HP HIGH PERFORMANCE LC CLUSTER User Manual
HP High Performance Clusters LC Series
Setup and Installation Guide
March 2004 (Second Edition)
Part Number 341524-002
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HP High Performance Clusters LC Series Setup and Installation Guide
March 2004 (Second Edition)
Part Number 341524-002
Contents
Abstract............................................................................................................................... 5
Audience Assumptions...................................................................................................... 5
Where to Go for Additional Help ....................................................................................... 5
Documentation.............................................................................................................................................. 5
HP Services................................................................................................................................................... 6
Technical Support ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Telephone Numbers ............................................................................................................................... 6
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Information..............................................................................................................7
HPC LC Series Product Overview ..................................................................................... 7
HPC LC Series Cluster Components ................................................................................ 8
Control Node................................................................................................................................................. 8
Compute Nodes............................................................................................................................................. 9
HPC Networks .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Additional Components .............................................................................................................................. 10
Operating Systems and Software................................................................................................................ 10
Storage Components ................................................................................................................................... 10
Data CD ......................................................................................................................................................10
HPC LC Series Cluster Installation ................................................................................. 11
Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 1: Physical Planning............................................................................................................................ 11
Step 2: Receiving the HPC LC Series Cluster ............................................................................................ 11
Step 3: Positioning the Racks ..................................................................................................................... 12
Rack Power........................................................................................................................................... 13
Rack Cooling........................................................................................................................................ 13
Step 4: Connecting External and Inter-rack Cables .................................................................................... 13
Power Cabling ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Step 5: Powering On the Equipment........................................................................................................... 15
Step 6: Setting up the Out of Band Management Switch (LC 1000 Series)............................................... 17
Step 7: Setting up the Control Node ........................................................................................................... 17
Step 8: Setting up the Compute Nodes .......................................................................................................18
Step 9: Installing Storage System Options.................................................................................................. 19
For More Information........................................................................................................ 19
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Abstract
This guide provides instructions and the necessary reference information required to install
and set up HP High Performance Clusters LC Series (HPC LC Series) solutions. It provides
information about the various solution components, as well as how to receive equipment,
position racks, connect external and inter-rack cables, power on the equipment, and begin the
setup process.
Some LC clusters will be shipped with storage options, as well as an operating system or
application installed. This guide does not cover these cluster customizations. In these cases,
this document should be used to set up the cluster hardware first. Next, the documentation
supplied with the customizations, such as storage options or operating system, should be used
to finish the installation or set up testing.
This document supplements the information found in the user documentation for the servers,
switches and other components used in the HPC LC Series solution.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers. HP assumes
you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards
in products with hazardous energy levels.
HP assumes that the user of this guide has advanced technical skills and has knowledge of the
following topics and products:
• High performance computing concepts
• Networking skills
• Linux or Microsoft® operating system installation knowledge and experience
• High performance computing system software installation experience
Where to Go for Additional Help
Documentation
In addition to this guide, the following information sources are available:
• HP High Performance Clusters LC Series cabling guides for LC Series 1000, 2000, and
3000
• User documentation for the cluster components
Documentation for most HP High Performance Clusters LC Series components (servers,
switches, options) is included with the cluster shipment.
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HP Services
The Myrinet switch documentation, however, is not included with the shipment. Instead, it
can be downloaded from the following website:
http://www.myricom.com
HP offers a variety of installation care packs and professional services. There are highly
skilled professionals to help you install the cluster hardware, storage options, operating
system, or applications. HP can also provide customized consulting and integration services
to meet specific customer needs.
To learn more about what services are available for your HPC LC Series solution, please visit
the following:
• HP Services at
• HP Care Pack Services at
Technical Support
To ensure the best possible support for this HPC LC Series product, contact HP Services
using the telephone numbers listed below.
HP technical support will take calls on the cluster solution and will perform fault isolation. If
the problem is determined to be in the Cyclades product, HP will pass the call along with our
analysis to Cyclades for correction of the problem.
Before calling, be prepared to provide the following information:
• Product number of cluster or failing device
• Serial number of cluster or failing device
• Node name or host name
• Operating system
• Question or problem statement
• Contact name and phone number
http://www.hp.com/hps/
http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack
• Access number, obligation ID number, or system handle provided with your contract (for
systems covered under an HP support agreement)
Telephone Numbers
• Americas region:
— United States and Canada: 800-345-3746
— Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Bolivia: 54-11-4779-4779, 54-11-4779-
4787
— Brazil: 55-11-4689-2620 (Warranty or standard support),
55-11-4689-2014 (Premium or Gold support)
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