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HP Cluster Platform Overview Abstract This document describes the benefits, hardware support, software support, and installation considerations of HP Cluster Platform systems. HP Part Number: 5697-2030 Published: June 2012 Edition: 1 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - 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 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 3
Planning for the installation...16 Customer responsibilities...16 HP service provider responsibilities 16 Installation time ...16 Personnel...16 Disposing Data center requirements...17 Rack information...17 Rack stability...18 5 Support and other resources 19 Contacting HP...19 New and changed - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 4
storage devices. Nodes A node is a ProLiant server. The two types of nodes are Control and Application: • Control Node-Provides basic cluster management services, which are defined by the software running on the HP Cluster Platform, not by HP Cluster Platform itself. There must be one Control Node - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 5
However, there is a configuration-dependent maximum number of supported nodes. Node groups can be used to configure nodes that run compute intensive applications, provide services and access to external capabilities, such as Login services, SAN connections, and gateways to external networks. Console - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 6
Figure 2 Console Network connections 1 2 2 2 2 1. Console Root switch 2. Console Leaf switches Administrative Network HP Cluster Platforms use a 1 gigabit/second Ethernet (GbE) network to manage and administrate the cluster at the operating system level, for example, image distribution or job - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 7
Connecting Console and Administrative Networks Depending on your specific needs, the Console and Administrative Networks can be connected in one of the following ways: • The Console Root switch is connected to the Administrative Root switch. • The Console Root switch is connected to a second - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 8
switches is called a Spine or Core switch. The InfiniBand fabric is implemented using a topology often referred to as a "fat tree." Cluster Platform supports two variations on this topology. The first is referred to as one-to-one fat tree. This topology is characterized by symmetrical hierarchical - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 9
Figure 6 One-to-one fat tree topology 1 2 3 Nodes 1. Root switch 2. Leaf switches 3. "N" number of nodes The second variation on the topology is referred to as two-to-one fat tree. This topology also has symmetrical connections between the Leaf and Spine switches, but has half has many as in the one - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 10
switches, Console Network Leaf switches, PDUs, and optionally System Interconnect switches. • Utility Building Block (UBB) The UBB contains supporting infrastructure components including: ◦ Control Node ◦ Administrative Root switch ◦ Console Root switch ◦ Keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) connected - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 11
Figure 9 Example of a typical HP Cluster Platform system 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 12 12 14 1. Additional Node Group 2. Administrative Network switches 3. Console Network switches 4. Application Nodes 5. Additional Node Group in UBB 6. Control Node 7. Keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) 13 12 12 12 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 12
HP Cluster Platform, see the HP Cluster Platform website http:// h20311.www2.hp.com/HPC/cache/276360-0-0-0-121.html. Operating environments HP Cluster Platform supports HP ProLiant servers running open source Linux (Red Hat and SUSE) and Windows HPC Server 2008 (HPCS). • Linux can be installed and - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 13
-0-0-0-121.html and the Unified Cluster Portfolio website at http://h20311.www2.hp.com/ HPC/cache/275420-0-0-0-121.html. HP Cluster Platform supports the following cluster management tools: • HP Insight Cluster Management Utility (Insight CMU)-For more information, see: http://h20311.www2.hp.com/HPC - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 14
families of servers. Work with your HP representative to ensure that you choose the best servers for your requirements. Table 2 Supported servers Gen8 BL460c Gen8 DL160 Gen8 DL380p Gen8 SL230s Gen8 SL250s Gen8 DL385p Gen8 BL465c Gen8 G7 BL2x220c G7 BL460c G7 BL465c G7 DL165 G7 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 15
model 2910al 2620 For more information about HP Networking switches, see http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/ products/switches/index.aspx. Racks Supported racks for HP Cluster Platform are: • HP 10000 G2 Series • HP Intelligent Series Rack For more information about racks, see "Rack information - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 16
Planning for the installation The customer and HP support share the responsibilities for installation planning. The connect the HP Cluster Platform to site power. • As needed, work with your HP services representative to create an installation plan. Allow enough time to complete any changes to the - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 17
lifting. While component removal is not anticipated, post-installation troubleshooting might require the removal of components. WARNING! The weight /go/quickspecs for weight information. • Shipping room personnel if there are problems locating items in a shipment, if there are damaged items, or for - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 18
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12402_div/12402_div.HTML • HP Intelligent Series Rack QuickSpecs, available at nl http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/14223_na/14223_na.html Power Cluster Platform configurations use a variety of power cords and plugs and you must ensure that - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 19
Before contacting HP, collect the following information: • Product model names and numbers • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial numbers • Error messages • Operating system type and revision level • Detailed questions New and changed information in this edition - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 20
6 Documentation feedback HP is committed to providing documentation that meets your needs. To help us improve the documentation, send any errors, suggestions, or comments to Documentation Feedback ([email protected]). Include the document title and part number, version number, or the URL when - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 21
of a Cluster Platform comprised of Application Nodes. An Ethernet network used for console functions. The node (server) used for cluster management services. There must be one Control Node in a Cluster Platform, though additional Control Nodes can be added for high availability. F FDR Fourteen - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 22
. An optional Ethernet or InfiniBand network that provides communication between nodes. Utility Building Block-unit of a Cluster Platform comprised of supporting infrastructure, such as Control Node, Administrative and Console Network root swtiches, and KVM. Unified Fabric Manager (Voltaire). 22 - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 23
10 CPU type, 4 D document conventions, 19 documentation providing feedback on, 20 E Ethernet, 8 H hardware configuration, 12 help obtaining, 19 HP technical support, 19 HP Cluster Platform configurations, 4 I IBB, 10 InfiniBand, 8 Insight CMU, 13 installation, 16 Interconnect Building Block see IBB - HP Cluster Platform Introduction v2010 | HP Cluster Platform Overview - Page 24
topology one-to-one fat tree, 8 tree, 9 two-to-one fat tree, 9 tree topology, 9 two-to-one fat tree topology, 9 typographic conventions, 19 U UBB, 10 Utility Building Block see UBB W warning rack stability, 18 24 Index
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HP Cluster Platform Overview
Abstract
This document describes the benefits, hardware support, software support, and installation considerations of HP Cluster Platform
systems.
HP Part Number: 5697-2030
Published: June 2012
Edition: 1