HP Workgroup System AWSXCIG-1A manual Downloading XC Software Patches

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NOTE: An internal DVD drive is included in the HP Workgroup System enclosure.

4.2 Downloading XC Software Patches

For each supported version of the HP XC System Software, HP releases all Linux security updates and HP XC software patches on the HP IT Resource Center (ITRC) website. To determine if software patches are available, go to the product-specific location on the ITRC. You must download all available patches and updated RPM packages for the XC Software installation now and save to your laptop to be prepared for “Installing Patches from Your Laptop” (page 29) during the XC Software installation.

HP ITRC website: http://www.itrc.hp.com

NOTE: You must register for an account and password to download patches at

http://www.itrc.hp.com.

HP XC System Software Release Notes for Version 3.2.1

Because the HP XC System Software Release Notes are updated periodically, and are only available online:

http://www.docs.hp.com/en/linuxhpc.html

To download the XC patches, follow these steps:

1.Create a temporary directory on your laptop.

2.Go to the ITRC website and register as an Americas/Asia Pacific or European customer at: http://www.itrc.hp.com/

When you supply information about yourself and your corporation, an ITRC user ID is assigned to you, and you supply your own password. Remember this user ID and password because you must use it whenever you download a patch.

3.From the Registration Confirmation window, select the option to go directly to the ITRC home page.

4.From the ITRC home page, select patch/firmware database from the maintenance and support (hp products) list.

5.From the Patch/Firmware database page, select Linux under find individual patches.

6.From the Search for patches page in Step 1 of the Search utility, select Vendor and Version, select hpxc as the vendor and select the HP XC version that is appropriate for the cluster platform.

7.In step 2 of the Search utility, How would you like to search?, select Browse Patch List.

8.In step 4 of the Search utility, Results per page?, select all.

9.Click search>>> to begin the search.

10.Download all patches that are available for the cluster platform into the temporary directory you created in Step 1. If you are unable to retrieve the files from this website, contact the HP XC Support team at the following email address: xc_support@hp.com.

The downloaded patches are installed during the XC Software installation in “Installing Patches from Your Laptop” (page 29).

4.3 Copying the XC.lic File to Your Laptop

The HP XC license key file was emailed to you. You must copy the XC.lic file to your laptop to use later when installing the XC Software. Use a text editor to remove all ^M characters (Ctrl-m) from the file, if necessary.

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Contents HP Workgroup System and XC Software Installation Guide Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P Table of Contents HP Workgroup System Specifications Thermal Stabilization Cabling IP AddressesList of Figures Enclosure Bay Numbering Example Rear ViewRemoving the Box OA IP AddressList of Tables List of Examples Modify DatabasePage About This Document Intended AudienceDocument Organization Typographic ConventionsDocumentation Updates and Release Notes HP Encourages Your CommentsUser input HP Workgroup System Overview HP Workgroup System Views3shows an example rear view of the HP Workgroup System Hardware Preinstallation Checklist Hardware PrerequisitesFirmware Requirements Can cause problems HP c-Class BladeSystem Enclosure Components and SwitchesHardware Setup Unpack the EnclosureRemoving the Ramp and Front Cushion Gently roll the unit down the ramp. Callout 1, FigureInstalling and Starting Up the Hardware Plug the unit into a power sourceInterconnect Switch Setting Boot Order Save user informationEnabling Telnet Access Installing and Starting Up the Hardware Page Software Preinstallation Checklist Software PrerequisitesDownloading XC Software Patches Copying the XC.lic File to Your LaptopAssociating the Enclosure DVD to the Head Node Check Choose DVD Connect to the enclosure DVDPage XC Software Installation Booting the DVDBoot linux ks=hdscd0/ks.cfg Boot linux ks=hdscd0/ks.cfg pci=nommconfRunning the clusterprep Command # cd /opt/hptc/config/sbin# ./clusterprep --enclosurebased Installing Patches from Your Laptop # mkdir /home/patches# cp /media/iLO2FOLDER/* /home/patches # cd /home/patchesRunning the discover Command Putting the License Key File in the Correct Location# cp /media/iLO2-FOLDER/* /opt/hptc/etc/license/XC.lic Running the clusterconfig Command # ./discover --enclosurebased --single --ic=AdminNet# ./clusterconfig Example 5-2 clusterconfig Command Output Ok, Respecify Interfaces O Running the startsys Command Configuring the Snmp TrapLSF Post-Configuration Tasks Verifying LSF-HPC with SlurmFollow along with the OVP command output Running the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware ComponentsVerify the dynamic resource information Nrg Command Nagios Web InterfaceCreating a Baseline Report of the System Configuration Creating a Baseline Copy of the DatabaseSetting Up Vlan Stop bits Flow controlConfirm saving to Flash y/n y Troubleshooting Unable to Manually Set IP Addresses for the iLOsChanging External IP Addresses For example Copy the file# sysstart imageandreboot Lost Connection to the iLORemoving a Bad Golden Image # siimage baseimageLost Terminal Window When in the IRC Page Additional Software Setup Information # scontrol reconfig# spconfig Page Additional Hardware Setup Information HP Workgroup System SpecificationsTable B-2 Thermal Stabilization Specification IP Addresses on a Corporate Network CablingIP Addresses Extend the Insight Display PanelFigure C-3 OA IP Address Configure sendmail Locate the section of the file that is similar to thisConfigure sendmail Glossary Network Base imageItrc NAT SMP Index LSFXC installation, 27 XC license, 24 XC patches