HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 3.1

3.7 Preparing the Hardware for CP6000 Systems
Follow the procedures in this section to prepare HP Integrity servers before installing and configuring the
HP XC System Software. See the following sections depending on the hardware model:
• “Preparing HP Integrity rx1620 and rx2600 Nodes” (page 55)
• “Preparing HP Integrity rx2620 and rx4640 Nodes” (page 57)
• “Preparing HP Integrity rx8620 Nodes” (page 59)
About the EFI Boot Manager User Interface:
Two user interfaces for the EFI Boot Manager utility are available: the Enhanced and Legacy interfaces. The
setup instructions described here are based on the Enhanced interface. To change the user interface on the
system, use the Set User Interface menu option.
3.7.1 Preparing HP Integrity rx1620 and rx2600 Nodes
Figure 3-12 shows a rear view of the HP Integrity rx1620 server and the appropriate port assignments for
an HP XC system.
Figure 3-12 HP Integrity rx1620 Server Rear View
PCI-X 133
PCI-X 133
SCSI LVD/SE
LAN 10/100
LAN Gb A
GSP RESETS
SOFTHARD
LAN Gb B
CONSOLE / REMOTE / UPS
SERIAL
USB
 
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.
Figure 3-13 shows a rear view of the HP Integrity rx2600 server and the appropriate port assignments for
an HP XC system.
The high-speed interconnect card such as an InfiniBand or QsNet
II
card must be inserted into the top
PCI-X slot. The external connection is made on the Ethernet adapter card.
Figure 3-13 HP Integrity rx2600 Server Rear View
VGACONSOLE / REMOTE / UPS
LAN 10/100
LAN Gb
SCSI LVD/SE
USB
CONSOLE
SERIAL A
SERIAL B
PWR
1
PWR
2
Management Card
LAN 10/100
GSP RESETS
SOFTH ARD
TOC
PCI-X 133
PCI-X 133
PCI-X 133
PCI-X 133
 
The callouts in the figure enumerate the following:
1. The top port labeled LAN 10/100 is the MP connection to the ProCurve Console Switch.
2. The port labeled LAN Gb connects to the Administration Switch (branch or root).
3. The bottom port labeled LAN 10/100 is unused.
Setup Procedure
Perform the following procedure on each HP Integrity server model rx1620 and rx2600:
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