6.0 HP X9000 File Serving Software Installation (TA768-96041, October 2011)

Getting started
The initial installation, performed at the factory, installs the operating system and X9000 Software
on the management console and file serving nodes. HP Services personnel configure the
management console and file serving nodes at the customer site. This is the default installation and
configuration method. HP Services also configures Linux X9000 clients, up to 10 clients total.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the installation, check for any patches on the HP kiosk: http://
www.software.hp.com/kiosk. You will need your HP-provided login credentials.
If you are performing the installation on an existing cluster, ensure that the same version of the
X9000 software is installed on all nodes.
Configuration options
The management console is configured first. You then have two options for configuring file serving
nodes:
• Create a configuration template that specifies environment and network settings and defines
how hostnames are assigned. You can then apply the template to the file serving nodes.
• Configure the file serving nodes individually.
Configuring the management console
The agile management console is configured on all file serving nodes. It is active on one node,
and passive on all other nodes. If necessary, the agile management console can fail over to a
passive node, providing high availability.
To configure the management console on the first node, complete the following steps:
1. Log into the system as user root (the default password is hpinvent). The Management
Console Configuration Wizard starts automatically. (You can also launch the Wizard manually
by entering the command /usr/local/ibrix/autocfg/bin/menu_wizard.)
When using the menu, press the up and down arrow keys to select an item in the list. When
you have made your selection, press Tab to go to the buttons at the bottom of the dialog box,
and then press the spacebar to activate your selection.
2. When the System Deployment Menu appears, select Form a new cluster.
3. You can now configure the management console. The Introduction screen describes the
configuration process.
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