Preparing HP ProLiant DL140 G2 Nodes |
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On HP ProLiant DL140 G2 servers, the appropriate settings for HP XC are configured using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Figure 3-1 shows a rear view of the HP ProLiant DL140 G2 server and the appropriate port assignments for an HP XC system.
The callouts on Figure 3-1 enumerate the following:
This port is used as the connection to the Administration Switch (branch or root). On the back of the node, this port is marked with the number 1 (NIC1).
If a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interconnect is configured, this port is used for the interconnect connection. Otherwise, it is used for an external connection. On the back of the node, this port is marked with the number 2 (NIC2).
This port is used as the connection to the Console Switch. On the back of the node, this port is marked with LO100i,
Tasks
Perform the following hardware preparation tasks for each HP ProLiant DL140 G2 node in your HP XC system. Change only the values that are described in this procedure; do not change any other factory-set values unless instructed. Follow all steps in the sequence shown:
Turn on power to the node. Watch the screen carefully during the power-on, self-test, and press the F10 key when prompted to access the BIOS Setup Utility. The Lights-Out 100i (LO-100i) console management device, is configured through the BIOS Setup Utility.
The BIOS Setup Utility displays the following information about the node:
BIOS ROM ID:
BIOS Version:
BIOS Build Date: |
Write down this information for future reference.
Make the following BIOS settings from the Main window:
Table 3-3 BIOS Settings for the HP ProLiant DL140 G2 Nodes
| Menu Name | Submenu Name | Option Name | Set To This Value |
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Boot Options | | Numlock | Off |
| | | MCFG Table | Disabled |
Advanced | Advanced Options | Hyperthreading | Disabled |
| IPMI | LAN Settings | Make the following settings on the head node: Change the IP Address assignment to Static Enter the local IP address Enter the netmask for your site Enter the gateway IP address for your site
For all other nodes, keep the IP Address value set to DHCP (do not change it). |
| | | BMC Telnet Service | Enabled |
| | | BMC Ping Response | Enabled |
| | | BMC HTTP Service | Enabled |
| | I/O Device Configuration | Serial Port | BMC COM Port |
| | | Console Redirection | Enabled |
| | | Baud Rate | 115.2K |
Boot | | Boot order | Set the following boot order on the head node: CD-ROM Removable Devices Hard Drive
Set the following boot order on all other nodes: CD-ROM Removable Devices PXE MBA V7.7.2 Slot 0300 Hard Drive
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| | | PXE Booting | On head node, disable PXE booting by inserting an exclamation point (!) at the beginning of the following entries: PXE MBA V7.7.2 Slot 0200
PXE MBA V7.7.2 Slot 0300 |
On all other nodes, disable PXE booting by inserting an exclamation point (!) at the beginning of the following entry: |
Power | | Wake On Modem Ring | Disabled |
| | | Wake On LAN | Disabled |
From the Main window, select Exit -> Save Changes and Exit to exit the utility.
Repeat this procedure for every HP ProLiant DL140 G2 node in your HP XC system.
Preparing HP ProLiant DL360 G4 and DL380 G4 Nodes |
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On HP ProLiant DL360 G4 and DL380 G4 servers, the appropriate settings for HP XC are configured using the following tools:
Integrated Lights Out (iLO) Setup Utility
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)
Figure 3-2 shows a rear view of the HP ProLiant DL360 G4 server and the appropriate port assignments for an HP XC system.
The callouts on Figure 3-2 enumerate the following:
The iLO Ethernet is the port used as the connection to the Console Switch.
NIC1 is used as the connection to the Administration Switch (branch or root).
NIC2 is used as the external connection.
Figure 3-3 shows a rear view of the HP ProLiant DL380 G4 server and the appropriate port assignments for an HP XC system.
The callouts on Figure 3-3 enumerate the following:
The iLO Ethernet port is used as the connection to the Console Switch.
NIC2 is used as an external connection.
NIC1 is used as the connection to the Administration Switch (branch or root).
Tasks
Perform the following hardware preparation tasks from the iLO Setup Utility for each node in your HP XC system:
Turn on power to the node. Watch the screen carefully during the power-on self-test, and press the F8 key when prompted to access the Integrated Lights Out Setup Utility.
Make the following iLO settings for each node in your system:
Table 3-4 iLO Settings for HP ProLiant DL360 G4 and DL380 G4 Nodes
| Menu Name | SubMenu Name | Option Name | Set To This Value |
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User | | Add | Create a common iLO user name and password for every node in your system. The password must have a minimum of 8 characters by default, but this value is configurable. The user Administrator is predefined by default, but you must create your own user name and password. For security purposes, HP recommends that you delete the Administrator user. This user name and password are required to access the console port with the telnet cp-nodename command. |
Network | DNS/DHCP | DHCP Enable | On |
Settings | CLI | Serial CLI Speed (bits/seconds) | 115200 (Press the F10 key to save the setting). |
Select File –> Exit to exit the Integrated Lights Out Setup Utility and resume the power-on self-test.
Watch the screen carefully, and press the F9 key when prompted to access the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU).
Perform the following hardware preparation tasks from the RBSU for each node in your HP XC system:
Make the following settings from the RBSU main menu:
Table 3-5 BIOS Settings for HP ProLiant DL360 G4 and DL380 G4 Nodes
| Menu Name | Option Name | Set To This Value |
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Standard Boot Order IPL | | On the head node, set the boot order so that the CD-ROM is listed before the hard disk. Set the following boot order on all other nodes; CD-ROM does not have to be first in the list, but it must be listed before the hard disk: |
Advanced Options | Processor Hyper_threading | Disable |
System Options | Embedded Serial Port | COM2 |
| | Virtual Serial Port | COM1 Press the Esc key to return to the main menu. |
BIOS Serial Console & EMS | BIOS Serial COnsole Port | COM1 |
| | BIOS Serial Console Baud Rate | 115200 |
| | EMS Console | Disable |
| | BIOS Interface Mode | Command-Line Press the Esc key to return to the main menu. |
Make any other BIOS settings at this time. Specific instructions for this task are outside the scope of this document because the information depends on the hardware involved. You can find more information on other BIOS settings in the appropriate HP ProLiant Server User Guide.
Press the Esc key to exit the RBSU. Press the F10 key to confirm your choice and restart the boot sequence.
Repeat this procedure for every node in your HP XC system.
On hardware models such as the HP ProLiant DL360 G4 and DL380 G4 with smart array cards, you must add the disk or disks to the smart array before attempting to image the node.
To do so, watch the screen carefully during the power on self-test phase of the node, and press the F8 key when prompted to configure the disks into the smart array.
Specific instructions are outside the scope of the HP XC documentation; see the documentation that came with your model of HP ProLiant server for more information.
Preparing HP xw8200 Workstations |
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HP xw8200 workstations can be integrated into an HP XC system. Configuring an xw8200 workstation as the HP XC head node is supported.
Follow the procedures in this section to prepare each workstation before installing and configuring the HP XC System Software.
Figure 3-4 shows a rear view of the HP xw8200 workstation and the appropriate port connections for an HP XC system.
The callout in Figure 3-9 enumerates the following:
This port is used as the connection to the Administration Network.
The appropriate settings for an HP XC system are configured using the Setup Utility.
Tasks
Perform the following hardware preparation tasks for every workstation in your system. Change only the values that are described in this procedure; do not change any other factory-set values unless instructed:
Establish a connection to the console by connecting a monitor and keyboard to the node.
Turn on power to the workstation.
When the node is powering on, press the F10 key to access the Setup Utility.
When prompted, press any key to continue.
Select English as the language.
Make the following settings for each workstation in your system:
Table 3-6 Setup Utility Settings for HP xw8200 Workstations
| Menu Name | SubMenu Name | Option Name | Set To This Value |
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Storage | | Boot Order | On the head node, set the boot order so that the CD-ROM is listed before the hard disk. Set the following boot order on all other nodes; CD-ROM does not have to be first in the list, but it must be listed before the hard disk: CD-ROM Network Controller Hard Disk
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Advanced | Processors | Hyper-Threading | Disable |
Select File –> Save Changes & Exit to exit the Setup Utility.
Repeat this procedure for every workstation in your system.
Turn off power to all nodes except the head node.
Follow the software installation instructions in the HP XC System Software Installation Guide to install the HP XC System Software.
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