13.Perform this step on all nodes except the head node. From the Boot Configuration menu, select the Edit OS Boot Order option.

Do the following from the Edit OS Boot Order option:

a.Use the navigation instructions shown on the screen to move the Netboot entry you just defined to the top of the boot order.

b.If prompted, save the setting to NVRAM.

c.Enter x to return to the previous menu.

14.Perform this step on all nodes, including the head node.

Select the Console Configuration option, and do the following:

a.Enable the Serial Acpi(HWP0002,PNP0A03,700)/Pci(11) Vt100+ 9600 option.

b.Press the Esc key or enter x as many times as necessary to return to the Boot Configuration menu.

c.When prompted, save the entry to NVRAM.

15.Turn off power to the node:

a.Press Ctrl-Bto exit console mode.

b.Enter CM to display the Command Menu.

c.Enter PC and enter off to turn off power to the node.

4.9.3Preparing HP Integrity rx2620 Nodes

Figure 4-28shows a rear view of the HP Integrity rx2620 server and the appropriate port assignments for an HP XC system.

Figure 4-28 HP Integrity rx2620 Server Rear View

PWR

PWR

21

PCI-X 133

PCI-X 133

Management Card

LAN 10/100

CONSOLE

VGACONSOLE / REMOTE / UPS

 

 

GSP RESETS

PCI-X 133

SOFTHARD

SERIAL A

PCI-X 133

SCSI LVD/SE

LAN Gb A

TOC

USB

SERIAL B

LAN Gb B

 

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The callouts in the figure enumerate the following:

1.The port labeled LAN 10/100 is the MP connection to the ProCurve Console Switch.

2.The port labeled LAN Gb A connects to the Administration Switch (branch or root).

3.The port labeled LAN Gb B is used for an external connection.

Setup Procedure

Perform the following procedure on each HP Integrity rx2620 server:

1.Use the instructions in the accompanying hardware documentation to connect a monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the node.

2.For each node in the system, ensure that the power cord is connected but that the processor is not turned on.

3.Follow this procedure to connect a personal computer to the Management Processor:

a.Connect a three-way DB9-25 cable to the MP DB-25 port on the back of the HP Integrity rx2620 server.

b.Connect the CONSOLE connector to a null modem cable, and connect the null modem cable to the PC COM1 port.

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