HP Software Product Description ___________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT NAME: Disk File Optimizer SPD 55.85.10 for OpenVMS,Version V2.8 DESCRIPTION Disk File Optimizer(DFO) for OpenVMS is a layered software product which reduces both file fragmentation and free space fragmentation and op- timizes file placement on disk media. This results in better appli- cation performance, better backup performance, and more efficient disk utilization. DFO operates in two modes. In "Defrag PLUS" mode, RMS is used as a database of scheduling information, and defragmentation jobs can be scheduled using a wide variety of scheduling criteria. In nor- mal "Defrag" mode, defragmentation jobs are run when requested by the user. The user or system manager can specify which of these two modes should be used when the product is installed. The key capabilities of DFO for OpenVMS are: o Reduces file fragmentation and free space fragmentation for disk devices o Provides the ability to defragment specific files or an entire disk o Gives the user the capability to select or exclude specific files based on: - User choice - Severity of fragmentation - Whether the file has placement pointers - Whether the files are indexed o Provides event based scheduling of defragmentation jobs January 2004 AE-Q6M7L-TE Disk File Optimizer SPD 55.85.10 for OpenVMS,Version V2.8 o Provides a Monitor function which allows File Optimizer processes to be monitored while in operation o Allows pre- and post-processing commands to effect automation of tasks before and after defragmentation jobs are executed o Gives the user the ability to classify files as "hot" (frequently accessed), or "cold" (infrequently accessed) and to have them placed on the disk drive accordingly o Provides two modes of operation to tailor to the specific customer environment o Offers a choice of Digital Command Line (DCL) or Motif[R]-based Graph- ical User Interfaces. This is available for both Defrag and Defrag PLUS modes. o Provides an offline defragmentation utility that allows the user to defragment INDEXF.SYS on a disk device that is not mounted. For a bound volume set this utility only works on the "ROOT" volume. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS DFO is a layered software product on the OpenVMS operating system for both VAX and Alpha hardware platforms. The list of qualified proces- sors and hardware configurations for this version is the same as those qualified by OpenVMS and mentioned in the following Software Product Descriptions (SPDs). OpenVMS Operating system for Alpha Versions 7.3-1 and 7.3-2, and VAX Version 7.3 SPD (25.01.xx) OpenVMS Operating System for Alpha and VAX, Versions 7.2, 7.2-1, 7.2-1H1, and 7.2-2 SPD (41.87.xx) The list of currently shipping disk and tape devices changes frequently. Currently supported disk and tape devices are reflected in the AlphaServer Supported Options Lists that can be found within the QuickSpecs at the individual AlphaServer WEB pages: http://h18002.www1.hp.com/alphaserver 2 Disk File Optimizer SPD 55.85.10 for OpenVMS,Version V2.8 Processors Not Qualified MicroVAX I, VAXstation I, VAX-11/725, VAX-11/782, VAXstation 8000 Processor Restrictions: A minimum system configuration to run DFO includes: o 4 MB memory o One or more disk drives qualified by OpenVMS Disk Space Requirements (Block Cluster Size = 1) Disk Space Requirements for Defrag PLUS For installation 27,000 blocks (3.6 MB) on VAX: For permanent use 23,700 blocks (1.9 MB) on VAX: For installation 32,000 blocks (6.2 MB) on Alpha: For permanent use 27,800 blocks (4.0 MB) on Alpha: Disk Space Requirements for Defrag For installation 23,900 blocks (2.0 MB) on VAX: For permanent use 22,800 blocks (1.5 MB) on VAX: For installation 27,800 blocks (4.0 MB) on Alpha: For permanent use 23,900 blocks (2.0 MB) on Alpha: These counts refer to the disk space required on the system disk. The sizes are approximate; actual sizes may vary depending on the user's system environment, configuration, and software options. 3 Disk File Optimizer SPD 55.85.10 for OpenVMS,Version V2.8 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS o OpenVMS VAX Operating System (Version V6.0, V6.1, V6.2, V7.0, V7.1, V7.2 and V7.3) or OpenVMS Alpha (Versions V6.1, V6.2, V7.0, V7.1- 2, V7.2-1, V7.3, V7.3-1 and V7.3-2) DFO V2.8 is qualified for disks connected on the Fiber Channel. Open- VMS Versions 7.2-2 and later provide support for Fiber Channel (FC) connected disk devices. DFO V2.8 has qualified this feature in Open- VMS with HSG80 Array Controller. Please refer to OpenVMS documen- tation for a complete listing of supported disk devices and Oper- ating System versions. OpenVMS Tailoring For OpenVMS Alpha V6.x systems, the following classes are required for full functionality of this layered product: o OpenVMS Required Saveset o Programming Support o Utilities o System Programming Support o Secure User's Environment o Network Support o OpenVMS Workstation Support For more information on OpenVMS classes and tailoring, refer to the OpenVMS VAX Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx) or the OpenVMS Alpha Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 41.87.XX). 4 Disk File Optimizer SPD 55.85.10 for OpenVMS,Version V2.8 OPTIONAL SOFTWARE o DECwindows Motif V1.1 or later. DECwindows Motif is part of the OpenVMS Operating System but must be installed separately. Installation of DECwindows Motif gives you the option to use the Disk File Optimizer graphical user interface. SOFTWARE LICENSING This software is furnished only under a license. For more information about HP's licensing terms and policies, contact your local HP office. License Management Facility This layered product qualifies the OpenVMS License Management Facil- ity. License units for the software are granted for use on one specified system, based on the processor system class level. Licenses granted as processor tier-independent (processor generic), are no longer of- fered, but can continue to be used on any system qualified by the soft- ware. These include the following licenses: QL-2GNA9-AA and QL-GJ8A9- AA. For more information on the OpenVMS License Management Facility, re- fer to the OpenVMS VAX Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 25.01.xx), the OpenVMS Alpha Operating System Software Product Description (SPD 41.87.xx), or the License Management Facility man- ual of the OpenVMS VAX or OpenVMS Alpha Operating System documenta- tion set. 5 Disk File Optimizer SPD 55.85.10 for OpenVMS,Version V2.8 CLUSTER ENVIRONMENT Disk File Optimizer qualifies defragmenting disks connected to Open- VMS VAX or Alpha machines from any qualified VAX or Alpha machine. It is fully qualified when installed on any valid and licensed VMScluster* configuration without restrictions. The HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS section of this product's Software Product Description details any special hard- ware required by this product. *VMScluster configurations are fully described in the VMScluster Soft- ware Product Description (29.78.xx) and include CI, Ethernet, and Mixed Interconnect configurations. GROWTH CONSIDERATIONS The minimum hardware/software requirements for any future version of this product may be different from the requirements for the current version. DISTRIBUTION MEDIA The Disk File Optimizer software has discontinued H-Kit distributions. 9-track and TK50 media are no longer available to fulfill this require- ment. This layered product is also available as part of the OpenVMS Consol- idated Software Distribution on CD-ROM for VAX (QA-VWJ8A-A8) and on the HP CD-ROM Software Library for OpenVMS Alpha (QA-03XAA-H8). ORDERING INFORMATION Software Media: VAX (CD-ROM): QA-VWJ8A-A8 Alpha (CD-ROM): QA-03XAA-H8 6 Disk File Optimizer SPD 55.85.10 for OpenVMS,Version V2.8 Software Licenses: VAX: Workgroup: QL-GJ8AB-AA Departmental: QL-GJ8A2-AA Enterprise: QL-GJ8A5-AA Alpha: Workgroup: QL-2GNAE-AA Departmental: QL-2GNAG-AA Enterprise: QL-2GNAQ-AA Software Documentation: VAX: QA-GJ8AA-GZ Alpha: QA-2GNAA-GZ Software Product Services: VAX: QT-GJ8A*-** Alpha: QT-2GNA*-** * Denotes variant fields. For additional information on available li- censes, services, and media, refer to the appropriate price book. SOFTWARE PRODUCT SERVICES A variety of service options are available from HP. For more infor- mation, contact your local HP office. SOFTWARE WARRANTY Warranty for this software product is provided by HP with the purchase of a license for the products as defined in the Software Warranty Ad- dendum to this SPD. The previous information is valid at time of release. Please contact your local HP office for the most up-to-date information. 7 Disk File Optimizer SPD 55.85.10 for OpenVMS,Version V2.8 © Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. 2004. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional war- ranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omis- sions contained herein. Proprietary computer software. Valid license from HP required for pos- session, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Com- mercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Tech- nical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. 8