HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 3.1

Figure 3-15 HP Integrity rx4640 Server Rear View
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The callouts in the figure enumerate the following:
1. The port labeled MP LAN is the MP connection to the ProCurve Console Switch.
2. The port labeled LAN Gb connects to the Administration Switch (branch or root).
3. This unlabeled port is used for an external connection.
Setup Procedure
Perform the following procedure on each HP Integrity rx2620 and rx4640 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 CPU is not turned
on.
3. Follow this procedure to connect a personal computer (PC) 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 rx2600
server.
b. Connect the CONSOLE connector to a null modem cable, and connect the null modem cable to
the PC COM1 port.
c. Use a terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal, to open a terminal window.
d. Press the Enter key to access the MP. If there is no response, press the MP reset pin on the back
of the MP and try again.
e. Log in to the MP using the default user name and password shown on the screen. The MP Main
Menu is displayed.
4. Enter SL to show event logs. Then, enter C to clear all log files and Y to confirm.
5. Enter CM to display the Command Menu.
6. Enter UC and use the menu options to remove the default MP user name and password and create
your own unique user name and password. HP recommends setting your own user name and
password for security purposes.
The user name must have a minimum of 6 characters, and the password must have a minimum of 8
characters. You must set the same user name and password on every node. The user name and
password are required to access the power management device and console, for example, when you
issue the console nodename command.
7. Enter PC (power cycle) and then enter on to turn on power to the node.
8. Press Ctrl+b to return to the MP Main Menu.
9. Enter CO to connect to the console.
10. Perform this step on all nodes except the head node. From the Boot Menu screen, which is displayed
during the power on of the node, select the Boot Configuration Menu.
Do the following from the Boot Configuration Menu:
58 Preparing Individual Nodes