Software Requirements
Software Requirements
Software Requirements
Software Requirements
All SMS software is preloaded in the factory and delivered to the customer as a complete solution.
The UNIX rx2600 SMS supports only HP UX 11i at this time. Current versions of the SMS software have
not been qualified for 64 bit Windows.
The Windows ProLiant SMS/Console will run Windows 2000 SP4 as the default operating system. The
ProLiant SMS/Console will follow the Windows OS roadmap and support later versions of this operating
system as needed. The version of the scan tools used on the sx1000 Superdomes also does not require
scan traffic to be isolated from console traffic.
SMS/Console
SMS/Console
SMS/Console
SMS/Console
Connectivity
Connectivity
Connectivity
Connectivity
The UNIX rx2600 SMS requires the addition of a retractable display/keyboard in order to provide
console access to Integrity Superdome.
Console capabilities are integrated with the Windows ProLiant SMS solution. The ProLiant SMS includes
the necessary display, keyboard and mouse, and only one LAN port on the MP is required to be
connected. The Windows ProLiant SMS can support and connect to either of the MP LAN interfaces
(known as the Private and Customer LAN ports). Both LAN ports on the MP have identical functionality so
there is no preference in using one over the other. Only one IP port on the Superdome MP is required to
be connected to the ProLiant SMS. Since scan and console traffic can co-exist on the same network, only
one IP address exists (and is supported) on the ProLiant SMS.
The Integrity Superdome scan tools use TCP/IP, not UDP, for scan diagnostics. Therefore it is not
necessary to isolate scan and console traffic on Integrity Superdomes.
The Core I/O cards from each nPar can optionally be connected to the Ethernet switch in order to
facilitate graphical console functionality (i.e., parmgr). However, security concerns may dictate that a
partition NIC not be connected to the management LAN. Alternatives are to access from a management
station to a partition LAN through a secure router, or to use text mode access to commands via the
console.
Additional Integrity Superdomes can be added to this configuration. Each new Integrity Superdome will
require only one CAT5e LAN cable for connection of the Customer/Private LAN port on the Superdome
MP to the existing switch.
Customers using the UNIX rx2600 SMS solution for Integrity Superdome can also use the rx2600 as a
console device. In order to use the UNIX rx2600 SMS as a console for Integrity Superdome, the only
component that must be ordered is the TFT5600 retractable keyboard/display/mouse. See the ordering
guide for more details.
Additional Integrity Superdomes require only a CAT5e LAN cable for connection of the Private/Customer
LAN port to the existing switch. PA-8700 Superdomes can also be added to this configuration, but
require separate scan & console networks. Details on mixed Superdome environments follow later in this
section.
Windows Terminal Services (standard in Windows Server 2003) should be the recommended method to
provide remote access for Windows partitions, but is lacking in displaying VGA output during reboot. For
customers who mandate VGA access during reboot, configure the IP console switch (262586 B21) used
in conjunction with a VGA/USB card in the partition (A6869A).
QuickSpecs
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16-socket, 32-socket,
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16-socket, 32-socket,
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16-socket, 32-socket,
HP Integrity Superdome Servers 16-socket, 32-socket,
and 64-socket
and 64-socket
and 64-socket
and 64-socket
Configuration
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