HP XC System Software Installation Guide Version 2.1

Before You Begin

This chapter describes the following preinstallation tasks; perform them in the following

sequence:

1. Read related documentation (Section 2.1).

2. Prepare the hardware (Section 2.2).

3. Verify the firmware r evision on the console devices (Section 2.3).

4. Arrange for IP address assignments (Section 2.4).

5. Obtain and save the license key file (Section 2.5).

6. Purchase and l icense additional software products from third-party vendors (Secti on 2.6).

2.1 Task 1: Read Related Documents

Make sure you read the HP XC System Software Release Notes before beginning the installation

procedure. This document describes any last-minute changes to software, firmware, or hardware

that may affect the installation or configuration process.

The HP XC System Software Release No tes for each XC software release are available at the

following UR L:

http://www.hp.com/techservers/clusters/xc_clusters.html

2.2 Task 2: Prepare the Hardware

Use the information in the HP XC Hardware Prep aration Guide to prepare your hardware. The

connection of n odes to ProCurve switch ports is impo rtant for the au tom atic discovery process.

The HP XC Hardware Preparation Guide describes these connectio ns in detail.

Do not proceed with the software installation process until all hardware preparation tasks are

complete.

2.3 Task 3: Verify Firmware

The HP XC Ha rdware Preparation Guide provides a list of firmware revision dependencies.

Follow the instructions in the accompanying HP Cluster Platform manuals to ensure that all

hardware components are running the latest firmware revision; upgrade it, if necessary.

The master firmw are list for this release is availab le on l ine, along with the HP XC System

Software Docum entation Set, at the following URL:

http://www.hp.com/techservers/clusters/xc_clusters.html

2.4 Task 4: Arrange for IP Address Assignments and Host

Names

Make arrangements with your site’s netw ork ad ministrato r to assign IP addresses for the

following system componen ts. All IP addresses must be defin ed in your site’s Domain Name

System (DNS) configuration:

• The external IP address o f the system , if it is to be connected to an external network. The

name associated with this interface is known as the LVS or cluster alias.

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