HP Scalable Visualization Array New Features and Release Notes Version 2.1.2

a. Log out from the server.
b. Drop to run level 3.
c. Run the following command to uninstall the rpm for the NVIDIA driver:
# rpm -e nvidia
Continue with the regular SVA installation/upgrade procedure.
3. BIOS: Minimal Supported Versions
• Impact
High
• Summary
The factory versions of the installed HP workstations xw8200 and xw9300 BIOS or
higher are the only supported versions.
For xw9300 workstations, the minimum supported BIOS level is 2.05 or higher. Use of
older versions of the BIOS results in network problems that prevent the cluster from
working properly.
• Solution
Use the recommended BIOS versions.
If you need to upgrade for some reason (for example, HP Field Service recommendation),
you can find the latest BIOS versions on the HP web site.
4. NVIDIA Drivers: Do Not Upgrade These Drivers
• Impact
High
• Summary
The version of the NVIDIA drivers on the cluster are the only supported versions.
• Solution
Do not upgrade the NVIDIA drivers to higher versions.
5. Configuration Data Files: Incorrect Syntax Leads to an Unstable System
• Impact
Medium.
• Summary
The Configuration Data Files (the Site Configuration File and the User Configuration
File) must use the correct syntax as documented in the SVA System Administration Guide
or the cluster may become unstable.
• Solution
Any changes to the Configuration Data Files must conform to the documented syntax.
The SVA System Administration Guide also documents the svaverify utility, which
you can run to verify the syntax of the Configuration Data Files.
It is also useful to keep a backup copy before making changes.
16 Release Notes