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Using the Scalable Partition Web Interface
The Scalable Partition Web Interface is an extension of the Remote Supervisor
Adapter II SlimLine Web Interface and is used to create, delete, control, and view
scalable partitions. The Scalable Partition Web Interface is in the Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine integrated service processor.
The scalable partition defines a multi-node configuration, which interconnects two,
four, or eight servers. The multi-node configuration provides the function to
individually power-on and power-off each node. The multi-node configuration uses a
single, contiguous memory space and provides access to all associated adapters.
Each scalable system can have one or more scalable partitions.
Before you create or delete scalable partitions, read the following information:
v A Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine must be installed in all nodes that are
to become part of a scalable partition.
v
All of the service processors must be connected to an Ethernet network through
the SP connector on the rear of the node. This connection is needed so that the
service processors can communicate with and manage scalable partitions.
v
Make sure that all nodes in the multi-node configuration have the current level of
BIOS code, SAS BIOS code, service processor firmware, BMC firmware, and
CPLD firmware. The code and firmware levels must be the same for all nodes.
v When you set up the nodes for scalable partitions for the first time, you must first
log on and configure the service processor in each node.
v
PCI slot numbering starts with the primary node and continues with the
secondary nodes, in numeric order of the logical node IDs.
Creating a scalable partition
To create a scalable partition, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure that the service processor on each node is configured and
connected to the network. See the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine and
Remote Supervisor Adapter II User’s Guide for more information.
2. Make sure that all nodes in the multi-node configuration contain
microprocessors that are the same cache size and type, and the same clock
speed.
3. Connect the SMP Expansion cables. See “SMP Expansion cabling” on page 23
for instructions.
4. Connect all nodes to an ac power source and make sure that they are not
running an operating system.
5. Access the network used by the multi-node configuration and connect and log in
to the Remote Supervisor Adapter II Web Interface on the primary node. See
the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine and Remote Supervisor Adapter II
User’s Guide for more information; then, continue with the procedure to create a
scalable partition.
Note: The Remote Supervisor Adapter II Web Interface must be open to view,
create, delete, or manage scalable partitions. Make sure that the Web Interface
is open before you continue.
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