ServerNet Cluster 6780 Planning and Installation Guide (G06.29+, H06.06+, J06.03+)

Planning for Installation and Migration

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Task 2: Plan for the System Consoles

For system consoles connected to nodes in a ServerNet cluster, HP recommends this

LAN configuration for the best OSM performance:

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For every 10 nodes in the ServerNet cluster, at least one primary system console

and one backup system console on a private LAN. No more than 10 nodes should

be included within one subnet on a private LAN.

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A node can be connected to additional system consoles, which do not have to be

installed on a private LAN.

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The OSM public LAN can be expanded to include all the servers in a ServerNet

cluster, provided the servers are located close enough for the Ethernet cables to

reach. Figure 3-1 shows a ServerNet cluster with an Ethernet LAN that connects

multiple nodes in the cluster. This LAN configuration allows any system console to

manage resources on any node.

For general information about installing and planning for the system consoles:

To find out more about . . . See this manual . . .

Planning for a system console

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NonStop S-Series Planning and Configuration Guide

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OSM Service Connection User’s Guide

Installing a system console

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NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and

FastPath Guide