HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 3.0

Specific instructions are outside the scope of the HP XC documentation; see the documentation that came
with your model of HP ProLiant server for more information.
Preparing HP xw8200 Workstations
HP xw8200 workstations can be integrated into an HP XC system. Configuring an xw8200 workstation as
the HP XC head node is supported.
Follow the procedures in this section to prepare each workstation before installing and configuring the HP
XC System Software.
Figure 3-4 shows a rear view of the HP xw8200 workstation and the appropriate port connections for an
HP XC system.
Figure 3-4 HP xw8200 Workstation Rear View
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The callout in Figure 3-9 enumerates the following:
1. This port is used as the connection to the Administration Network.
The appropriate settings for an HP XC system are configured using the Setup Utility.
Tasks
Perform the following hardware preparation tasks for every workstation in your system. Change only the
values that are described in this procedure; do not change any other factory-set values unless instructed:
1. Establish a connection to the console by connecting a monitor and keyboard to the node.
2. Turn on power to the workstation.
3. When the node is powering on, press the F10 key to access the Setup Utility.
4. When prompted, press any key to continue.
5. Select English as the language.
6. Make the following settings for each workstation in your system:
Table 3-6 Setup Utility Settings for HP xw8200 Workstations
Set To This ValueOption NameSubMenu NameMenu Name
On the head node, set the boot order so that the CD-ROM is
listed before the hard disk.
Set the following boot order on all other nodes; CD-ROM does
not have to be first in the list, but it must be listed before the
hard disk:
Boot OrderStorage
1. CD-ROM
2. Network Controller
3. Hard Disk
DisableHyper-ThreadingProcessorsAdvanced
7. Select File –> Save Changes & Exit to exit the Setup Utility.
8. Repeat this procedure for every workstation in your system.
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