline with the GUI
  modify
    Modify a Resource Group Definition
  monitoring
    Suspend Monitoring a Resource Group with the GUI
  move
    Move a Resource Group
  moving
    Move a Resource Group with the GUI
  recovery
    Resource Group Maintenance and Error Recovery
  resume monitoring
    Resume Monitoring of a Resource Group with `cmgr`
  state
    Resource Group State
  status
    Querying Resource Status with `cmgr`
  suspend monitoring
    Suspend Monitoring a Resource Group with the GUI
  taking offline
    Resource Group Failover
    Take a Resource Group Offline with the GUI
  terminology
    Resource Group
  test
    Test Resource Groups with `cmgr`

resource group failover behavior
  Customize Resource Group Failover Behavior

resource group tasks
  Resource Group Tasks

resource group taskset
  Set Up a Highly Available Resource Group

resource load redistribution
  Redistribute Resource Load in Cluster

resource tasks
  Resource Tasks

resource type
  define
    Define a Resource Type
  delete
    Delete a Resource Type
  dependencies
    Add/Remove Dependencies for a Resource Type
  dependency list
    Dependency
  display
    Display a Resource Type
  load
    Load a Resource Type
  modify
    Modify a Resource Type Definition
  NFS
    Example: Create a Resource Group
  node-specific
    Redefine a Resource Type for a Specific Node
  terminology
    Resource Type

resource type tasks
  Resource Type Tasks

resources
  Highly Available Resources

restart (local)
  Local Restarts

restart action script
  Action Scripts

restore, CDB
  Backing Up and Restoring Configuration With `cmgr`

ring configuration
  Supported Configurations

ring reset
  Configure the Serial Ports for a Ring Reset

rotating log files
  Log File Management

round-robin failover script
  Failover Scripts

run-time failover domain
  Failover Domain
  Define a Failover Policy with the GUI
  Modify a Failover Policy Definition with the GUI

Samba resource type
  Layers

/sbin/ksh
  Operational Comparison

/sbin/sh
  Operational Comparison

SCSI bus
  Hardware Components

SCSI ID parameter
  Set NVRAM Variables

security of the cluster database
  Display a Resource

serial cable recovery
  Serial Cable Failure Recovery

serial connections
  Test Connectivity with the GUI

serial connections test
  Test the Serial Connections with `cmgr`

serial line
  Hardware Components

serial port configuration
  Configure the Serial Ports for a Ring Reset

serial reset connection
  Serial Reset Connection

server-to-server reset model
  Supported Configurations

set commands
  Define a Node with `cmgr`

set FailSafe HA parameters
  Set FailSafe HA Parameters

set log configuration
  Set Log Configuration

set up a new cluster
  Set Up a New Cluster

SGI 200
  Hardware Components

SGI 2000
  Hardware Components

SGI Origin 3000
  Hardware Components

sgi-cad
  `/etc/services`

sgi-cmsd
  `/etc/services`

sgi-crsd
  `/etc/services`

sgi-gcd
  `/etc/services`

sh shell
  Operational Comparison

shared disk issues
  Planning Filesystems

shells
  Operational Comparison

show a cluster
  Display a Cluster

show a node
  Display a Node

show a resource type
  Display a Resource Type

single controller
  Disk Connections

single hub
  Disk Connections

single pathing
  Disk Connections

single vault
  Disk Connections

single-node use
  Using a Single Node

software overview
  IRIS FailSafe 2.1.x Software

SPLIT RESOURCE GROUP (EXCLUSIVITY) error state
  Resource Group Error State
  Resource Group Maintenance and Error Recovery

srmd executable error
  When a `stop` Script Fails

SRMD EXECUTABLE ERROR error state
  Resource Group Error State

ST16XX
  Hardware Components

standby
  Operational Comparison

star configuration
  Supported Configurations

start action script
  Action Scripts
  When a `start` Script Fails

start cluster daemons
  Start the Cluster Daemons

start HA services
  Start FailSafe HA Services

startup script for cmgr
  Startup Script

statd_unlimited resource
  Define a New Resource with `cmgr`

statd_unlimited resource type
  Layers

state, resource group
  Resource Group State

status
  cluster
    Monitoring System Status with the GUI
  node
    Node Status
  resource
    Monitoring Resource and Reset Serial Line with `cmgr`
  resource group
    Resource Group Status
  system controller
    Performing a `ping` of a System Controller with `cmgr`
  system, overview
    System Status

stop action script
  Action Scripts
  When a `stop` Script Fails

stop HA services
  Stop FailSafe HA Services

stopping HA services
  Stopping FailSafe
  force option
    Stopping HA Services on One Node

storage connection
  Hardware Components

subsystems on the CD
  Subsystems on the CD

sys_id
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

sysctrl* commands
  Define a Node with `cmgr`

SYSLOG
  Example 1

syslog messages
  FailSafe Log Files

system
  software communication paths
    Communication Paths

system configuration defaults
  Setting Configuration Defaults with `cmgr`

system controller
  status
    Performing a `ping` of a System Controller with `cmgr`

system controller types
  Define a Node with `cmgr`

system files
  Configure System Files

system operation considerations
  System Operation Considerations

system software
  components
    Components
  layers
    Layers

system status
  System Status

takeover, takeback
  Operational Comparison

tasks
  Performing Tasks
  See configuration tasks

TCP and NFS
  Planning Filesystems

template files
  Template Scripts

terminology
  Terminology

testing
  Test the System

three-node cluster, example
  Example: Define a Three-Node Cluster

tie-breaker node
  Quorum
  Tie-Breaker Node
  Set FailSafe HA Parameters with the GUI
  FailSafe Membership and Tie-Breaker Node

timeout values
  Configuring Timeout Values and Monitoring Intervals

timeouts, action script
  Modify a Resource Type with `cmgr`

TMF resource type
  Layers

TP9100
  Hardware Components

TP9400
  Hardware Components

TP9900
  Hardware Components

two-node clusters: single-node use
  Two-Node Clusters: Single-Node Use

two-node configuration
  Supported Configurations

two-node use
  Resuming Two-Node Use

UDP
  Planning Filesystems

Unified Name Service
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

unit of failover
  Operational Comparison

UNIX process group
  Cluster Process Group

UNKNOWN cluster status
  Monitoring System Status with the GUI
  Cluster Error Recovery

UNKNOWN node state
  Node Status

UNS
  Hostname Resolution: `/etc/sys_id`, `/etc/hosts`, `/etc/nsswitch.conf`

UP node state
  Node Status

updating from IRIS FailSafe 1.2
  Updating from IRIS FailSafe 1.2 to IRIS FailSafe 2.1.x

upgrade cluster nodes
  Fix or Upgrade Cluster Nodes

upgrade FailSafe
  Dynamic Management

upgrading
  FailSafe software
    Upgrade FailSafe Software in an Active Cluster
  OS software
    Upgrade OS Software in an Active Cluster

user privileges
  Display a Resource

user-space membership
  Membership

/usr/etc/ifconfig
  Private Network Interface
  Test Network Connectivity with `cmgr`

/usr/lib/aliases
  Configure Network Interfaces

/var/adm/SYSLOG
  Example 1

/var/cluster/cdb/cdb/db
  Operational Comparison

/var/cluster/ha directory
  Components

/var/cluster/ha/common_scripts/scriptlib
  Operational Comparison

/var/ha/actions/common.vars
  Operational Comparison

/var/ha/logs
  Operational Comparison

/var/pcp/pmdas/fsafe
  Installing the Collector Host

vaults
  Disk Connections

volume
  resource
    `volume` Attributes
  test
    Test Logical Volumes with `cmgr`

volume resource type
  Layers

volume-name
  Example Filesystem Configuration

wsync mode, and NFS filesystems
  Planning Filesystems

XFS filesystem creation
  Create XLV Logical Volumes and XFS Filesystems

XFS resource type
  Layers

XLV logical volume creation
  Create XLV Logical Volumes and XFS Filesystems

XLV logical volume resource type
  Layers

ypmatch
  Configure Network Interfaces

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