HP Cluster Platform, Introduction Manual

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About This Manual
This manual provides an overview of the core infrastructure components for all HP Cluster
Platform models, and associated platforms. Core infrastructure components, such as the rack,
power distribution units, and network switches are common to all HPC Cluster Platform models.
The HP Cluster Platform CPxxxx model consists of the following three groups of components:
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A number of server models from the same server family, such as HP ProLiant DL-series,
HP Integrity rx-series, or HP BladeSystem Server Blades (CPxxxBL).
• A cluster high-speed interconnect.
• The core components described in this guide.
This guide provides only an introduction to the core components and describes how they are
used within the cluster. The guide contains frequent references to the original component
documentation, which should be readily available during the installation, configuration, and
maintenance operations for your cluster. When your cluster is delivered, you will receive a full
end-user documentation set for each component.
Audience
This guide is intended for experienced hardware administrators of large-scale computer systems,
and for HP Global Service representatives. This guide references skilled tasks and describes
important safety considerations and is not intended as a training aide for untrained personnel.
The information in this manual assumes that the reader has the following abilities:
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Is familiar with HP rack-mounted servers and associated rack hardware.
• Is familiar with basic networking concepts, network switch technology, and network cables.
• Is familiar with the theory and implementation of the high-speed system interconnect
technology used to create clusters.
• Has read the Cluster Platform Overview, and is familiar with HP Cluster Platform architecture
and concepts.
Organization
The following information is provided in this guide:
Description Chapter
Provides an overview of the rack installation procedure. Chapter 1
Identifies and describes the HP Cluster Platform core components. Chapter 2
Describes the procedures for cabling and powering up the HP Cluster Platform
core components. Chapter 3
Provides information on where to find component firmware upgrades. Chapter 4
Provides basic troubleshooting information for certain components. Chapter 5
Provides links to websites with the latest information on the components and
their related documentation. Appendix A
Describes how to prevent electrostatic damage when handling cluster
components. Appendix B
HP Cluster Platform Documentation
Printed bound versions of the Cluster Platform books are not available. You can download the
latest documentation for HP Cluster Platform components from:
http://www.docs.hp.com/en/highperfcomp.html
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