NEC Express5800/A2040d, User Manual

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Contents
1.
Overview of COPT .................................................................................................................... 5
1.1
What is COPT (Capacity Optimization)? ....................................................................... 5
1.2
Target Servers .................................................................................................................. 5
1.3
Available Enable Keys .................................................................................................... 5
1.4
From purchasing Core Enable key to obtaining code word ....................................... 6
2.
Before Using COPT-supported model ....................................................................................... 8
2.1
Assigning and Adding Core ........................................................................................... 8
2.2
Initial Setting of OS ....................................................................................................... 10
2.3
Saving COPT Configuration Information .................................................................... 10
3.
When purchased 1-Core Enable key (not factory-installed) ................................................... 13
3.1
Obtaining Code Word .................................................................................................... 13
3.2
Applying Code Word ..................................................................................................... 14
3.3
Confirming Enabled Core ............................................................................................. 15
3.4
Saving COPT Configuration Information .................................................................... 16
4.
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 17
4.1
When an error message is displayed while installing code word ............................ 17
4.2
When failed to incorporate core in OS ........................................................................ 17
4.3
When the number of cores goes back to shipped state ............................................ 17
5.
Notes ....................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1
Notes on OS that does not support Dynamic COPT .................................................. 20
5.2
Notes on Saving of COPT Configuration Information ............................................... 20
5.3
Notes on Executing Clear BMC Configuration ........................................................... 20
5.4
Notes on RHEL7.3 or later ............................................................................................ 20