BladeCluster Solution Manual

Document Organization
ContentsSection
Introduces the BladeCluster Solution product. It describes
concepts that are essential to understanding the operation
BladeCluster Solution Overview (page 12)
of a BladeCluster and its software and hardware
requirements.
Describes the steps to install an initial BladeCluster topology
or to migrate a NonStop BladeSystem or NonStop
NS16000 series to the topology.
Installation and Migration Tasks (page 28)
Describes the Advanced Cluster Hub (ACH) and how it
provides simplified cable management for the BladeCluster
topology.
Advanced Cluster Hubs (ACHs) (page 38)
Describes how to connect the fiber-optic cables between
BladeSystem and NonStop NS16000 series nodes via the
Connections to the Advanced Cluster Hubs (page 43)
ServerNet switches or processor switches to the Advanced
Cluster Hubs (ACHs).
Describes how to cluster a BladeCluster topology with a
6700 series ServerNet cluster.
Connections to NonStop 6700 Series ServerNet Clusters
(page 56)
Describes how to connect the zones in a BladeCluster.Connections to BladeCluster/Multi-Zone Solution
Topologies (page 63)
Describes how to check that a BladeCluster topology is
operating properly.
Checking Operations (page 70)
Describes how to change the size of an already installed
BladeCluster.
Changing the BladeCluster Topology (page 76)
Describes how to start and stop required processes and
subsystems.
Starting and Stopping ServerNet Cluster Processes and
Subsystems (page 80)
Describes how to troubleshoot problems that might occur
during operations.
Troubleshooting (page 83)
Identifies the cables used with the BladeCluster topology.Cables (page 85)
Provides an example of an HP Tandem Advanced
Command Language (TACL) macro for configuring
ServerNet cluster subsystem generic processes.
Configuring MSGMON, SANMAN, and SNETMON
(page 87)
Contains a blank copy of a planning form for keeping track
of stopped Expand-over-ServerNet lines on nodes.
Expand Lines Form (page 91)
Provides guidelines for preventing damage caused by
electrostatic discharge (ESD) when working with electronic
components and important safety statements.
Safety Requirements for Service Providers (page 92)
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