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2. Configure the nodes using the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See the
3. Cable the configuration using the instructions in this section.
4. Configure the scalable partition. See "Configuring scalable partitions" on
5. Make sure the service processor on each node is configured and connected to
Two-node configuration
A two-node configuration requires the 4-way to 8-way Scalability Kit option.
Complete the following steps to cable a two-node configuration for up to 8-way
operation:
1. Remove the protective covers from the connectors on the ends of the cables.
2. Label each end of the SMP Expansion cables according to where they will be
3. Connect the SMP Expansion cables to node 1:
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the network. See the Remote Supervisor Adapter User's Guide on the IBM
xSeries Documentation CD.
Protective cover
connected to each server. See the following illustration.
Node 1
1 2 3
Node 2
1 2 3
a. Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 1 on node 1; then,
route the cable through the node 1 cable-management arm.
b. Connect one end of an SMP Expansion cable to port 3 on node 1; then,
route the cable through the node 1 cable-management arm.