ClusterPack V2.5 Release Note
Comprehensive Install Instructions
Overview
Get a serial console cable long enough to reach all of the Compute Nodes from the Management Server.
Details
In order to allow the Management Server to aid in configuring the Management Processors, it is necessary to have a serial console cable to connect the serial port on the Management Server to the console port on the Management Processor that is to be configured. Be sure that the serial cable is long enough to reach all of the Compute Nodes. It is also possible to configure the Management Processors manually by connecting a console to each card.
NOTE | If you are installing ClusterPack on Compute Nodes for the first |
| time, DO NOT power up the systems, ClusterPack will do that for you |
| automatically. If you do accidentally power the compute nodes, DO |
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Step 6. Power Up the Management Server
Background
This is the first step in actually configuring your system.
Overview
Perform a normal boot process for the Management Server.
NOTE | DO NOT boot the Compute Nodes at this time. |
Step 7. Configure the ProCurve Switch
Background
The ProCurve switch is used for the management network of the cluster.
Overview
The IP address for the ProCurve switch should be selected from the same IP subnet that will be used for the Compute Nodes.
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