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(info) If the path is not specified, the log file is created in the "Home directory" mentioned in the VM Configuration tab of the CHARON Virtual Machine Manager.

Single log

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BM MARKERAlternatively it is possible to use just a single log file. Uncomment the "set session log" line and specify the desired CHARON VM log file name. Optionally, a path can be added to the log file name.

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Below is a specification of a CHARON VM log file located in the "C:\CHARON logs" directory which will be appended each time the CHARON VM starts:

set session log_method = append
set session log = "C:\CHARON logs\my_ES40.log"

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Setting system serial number

The next configuration option that can be applied is setting If necessary, a specific system serial number instead of the default one:

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TOY and ROM containers

The next objects to be configured are TOY and ROM containers (their have to be configured. Their presence depends on the HP Alpha model). It is always recommended to enable them. If a container file of the given name does not exist, starting the CHARON VM will create it.

TOY means "Time of Year"; its . Its container records time, date and some console parameters while the CHARON VM is not running. It is highly recommended to define and activate this container:

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set toy container="clipper.dat"

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Follow this link for details on the KZPBA controllers configuration.

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KGPSA-CA PCI FC disk controller

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Follow this link for details on the KGPSA-CA controllers configuration.

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KGPSA-CA mapping to the host resources

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The numbers in the square brackets represent the KGPSA-CA units. They can be in the range of 0 to 32766 but no more than 255 units can be configured on a single controller.

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KGPSA-CA mapping to a storage controller using its "presentation" mode

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Type of mappingDescription
storage_controller_path_id = <Storage controller path ID>

"Storage controller path ID" is a storage (for example SAN) controller path ID.

This ID can be obtained from the special utility "Device check tool" (accessible in the "Host Information and Utilities" section of the CHARON Virtual Machines Manager). Once specified, all the disks attached to the storage are automatically mapped as disk units to the CHARON VM.

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KGPSA-CA pass through mode

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SupportedNot SupportedNot tested

LP8000
LP9000
LP9002
LP9802
LP10000
LP10000DC
LP10000-S
LPX1000
LP11002
LPe11002 (FC2242SR, A8003A)
LPe1105

LPe1150 (FC2142SR, A8002A)LPe11000

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FDDI support via DEFPA PCI FDDI controller in "pass through" mode

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(warning) Non-US-EN installations of Windows may present “Location:” string in local language, but "host_bus_location" parameter requires English notation, so the words “PCI”, “bus”, “device”, and “function” must be specified in English.

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Serial lines support via emulated PBXDA-xx family PCI controllers in "pass through" mode

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