HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 3.1

Figure 3-11 xw9300 Workstation Rear View
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The callout in the figure enumerates the following:
1. This port is used for the connection to the Administration Network.
Use the Setup Utility to configure the appropriate settings for an HP XC system.
Setup Procedure
Perform the following procedure for every workstation 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:
1. Use the instructions in the accompanying hardware documentation to connect a monitor, mouse,
and keyboard to the node and establish a connection to the console.
2. Turn on power to the workstation.
3. When the node is powering up, press the F10 key to access the Setup Utility.
4. When prompted, press any key to continue.
5. Select English as the language.
6. For each node, make the settings listed in Table 3-19.
Table 3-19 Setup Utility Settings for xw9300 Workstations
Set To This ValueOption NameSubMenu NameMenu Name
Set the following boot order on all nodes except the head
node; CD-ROM does not have to be first in the list, but it
must be listed before the hard disk:
1. IDE CD-ROM Drive
2. USB device
3. Network Controller
4. Hard Drive (C:)
On the head node, set the boot order so that the CD-ROM
is listed before the hard disk.
Boot OrderStorage
On
After Power LossPower/Sleep/WakeAdvanced
7. Select File → Save Changes & Exit to exit the Setup Utility.
8. Repeat this procedure for every workstation in the hardware configuration.
9. Turn off power to all nodes except the head node.
10. Follow the software installation instructions in the HP XC System Software Installation Guide to install
the HP XC System Software.
54 Preparing Individual Nodes