HP HP-UX 11i v3 User Manual

HP_APA_MAX_LINKAGGS
Sets the maximum number of link aggregates for the server.
The valid range is from 5 to 50. The default value is 50.
This value takes effect only after a reboot.
HP_APA_STATION_ADDRESS
Specifies the MAC address to assign to the specified link
aggregate. If a link aggregate declaration contains both the
HP_APA_STATION_ADDRESS and HP_APA_FIXED_MAC
parameters, the HP_APA_STATION_ADDRESS parameter
overrides the value of the HP_APA_FIXED_MAC parameter;
the link aggregate is assigned the specified MAC address.
HP_APA_USE_SYSLOG
Enables (1) or disables (0) the logging of status messages
to the syslog.log file (for example, when a link
aggregate or port fails or comes up). The default value is
0. See Section for sample syslog.log messages and their
meaning.
Examples
• To set the load-balancing mode to port based (LB_PORT) on lan900:
HP_APA_INTERFACE_NAME[0]="lan900"
HP_APA_LOAD_BALANCE_MODE[0]="LB_PORT"
HP_APA_HOT_STANDBY[0]="off"
• To create a manually formed link aggregate having ports with PPAs 2, 3, and 4:
HP_APA_INTERFACE_NAME[1]="lan900"
HP_APA_LOAD_BALANCE_MODE[1]="LB_PORT"
HP_APA_HOT_STANDBY[1]="off"
HP_APA_MANUAL_LA[1]="2,3,4"
NOTE: Ensure that the server and switch are set to the same mode—MANUAL.
• To configure the MANUAL link aggregates lan905 and lan906, using the system-assigned
MAC address and user-assigned MAC address, respectively:
HP_APA_INTERFACE_NAME[5]=lan905
HP_APA_LOAD_BALANCE_MODE[5]=LB_MAC
HP_APA_FIXED_MAC[5]=on
HP_APA_MANUAL_LA[5]=1,2,3
HP_APA_INTERFACE_NAME[6]=lan906
HP_APA_STATION_ADDRESS[6]=0x021122334455
HP_APA_LOAD_BALANCE_MODE[6]=LB_MAC
HP_APA_MANUAL_LA[6]=4,5,6
hp_apaportconf file
The /etc/rc.config.d/hp_apaportconf file contains the following parameters that you
can specify for individual ports. All configuration parameters for physical ports begin with the
prefix HP_APAPORT_.
HP_APAPORT_CONFIG_MODE
Set the configuration mode for a physical port. The
supported values are as follows:
• FEC_AUTO
• LACP_AUTO
• LAN_MONITOR
• MANUAL
For a description of these parameters, see the mode
descriptions in “Preparing for configuration” (page 29).
HP_APAPORT_GROUP_CAPABILITY
For FEC_AUTO only. An integer value used to determine
which network physical ports can be aggregated into a
common PAgP link aggregate. Set the group capability to
be the same for all network physical ports. The group
hp_apaportconf file 91

HP HP-UX 11i v3 Specifications

General

Version	11i v3
Kernel Type	Monolithic
Architecture	PA-RISC, Itanium
Release Date	2007
File System	HFS, VxFS
Security Features	Role-Based Access Control
Virtualization	HP Integrity Virtual Machines (Integrity VM), HP vPar (Virtual Partitions)
Latest Version	11i v3

Summary

Introduction to HP APA

Link Aggregate Overview

Load Balancing

Failover Group

A link aggregate in LAN_MONITOR mode with active and standby links for fault tolerance.

Installing the APA Software

Installation Requirements

Lists the prerequisites for installing HP APA software on the system.

Hardware Requirements

Installing the Software

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the HP APA software using swinstall.

Removing the Software

Provides instructions for uninstalling the HP APA software and deconfiguring it.

Configuring APA

Preparing for Configuration

Configuring a Link Aggregate

Step-by-step guide on creating a link aggregate using the System Management Homepage (SMH).

Configuring a Failover Group

Step-by-step guide on creating a failover group using the System Management Homepage (SMH).

Administering HP APA

Modifying a Link Aggregate

Procedures for changing attributes of an existing link aggregate via SMH.

Deleting a Link Aggregate

Using the nwmgr Command

nwmgr Overview

HP APA Tasks and the nwmgr Command

Troubleshooting HP APA

Solving HP APA Problems

A diagnostic map and troubleshooting steps for common HP APA issues.

Solving Link Aggregate Problems (MANUAL Mode)

Solving Link Aggregate Problems (LACP Mode)

Solving Failover Group Problems

Gathering Information

Product Specifications

HP APA Configuration Files

hp_apaconf File

lanconfig.ascii File

Configuring HP APA by Editing Files

Editing Configuration Files for Link Aggregates

Guides on configuring link aggregates by editing configuration files for different modes.

Editing Configuration Files for Failover Groups

Instructions for configuring failover groups by editing system configuration files.

VLANs over APA using HP Procurve Switches

Configuring VLANs over Link Aggregates

Configuring VLANs over Failover Groups

Switch Configuration Information