HP XC System Software Release Notes for Version 2.1

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1 New Features
1.1
Base Distribution and Kernel ...............................................
1-1
1.2
Additional Hardware Models Supported ..................................
1-1
1.3
The discover Command ......................................................
1-1
1.4
Cluster Configuration ........................................................
1-1
1.5
The startsys Command ......................................................
1-2
1.6
Image Distribution ...........................................................
1-2
1.7
Resource Management .......................................................
1-2
1.8
Interconnects ..................................................................
1-2
1.9
Serviceability ..................................................................
1-3
1.10
Documentation Changes .....................................................
1-3
1.10.1
HP XC Hardware Preparation Guide ................................. 1-3
1.10.2
HP XC System Software Installation Guide ......................... 1-3
1.10.3
HP XC System Software Administration Guide ..................... 1-3
1.10.4
HP XC System Software User’s Guide ................................ 1-4
1.10.5
HP XC System Software Overview .....................................
1-4
2 General Notes
2.1
XC System Naming ...........................................................
2-1
2.2
Master Firmware Revision Table ...........................................
2-1
2.3
Obtaining XC Documentation ..............................................
2-1
3 Hardware Preparation Notes
3.1
Configuring Disks Into the Smart Array ..................................
3-1
3.2
Incorrect Instruction for Preparing HP ProLiant DL145 G2 Servers 3-1
3.3
Preparing HP Integrity rx4640 Servers ...................................
3-1
3.4
Preparing HP Integrity rx2620 Servers ...................................
3-4
4 Installation Notes
4.1
Notes to Read Before the Kickstart Installation Process ............... 4-1
4.1.1
Prepare Previously Installed Nodes for a Reinstallation .......... 4-1
4.1.2
No Hard Drives Found on Head Nodes with Serial ATA Disks
with 4 GB or More Memory ............................................. 4-1
4.1.3
Installation Supported on SAN on CP6000 Systems But Not on
CP4000 Systems ......................................................... 4-1
5 Configuration Notes
5.1
Tasks to Perform After Running the cluster_config Utility ............ 5-1
5.1.1
Required Task: Update Nagios Status ................................ 5-1
5.2
Hang May Be Encountered When Logging In To the Head Node ..... 5-1
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