Missing caa_cfg line in /etc/inetd.conf on AIX PowerHA cluster node

1: Verify cluster packages installed
# lslpp -l | grep cluster
Make sure cluster-related packages (like bos.rte.cluster) are installed.

2: Add missing caa_cfg entry to /etc/inetd.conf
Open /etc/inetd.conf with your favorite editor:
# vi /etc/inetd.conf
Add this line if it’s missing:
caa_cfg stream tcp6 nowait root /usr/sbin/clusterconf clusterconf
Save and exit.

3: Refresh inetd daemon
# refresh -s inetd

4: Verify that caa_cfg service is listening on TCP6
# netstat -an | grep LISTEN | grep tcp6
You should see an entry with caa_cfg or the port related to clusterconf listening on tcp6.

5: Check cluster services and start if needed
# lssrc -g cluster
# startsrc -g cluster

6: Rebuild and start cluster config manager
# /var/hacmp/clverify/clmgr -s
# clmgr start cluster

7: Monitor cluster manager logs
# tail -f /var/hacmp/log/clstrmgr.out
Look for errors or confirmation of cluster manager starting successfully.

Summary:

• The missing caa_cfg line enables cluster config daemon via inetd.
• Refreshing inetd reloads config without reboot.
• Starting cluster services ensures cluster functions correctly.
• Rebuilding cluster config manager fixes inconsistencies.