Certificate Of Authenticity (Coa) - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 Installation Manual

7. Perform any hardware post-installation verification procedures to ensure that all cabling is
functioning.
Gigabit Ethernet clusters have no specific post-installation verification procedures, other
than those documented in the HP ProCurve hardware documentation shipped with your
cluster.
8. Proceed to install or configure the HPCS operating environment, as described in
(page 21).
IMPORTANT:
is complete and all hardware devices are in an appropriate state.

3.1 Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

For each server, note the location of the COA label on the server and record the product key for
future reference. The COA label is used to perform the following tasks:
• Upgrade the factory-installed operating system using the Microsoft Upgrade program for
license validation.
• Reinstall the operating system because of a failure that has permanently disabled it.
The COA label location varies by server model. On rack-mounted server models, the COA label
is located either on the front section of the right panel or on the right front corner of the top panel.
CAUTION:
HP Cluster Platform and HP Cluster Platform Express clusters contain server-specific
cable management components which require specific procedures for extending servers from a
rack. Failure to follow these procedures can lead to cable damage. See your cluster's hardware
documentation for more information.
Make a note of each product key when the servers are initially installed and the COA labels are
most easily accessible. All ProLiant servers use the same product key for HPCS.
20 Cabling Your HP Cluster Platform for HPCS
The operating environment configuration procedure requires that all cabling
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