FAILSAFE/LANSAFE III SOFTWARE V 4.13 - on NCR4091 UPS with systems running Unix SVR4 03.02.xx

LVC # 11

	FECO:	LVC # 11
	MODIFICATION NO:	N/A
	PRODUCT:	Failsafe/Lansafe III software Version 4.13
	SUB-ASSEMBLY:	4091 UPS, Running on Unix SVR4 03.02.xx
	ESTIMATED MAN HOURS:	N/A
	CLASS OF CHANGE:	Informational
	REASON FOR CHANGE:	Introduction of updated product
	RELATED FECO/AB	LCV # 4, LVC # 8, LVC # 9

INTRODUCTION OF FAILSAFE/LANSAFE III SOFTWARE V 4.13

For use on NCR4091 UPS with systems running Unix SVR4 03.02.xx

This is to introduce the latest version of Failsafe/Lansafe III software.

This FECO supercedes FECO LVC # 4, and FECO LVC # 9.

DESCRIPTION
The Failsafe/Lansafe III version 4.13 software is designed to give an Orderly Shutdown to a system in the event of a mains failure. It does not give Power Fail Recovery

It is for use with the following operating systems.

HP-UXâ	Novellâ NetWareâ	DOS
IBM AIXâ	Novellâ Manage Wise	DEC UNIX
Interactive UNIXâ	OS/2â and OS/2 Warp	UNIX Ware
SCO UNIX	WindowsÔ 3.x	Windows NT
Solarisâ and SunOSâ	Windows 95	Macintosh
AT&T UNIX	Linux

This FECO only details the use with Unix SVR4 03.02

For use with other operating systems refer to the documentation with the CDROM or the documentation on the CDROM.

NOTE Throughout this FECO a space in a string is shown by a Ñ .
All other spaces are purely cosmetic.

SYSTEM – SERIAL PORT - STRATEGY

4.1 Dump Slice

On the system ensure that there is a dump slice on the disk, and that its size is adequate for the amount of memory in the machine.

4.2 The ups_status File

The ups_status file contains UPS-OFF or UPS-ON. If the file contains UPS-OFF; at power fail it attempts to log out of UniVision, down dating the other UV control files as it exits. If it completes this task successfully, the process returns to the UNIX login. If ups_status does not exist the system defaults to UPS-OFF.

The ups_status file is located in the ./UniVision/univision/admin directory.

To configure ups_status, login to SYSPROG and enter !<CR>. At the UNIX prompt ($) enter UVups<CR>.
If ups-status does not exist the system prompts:
    Current ups_status setting = xxx.xxx
    Do you want to continue with the change file? (Y/N):
    Enter Y <CR>
    File "univision/admin/ups_status" not found or of zero size
    Do you want to create the file? (Y/N)
   Enter Y <CR>

If you enter Y the file is created and the system prompts you as follows:
Enter "0" to set UPS_OFF or "1" to set UPS-ON:

Enter 0 <CR> to set it to UPS_OFF

NOTE For Orderly Shutdown, the ups_status file must either NOT EXIST or if it does it MUST BE set to UPS_OFF.

4.3    SERIAL PORT
          The serial port must use tty01
          Ensure that no service is running on the port. If there is one running then remove it.
          Enter pmadm Ñ -l Ñ | Ñ pg <CR> to display Port Services.

4.4 Ensure that the strategy is Orderly Shutdown.

To display the strategy in root

Enter strategy <CR> and ensure response is Current Strategy is Orderly Shutdown.

If it is Power Fail Recovery, then change it to Orderly Shutdown by
Entering # strategy Ñ -s <CR>

4.5    Connect the communications cable between the UPS and the NCR 3000 COM 2 port.
          This should be the correct type of cable for the appropriate UPS used.
          For Powerware Prestige (NCR4091) use Cable Type JM.

4.6 Check that the UPS is set up for "Printer Mode, 2400 Baud, Novell Contacts" as
detailed in FECO LVC # 8 , para 7.1

TO INSTALL & INITIALIZE SOFTWARE

5.1 Insert the CD, Failsafe/Lansafe III release 4.13 into the CD drive.

5.2 In root mount the cd.

Enter

# mount Ñ -FÑ cdfs Ñ -o Ñ r o, nmconv = c, fperm = 500 Ñ /dev/cd0 Ñ /cdrom

5.3 Change directory to the mounted point for the cd, Enter

# cd Ñ /cdrom
# cd Ñ LS3FS3

5.4 Run the install script, Enter.

# shÑ ./INSTALL.SH

Welcome <CR>

Respond to the prompts as shown below in bold.

Continue installation? Y

Are you installing from a CD - ROM ? Y

The default install pathname for this softwre is /usr/ls3

Do you want to change this path N

Automatically run Lansafe III on start up Y

The screen will list the install parameters

Check they are correct

Are these install parameters acceptable Y

This system will install Lansafe III

If the system is the only one being run off of the UPS then the answer N to the following question.

Is this computer part of a UPS group N

Is this computer the (C)ontroller or (M)ember. Usually Enter C

From the second list. Select the POWERWARE 9 Option

Please enter the UPS port Enter 3 for

None Of The Above,

then Enter

/dev/tty01

                    Please enter the Wink Time (1-999 secs)                                         Enter 5
                    (Wink time is the number of seconds wait after a power
                    failure, before a message is displayed)

Please enter the Power Failure Countdown Time (1 -999min) Enter 5
(Delay time after power failure before Shut down commences)

                    Please enter the time needed to Shut Down System (1 -999sec)      Enter 180
                    (If it is required that any of the above need to be changed to
                    customer requirements the changes are to be noted and stored
                    with the fault log on site)

Please enter the UPS Access Code Enter edp
-this will not appear on the screen

Please re-enter the UPS Access Code for verification Enter edp

Lansafe III configuration completed successfully

Press <CR> to continue

5.5 To initialize the software, in root
Enter # cd Ñ /usr/ls3

Enter # ./ls3& to start demon

5.6 Return to root Enter # cd Ñ /

5.7 Unmount cdrom Enter # umount Ñ /cdrom

5.8 Reboot the system Enter # shutdown Ñ –y Ñ –i6 Ñ –g0

5.9 When the system runs up, Lansafe III is now running

SERVICING TESTS/FUNCTIONS

6.1 Servicing tests and functions are carried out via the Power Monitor Menu

6.2 To access the Power Monitor Menu from root
Enter # ./usr/ls3/ls3con

Please enter the Access Code for the Power Monitor

Enter edp

6.3 POWER MONITOR MENU
O Exit

1. Configure Lansafe

2. Start hardware test

3. Start preventive maintenance

4. Shutdown/reboot workstation

5. View Output load, Input utility power and battery

6. Export power and battery log files

6.3.1 Power Monitor Menu Description

1. To reconfigure or change the access code

2. Dependant upon type of UPS.

3. Same as 2

4. Submenu displayed

O exit

1 Timed shutdown

2 Reboot

3 Permanent shutdown

4 Unload software - note this only stops the daemon running and does not remove
the software from system

To remove the software see para 8

5. List details of current (as of now) status

6. Exports file to printer etc.

FUNCTIONAL TEST

7.1 To carry out a functional test, remove the mains input supply to the UPS.

7.2 Ensure that a message is displayed on the system console and that the system runs down

7.3 When the system has run down wait until the UPS switches off.

7.4 Reconnect the mains supply to the UPS.

7.5 Ensure that the system runs up correctly, the system ON switch may have to be operated.

7.6    NOTE. Under normal operating conditions, if the mains supply to the UPS is reconnected to the UPS after
        system has run down but before UPS switches off; then the system must be switched off before it will run up
        again.

TO REMOVE THE SOFTWARE

8.1 Identify the pid number for the associated Failsafe/Lansafe III software
In root Enter # ps Ñ –ef Ñ |Ñ grep Ñ ls3

8.2 Kill this pid Enter # kill Ñ –9Ñ pid number

8.3    Remove all the contents of the associated Failsafe/Lansafe III software directory
          In root Enter # cd Ñ /usr/ls3 to go to the ls3 directory
          Enter # r m Ñ –r Ñ * to remove the contents of the ls3 directory

8.4 Return to rootEnter cd Ñ /

8.5 Remove the directory
Enter # r m d i r Ñ ls3

8.6 The Software removal is complete

CABLE SPEC

Cable to connect the system com2 port to the UPS, designated as Cable Type JM

                                                System                                                                 UPS
                                                9 Pin                                                                     25 Pin
                                                D Type                                                                 D Type
                                                Female                                                                Male

2
3
5

3
2
7

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