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About This Document
This document describes how to set up the hardware and install the XC software on your HP
Workgroup System.
IMPORTANT: This document assumes that you are installing the XC Software Version 3.2.1
from a DVD with a valid license key on a new Cluster Platform Workgroup System which consists
of a new HP BladeSystem c3000 enclosure that has no external network connection during initial
setup and contains the following:
• Eight or less factory-installed server blades with current firmware and no operating system
installed
• A single GbE2c Ethernet switch to which you will connect a Windows laptop to access the
Onboard Administrator (OA)
• An internal DVD drive
Intended Audience
This document is intended for customers and system administrators experienced in the use of
high-performance clusters. Certain operations described in this document, if performed incorrectly,
can cause system crashes and loss of data. If you are not familiar with installing and using
high-performance clusters, HP recommends that you contact HP Global Services. This document
is also intended for HP service representatives and other persons trained to install
High-Performance Computing Cluster Platform products. Such persons are expected to
understand the hazards of working in this environment and to take suitable precautions to
minimize danger to themselves and others.
Document Organization
This document is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 Provides an overview of the HP Workgroup System configuration described
in this document, and what you will have when you complete the procedures
described in this document.
Chapter 2 Provides hardware preinstallation procedures.
Chapter 3 Provides hardware setup procedures for unpacking, installing, and starting up.
Chapter 4 Provides software preinstallation procedures.
Chapter 5 Provides software installation procedures for XC System Software.
Chapter 6 Provides troubleshooting information.
Appendix A Provides additional software setup information.
Appendix B Provides additional information about the hardware setup, such as system
specifications and thermal stablization.
Appendix C Provides additional information about how to set up IP addresses on a corporate
network..
Appendix D
Provides information about how to configure the LSF sendmail program.
Typographic Conventions
This document uses the following typographical conventions:
%, $, or #
A percent sign represents the C shell system prompt. A dollar
sign represents the system prompt for the Bourne, Korn, and
POSIX shells. A number sign represents the superuser prompt.
audit(5) A manpage. The manpage name is audit, and it is located in
Section 5.
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