HP Cluster Platform Overview

2 Configuration guidelines
This chapter describes HP Cluster Platform configuration guidelines.
Hardware
Control Nodes
Typically, Control Nodes have:
• Two multicore processors
• At least 1 GB memory per core processor
• One or more internal disks
• A drive capable of reading DVDs
• Redundant power supplies if available
• Optional connection to external storage
The Control Node is typically connected to the System Interconnect if one is included in the Cluster
Platform. However, this connection is optional.
Application Nodes
Typically, Application Nodes have:
• Two multicore processors
• At least 1 GB or memory per core processor
• Optional external disks
Typically, Application Nodes do not have:
• Redundant power connections
• CD or DVD drives
Additional information
This section describes sources for additional information about HP Cluster Platform. For the most
up-to-date information about HP Cluster Platform, see the HP Cluster Platform website http://
h20311.www2.hp.com/HPC/cache/276360-0-0-0-121.html.
Operating environments
HP Cluster Platform supports HP ProLiant servers running open source Linux (Red Hat and SUSE)
and Windows HPC Server 2008 (HPCS).
• Linux can be installed and tested at the factory before your HP Cluster Platform ships.
• Windows operating system must be installed on-site.
For the latest information on operating system support, see http://h20311.www2.hp.com/HPC/
cache/278869-0-0-0-121.html.
Cluster management
HP Cluster Platform supports cluster management options from HP as well as partner developed
solutions.
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