4.5 Preparing the Hardware for CP3000 (Intel Xeon with EM64T) Systems

Follow the procedures in this section to prepare each node before installing and configuring the HP XC System Software. Proceed to the following sections, depending on the hardware model:

•“Preparing HP ProLiant DL140 G2 and G3 Nodes” (page 63)

•“Preparing HP ProLiant DL160 G5 Nodes” (page 66)

•“Preparing HP ProLiant DL360 G4 Nodes” (page 68)

•“Preparing HP ProLiant DL360 G5 Nodes” (page 70)

•“Preparing HP ProLiant DL380 G4 and G5 Nodes” (page 72)

•“Preparing HP ProLiant DL580 G4 Nodes” (page 75)

•“Preparing HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Nodes” (page 78)

•“Preparing HP xw8200 and xw8400 Workstations” (page 80)

•“Preparing HP xw8600 Workstations” (page 82)

4.5.1Preparing HP ProLiant DL140 G2 and G3 Nodes

Use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure the appropriate settings for an HP XC system on HP ProLiant DL140 G2 and DL140 G3 servers.

For these hardware models you cannot set or modify the default console port password through the BIOS Setup Utility, as you can for other hardware models. The HP XC System Software Installation Guide describes how to modify the console port password. You are instructed to perform the task just after the discover command discovers the IP addresses of the console ports.

Figure 4-1shows the rear view of the HP ProLiant DL140 G2 server and the appropriate port assignments for an HP XC system.

Figure 4-1 HP ProLiant DL140 G2 and DL140 G3 Server Rear View

 

 

LO100i

1

2

3

HPTC-0144

The callouts in the figure enumerate the following:

1.This port is used for the connection to the Administration Switch (branch or root). On the back of the node, this port is marked with the number 1 (NIC1).

2.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).

3.This port is used for the connection to the Console Switch. On the back of the node, this port is marked with LO100i.

Setup Procedure

Perform the following procedure for each HP ProLiant DL140 G2 and DL140 G3 node in the hardware configuration. Change only the values described in this procedure; do not change any other factory-set values unless you are instructed to do so. Follow all steps in the sequence shown:

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

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