Identifying Node Port And Pci Slot Assignments; Typical System Connections For A Control Node (Example Only); Rack-Mountable Server Control Nodes - HP Cluster Platform Express v2010 Overview

Table 1-3 Rack-Mountable Server Control Nodes
HP ProLiant DLxxx Gx with Opteron Processors
DL145 Gx
DL165 Gx
DL385 Gx
Note:
Rack-mountable control nodes are referred to as external control nodes and are considered an
option for BladeSystem configurations. If the external control node option is not selected, one of
the server blades in a c3000 or c7000 enclosure must be designated as a control node.

1.4.5.1 Identifying Node Port and PCI Slot Assignments

The HP Cluster Platform Servers and Workstations Overview lists and describes the node slot and
port assignments for every model of server used in HP Cluster Platform configurations. Knowing
the port and PCI slot identification and assignments, you can complete the point-to-point cabling
for every component in the cluster by using the cabling tables provided in the appendices.
In a preconfigured cluster, the cables are labeled with the origin and destination of every cable
connector. Generally, you need only make a few connections to configure a cluster at your site.
CPE configurations require only that you complete the local LAN and power connections before
you can proceed with powering up the cluster and setting up the operating environment.
Figure 1-11 shows an example of a ProLiant DL380 server configured as a control node to show
you a general overview of the typical node connections. See the HP Cluster Platform Servers and
Workstations Overview for the specific server models employed as control and compute nodes in
your cluster, and the slot and port assignments for your server models. It will also identify which
TCP/IP ports are available for local LAN connections in each model server.
Figure 1-1 1 Typical System Connections for a Control Node (Example Only)
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The following list describes the callouts in
1. PCI slot 1, where the 64-bit 133 MHz host channel adapter (HCA) might be installed. This
card provides the node end of the link to the InfiniBand system interconnect, if the cluster
contains an ISR 9024 interconnect.
2. A VGA (video) port that is optionally connected to the TFT7600 KVM, possibly through the
optional 8-port console switch.
3. Embedded network interface card Integrated Lights Out (iLO) RJ-45 port. This is a server
management port, connected by a CAT5e cable to the ProCurve console network switch.
This connection enables server hardware management for operations such as boot and shut
down.
4. A USB port that is optionally connected to the TFT7600 KVM, possibly through the optional
8-port console switch.
2 3 4 5
HP ProLiant DLxxx Gx with Xeon Processors
DL140 Gx
DL160 Gx
DL380 Gx
6 7
Figure 1-11:
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