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- HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 1
Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Installation Guide HP Part Number: A-HPCS08-1B Published: June 2009 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 2
contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 3
Configurations 13 2.1 Configuration Constraints...13 2.1.1 Maximum System Limits...13 2.2 Hardware Requirements...13 2.2.1 Supported Servers...13 2.3 Supported Topologies...13 2.4 Host Channel Adapters and Firmware 17 3 Cabling Your HP Cluster Platform for HPCS 19 3.1 Certificate of Authenticity - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 4
8 Licensing...61 9 Troubleshooting...63 9.1 Network Configuration Issues...63 9.2 Provisioning Issues...63 9.3 Diagnostics Fail...64 9.4 InfiniBand...64 10 Technical Support...65 10.1 Before You Contact HP...65 10.2 HP Contact Information...65 10.3 HP Customer Support...65 A Promoting the Head Node - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 5
List of Figures 2-1 Topology 1...14 2-2 Topology 2...14 2-3 Topology 3...14 2-4 Topology 4...15 2-5 Topology 5...15 2-6 Two-Network Topology...15 2-7 Three-Network Topology...16 5 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 6
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troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Certain operations described in this document, if performed incorrectly, might cause system crashes and loss of data. Ensure that you have the appropriate expertise before you begin any operation. This guide is also intended for HP service instructions in - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 8
in personal injury or nonrecoverable system problems. A caution calls attention to important for HP High Performance Computing, including Cluster Platform guides, at the following URL: http://www.docs.hp included in this product. Chapter 2 Supported configurations. Chapter 3 Cabling your HP - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 9
Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting. Technical support. Documentation Updates Documentation updates (if applicable) are provided at http://docs.hp.com. Use the release date of a document to determine if you have the - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 10
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1 What's in This Version 1.1 About This Product Windows HPC Server 2008 (HPCS) provides a high-performance computing platform that supports an integrated software stack, which includes the operating system, job scheduler, and management tools. 1.2 Benefits and Features HPCS provides enhanced - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 12
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have identical CPU type and memory and I/O configurations, compliant with the basic system requirements for HP Cluster Platform. Clusters configured this way can support the concept of grouping servers into pools of up to four pools (pool one through pool four). • Only the following types of system - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 14
public and private network with compute nodes on the private network only. This topology is referred to as Two-Network Topology and is supported by HP Cluster Platform and HP Cluster Platform Express. See Figure 2-6 (page 15). Figure 2-1 Topology 1 Figure 2-2 shows all nodes on a public and private - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 15
embedded) in the head node 3 The server designated as the head node (control node in HP Cluster Platform terminology) 4 NIC dedicated to the LAN network 2.3 Supported Topologies 15 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 16
. This card is also known as the management processor (MP), or integrated lights-out (iLO) card, depending on the model of server. Where supported by the operating environment, this connection is used for server hardware management functions, such as power-off or boot. 6 NIC dedicated to the Message - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 17
is installed in a specific PCI slot on an unshared bus of the appropriate speed, ensuring system performance. For more information on supported HCA models, supported drivers, and installation instructions, see http://www.docs.hp.com/en/ highperfcomp.html. 2.4 Host Channel Adapters and Firmware 17 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 18
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your cluster system, follow these steps: 1. Locate the appropriate cabling guides at: http://www.docs.hp.com/en/highperfcomp.html. Cables cabling table footnotes that are operating-environment specific. Follow all cabling instructions that apply to the HP XC operating environment, which applies the - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 20
7. Perform any hardware post-installation verification procedures to ensure that all cabling is functioning. Gigabit Ethernet clusters have no specific post-installation verification procedures, other than those documented in the HP ProCurve hardware documentation shipped with your cluster. 8. - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 21
are still in beta, they are subject to frequent changes. Users must manually configure the IB stack after the cluster is installed. IMPORTANT: If your HP Cluster Platform Express, follow these instructions to complete the installation. As part of the service provided by HP for HP Cluster Platform - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 22
to a domain. NOTE: If you do not have a domain to join, promote the head node to a domain controller and proceed to step 11. For instructions, see Appendix A (page 67). 7. Enter the domain name, a legal domain username, and password. The computer is now allowed to join. 8. Select No when asked - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 23
14. To start the HPCS installation, click Next. 15. Accept the license terms agreement and click Next. 16. Select Create a new HPC cluster by creating a head node, and click Next. 17. Select the default Create a new database, and click Next. 18. Select the default locations for the HPC database - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 24
19. The next screen prompts you to apply Microsoft updates. IMPORTANT: It is important to apply Microsoft updates to the cluster. Verify that your node can retrieve the desired updates before selecting Yes. If you do not select Yes to updates at this time, you must run Windows Updates at a later - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 25
22. After the HPC Pack 2008 is installed, the cluster preconfigured information appears in the command window. Let this complete. This process takes an average of 10 to 15 minutes. 4.2 Installation Procedure When HPCS is Preinstalled on HP Cluster Platform and HP Cluster Platform Express 25 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 26
23. After the preconfiguration information is loaded, the HPC Console automatically displays. 24. In the To-do List window, Configure your network should have a green check by it. If this is not checked: • The preconfigured network settings are incorrect. • Select Configure your network and make - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 27
If any of the four configuration steps are not checked, select the step and complete the configuration. For more information on cluster configuration, see "Installing HPCS from CD" (page 30) , or refer to the Microsoft HPC Pack 2008 documentation. 27. The head node configuration is complete. You can - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 28
The cluster compute nodes should be listed in a provisioning state. If they are in an unknown state: • Select Add nodes on the right. • Select Deploy compute nodes from bare metal using an Operating System Image, and click Next. • Select Select all, and click Deploy • Select Respond to PXE requests - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 29
29. After the node has completed provisioning, it displays as offline. Right-click the node or nodes, and select Bring Online. 4.2 Installation Procedure When HPCS is Preinstalled on HP Cluster Platform and HP Cluster Platform Express 29 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 30
the failed node. Your cluster is ready for use. For information on troubleshooting, see Chapter 9 (page 63). 4.3 Installing HPCS from CD If HPCS installation instructions to complete the installation. 3. Install HP drivers and/or ProLiant Support Pack. The latest drivers and ProLiant Support Pack - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 31
4. Join the head node to an existing enterprise domain. If you cannot join an exisiting domain, promote the head node to a domain controller. For information on promoting your server to a domain controller, see Appendix A (page 67) . 5. Install HPC 2008. a. Run setup.exe. b. Accept terms, and select - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 32
c. Create New Database instance, and accept defaults. 6. If you have a Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) setup for your active directory, or your servers do not need a Proxy server to directly access Microsoft websites, you can save some time by - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 33
7. In Install Required Components, click Install. The installation starts. 4.3 Installing HPCS from CD 33 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 34
8. After the cluster is installed, start the console by clicking Finish. 34 Installing HPCS on a Compute Cluster - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 35
9. The To-do list window appears. You must complete each of the four configuration steps. Begin with Configure your network. 10. Select the desired network topology for your cluster. For HP Cluster Platform configured hardware, select Compute nodes isolated on a private network. For clusters with - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 36
Click Next. a. Select the appropriate ethernet network adapter for the public connection. Click Next. b. Select the appropriate ethernet network adapter for the private connection. Click Next. c. You are prompted to provide private network IP configuration parameters. You can select your own IP - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 37
For more information on configuring and troubleshooting IB network connections, see the documentation at: http://www.docs.hp.com/en/highperfcomp.html. Click Next. f. Configure your firewall settings. Typically, you select the - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 38
Click Next. g. After making all your network selections, review your selections. After verifying your selections, click Configure. This takes several minutes to complete. 38 Installing HPCS on a Compute Cluster - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 39
-naming scheme. Select Configure the naming of new nodes. This presents a pattern to use for compute node names as they join the cluster. Follow the instructions and name your compute nodes as desired. 13. In the To-do List, select Create a node template. Enter a name for the template. Click Next - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 40
Click Next. b. This image is found on the Windows HPC 2008 Edition OEM disk. Select the first option Create a new operating system image and locate the setup.exe on the OEM DVD. Include a name for the image. 40 Installing HPCS on a Compute Cluster - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 41
Click OK. c. After the image is added, select the appropriate OS image. If you are using an OEM image with new HP hardware, you do not need to enter a key. The key is automatically encoded into the image. If you are using older hardware, or are using a non-OEM image, you can enter your OS key. 4.3 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 42
d. The local administrator password can be automatically generated or manually set. HP recommends automatically generated passwords. e. If you have your WSUS server setup, or if your nodes have access to the internet, you can select - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 43
f. Review the settings, and create the template. Click Create. 14. After the template is created, all the To-do List items have green checks. 4.3 Installing HPCS from CD 43 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 44
15. To finish the configuration and start provisioning nodes, go to the Configuration tab, and select Images. 44 Installing HPCS on a Compute Cluster - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 45
16. Select Manage Drivers, and add the multi-function NIC drives from the ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for DL3xx, DL5xx and blXXX. For DL1xx, download the appropriate NIC driver for your hardware, and add this driver to the NIC. IMPORTANT: - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 46
If you view this and the test All Services Running is the only failure, this is a false error. The HPC services did not start before the diagnostic tests started to run. To clear the error, on the diagnostic tab, select the head node, right click on - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 47
Rerun the diagnostic tests if you wish. 18. To start provisioning compute nodes, return to the Node Management tab, and select Add Nodes. Select Deploy compute nodes from bare metal using an operating system image. Click Next. 4.3 Installing HPCS from CD 47 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 48
19. Select the template you want to apply to the compute nodes. You cannot continue until at least one compute node is PXE booted and starts provisioning. Power on at least one of the compute nodes, or all of the compute nodes, and wait for them to display in the Select New Nodes window. 48 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 49
or data, it may attempt to boot from the hard drive. If this occurs, wipe the hard drive clean by deleting all disk partitions, or manually select PXE boot at node startup time. 20. Click Deploy. You are asked if you want the head node to respond only to PXE requests - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 50
21. To monitor the provisioning progress, go to the Node Management Console, highlight the node you want to monitor, and select the Provisioning Log tab at the bottom of the screen. This provisioning progress displays, and shows any errors. 50 Installing HPCS on a Compute Cluster - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 51
enabled. After the nodes are provisioned, you can see all the nodes in the node list. Your cluster is ready for use. For information on troubleshooting, see Chapter 9 (page 63). 4.3 Installing HPCS from CD 51 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 52
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the dropdown list. 12. Click OK to exit the Text Services and Input Languages window. 13. Click OK to exit the to the HP Insight Management Agents User Guide (http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers and select All Programs→Pre-install Features→ProLiant Support Pack. 2. In the left column, expand - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 54
5. Click Install to install the currently selected components. The HP Management Agents install using the password you have set. 5.3 Configuring Array Controllers If an array controller has been purchased with the server, run the online ACU to set up the remaining physical drives for use. IMPORTANT: - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 55
SNMP service, refer to the operating system documentation. HPCS requires TCP/IP to be enabled. 5.7 Using Management Agents The Management Agents for servers are installed during the setup process. For more information about the Management Agents, refer to the HP Insight Management Agents User Guide - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 56
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6 HP-MPI for Windows HPCS supports HP-MPI for Windows. You must purchase HP-MPI for Windows software and licenses. Install the software locally on each node in your cluster or - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 58
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an upgrade is available for your cluster, contact your HP sales and service representative, or authorized HP reseller. CAUTION: Never add components to an the rack. Your HP Cluster Platform is engineered to prevent thermal problems and to ensure proper power load balancing. Adding components, or - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 60
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or by phone directly with Microsoft. Please follow activation instructions upon installation of the operating system. In addition, Microsoft more information, see the Microsoft knowledge base article at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948472 Additionally, the Microsoft software included with HPCS - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 62
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problems might occur and offers suggestions for troubleshooting and fixing the issues. 9.1 Network Configuration Issues Cluster configuration problems /file was sent, verify that the head node WDS (Windows Deployment Server) service is running. - Verify the firewall on the head node for the private - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 64
node might fail indicating the management service is not running. Many times the test is run too soon and the service is now running. Clear the error and rerun to verify the service is running. • The SOA test not, rerun network configuration and reconfigure the cluster network. 64 Troubleshooting - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 65
com/ country/us/en/wwcontact.html). 10.3 HP Customer Support HP customer support offers Software Support, Support Plus Software Support, and Integrated Hardware and Software Support services. For more information, see the following links: • Software Support: http://www.hp.com/hps/software • Hardware - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 66
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and AD in general, see the following information: Step-by-step instructions on promoting your server to a domain controller are at: http://www.trainsignaltraining.com/windows-server-2008-active-directory-domain-services/ 2008-07-23/ Microsoft documentation on promoting your server to a domain - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 68
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to multiple branch devices. The cluster's internal networks are organized as a flat tree. G Gigabit Ethernet An interconnect protocol and connection type supported by the hardware that is based on HP ProCurve and Myricom Myrinet technologies. H Head node Host Channel Adapter (HCA) A server that - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 70
(OA) The enclosure management hardware, software, and firmware that is used to support all of the managed devices contained within the enclosure. P PXE Preboot Execution Environment R Remote Installation Services (RIS) RIS allows PXE BIOS-enabled computers to remotely execute boot environment - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 71
19 cabling rules, 19 Certificate of authenticity, 20 comments, reader, 9 compute node, 16 configuration constraints, 13 interconnects supported, 13 pools, 13 supported, 13 supported servers, 13 console network, 13 conventions typographic, 7 CPQTEAM utility, 55 CPU, 13 D DDR, 13 dedicated fabric, 16 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 72
comments, 9 website, 9 regional settings, 53 related information, 8 S SDR, 13 servers, 13 standalone, 59 supported variants, 13 shared fabric, 16 site LAN, 15 standalone servers, 59 support, 65 supported servers, 13 switch, 13, 16 (see also interconnect) system interconnect, 13 system limits, 13 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 Insta - Page 73
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Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008
Installation Guide
HP Part Number: A-HPCS08-1B
Published: June 2009