HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 4.0

Figure 4-29 HP Integrity rx4640 Server Rear View
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The callouts in the figure enumerate the following:
1. The port labeled MP LAN is the MP connection to the ProCurve Console Switch.
2. The port labeled LAN Gb connects to the Administration Switch (branch or root).
3. This unlabeled port is used for an external connection.
Setup Procedure
Perform the following procedure on each HP Integrity rx4640 server:
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 processor
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-9 port on the back of the HP Integrity
rx4640 server.
This port is the first of the four DB9 ports at the bottom left of the server; it is labeled
MP Local.
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 the MP does not respond, 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.
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