System Initialization; Initialization Checklist; Initialize The System - Scale Computing HC3 Manual

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Prior to initializing the system ensure all nodes have been successfully configured.

In order to initialize your system you must have serial or graphical console access to the physical nodes. Serial

access is VT100 at 115,200 baud. Any standard VGA monitor and USB keyboard will work as a graphical

console and are recommended.

Initialization Checklist

Ensure all nodes have been configured before initializing the system. The following is a check list to verify

before beginning:

• Ensure all nodes have been configured with the proper IP information successfully.

Initialize the System

All installations should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. The installation specialist assisting you will

provide the necessary credentials during the scheduled installation time.

NOTE: It is now possible to deploy a Single Node System (SNS). The

commands provided below are applicable to a single node or multiple node

installation. Choose the proper option for your configuration.

All system initialization is done from the command line using a monitor and keyboard. Systems are configured

in a top-to-bottom configuration, with the top node in the rack being the designated "first" node. The "first

node" classification has no bearing on system operations outside of the installation configuration.

1. Hook the monitor and keyboard to the top node in the system. Log in to the node using the provided

credentials.

2. If you are utilizing the SNS configuration run the command to initialize the single node: sudo

singleNodeCluster=1 scclusterinit

3. You may be prompted for a password. Use the same password as the node login.

4. If you are utilizing the cluster configuration, this command will initialize a system comprised of all the

previously configured nodes: sudo scclusterinit

5. You may be prompted for a password. Use the same password as the node login.

6. Configured nodes will be listed on the screen. Verify all nodes that were configured are displayed on the

list for system initialization, as seen below. If utilizing the SNS configuration only the single node will

be shown.

7. When all nodes are shown follow the prompt and press ctrl+c to proceed.

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