HP Cluster Platform Core Components Overview

Figure 3-4 Console Cabling
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
2
IN2345678
VBB
UVB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
11
11
1. Control node (a DL380 in this example).
2. Direct cabling from the KVM to the control node. Use this method when there is no console
switch.
3. PS/2 interface adapter.
4. Console switch.
5. Rack-mount KVM.
6. KVM cables connected to the console switch.
7. CAT5 cable from the console switch in the UVB to the expansion module in the VBB.
8. Nine-port expansion module (one IN and eight OUT, numbered 1-8).
9. Serial interface adapter.
10. Cabling to the serial (communication) port, mouse port, and keyboard port.
11. Workstation, xw-series.
3.4 Connecting the MSA1000, MSA1500, or MSA2000 Controller to
the Control Node
MSA1000, MSA1500, or MSA2000 storage arrays are available as an option in an HP Cluster
Platform cluster. These components are shipped with a cable that lets you establish an
68 Connecting and Powering Up the Core Cluster Components