HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 4.0

Figure 4-26 HP Integrity rx1620 Server Rear View
PCI-X 133
PCI-X 133
SCSI LVD/SE
LAN 10/100
LAN Gb A
GSP RESETS
SOFTHARD
LAN Gb B
CONSOLE / REMOTE / UPS
SERIAL
USB
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The callouts in the figure enumerate the following:
1. The port labeled LAN 10/100 is the MP connection to the ProCurve Console Switch.
2. The port labeled LAN Gb A connects to the Administration Switch (branch or root).
3. The port labeled LAN Gb B is used for an external connection.
Setup Procedure
Perform the following procedure on each HP Integrity server model rx1620:
1. Use the instructions in the accompanying hardware documentation to connect a monitor,
mouse, and keyboard to the node.
2. For each node in the system, ensure that the power cord is connected but that the is not
turned on.
3. Follow this procedure to connect a personal computer to the Management Processor:
a. Connect a three-way DB9-25 cable to the MP DB-25 port on the back of the 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 appears:
MP MAIN MENU:
CO: Console
VFP: Virtual Front Panel
CM: Command Menu
SMCLP: Server Management Command Line Protocol
CL: Console Log
SL: Show Event Logs
HE: Main Help Menu
X: Exit Connection
4. Enter SL to show event logs. Then, enter C to clear all log files and Y to confirm.
5. Enter CM to display the Command Menu.
6. Perform the following steps to ensure that the IPMI over LAN option is set. This setting is
required for Nagios monitoring.
a. Enter LC.
b. Verify the IPMI over LAN option is enabled.
c. Enable this option if it is disabled.
d. Return to the Command Menu.
7. Enter UC and use the menu options to remove the default MP user name and password and
create your own unique user name and password. HP recommends setting your own user
name and password for security purposes.
The user name must have a minimum of 6 characters, and the password must have a
minimum of 8 characters. You must set the same user name and password on every node.
124 Preparing Individual Nodes