4 Installing HP XC System Software On the Head Node
The information in this chapter parallels the information in Chapter 2 in the HP XC System
Software Installation Guide. At some points, you might be instructed to refer to that document.
Table 4-1 lists where to find head node installation instructions. The instructions differ if the
head node is an HP server blade.
Table 4-1 Head Node Installation Instructions
Installation Procedure
Is the Head Node a
Server Blade?
1. Follow the instructions in the HP XC Hardware Preparation Guide to make the appropriate
BIOS settings on the head node.
2. Then, follow the instructions in Chapter 2 of the HP XC System Software Installation Guide
to install the HP XC System Software on the head node.
No
Follow the procedures in this chapter:
1. “Task 1: Refer to the Installation Guide” (page 23)
2. “Task 2: Install HP XC System Software on the Head Node” (page 23)
Yes
4.1 Task 1: Refer to the Installation Guide
Open the HP XC System Software Installation Guide , start reading at Chapter 1, and continue
reading and performing tasks until you reach Section 2.3 in Chapter 2. Stop there and return to
this HowTo.
4.2 Task 2: Install HP XC System Software on the Head Node
A server blade does not have a local DVD drive, a local VGA connection, a local keyboard, or
mouse ports. Thus, you must install the HP XC System Software using the virtual console and
virtual media features of the iLO2 console management device. You cannot use the installation
procedure in the HP XC System Software Installation Guide.
The virtual console interface enables you to connect to an iLO2 device over the network and
display a full screen VGA graphics display. The virtual media function enables you to mount a
CD or DVD drive on your local PC or laptop as if it were attached to the server blade.
Before you begin, you must have the following items available:
• A PC or laptop with a local DVD drive
• A recent version of Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer running on the PC or laptop
When you have these items in your possession, proceed to “Connect to the Onboard
Administrator” (page 23).
4.2.1 Connect to the Onboard Administrator
Network access to the Onboard Administrator and iLO2 associated with the head node is required
to use the virtual media features. The internal administration network is not operational until
the head node is installed. Therefore, you must use one of the following methods to make the
Onboard Administrator network accessible. If you are not able to connect to a public network
(as described in the first method), use the second method.
Method 1
Put the Onboard Administrator on an active network:
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