HP XC System Software Installation Guide Version 4.0

IMPORTANT: After this document was published, it is possible that specific head node
hardware models require additional parameters to be included on the command line. Before
booting the head node, look in HP XC System Software Release Notes at http://
www.docs.hp.com/en/linuxhpc.html to make sure no additional command-line options are
required for your model of head node.
Table 2-7 Kickstart Boot Command Lines
Boot Command LineChip Architecture Type
Cluster Platform or
ProLiant Hardware
Model
boot: linux ks=cdrom:/ks.cfg
Opteron and XeonCP3000 and CP4000
boot: linux ks=cdrom:/ks.cfg noapic
The noapic option is required for DL145 platforms only
if InfiniBand PCI-X cards are used
OpteronDL145 Generation 2
(G2) and G3
boot: linux ks=cdrom:/ks.cfg clock=pmtmr
OpteronDL385 G1 and G2
DL365 G1
DL585 G1 and G2
ELILO boot: linux ks=cdrom:/ks.cfg
Itanium (when the boot
device was set through the
preconfigured boot option
and the ELILO boot:
prompt appears)
CP6000
fs0:> elilo linux ks=cdrom:/ks.cfg
Itanium (when the boot
device was set through the
EFI Shell option and
the fs0:> prompt
appears)
CP6000
IMPORTANT: If you are using a USB DVD drive, be aware that USB drives are not scanned
before the installer attempts to read the Kickstart file, so you will see a message indicating
that the Kickstart .cfg file cannot be found.
If you see that message, it is safe to ignore it. Press Enter, and the installation proceeds.
6. When prompted, answer the questions listed in Table 2-6 (page 40). You have the opportunity
to confirm every answer before continuing to the next question.
When you have answered all questions, the unattended software load process begins. The
total software load takes from 15 to 30 minutes depending upon the hardware model. A
progress bar appears as the Linux RPMs are loading.
When the Linux RPMs are loaded, the HP XC System Software RPMs are loaded, and the
following message appears and remains on the screen for about 5 minutes until the software
load is complete:
Installing HP XC System Software RPMs
2.3 Starting the Installation Process 43