CSM V1.4.1 is designed to provide simple, low-cost management of
distributed and clustered IBM eServer servers. For organizations with
both Linux and AIX applications, a single AIX 5L V5.2 or V5.3 management
console can provide management services to AIX 5L and Linux clients in
distributed and clustered configurations.
CSM is also a key element of the IBM eServer Cluster 1600 and Cluster
1350, platforms that are ideal for workload consolidation or for
achieving high degrees of scalability and performance for applications
that take advantage of clustered systems architectures. Primary examples
are computational modeling in high-performance computing or multi-
terabyte data warehouses in large corporations.
The CSM licensed products include:
- CSM for Linux on POWER
- CSM for Linux on Multiplatforms (xSeries, BladeCenters)
- CSM for AIX 5L
New with CSM V1.4.1 in all three product offerings:
CRHS
CRHS is a set of software which enhances the ability of the CSM
management server to manage pSeries POWER5 hardware. The net gain of
this software is that the CSM management server become more of a central
point of control in a cluster containing POWER5 HMCs, since more function
can be executed and controlled directly from the CSM management server,
rather than via the HMC. Some of the features CRHS brings to CSM
include:
- Hardware discovery of HMCs and POWER5 hardware on a cluster network
from the CSM Management Server (MS)
- The ability to assign, from the CSM MS, which HMC controls which
POWER5 server
- The ability to set, change, and distribute server service processor
passwords from CSM MS
- Reduction in the number of HMCs required for failing over to another
HMC by allowing you to have one HMC that can be used to fail over any of
the systems on the network. The old model was to have duplicate HMCs for
each subnet of HMC/servers.
Note: APARs IY69115, IY69116 and IY69117 are required for CRHS.
Install servers
CSM V1.4.1 provides separate install server support allowing node
installation services to be off-loaded from the management server onto
one or more separate servers. An install server handles installation
services such as DHCP, TFTP, PXE, BOOTP, NFS, and other functions
required during a network operating system installation of a node. All
managed node operating system installations are still initiated using CSM
commands from the management server as a central point of control, and
the CSM software will automatically distribute the necessary operations
to the appropriate install servers. Install servers in homogeneous
clusters can improve scalability and node installation performance by
distributing the required network services across multiple servers.
Install servers in heterogeneous clusters allow CSM to provide node
operating system installation for different operating system (OS)
distributions within the same cluster.
Mixed clusters
CSM has enhanced its mixed clusters support structure for operating
system support. The following lists outline the mixed clusters scenarios
supported in CSM 1.4.1.
Clusters managed by pSeries Management Servers running AIX 5L can
contain the following:
- All CSM supported releases of AIX on pSeries managed nodes and up to
one of the following:
- All CSM supported releases of Red Hat on pSeries managed nodes, or
- All CSM supported releases of Red Hat on xSeries managed nodes, or
- All CSM supported releases of SUSE SLES on pSeries managed nodes, or
- All CSM supported releases of SUSE SLES on xSeries managed nodes
Clusters managed by xSeries Management Servers running SUSE SLES can
contain any combination of the following:
- All CSM supported releases of Red Hat on xSeries managed nodes
- All CSM supported releases of SUSE SLES on xSeries managed nodes
Clusters managed by xSeries Management Servers running Red Hat can
contain any combination of the following:
- All CSM supported releases of Red Hat on xSeries managed nodes
- All CSM supported releases of SUSE SLES on xSeries managed nodes
Clusters managed by pSeries Management Servers running SUSE SLES can
contain any combination of the following:
- All CSM supported releases of Red Hat on pSeries managed nodes
- All CSM supported releases of SUSE SLES on pSeries managed nodes
Clusters managed by pSeries Management Servers running Red Hat can
contain any combination of the following:
- All CSM supported releases of Red Hat on pSeries managed nodes
- All CSM supported releases of SUSE SLES on pSeries managed nodes
CSM now allows managed nodes to be installed with a higher version of
an operating system than is installed on the management server. However,
the version of CSM on the management server must continue to be as high,
or higher, than the version of CSM on the managed nodes.
Implementation documentation of firewalls
CSM support for Firewalls has documented configuration requirements to
support a firewall within a CSM Management Domain (MD), such that a
firewall host physically and logically separates a MS and its Managed
Nodes (MNs).
Support for p5 Virtual I/O servers and I/O server
partitions
CSM now supports as a non-node device the p5 Virtual I/O Server. On
the p5 system a Virtual I/O Server allows multiple client partitions to
share physical resources, such as network adapters and SCSI devices.
Usability enhancements
CSM 1.4.1 provides usability enhancements in the following areas:
- IP addresses can be used instead of host names working with Linux
clusters
- Commands now accept host groups
- The systemid command now supports multiple nodes
- InstallAdapterGateway enhancements
- There are two new probes
- Node Install Probe, which will verify all node attributes, OS image
data, and node install setup that is required to install a node
- Install Server Probe, which will verify the install server has been
setup correctly
- CSM has documented the Probe infrastructure and interfaces so
customers can now write their own probes for use within CSM.
AIX error log and Linux syslog monitoring
CSM now provides optional monitoring of the AIX Error Log and the
Linux Syslog throughout the cluster. A new sensor will be installed on
all nodes, and new predefined conditions and responses are available on
the management server.
Enhancements for non-root users
CSM now allows non-root users to execute a subset of CSM commands on
the management server that normally require root access.
Documentation improvements
The CSM documentation, which previously consisted of a CSM AIX library
and a CSM Linux library, has been merged into one library in conjunction
with the mixed clusters enhancements. Also, the books have been
reorganized to make them more usable.
Specific product enhancements:
- CSM for Linux on POWER:
- Support for IBM eServer POWER5 server and virtual I/O environments
- Support for pSeries POWER4 servers and BladeCenter JS20 running SUSE
SLES 8 or 9, and Red Hat EL 3.0 and EL 4.0
- Support for IBM eServer POWER5 servers running SUSE SLES 9, and Red
Hat EL 3.0 or EL 4.0
- High Availability Management Server (HA MS) feature running SUSE SLES
9, and Red Hat EL 3.0 and EL 4.0
- CSM for Linux on Multiplatforms:
- Support for Red Hat EL 3.0 and 4.0
- CSM for AIX 5L:
- Support for new POWER5 servers and AIX 5L V5.3
- HA MS feature supported on AIX 5.3
On all platforms, the optional CSM High Availability Management Server
(HA MS) is designed to prevent the management server from being a single
point of failure in the CSM cluster. CSM HA MS uses a shared disk to
store the CSM management server's data and requires a backup management
server with a similar configuration to the primary management server.
CSM HA MS is designed to automate failover in response to failure
conditions. Failover can also be triggered by the administrator in order
to create maintenance windows.
Setting up CSM HA MS can be done at any time during the life of the
cluster. While CSM HA MS is expected to only failover CSM management
server functionality, you can define pre-and post-scripts to customize
the failover. This can allow you to failover other subsystems or data as
needed.
For additional information on CSM, refer to the following Web sites:
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CSM for Linux on POWER
CSM for Linux on POWER is offered on select IBM eServer POWER servers
with SUSE SLES 8 or SUSE SLES 9 or Red Hat EL 3.0 or EL 4.0.
Hardware supported (for full hardware control operations):
- IBM eServer OpenPower 710 and 720 servers
- IBM eServer p5-510, p5-520, p5-550, p5-570, p5-575, p5-590, p5-595
- IBM eServer p615, p630, p650, p655, p670, p690
- IBM eServer BladeCenter JS20 and JS20+ servers
Refer to related hardware announcements for more details.
Hardware Management Console (HMC) support is required for remote
hardware control on pSeries servers. CSM Remote Hardware Control is
supported as follows:
- On each HMC managing POWER4 systems: up to 32 POWER4 systems and 64
operating system images.
- On each HMC managing POWER5 systems: up to 32 POWER5 systems and 64
operating system images.
Note: The IBM eServer Bladecenter JS20 servers require a second Ethernet
switch module for network installations.
The following are additional hardware specifications required for CSM
V1.4.1 for Linux on POWER:
- On the CSM management server:
- One Ethernet adapter for each management virtual LAN (VLAN) used for
hardware control
- One Ethernet adapter for each cluster VLAN used for CSM installation
and administration
- Additional disk space on the management server for the Linux
operating system and RPMs
- A minimum of 512 MB of memory and 250 MB of disk space to install CSM
- 2 GB of disk space for each version of Linux to be fully
- For Cluster Ready Hardware Server function:
- All participating servers (management or managed) must be POWER5
servers only
- On each managed node:
- One Ethernet adapter for the cluster VLAN used for CSM installation
and administration
- A minimum of 256 MB of memory and 40 MB of disk space to install and
run CSM
- Additional disk space for the base Linux operating system and file
sets
To install SUSE SLES nodes from a Red Hat management server or to
install Red Hat nodes from a SUSE SLES management server, a separate
install server must be installed and configured with the target operating
system that will be installed on those nodes.
CSM for Linux on POWER HA MS:
The optional feature CSM HA MS requires two management servers (a
primary and a backup) with similar hardware configurations. The
supported management server hardware for HA MS are POWER4 and POWER5
servers. CSM HA MS also requires a shared disk connected to both
management servers, and supports the following shared disk hardware
models. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage DS4000 series documentation for
the list of operating systems that these disks support.
- Linux POWER management servers:
- IBM TotalStorage DS4300 (formerly FAStT600)
- IBM TotalStorage DS4400 (formerly FAStT700)
- IBM TotalStorage DS4500 (formerly FAStT900)
CSM for Linux on Multiplatforms
CSM for Linux on Multiplatforms is a key element of the IBM eServer
Cluster 1350 platform for deploying Linux applications requiring a
cluster.
Hardware supported (for full hardware control operations):
- IBM eServer 325 and 326
- IBM eServer xSeries 335, 336, 345, 346, 360, 445
- IBM eServer BladeCenter 8677 HS20 (models 8678, 8832 and 8843) and
HS40 servers.
- AMD Opteron LS20 for IBM eServer BladeCenter blade servers.
Refer to related hardware announcements for more details.
The following hardware and hardware specifications are required for
CSM V1.4.1 for Linux:
- On the CSM management server:
- On each managed node:
- A minimum of 256 MB of memory and 40 MB of disk space to install and
run CSM
- Additional disk space for the Linux operating system and RPMs
- TCP/IP and a minimum of one PXE-enabled network adapter for the
cluster VLAN used for CSM installation and administration
- Appropriate cabling
For CSM V1.4.1 optional hardware control to function properly, the
following hardware and hardware specifications are required:
- One RSA PCI adapter for every 24 nodes
Note: RSA PCI adapters are not required to manage the following hardware:
- eServer HS20, HS40, or JS20 blade servers
- eServer 325 or 326 servers
- xSeries 336 or xSeries 346 servers
- Optionally, if remote console support is desired, one or more of the
following terminal servers may be required:
- Cyclades AlterPath ACS48
- Avocent CPS1600
- Computone IntelliServer RCM8, RCM24, or RCM48
- Equinox ELS-16 II
- MRV iTouch IR-8020, IR-8040, LX-4016, LX-4008, or LX-4032
A terminal server is not required for remote console support of
xSeries 336 or xSeries 346 servers. These servers support
Serial-Over-LAN and will allow remote console access directly from the
CSM management server.
In addition, the following IBM eServer blade servers do not require a
terminal server for remote console support:
- HS20 8832
- HS20 8843
- HS40 8839
- JS20 8842
Note: For xSeries and IntelliStations, if you do not have remote console
support, automatic MAC address collection will not work for the full
installation of Linux nodes.
For specific hardware control point and console server product
details, refer to the documentation shipped with the hardware.
IBM suggests a networking configuration where each terminal server is
connected to the management VLAN through its Ethernet port, and up to 48
nodes (depending on the terminal server type) through the nodes' serial
or COM ports. IBM suggests that each IBM RSA PCI be connected to the
management VLAN through its Ethernet port. However, to conserve IP
addresses, one IBM RSA PCI could be connected to the management VLAN with
up to 24 management processors daisy-chained from it to the management
VLAN. For security considerations, CSM cluster hardware control
functions must be restricted to users with root access by isolating the
management server network.
Note: Certain configurations including other Intel processor-based
servers and other Linux distributions may be requested by special bid.
To install SUSE SLES nodes from a Red Hat management server or to
install Red Hat nodes from a SUSE SLES management server, a separate
install server must be installed and configured with the target operating
system that will be installed on those nodes.
CSM for Linux on Multiplatforms HA MS:
CSM HA MS requires two management servers (a primary and a backup)
with similar hardware configurations. HA MS supports any supported CSM
management server that has proper adapters for connectivity to a shared
disk. CSM HA MS also requires a shared disk connected to both management
servers, and supports the following shared disk hardware models. Refer
to the IBM TotalStorage DS4000 series documentation for the list of
operating systems that these disks support.
- xSeries Linux management server:
- IBM TotalStorage DS4300 (formerly FAStT600)
- IBM TotalStorage DS4400 (formerly FAStT700)
- IBM TotalStorage DS4500 (formerly FAStT900)
CSM for AIX 5L
CSM for AIX 5L, V1.4.1 is offered on IBM eServer servers and Cluster
1600.
Hardware supported (for full hardware control operations):
CSM for AIX 5L also runs on POWER and RS/6000 servers and nodes with
AIX 5L V5.1, V5.2, or V5.3.
HMC support is required for remote hardware control. CSM Remote
Hardware Control is supported as follows:
- On each HMC managing POWER4 systems: up to 32 POWER4 systems and 64
operating system images.
- On each HMC managing POWER5 systems: up to 32 POWER5 systems and 64
operating system images.
The CSM single-point-of-control server is known as the management
server and needs to be a POWER or RS/6000 machine running AIX 5L V5.2 or
V5.3. The management server level of AIX must be equal to or greater than
the highest level of AIX on the managed nodes. The other machines within
the cluster are referred to as managed nodes and can be any POWER or
RS/6000 machines running AIX 5L V5.3, V5.2, or V5.1 with service. They
can also be xSeries machines running CSM for Linux on Multiplatforms
V1.4.1 or POWER machines running CSM for Linux on POWER V1.4.1.
An install server must be configured at the same or higher AIX level
than the nodes it will install. To install Linux nodes from an AIX
management server, a separate install server must be installed and
configured for each Linux distribution to be installed.
The following additional hardware and hardware specifications are
required for CSM V1.4.1 for AIX 5L:
- On the CSM management server:
- One Ethernet adapter for each management virtual LAN (VLAN) used for
hardware control
- One Ethernet adapter for each cluster VLAN used for CSM installation
and administration
- A minimum of 512 MB of memory and 250 MB of disk space to install CSM
- 2 GB of disk space for each version of AIX 5L installation images
- Additional disk space for the base AIX 5L operating system and file
sets
- For Cluster Ready Hardware Server function:
- All participating servers (management or managed) must be POWER5
servers only
- On each managed node:
- One Ethernet adapter for each cluster VLAN used for CSM installation
and administration
- A minimum of 256 MB of memory and 40 MB of disk space to install and
run CSM
- Additional disk space for the base AIX 5L operating system and file
sets
CSM for AIX 5L V1.4.1 also provides support for the following IBM
hardware:
- The IBM eServer pSeries High Performance Switch (HPS)
- SP Expansion I/O units (#2055) with IBM POWER3 SMP High Nodes (model
9076-NH0, #2054) or IBM 375 MHz POWER3 SMP High Nodes (model 9076-NH1,
#2058)
- 7040-61D (RIO-2) I/O Drawer
CSM HA MS:
- CSM HA MS requires two management servers (a primary and a backup)
with similar hardware configurations. The only supported management
server hardware for HA MS is POWER4 and POWER5 servers. CSM HA MS also
requires a shared disk connected to both management servers and supports
the following shared disk hardware models:
- POWER management server:
- IBM TotalStorage DS4300 (formerly FAStT600)
- IBM TotalStorage DS4400 (formerly FAStT700)
- IBM TotalStorage DS4500 (formerly FAStT900)
- IBM SSA Disk
CSM for Linux on POWER
- The default base versions of SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8 or 9
(SLES 8 or 9) Linux for POWER-based architecture as distributed and
supported by SUSE LINUX.
- The default base versions of Red Hat EL 3 or EL 4 (AS) for
POWER-based architecture as distributed and supported by Red Hat.
Certain CSM for Linux on POWER. functions require non-IBM software.
The following non-IBM software is required and can be obtained from the
listed sources:
For your convenience, the following required IBM and non-IBM software
is included on the CSM CD-ROM:
- tftp-HPA 0.34
- fping-2.4b2-5
- conserver 8.1
- ITDAgent-4.21-1
- IBMJava2-JRE 1.4.1
The following non-IBM software is required if you want to perform
remote hardware control operations for IBM POWER servers attached with an
HMC:
- openCIMOM Version 0.7 or 0.8 To obtain the download Web site address,
visit:
https://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/cluster/fixes/
csmplinux_1.4.0.0down.html
CSM for Linux on Multiplatforms
- The default base versions of SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 8 (8.1)
(SLES 8) or SLES 9 for x86 architecture on xSeries, and BladeCenter or
x86 (64-bit) architecture on IBM eServer, as distributed and supported by
SUSE LINUX
- The default base versions of Red Hat Linux EL 3 or EL 4 (AS/ES/WS)
for x86 architecture on xSeries, and BladeCenter or x86 (64-bit)
architecture on IBM eServer, as distributed and supported by Red Hat
The CSM management server must be at the highest level of CSM in the
cluster.
The following additional non-IBM software is required with SUSE SLES 8
or SLES 9:
- perl-XML-RegExp. It is available at:
ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/i386/8.1/suse/i586/
perl-XML-RegExp-0.03-216.i586.rpm
- syslinux 2.08, or later, available at:
http://syslinux.zytor.com
The following additional non-IBM software is required with Red Hat EL
3 or EL 4 (AS/ES/WS) Linux:
For your convenience, the following required IBM and non-IBM software
is included on the CD-ROM:
- tftp-HPA 0.34-1
- conserver 8.1
- fping 2.4b2-5
- syslinux 1.64
- ITDAgent-4.21-1
- DirAgent-4.21-1
- MPAAgent-4.20-1
- RAIDLxAg-4.21-1
- IBMJava2-JRE 1.4.1
Note: The distribution of syslinux includes the source code and
associated documentation. All copyright notices and license terms and
conditions in the documentation must be adhered to. You can find version
and distribution information for this product that is part of your
selected installation options in the CSM README file.
The following non-IBM software is required if a customer wants to
perform the software maintenance installation and upgrade of non-CSM
RPMs:
- AutoUpdate V4.3.4, or later levels, which maintain full backward
compatibility
It can be obtained from:
http://freshmeat.net/projects/autoupdate
CSMA for AIX 5L For all AIX servers, the
following CSM for AIX 5L 1.4.1 service is required to convert CSM V1.4.0
installations to the 1.4.1 level:
Description Required
APAR numbers
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CSM for AIX 5L V5.2 and V5.3 1.4.1:
All situations IY68887
RSCT for AIX 5L V5.3 IY68889
RSCT for AIX 5L V5.2 IY68888
To use CSM 1.4.1 Cluster Ready Hardware Server functions, or to use an
AIX 5L management server to manage a configuration containing both AIX
and multiple Linux nodes of differing achitectures (pSeries or xSeries)
or differing operating systems (Red Hat or SUSE SLES), the following CSM
for AIX 5L 1.4.1 service is required:
Description Required
APAR numbers
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CSM for AIX 5L V5.2 and V5.3 IY69115
RSCT for AIX 5L V5.3 IY69117
RSCT for AIX 5L V5.2 IY69116
The CSM management server must be running AIX 5L V5.3, or AIX 5L V5.2
with Recommended Maintenance package 5200-04.
The other machines within the cluster are referred to as managed nodes
and can be running AIX 5L V5.3, AIX 5L V5.2 with 5200-04 and APARs as
previously mentioned, or AIX 5L V5.1 with the 5100-07 Recommended
Maintenance package.
They can also be xSeries machines running CSM for Linux. V1.4.1 (see
the following section).
Certain CSM for AIX 5L. functions require non-IBM software. The
following non-IBM software is required:
- openCIMOM Version 0.7 or 0.8
This should be used if you want to perform remote hardware control
operations for pSeries servers attached with an HMC. Obtain the software
from the "AIX toolbox for Linux applications" CD (refer to Software
Announcement 201-090, dated April 17, 2001), or to obtain the download
Web site address, visit:
https://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/cluster
CSM High Availability Management Server (HA MS) feature (all
platforms):
CSM HA MS supports the following operating systems:
- Red Hat EL AS 3 or EL AS 4 on xSeries
- SUSE SLES 9 on xSeries
- Red Hat EL AS 3 or EL AS 4 on POWER
- SUSE SLES 9 Linux on POWER
- AIX 5.2 Maintenance Level 5200-04, or higher
- AIX 5.3
CSM HA MS is also supported on IBM eServer POWER5 servers running
SuSE. 9, and Red Hat EL 3.0 and EL 4.0
Note: The shared disks supported by HA MS do not always support the above
operating systems. Use of HA MS is restricted to operating systems
supported by the chosen shared disk.
CSM HA MS also requires that CSM V1.4.1 be installed on both
management servers. CSM HA MS does not require the installation of any
other HA product. All required software is included in CSM and HA MS.
Service Service for CSM for AIX and Linux can be obtained
at:
- http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/cluster
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Planning Information
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Customer Responsibilities
Not applicable.
Compatibility
- CSM for Linux on POWER 1.4.1 is a functional enhancement and
replacement of CSM for Linux on POWER V1.4.0.
- CSM for Linux on Multiplatforms 1.4.1 is a functional enhancement CSM
for Linux on Multiplatforms V1.4.0.
- CSM for AIX 5L 1.4.1 is a functional enhancement and replacement of
CSM for AIX 5L V1.4.0.
CSM requires that the CSM administrative network be an Ethernet
network. However, CSM can tolerate any network architecture (for
example, but not limited to, Infiniband, Myrinet, GigE) as a secondary
network to the cluster.
Limitations
Scaling limitations
Your CSM cluster must adhere to all of the following applicable
limits. Your cluster size limit will be the smallest number of all
applicable limits. Support for clusters above such limits will be
considered via Special Bid.
Maximum number of operating system images:
For supported xSeries based Linux systems the CSM scaling limit is
1024 operating system images.
For supported pSeries AIX or Linux, systems, the scaling limit is 128
operating system images.
For combined environments, the limit is 1024 operating system images,
with no more that 128 of those images being on pSeries systems.
Cluster limits for all platforms and situations:
Situation Maximum number
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LPARs per Cluster 128
Number of LPARs per HMC 64
Number of POWER4 servers per HMC 32
Number of POWER5 servers per HMC 32
Cluster limits for specific processors and situations:
Maximum number
(with Industry Standard
Hardware Switch Interconnects)
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p690 servers per cluster 32
p670 servers per cluster 32
p655 servers per cluster 64
p650 servers per cluster 64
p630 servers per cluster 64
p615 servers per cluster 64
p5-510 servers per cluster 128
p5-520 servers per cluster 128
p5-550 servers per cluster 64
p5 570 servers per cluster 64
(2 and 4 Way = 64)
(8 Way = 32)
(12 and 16 Way = 16)
p5-575 servers per cluster 128
p5-590 servers per cluster 16
p5-595 servers per cluster 16
LPARs per p690 server 32
LPARs per p670 server 16
LPARs per p655 server 4
LPARs per p650 server 8
LPARs per p630 server 4
LPARs per p5-510 server 2
LPARs per p5-520 server 2
LPARs per p5-550 server 4
LPARs per p5 570 server 16
LPARs per p5-575 server 8
LPARs per p5-595 server 64
LPARs per p5-590 server 32
Other limitations
CSM for Linux on POWER:
CSM for Linux on Multiplatforms:
The following operating systems are supported on the cluster
management server:
- Red Hat EL 3.0 (AS/ES/WS)
- Red Hat EL 4.0 (AS/ES/WS)
- SUSE SLES 8
- SUSE SLES 9
Note: Combinations of CSM with Linux operating systems are dependent upon
specific hardware models. To see if CSM runs on the desired combination
of Linux Distribution and hardware, refer to the Frequently Asked
Questions section at:
http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/csm/documentation
- There is limited hardware control support for the x440.
- Multiple install servers are only supported for installing nodes with
CSM and Red Hat Linux.
- Professional versions of Linux are not supported with CSM V1.4.1.
- For xSeries, if you do not have a terminal server, the remote console
function (rconsole) will not work and automatic MAC address collection
will not work for the full installation of Linux nodes.
Note: Technical support applies only to the IBM licensed products
mentioned previously. If these products are running on an operating
system (or with a corequisite, prerequisite product) that is no longer
supported, IBM technical support may be limited to defects that can be
replicated on supported environments (that is, supported versions of the
operating systems).
CSM for AIX 5L:
- AIX 5L V5.2 or V5.3 is required for the cluster management server.
The management server needs to be at the highest operating sytem level of
any node in the cluster.
- CSM for AIX 5L does not run on the RS/6000 SP Switch nor SP Switch2.
- PSSP and CSM will not coexist in the same cluster.
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Publications
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The following softcopy publications are available for CSM:
AIX 5L and Linux on Multiplatforms or POWER:
- CSM for AIX 5L and Linux Administration Guide (SA23-1343)
- CSM for AIX 5L and Linux Planning and Installation Guide (SA23-1344)
- CSM for AIX 5L and Linux Command and Technical Reference (SA23-1345)
- RSCT*: Administration Guide (SA22-7889)
- RSCT: Messages (GA22-7891)
- RSCT for AIX 5L: Technical Reference (SA22-7890)
- RSCT for Linux Technical Reference (SA22-7893)
* Reliable Scalable Cluster Technology. This function is included in
the AIX operating system. For more information on the RSCT function,
refer to Software Announcement 202-270, dated October 8, 2002.
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Security, Auditability, and Control
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Cluster Systems Management uses the security and auditability features
of the default base version of the AIX 5L V5.1, AIX 5L V5.2, AIX 5L V5.3,
Red Hat Linux, or SUSE Linux operating system.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities.
Trademarks
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Business Machines Corporation.
** Company, product, or service name may be a trademark or service
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