HP XC System Software Release Notes for Version 2.1

Figure 3-1: HP Integrity rx4640 Server Rear View
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1 The port labeled MP LAN is the MP connection to the ProCurve Console Switch.
2 The port labeled LAN Gb connects to the Administrative Switch (branch or
root).
3 This unlabeled port is used for an external connection.
Perform the following hardware preparation tasks on each HP Integrity rx4640
server in your CP6000 system:
1. For each node in the XC system, ensure that the power cord is connected
but that the CPU is not turned on.
2. Follow this procedure to connect a personal computer (PC) to the Management
Processor:
a. Connect a three-way DB9–25 cable to the MP DB-25 port on the back
of the HP Integrity rx2600 server.
b. Connect the CONSOLE connector to a null modem cable, and connect the
null modem cable to the PC COM1 port.
c. Use a terminal emulator, such as HyperTerminal, to open a terminal
window.
d. Press the Enter key to access the MP. If there is no response, press the MP
reset pin on the back of the MP and try again.
e. Log in to the MP using the default user name and password shown on
the screen. The MP Main Menu is displayed.
3. Enter SL to clear the error logs (CLR).
4. Enter CM to display the Command Menu.
5. Ensure that all MP interfaces have had their IP address, subnet mask, and
default gateway address preconfigured before you begin the installation. This
procedure is described in the documentation that came with your model of
HP Integrity server.
Use the LC command to set the LAN configuration.
Typically, the MP on the head node is not connected to the internal network;
it is connected to the external network. By default, a 16-node system with a
single utility cabinet has the following IP addresses set for the MP on the
head node:
• The MP IP address on the external network is set by you. Using the
sample IP addresses used in this manual, it is set to 192.168.0.1.
• Gateway address 172.21.0.16 (default based on 16 nodes).
3-2 Hardware Preparation Notes