2 Hardware Prerequisites

Gather the following information before starting the installation process. HP recommend that you download all device drivers, firmware, and documentation to your laptop before you begin the software installation process.

2.1 Hardware Preinstallation Checklist

You need the following items to install your hardware:

•2 RJ45 CAT5 patch cables

•A laptop connected to the switch

•110 power cord with C13/C14 plug

•A box cutter or pocket knife

•Gloves

•Protective eye wear

•Hardware Documentation

—HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide at: http://docs.hp.com/en/A-XCHWP-321/A-XCHWP-321.pdf

—All product manuals for HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosures

—All product manuals for HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator

—HP Cluster Platform Workgroup System and Cluster Platform Express Overview and Hardware Installation Guide at:

http://www.docs.hp.com/en/A-CPCPE-1D/A-CPCPE-1D-121707.pdf

—HP Cluster Platform Workgroup System Tower Hardware Installation Guide at: http://www.docs.hp.com/en/A-CPWST-1B/A-CPWST-1B.pdf

—HP Cluster Platform Site Preparation Guide at: http://www.docs.hp.com/en/A-CPSPG-1D/A-CPSPG-1D.pdf.

—HP BladeSystem c3000 QuickSpecs at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12790_div/12790_div.html

—HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure Specifications at:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/enclosures/c-class/c3000/ specifications.html

—HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure and c3000 Tower Enclosure Maintenance and Service Guide at:

All product manuals for HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosures

—HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosure Setup and Installation Guide available online from a link at:

All product manuals for HP BladeSystem c3000 Enclosures

—HP XC Systems with HP Server Blades and Enclosures HowTo at: http://www.docs.hp.com/en/10077/blade_howto.pdf

2.2Firmware Requirements

HP installs the current version of firmware on Cluster Platform hardware components before shipping your order. To verify the firmware version for a component, see the following documents:

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