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c3000 enclosure
discoving, Discovering Hardware Configurations With Server Blades And A Single Enclosure
cannot connect to MySQL database, Cannot Connect to Database During Configuration
checklist of installation tasks, Installation and Configuration Checklist
chip architecture, Task 1: Gather Information Required for the Installation
Cisco switch, General Considerations
cisco_hsm role, Cisco_hsm Role
client node
customizing disk partitions, Customizing Client Node Disks
default disk partition layout, Customize Client Node Disk Partitioning
does not boot, Client Node or Nodes Do Not Network Boot
cluster configuration
cluster_config utility, Task 7: Run the cluster_config Utility to Configure the System
modifying, Overview of the cluster_config Command-Line Menu
cluster configuration menu, Using the cluster_config Command-Line Menu
cluster platform chip architecture
CP3000, Task 1: Gather Information Required for the Installation
CP3000BL, Task 1: Gather Information Required for the Installation
CP4000, Task 1: Gather Information Required for the Installation
CP4000BL, Task 1: Gather Information Required for the Installation
CP6000, Task 1: Gather Information Required for the Installation
cluster_config utility, Task 7: Run the cluster_config Utility to Configure the System
command–line menu, Overview of the cluster_config Command-Line Menu
configuring improved availability, What Is Improved Availability?
features, Task 7: Run the cluster_config Utility to Configure the System
information required by, Task 1: Prepare for the System Configuration
invoking, Task 7: Run the cluster_config Utility to Configure the System
log files, System Configuration and Imaging Log Files
modify Ethernet connection, Configuring an Ethernet Connection
options for software upgrade, Task 8: Configure the System and Propagate the Golden Image
prompts, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
troubleshooting, Troubleshooting the Cluster Configuration Process
cluster_prep command, Task 3: Run the cluster_prep Command to Prepare the System
information required by, Task 1: Prepare for the System Configuration
CMDB
backing up, Task 6: Create a Baseline Copy of the Database
creating and initializing, Task 7: Run the cluster_config Utility to Configure the System
documentation, Task 6: Create a Baseline Copy of the Database
CMF, Enabling telnet on iLO and iLO2 Devices
assigning role for, Console_network Role
daemon, Discover All Nodes and Enclosures
common role, Common Role
compilers, Install Compilers
compute node
maximizing file system performance, Example 4: Customizing Partition Sizes to Maximize File System Performance
testing, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
compute role, Compute Role
configuration
of services, Customize Service and Client Configurations
configuration and management database (see CMDB)
configuration data
creating baseline report, Task 7: Create a Baseline Report of the System Configuration
console management facility (see CMF)
console port
discover process hangs, Discovery Process Hangs While Discovering Console Ports
IP address not obtained, Some Console Ports Have Not Obtained Their IP Addresses
not discovered, Not All Console Ports Are Discovered
user name and password, Information Required by the discover Command
console_network role, Console_network Role
CPU resources
LSF and SLURM do not match, Troubleshooting the OVP
CPU usage
testing, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components

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database
cannot connect to MySQL server, Cannot Connect to Database During Configuration
database administrator password, Information Required by the cluster_prep Command
database backup, Task 6: Create a Baseline Copy of the Database
database server, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
configuring, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
default
disk partition sizes, Default File System Layout and Disk Partition Sizes
file system layout, Default File System Layout and Disk Partition Sizes
node role assignments, Default Node Role Assignments
system configuration, Description of Node Roles, Services, and the Default Configuration
dense node names, Internal Node Naming
development environment tools, Install Third-Party Software Products
disabled node inserted in database, Not All Nodes Are Discovered
discover command, Task 5: Run the discover Command to Discover Hardware Components
command line options, Discovering Non-Blade Hardware Configurations
enclosures, Discover All Nodes and Enclosures
flowchart, Troubleshooting the Discovery Process
HP ProLiant DL140, Discovering Non-Blade Hardware Configurations
HP ProLiant DL145 G2, Discovering Non-Blade Hardware Configurations
HP ProLiant DL145 G3, Discovering Non-Blade Hardware Configurations
information required by, Task 1: Prepare for the System Configuration
no node found, Not All Nodes Are Discovered
no switch found, Discovering Non-Blade Hardware Configurations
nodes, Discover All Nodes and Enclosures
- -oldmp option, Information Required by the discover Command
switches, Discovering Hardware Configurations With Server Blades and More Than One Enclosure
troubleshooting, Troubleshooting the Discovery Process
disk configuration file, Statically Configuring Client Node Disks
disk partition
default file system layout, Default File System Layout and Disk Partition Sizes
default sizes on installation disk, Default File System Layout and Disk Partition Sizes
maximum size of, Default File System Layout and Disk Partition Sizes
on client nodes, Customize Client Node Disk Partitioning, Customizing Client Node Disks
disk_io role, Disk_io Role
distribution media, Kickstart Installation Process
DNS
configuration, Task 6: Arrange for IP Address Assignments and Host Names
search path, Information Required by the cluster_prep Command
server, Information Required by the cluster_prep Command
documentation
additional publications, Related Information
compilers, Related Information
firmware list, HP XC and Related HP Products Information
FlexLM, Related Information
HowTo, HP XC and Related HP Products Information
HP XC System Software, HP XC and Related HP Products Information
Linux, Related Information
LSF, Related Information
manpages, Manpages
master firmware list, HP XC and Related HP Products Information
Modules, Related Information
MPI, Related Information
MySQL, Related Information
Nagios, Related Information
pdsh, Related Information
reporting errors in, HP Encourages Your Comments
rrdtool, Related Information
SLURM, Related Information
software RAID, Related Information
Supermon, Related Information
syslog-ng, Related Information
SystemImager, Related Information
TotalView, Related Information
download site
for patches, Task 4: Install Patches or RPM Updates
DVD, Kickstart Installation Process

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hardware preparation, Task 4: Prepare the Hardware
head node
configuring Ethernet connection, Information Required by the cluster_prep Command, Task 3: Run the cluster_prep Command to Prepare the System
default disk partition layout, Default File System Layout and Disk Partition Sizes
default role assignments, Default Node Role Assignments
golden client, Kickstart Installation Process
installation, Kickstart Installation Process
mirroring, Information Required for the Kickstart Installation Session
naming convention, Head Node Naming
Heartbeat, Choosing an Availability Tool
host name
guidelines, Host Name Guidelines
HowTo
website, HP XC and Related HP Products Information
HP documentation
providing feedback for, HP Encourages Your Comments
HP Integrity
BMC/IPMI password, Set the BMC Password on HP Integrity Systems (Required)
HP MPI
defined, HP XC Software Stack
HP ProLiant DL140
discovering, Discovering Non-Blade Hardware Configurations
HP ProLiant DL145 G2
discovering, Discovering Non-Blade Hardware Configurations
HP ProLiant DL145 G3
discovering, Discovering Non-Blade Hardware Configurations
HP Remote Graphics Software (see RGS)
HP Scalable Visualization Array (see SVA)
HP Serviceguard (see Serviceguard)
HP StorageWorks Scalable File Share (see SFS)
HP XC system software
defined, HP XC Software Stack
determining installed version, Supported Upgrade Paths
installation process, Kickstart Installation Process
software stack, HP XC Software Stack
hpasm, Common Role
hptc-ire-serverlog service, The hptc-ire-serverlog Service Might Not Start
/hptc_cluster
failure to mount, /hptc_cluster File System Does Not Mount
/hptc_cluster file system, Default File System Layout and Disk Partition Sizes
configuring improved availability for, Assigning Node Roles For Improved Availability
creating, Create the /hptc_cluster File System
making and mounting, Create the /hptc_cluster File System
where to install, Information Required for the Kickstart Installation Session

I

iLO device
enabling telnet, Enabling telnet on iLO and iLO2 Devices
iLO2
virtual console and media features, Installation Procedure For A Server Blade Head Node
iLO2 device
enabling telnet, Enabling telnet on iLO and iLO2 Devices
image file, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
image server, System Imaging Process
imaging, Configuring and Imaging the System, System Imaging Process
monitoring, How To Monitor An Imaging Session
troubleshooting, Troubleshooting the Imaging Process
imaging log file, System Configuration and Imaging Log Files
imaging time out, startsys Command-Line Options Based on Hardware Configuration, Upgrade startsys Command-Line Options Based on Hardware Configuration
improved availability
associating nodes in availability sets, Choosing Nodes as Members of Availability Sets
availability tools, Choosing an Availability Tool
configuration procedure, How to Configure Improved Availability
configuring availability sets, Task 8: Configure Availability Sets
dbserver service, Role and Service Placement for Improved Availability
eligible services, Assigning Node Roles For Improved Availability
Heartbeat, Choosing an Availability Tool
installing Serviceguard RPM, Enable HP XC To Run Serviceguard
LVS director service, Role and Service Placement for Improved Availability
Nagios master service, Role and Service Placement for Improved Availability
NAT service, Role and Service Placement for Improved Availability
of /hptc_cluster file system, Assigning Node Roles For Improved Availability
overview, What Is Improved Availability?
role assignment, Assigning Node Roles For Improved Availability
Serviceguard, Choosing an Availability Tool
translator scripts, Writing Translator and Other Supporting Scripts
worksheet, Using the Improved Availability Planning Worksheet
InfiniBand interconnect
configuring switch controller card, Configure InfiniBand Switch Controller Cards
connecting to the switch monitoring line card, Configure Voltaire InfiniBand Switches
logging in to line monitoring card, Configure Voltaire InfiniBand Switches
node-list file, Task 13: Perform Postconfiguration Tasks for the InfiniBand Interconnect
subnet manager, General Considerations
InfiniBand switch, General Considerations
install.config file, LSF and SLURM Environment Variables
installation, Upgrading Your HP XC System To This Release
(see also upgrade)
adding RPMs from HP XC DVD, Task 3: Install Additional RPMs from the HP XC DVD
additional software, Install Additional Software From HP or Third-Party Vendors
boot command, Installation Procedure For A Non-Blade Server Head Node
head node, Kickstart Installation Process
information required for, Task 1: Gather Information Required for the Installation
installing other HP products, Install Additional Software From HP or Third-Party Vendors
installing third-party software products, Install Additional Software From HP or Third-Party Vendors
Kickstart installation file, Kickstart Installation File
Linux RPMs, Install Optional Linux RPMs
Maui Scheduler, Installing the Maui Scheduler
overview, Software Installation Overview, Kickstart Installation Process
PBS Professional, Installing and Using PBS Professional
preparing for, Preparing for a New Installation
reinstalling an HP XC system, Reinstalling HP XC System Software Version 3.2.1
software stack, HP XC Software Stack
third-party software, Install Third-Party Software Products
updated RPMs, Task 4: Install Patches or RPM Updates
verifying, Verifying the System and Creating a Baseline Record of the Configuration, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
installation checklist, Installation and Configuration Checklist
installation disk, Information Required for the Kickstart Installation Session
installation log files, Kickstart Installation Process
installation planning, Task 2: Plan for Future HP XC Releases
installation procedure, Task 2: Start the Installation Process
installation type, How to Use This Document
Intel compiler, Task 8: Purchase Additional Software from HP and Third-Party Vendors, Install Compilers
interconnect
configure switch monitoring cards, Configure Interconnect Switch Monitoring Line Cards (Required), Configuring Interconnect Switch Monitoring Cards
diagnostic tests, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
Myrinet switch controller card, Configure Myrinet Switch Monitoring Line Cards
nfiniBand switch controller card, Configure InfiniBand Switch Controller Cards
on administration network, discover Command Options
Quadrics switch controller card, Configure Quadrics Switch Controller Cards
internal node naming scheme, Internal Node Naming
IP address
for Ethernet connection on head node, Information Required by the cluster_prep Command
in DNS configuration, Task 6: Arrange for IP Address Assignments and Host Names
ProCurve switch, ProCurve Switches Can Take Time to Get IP Addresses
IP address base
base_addr.ini file, Task 2: Change the Default IP Address Base (Optional)
base_addrV2.ini file, Task 2: Change the Default IP Address Base (Optional)
changing, Task 2: Change the Default IP Address Base (Optional)
IPMI password
HP Integrity systems, Set the BMC Password on HP Integrity Systems (Required)
IPv6 address
configuring on head node, Information Required by the cluster_prep Command
ITRC, Task 4: Install Patches or RPM Updates

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kernel dependent modules, Download and Install Patches
kernel modules
rebuilding, Download and Install Patches
Kickstart file, Kickstart Installation Process, Kickstart Installation File
Kickstart installation (see installation)
ks.cfg file, Kickstart Installation File

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license
HP XC system software, Task 7: Have the License Key File Ready
location of license key file, Put the License Key File in the Correct Location (Required)
management, Task 7: Have the License Key File Ready
troubleshooting, Troubleshooting LSF and Licensing
XC.lic file, Task 7: Have the License Key File Ready, Put the License Key File in the Correct Location (Required)
LIM daemon
starting, Perform LSF Postconfiguration Tasks
LINPACK, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
Linux
defined, HP XC Software Stack
installing RPMs, Install Optional Linux RPMs
Linux virtual server (see LVS)
load of netboot failed, Client Node or Nodes Do Not Network Boot
lock LUN
configuring, Configuring a Lock LUN
lock LUN device file
creating, Task 14: Create a Lock LUN Device File
log file
configuration, System Configuration and Imaging Log Files
imaging, System Configuration and Imaging Log Files
installation, Kickstart Installation Process
OVP, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
software upgrade, Troubleshooting the Software Upgrade Procedure
system configuration, Troubleshooting the Cluster Configuration Process
upgrade.log, Task 4: Upgrade Linux and HP XC RPMs
login role, Login Role
Low RealMemory error, Troubleshooting SLURM
lsadmin limrestart, lsadmin limrestart Command Fails
LSF, HP XC Software Stack
(see also standard LSF)
accessible from outside the system, General Considerations
configuration files, LSF and SLURM Environment Variables
configuring failover, Assigning Node Roles For Improved Availability, Perform LSF Postconfiguration Tasks
default installation values, LSF and SLURM Environment Variables
documentation, Related Information
does not start, Troubleshooting LSF and Licensing
environment variables, LSF and SLURM Environment Variables
features, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
installing, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
license troubleshooting, Troubleshooting LSF and Licensing
LIM daemon, Perform LSF Postconfiguration Tasks
lsadmin limrestart restart failure, lsadmin limrestart Command Fails
lsadmin restart failure, lsadmin limrestart Command Fails
lsf.conf file, LSF and SLURM Environment Variables
lsfadmin user account, Create Local User Accounts
postconfiguration tasks, Perform LSF Postconfiguration Tasks
profile.lsf file, Perform LSF Postconfiguration Tasks
restarting LIM daemon, Troubleshooting the OVP
sendmail, Configure sendmail (Required)
testing, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
troubleshooting, Troubleshooting the OVP
user account, Create Local User Accounts
verifying configuration, Task 1: Verify the LSF Configuration
LSF configuration, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
LSF-HPC with SLURM, Troubleshooting LSF and Licensing
(see also LSF)
defined, HP XC Software Stack
verifying operation, Verify LSF-HPC with SLURM
lsf.conf file, LSF and SLURM Environment Variables
lsfadmin user account, Create Local User Accounts
LVS
defined, HP XC Software Stack
login role, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
real server, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
LVS alias, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
configuring, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions

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MAC address
Onboard Administrator, Discovering Hardware Configurations With Server Blades And A Single Enclosure
MAC address of root administration switch, Information Required by the discover Command
managedb command, Task 6: Create a Baseline Copy of the Database
management_hub role, Management Hub Role
management_server role, Management Server Role
manpages, Manpages
Maui Scheduler, Installing the Maui Scheduler
defined, Maui Scheduler Overview
documentation, Preparing for the Installation
installation procedure, Installing the Maui Scheduler
readiness criteria, Readiness Criteria
maximum number of nodes, Information Required by the cluster_prep Command
MCS
configuration file, Create the HP Modular Cooling System Configuration File
configuring snmptrapd service, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
enabling SNMP trap monitoring, Task 17: Configure SNMP Trap Destination for Modular Cooling System Devices
mcs.ini file, Create the HP Modular Cooling System Configuration File
mdadm utility, Related Information
memory usage
testing, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
mirroring, Enable Software RAID-0 or RAID-1 on Client Nodes
Modular Cooling System (see MCS)
modulefile
compilers, Install Compilers
mount failure
/hptc_cluster, /hptc_cluster File System Does Not Mount
multicast imaging, Task 12: Run the startsys Utility to Start the System and Propagate the Golden Image
Myrinet interconnect
connecting to the monitoring line card, Configure Myrinet Switch Monitoring Line Cards
switch monitoring line card, Configure Myrinet Switch Monitoring Line Cards
MySQL
defined, HP XC Software Stack
password, Task 3: Run the cluster_prep Command to Prepare the System
MySQL database (see CMDB)

N

Nagios
configuration details, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
customizing, Customize the Nagios Environment (Required)
defined, HP XC Software Stack
enabling web access, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
improved availability, Role and Service Placement for Improved Availability
service assignment, Management Server Role
user account, Create Local User Accounts
verifying system health, Nagios Web Interface
warnings from OVP, OVP Reports Benign Nagios Warnings
naming conventions, Naming Conventions Used in This Document
NAT configuration, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
NAT service, External Role
configuring, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
netboot failure, Client Node or Nodes Do Not Network Boot
network connectivity
testing, Verifying the System and Creating a Baseline Record of the Configuration, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
network mask, Information Required by the cluster_prep Command
network type, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility, Determining the Network Type
configuring, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
NFS daemon, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
configuring, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
NFS server service, Disk_io Role
NIS configuration, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
NIS slave server
configuring, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
no node found, Not All Nodes Are Discovered
no switch found, Discovering Non-Blade Hardware Configurations
node
discovering, Discover All Nodes and Enclosures
imaging problems, System Configuration and Imaging Log Files
in down state, Troubleshooting SLURM
not discovered, Not All Nodes Are Discovered
roles, Role Definitions
node configuration
listing, Displaying Node Configuration Information
modifying, Overview of the cluster_config Command-Line Menu, Modifying a Node
modifying roles, Modifying Node Role Assignments
node list
condensed, Service Configuration Command Descriptions
explicit, Service Configuration Command Descriptions
node management role, Node Management Role
node naming prefix, Information Required by the cluster_prep Command, Task 3: Run the cluster_prep Command to Prepare the System
node naming scheme, Internal Node Naming
node numbering, Information Required by the cluster_prep Command
node role (see roles)
node role assignment
default, Special Considerations for Modifying Node Role Assignments
modifying, Modifying Node Role Assignments
node-level switch, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
configuring, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
node-list file
for InfiniBand interconnect, Task 13: Perform Postconfiguration Tasks for the InfiniBand Interconnect
nrg command, The nrg Command
NTP configuration, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
NTP server
configuring, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions

P

PALLAS, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
parallel distributed shell (see pdsh)
password
BMC/IPMI on HP Integrity systems, Set the BMC Password on HP Integrity Systems (Required)
configuration and management database, Task 3: Run the cluster_prep Command to Prepare the System
console port devices, Information Required by the discover Command
database administrator, Task 3: Run the cluster_prep Command to Prepare the System
guidelines, Password Guidelines
root, Information Required for the Kickstart Installation Session
patches, Task 4: Install Patches or RPM Updates
PBS Professional
adding nodes, Add Nodes to the PBS Professional Configuration
configuration tasks, Configure PBS Professional under HP XC
execution nodes, Replicate Execution Nodes
HP MPI tasks, Run HP MPI Tasks
installation planning, Plan the Installation
installation process, Perform Installation Actions Specific to HP XC
overview, PBS Professional Overview
service daemons, Start the Service Daemons
user setup, Set Up PBS Professional at the User Level
pdsh
defined, HP XC Software Stack
performance
maximizing on compute notes, Example 4: Customizing Partition Sizes to Maximize File System Performance
Permission denied error
during NFS mount operation, /hptc_cluster File System Does Not Mount
PGI compiler, Task 8: Purchase Additional Software from HP and Third-Party Vendors, Install Compilers
planning
for future HP XC releases, Task 2: Plan for Future HP XC Releases
service availability strategy, Task 9: Plan a Service Availability Strategy
power on nodes, Task 12: Run the startsys Utility to Start the System and Propagate the Golden Image
preupgradesys script, Task 3: Install the Upgrade RPM and Prepare the System
processor architecture, Task 1: Gather Information Required for the Installation
ProCurve switch, ProCurve Switches Can Take Time to Get IP Addresses
does not obtain IP address, ProCurve Switches Do Not Obtain Their IP Addresses
ProCurve switch password, Information Required by the discover Command
program development tools, Install Third-Party Software Products
propagate golden image, Task 12: Run the startsys Utility to Start the System and Propagate the Golden Image

R

real enclosure
defined, Internal Node Naming
real server
defined, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
reinstall software, Reinstalling HP XC System Software Version 3.2.1
release version, Supported Upgrade Paths
remote graphics software
RGS, HP Remote Graphics Software
Virtual GL, Install Third-Party Software Products
reporting documentation errors
feedback e-mail address for, HP Encourages Your Comments
resource management role, Resource Management Role
RGS
defined, HP Remote Graphics Software
RGS receiver, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
RGS sender, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
using from head node, HP Remote Graphics Software
roles
analyzing assignments, Analyzing Current Role Assignments Against HP Recommendations
avail_node_management, Avail_node_management Role
availability, Availability Role
cisco_hsm, Cisco_hsm Role
common, Common Role
compute, Compute Role
console_network, Console_network Role
default role assignments, Default Node Role Assignments
defined, Role Definitions
disk_io, Disk_io Role
external, External Role
for improved availability, Assigning Node Roles For Improved Availability
login, Login Role
management_hub, Management Hub Role
management_server, Management Server Role
modifying, Modifying Node Role Assignments
node management, Node Management Role
resource management, Resource Management Role
voltaire_hsm, Voltaire_hsm Role
root file system, Default File System Layout and Disk Partition Sizes
root password
setting, Information Required for the Kickstart Installation Session
RPM updates, Task 4: Install Patches or RPM Updates

S

SAN storage
disk_io role, Disk_io Role
scalable visual array (see SVA)
security patches, Task 4: Install Patches or RPM Updates
sendmail setup, Configure sendmail (Required)
server blade
IP address base, Task 2: Change the Default IP Address Base (Optional)
service availability, What Is Improved Availability?
Serviceguard, What Is Improved Availability?, Choosing an Availability Tool
achieving quorum, Deciding on the Method to Achieve Quorum for HP Serviceguard Clusters
cmviewcl command, Task 2: Verify Availability Tools
defined, HP Serviceguard
installing RPM for HP XC, Enable HP XC To Run Serviceguard
RPMs, HP Serviceguard
supported version, HP Serviceguard
verifying operation, Task 2: Verify Availability Tools
services
defined, Special Considerations for Modifying Node Role Assignments
eligible for improved availability, Assigning Node Roles For Improved Availability
services configuration, Customize Service and Client Configurations
SFS
defined, HP StorageWorks Scalable File Share
documentation, HP StorageWorks Scalable File Share
installing, HP StorageWorks Scalable File Share
mounting /hptc_cluster file system, Create the /hptc_cluster File System
SFS client installation, HP StorageWorks Scalable File Share
SFS server
backing up, Task 3: Prepare Existing HP XC Systems
si_rmimage command, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
SIOCSIFFLAGS error
, External Ethernet Connection Fails To Come Up
SLURM
assigning features, Assigning Features
configuration file, Perform SLURM Postconfiguration Tasks
configuring, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
configuring failover, Assigning Node Roles For Improved Availability
creating additional partitions, Creating Additional SLURM Partitions
customizing, Customizing the SLURM Configuration
customizing the slurm.conf file, Customizing the SLURM Configuration
defined, HP XC Software Stack
environment variables, LSF and SLURM Environment Variables
Low RealMemory error, Troubleshooting SLURM
nodes in down state, Troubleshooting SLURM
postconfiguration utility, Perform SLURM Postconfiguration Tasks
slurm.conf file, Perform SLURM Postconfiguration Tasks, LSF and SLURM Environment Variables
slurm_reconfigure error, SLURM Reconfiguration Errors
spconfig utility, Perform SLURM Postconfiguration Tasks
SVA customizations, Required Customizations for SVA
testing, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
SLURM configuration, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
SNMP trap monitoring, Task 16: Configure SNMP Trap Destination for Enclosures
on enclosures, Task 16: Configure SNMP Trap Destination for Enclosures
on MCS devices, Task 17: Configure SNMP Trap Destination for Modular Cooling System Devices
snmptrapd service, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
software
HP XC installation process, Kickstart Installation Process
installing from a third-party, Install Additional Software From HP or Third-Party Vendors
installing other HP products, Install Additional Software From HP or Third-Party Vendors
patch download site, Task 4: Install Patches or RPM Updates
reinstalling HP XC system software, Reinstalling HP XC System Software Version 3.2.1
software development tools, Install Third-Party Software Products
software installation (see installation)
software patches, Task 4: Install Patches or RPM Updates
software RAID, Enable Software RAID-0 or RAID-1 on Client Nodes
documentation, Related Information
enabling on client nodes, Enable Software RAID-0 or RAID-1 on Client Nodes
mdadm utility, Related Information
mirroring, Enable Software RAID-0 or RAID-1 on Client Nodes
striping, Enable Software RAID-0 or RAID-1 on Client Nodes
software stack, HP XC Software Stack
software upgrade (see upgrade)
software version, Supported Upgrade Paths
sparse node numbering, Internal Node Naming
spconfig utility, Perform SLURM Postconfiguration Tasks
ssh
configuring on InfiniBand switch, Task 13: Perform Postconfiguration Tasks for the InfiniBand Interconnect
ssh key, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
standard LSF
configuring failover, Assigning Node Roles For Improved Availability
defined, HP XC Software Stack
features, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
installing, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
verify configuration, Verify Standard LSF
startsys command, Task 12: Run the startsys Utility to Start the System and Propagate the Golden Image
STREAMS, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components
striping, Enable Software RAID-0 or RAID-1 on Client Nodes
subnet manager for InfiniBand interconnect, General Considerations
supermon
defined, HP XC Software Stack
supermon aggregator, Management Hub Role
SVA
attached KVM, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
defined, HP XC Software Stack, Run the SVA Installation Script to Install SVA
display nodes, Information Required by the cluster_config Utility
installing , Run the SVA Installation Script to Install SVA
installing remote graphics software, HP Remote Graphics Software
site configuration file, Task 19: Generate an SVA Site Configuration File
SLURM customizations, Required Customizations for SVA
sva.conf file, Task 19: Generate an SVA Site Configuration File
sva_ovp utility, Task 4: Run the SVA OVP Utility
verifying the installation, Task 4: Run the SVA OVP Utility
sva_ovp utility, Task 4: Run the SVA OVP Utility
switch controller card
logging into Quadrics, Configure Quadrics Switch Controller Cards
Myrinet interconnect, Configure Myrinet Switch Monitoring Line Cards
Quadrics interconnect, Configure Quadrics Switch Controller Cards
sys_check utility, Task 7: Create a Baseline Report of the System Configuration
syslog-ng
defined, HP XC Software Stack
syslogng service, Management Hub Role
system configuration, Configuring and Imaging the System, Task 7: Run the cluster_config Utility to Configure the System
defined, System Configuration Process
information required for, Task 1: Prepare for the System Configuration
prompts by cluster_config utility, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
setting up system environment, Task 6: Set Up the System Environment
system defaults (see default)
system imaging, Configuring and Imaging the System, System Imaging Process, Task 5: Run the discover Command to Discover Hardware Components
monitoring, How To Monitor An Imaging Session
troubleshooting, Troubleshooting the Imaging Process
system imaging log file, System Configuration and Imaging Log Files
system interconnect (see interconnect)
system monitoring
Nagios, Nagios Web Interface
nrg command, The nrg Command
system verification, Verifying the System and Creating a Baseline Record of the Configuration, Task 3: Run the OVP to Verify Software and Hardware Components

U

udp-sender daemon, Task 12: Run the startsys Utility to Start the System and Propagate the Golden Image
udpcast, Task 12: Run the startsys Utility to Start the System and Propagate the Golden Image
UID, Override Default User and Group Account IDs
upgrade, Upgrading Your HP XC System To This Release
cannot back up database, The upgradesys Utility Might Fail While Backing Up the Database
cluster_config options, Task 8: Configure the System and Propagate the Golden Image
external Ethernet connection fails to come up, External Ethernet Connection Fails To Come Up
InfiniBand software stack, Is Upgrading Appropriate for Your System Configuration?
log files, Task 4: Upgrade Linux and HP XC RPMs, Troubleshooting the Software Upgrade Procedure
merge file customizations, Task 7: Manually Merge File Customizations
OFED software stack, Is Upgrading Appropriate for Your System Configuration?
preupgradesys script, Task 3: Install the Upgrade RPM and Prepare the System
readiness criteria, Task 1: Prepare for the Upgrade
supported upgrade paths, Supported Upgrade Paths
troubleshooting, Troubleshooting the Software Upgrade Procedure
upgraderpms command, Task 4: Upgrade Linux and HP XC RPMs
upgradesys command, Task 8: Configure the System and Propagate the Golden Image
upgradesys.log file, Task 8: Configure the System and Propagate the Golden Image
verifying with the OVP, Task 11: Verify the Upgrade
viewing results, Task 4: Upgrade Linux and HP XC RPMs
YUM, Software Upgrade Overview
upgrade commands, Upgrade Commands
upgrade path, Supported Upgrade Paths
upgrade procedure, Task 1: Prepare for the Upgrade
upgrade script, Task 3: Install the Upgrade RPM and Prepare the System
upgraderpms command, Task 4: Upgrade Linux and HP XC RPMs
sample command output, upgraderpms Command Output
upgradesys command, Task 8: Configure the System and Propagate the Golden Image
failure, The upgradesys Utility Might Fail While Backing Up the Database
upgradesys.log file, Task 8: Configure the System and Propagate the Golden Image
user account ID, Override Default User and Group Account IDs
user accounts
creating locally, Create Local User Accounts
user name for console port devices, Information Required by the discover Command

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/var file system, Default File System Layout and Disk Partition Sizes
/var/lib/systemimager/images/base_image, Task 10: Respond to Configuration Questions
/var/log/nconfig.log file, System Configuration and Imaging Log Files
/var/log/postinstall.log file, Kickstart Installation Process
virtual console and media, Installation Procedure For A Server Blade Head Node
virtual enclosure
defined, Internal Node Naming
Virtual GL, Install Third-Party Software Products
voltaire_hsm role, Voltaire_hsm Role

X

XC software version, Supported Upgrade Paths
XC.lic file, Task 7: Have the License Key File Ready
xw8400 workstation
changing database name, Modify Workstation Model Names in the Database
xw9400 workstation
changing database name, Modify Workstation Model Names in the Database

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yellow dog updater modified (see YUM)
YUM, Software Upgrade Overview
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