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4 Component Firmware

Your HP Cluster Platform configuration arrives with the latest versions of the firmware installed

on the components. However, the firmware for these components may be updated at a future

date. This manual does not provide instructions on how to install or upgrade firmware for the

components described in this document, but does provide pointers on where to obtain firmware

upgrades.

IMPORTANT:

Do not obtain firmware revisions from other HP or third-party Web sites. You must ensure that

the firmware revision is the same for all types of cluster component (nodes, switches, and

interconnects).

4.1 Component Firmware Updates

The following links provide you with pointers to firmware update sites for various interconnects

and other Cluster Platform components.

Caution:

Depending on how you subscribe for driver and firmware support, you might be advised of a

mandatory or recommended firmware upgrade for a specific cluster component. Even in the

case of mandatory upgrades, consult with your HP representative before proceeding with an

upgrade. Loading an unsupported firmware revision might prevent your cluster from functioning

correctly. If you are uncertain, verify the firmware revision through your normal support

escalation channel.

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To obtain the latest firmware update information for the Cluster Platform components, go

to:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/T

echSupport/Home.jsp

•

The

HP InfiniBand Mezzanine HCA Cards and Mellanox InfiniBand PCI HCA Cards: Read This

First

document provides information on where to download the latest firmware versions

for these HCAs and other product-related documentation. To access this document, go to:

http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01570024/c01570024.pdf

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The

Cisco Supported Firmware Matrix

provides information on the minimum firmware versions

required for correct operation of the Cisco InfiniBand interconnects with HP Cluster Platform

components. To access this document, go to:

http://www

.docs.hp.com/en/14485/AC-CSFWM-1C.pdf

•

The

Voltaire Supported Firmware Matrix

provides information on the minimum firmware

versions required for correct operation of the Voltaire InfiniBand interconnects with HP

Cluster Platform components. To access this document, go to:

http://www

.docs.hp.com/en/13620/A

V-VSFWM-1C.pdf

•

The HP ProCurve Software for switches website provides software updates for the ProCurve

switches. To download firmware updates for your ProCurve switches, go to:

http://www

.hp.com/rnd/softw

are/switches.htm

•

The

HP XC System Software Master Firmware Tables

list the minimum firmware versions

required for correct operation of the latest version of HP XC System software. To access this

document, go to:

http://docs.hp.com/en/A-XCFM3-21B/A-XCFM3-21B.pdf

4.1 Component Firmware Updates

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Section	Page
Core Components Overview	1
Table of Contents	3
About This Manual	9
Audience	9
Organization	9
HP Cluster Platform Documentation	9
Cross-Platform Documents	11
Platform-Specific Documents	11
Related Documentation	11
Cluster Component Documentation	11
Web Resources	11
HP Encourages Your Comments	12
Text Annotations	12
Conventions	12
Safety Considerations	15
Information on Ergonomics	16
Recycling	17
1 Rack Installation Overview	19
2 Platform Core Components	21
2.1 Cluster Components	21
2.2 Cluster Models	24
2.3 HP 10000 Series Racks	28
2.3.1 HP Rack 10000 Series Wide Cabinet	28
2.4 HP Rack 10000 G2 Series	29
2.5 HP Modular Cooling System	29
2.5.1 Cabling	32
2.6 HP ProCurve Switches	32
2.6.1 HP ProCurve 2610-48 and 2610-24 Switch Overview	34
2.6.1.1 Network Ports	35
2.6.1.2 Power, Fault, and Locator LEDs	35
2.6.1.3 RPS, Fan, and Test Status LEDs	35
2.6.1.4 Port LEDs	36
2.6.1.5 LED Mode Select Button and Indicator LEDs	36
2.6.1.6 Reset Button	36
2.6.1.7 Clear Button	36
2.6.1.8 Rear of the HP ProCurve 2610-48 and 2610-24 Switches	37
2.6.2 HP ProCurve Series 2650 and 2626 Ethernet Switch Overview	37
2.6.2.1 Power and Fault LEDs	38
2.6.2.2 Network Ports	38
2.6.2.3 Self Test and Fan Status LEDs	39
2.6.2.4 Port LED View Select Button and Indicator LEDs	39
2.6.2.5 Reset Button	39
2.6.2.6 Clear Button	39
2.6.2.7 Rear View HP ProCurve Series 2600 Switches	39
2.6.3 HP ProCurve 2848 and 2824 Ethernet Switch	40
2.6.4 ProCurve 2848 Switch Overview	41
2.6.4.1 Front View of the HP ProCurve 2848 Switch	41
2.6.4.2 Rear View of the ProCurve 2848 Switch	42
2.6.5 ProCurve 2848 LEDs and Buttons	43
2.6.5.1 Reset Button	44
2.6.5.2 Clear Button	44
2.6.6 ProCurve 2824 Switch Overview	45
2.6.6.1 ProCurve 2824 Network Ports	45
2.6.6.2 ProCurve 2824 LEDs and Buttons	45
2.7 KVM and Console Switches	45
2.7.1 HP TFT7600	46
2.7.1.1 TFT7600 Rear Ports	46
2.7.1.2 Brace Rail and Cable Management Arm	47
2.7.1.3 Replacing the TFT7600 and Power Supply	48
2.7.1.4 TFT7600 Cable Management	50
2.7.1.5 Replacing a TFT7600 Power Supply	51
2.7.1.6 Moving the TFT7600 Rack-Mount Keyboard and Monitor Installed in a Rack	51
2.7.2 TFT5600 for Cluster Platform and SVA	51
2.7.3 Console Switch for Cluster Platform	52
2.7.4 Console Switch for SVA and Cluster Platform	52
2.7.5 Expansion Module for SVA	54
2.7.6 Server Blade Access Through the Local KVM	54
2.8 PDUs for Cluster Platform and Scalable Visualization Array (SVA)	55
2.8.1 PDU for Cluster Platform	55
2.8.2 PDU for Scalable Visualization Array (SVA)	59
2.9 Storage	60
3 Connecting and Powering Up the Core Cluster Components	63
3.1 Cabling the TFT7600	63
3.2 Connecting the KVM to the Control Node	65
3.2.1 KVM Cabling	65
3.2.2 Connecting an Alternate KVM	66
3.3 Scalable Visual Array (SVA) Console Management Setup	66
3.3.1 Expansion Module Mounting	66
3.3.2 Connecting the TFT5600 to the Console Switch	67
3.3.3 Console Cabling	67
3.4 Connecting the MSA1000, MSA1500, or MSA2000 Controller to the Control Node	68
3.5 Power-Up Sequence	69
4 Component Firmware	71
4.1 Component Firmware Updates	71
5 Ethernet Hardware Troubleshooting	73
5.1 Basic Ethernet Troubleshooting Tips	73
5.2 ProCurve Switch LEDs	73
5.3 HP Procurve Switch Problems	75
A Component Specifications	77
A.1 HP Rack 10000 G2 Series and HP Rack 10000 Series Specifications	77
A.2 HP Modular Cooling System G2 Rack and HP Modular Cooling System	77
A.2.1 HP ProCurve 2610-24 and HP ProCurve 2610-48 Switch Specifications	78
A.3 HP ProCurve 2650 and HP ProCurve 2626 Switch Specifications	78
A.4 HP ProCurve 2848 Switch and HP ProCurve 2824 Specifications	79
A.5 HP Modular Power Distribution Unit Specifications	79
A.6 Monitored Power Distribution Units for SVA Specifications	79
A.7 TFT5600 Rack-Mount Keyboard and Monitor Specifications	79
A.8 TFT7600 Rack-Mount Keyboard and Monitor Specifications	80
A.9 Eight-Port Console Switch Specifications	80
B Preventing Electrostatic Damage	81
B.1 Electrostatic Precautions	81
B.2 Grounding Methods	81

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