HP XC System Software Hardware Preparation Guide Version 4.0

4.5 Preparing the Hardware for CP3000 (Intel Xeon with EM64T) Systems
Follow the procedures in this section to prepare each node before installing and configuring the
HP XC System Software. Proceed to the following sections, depending on the hardware model:
• “Preparing HP ProLiant DL140 G3 Nodes” (page 63)
• “Preparing HP ProLiant DL160 G5 Nodes” (page 65)
• “Preparing HP ProLiant DL360 G4 Nodes” (page 67)
• “Preparing HP ProLiant DL360 G5 Nodes” (page 69)
• “Preparing HP ProLiant DL380 G4 and G5 Nodes” (page 71)
• “Preparing HP ProLiant DL380 G6 Nodes” (page 74)
• “Preparing HP ProLiant DL580 G5 Nodes” (page 79)
• “Preparing HP xw8200 and xw8400 Workstations” (page 81)
4.5.1 Preparing HP ProLiant DL140 G3 Nodes
Use the BIOS Setup Utility to configure the appropriate settings for an HP XC system on HP
ProLiant DL140 G3 servers.
For these hardware models you cannot set or modify the default console port password through
the BIOS Setup Utility, as you can for other hardware models. The HP XC System Software
Installation Guide describes how to modify the console port password. You are instructed to
perform the task just after the discover command discovers the IP addresses of the console
ports.
Figure 4-1 shows the rear view of the HP ProLiant DL140 G3 server and the appropriate port
assignments for an HP XC system.
Figure 4-1 HP ProLiant DL140 G3 Server Rear View
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The callouts in the figure enumerate the following:
1. This port is used for the connection to the Administration Switch (branch or root). On the
back of the node, this port is marked with the number 1 (NIC1).
2. If a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interconnect is configured, this port is used for the interconnect
connection. Otherwise, it is used for an external connection. On the back of the node, this
port is marked with the number 2 (NIC2).
3. This port is used for the connection to the Console Switch. On the back of the node, this port
is marked with LO100i.
Setup Procedure
Perform the following procedure for each HP ProLiant DL140 G3 node in the hardware
configuration. Change only the values described in this procedure; do not change any other
factory-set values unless you are instructed to do so. Follow all steps in the sequence shown:
1. Use the instructions in the accompanying HP ProLiant hardware documentation to connect
a monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the node.
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