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Overview

HP Cluster Platform 3000 and HP Cluster Platform 4000

An HP Cluster Platform 3000 or 4000 with 128 compute nodes (HP ProLiant DL160 G5 or HP ProLiant DL165 G5 Servers) and an InfiniBand high-speed interconnect. The configuration consists of 3 compute building blocks (CBB) racks containing 114 compute nodes and Ethernet switches, and 1 utility building block (UBB) rack. The UBB contains 1 control node, 14 compute nodes, an InfiniBand switch, a TFT display, and the root Ethernet switches.

What's New

  • Application node and control node options expanded according to latest HP ProLiant server offering.
  • Includes new HP ProLiant DL165 G5 server.
  • Support for HP ProLiant BLxc220c, BL260c G5,BL465c G5, BL685c G5, DL385 G5 and DL585 G5 servers

At A Glance

  • Comprehensive cluster offerings for high performance computing (HPC), integrating rackmount servers and blade servers, networks and rack infrastructure with choice of HPC software and services
  • Modular framework supports configurations from 5 to 1024 nodes (larger configurations available through regional HPC Competency Centers). Two packaging options are offered: Dense packaging is available in configurations up to 128 nodes and is designed for lowest solution footprint and optimized cost infrastructure. The modular packaging is available in configurations up to 1024 nodes and is designed to facilitate easy scalability and possible future growth.
  • HP Cluster Platform 3000 feature HP ProLiant servers utilizing dual and quad-core Intel Xeon 5100/5300/5200/5400 series processors, and cluster interconnect choice of InfiniBand and Gigabit Ethernet.
  • HP Cluster Platform 4000 feature HP ProLiant servers utilizing dual-core AMD Opteron 2300 series processors, and cluster interconnect choice of InfiniBand and Gigabit Ethernet. In addition to dual socket node options (HP ProLiant DL165, HP ProLiant BL465c and HP ProLiant DL385 servers), the HP ProLiant DL585 and HP ProLiant BL685c quad-socket are also offered.
  • HP Cluster Platforms are also available with Integrity servers, featuring the Intel Itanium2 processor. See: http://www.hp.com/go/clusters for more information.
  • Software options include operating systems (Linux or Windows), and cluster management software (HP XC System Software, HP CMU, ICE-Linux or Scali Manage, and, bundled with the OS, Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003), with optional in-factory installation. HP-MPI library is offered. Optional HP Scalable Visualization Array Software enables running visualization applications on systems equipped with XC System Software. Complementary HPC software products are offered by HP, tested and supported on HP Cluster Platforms by leading developers of cluster tools and applications. The HP ProLiant HPC Partner Software Suite offers extensive set of infrastructure software including: compilers and cluster development tools, Job Management, Grid Resource Management, and Storage Management solutions suited for both Linux and Windows environments.
  • Clusters are assembled to worldwide design specifications developed, tested and supported by HP. Clusters are configured and tested within HP Integration centers prior to final integration occurs at customer site for tasks such as rack-to-rack cabling.
  • HP Consulting and Integration services offered include: Start-up Services and Knowledge Transfer, Cluster Implementation Program Management, Quickstart Services, including applications migration, and On-site Training.

HP Cluster Platforms are available from HP Sales Representatives and HPC-Certified Resellers, utilizing Cluster Platform configurators and menus.

Basic Architecture Components: Nodes

  • One control node is included per cluster. Choice of node is often based on capability to support external networks and/or attached storage. The control node can be optionally connected to the high-speed cluster interconnect.
  • Up to 1024 compute, utility, and visualization nodes:
    • Compute (or application) nodes: nodes are primarily used for application computation, rather than administrative workloads. Each HP Cluster Platform is engineered to support up to two pools of different compute nodes within the same processor family (e.g., AMD Opteron). For example, one pool may have a set of nodes based on 2 processor HP ProLiant DL165 G5 servers, while another pool in same cluster will feature 8 processor (4 socket/dual core) HP ProLiant DL585 G5 Servers.
    • Utility nodes: used for any particular task including running applications. They can also provide I/O and file system access by adding a Fibre Channel host bus adapter to be connected to an MSA1500 subsystem or an external SAN. Two groups/pools of utility nodes can be defined for each cluster.
    • Visualization nodes are equipped with high performance 3D graphics adapters and are intended to run visualization applications. When not used for visualization, they can run any other compute application. The HP Cluster Platform has been extended to offer two pools of visualization nodes within the same processor family, to allow different configurations, for example, two different graphics adapters.

Basic Architecture Components: Networks

  • One High-Performance Cluster Interconnect: A dedicated network to support inter-nodal application traffic (such as MPI communications) and file transfer can be selected. Cluster Interconnects offered are Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand, Myrinet, and Quadrics (not currently offered on HP Cluster Platform 3000). Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 configurations support Gigabit Ethernet or InfiniBand.
  • Administrative network: The administrative network facilitates administration and management of the cluster, such as management of the user's applications. A choice of Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet is offered. The Gigabit Ethernet admin network can also be used as alternate to having a dedicated high-performance interconnect, although not recommended for deployments anticipating volume of inter-nodal application traffic.
  • One console network provides access to the node's console network, enabling use of node-specific command functions such as power on. Each compute node IPMI or iLO port is connected to the Fast Ethernet-based console network. Each c-Class enclosure OA port is connected to the Fast Ethernet-based console network. Visualization nodes based on HP personal workstations are not connected to the console network. The administrative and console networks can be connected, based upon user requirements.

Basic Architecture Components: Storage

  • The HP Cluster Platform system can be attached to an external storage subsystem as a RAID array integrated into the cluster configuration or as a separate HP storage subsystem. The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 (MSA1500) is the option available for integration in the Cluster Platform. HP Smart Array Controllers along with MSA60 shelves can also be integrated in the cluster configuration.
  • An HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) can be connected to an HP Cluster Platform utility node or control node equipped with a Fiber Channel adapter
  • The HP StorageWorks Scalable File Share system can be connected to the HP Cluster Platform system via the high-speed interconnects. If selected, additional interconnect ports must be allocated to connect the HP StorageWorks Scalable File Share servers.

Basic Architecture Components: Infrastructure

  • Rack: The HP Rack 10642 and 10622 are the only models used. All HP Cluster Platform components are factory integrated and shipped within the racks on shock pallets. Side panels and joiner kits are available, to be ordered based on computer room layout.
  • Power: Two to four PDUs per rack of HP ProLiant DL servers, based on packaging selections. HP ProLiant BL based solutions may require up to eight PDUs in single phase configuration. Three phase power modules are also available for c-Class enclosures. All PDUs are high voltage (200-240 VAC) models for all countries, equipped with appropriate power plugs.
  • A rack-mount keyboard/monitor (RKM) is supplied with each HP Cluster Platforms. This 1U RKM with TFT display is attached to the control node that is designated as the cluster system administration node. A TFT display provides local user access to the cluster. In systems with utility nodes, an 8-port KVM switch is also available to connect the RKM to multiple utility nodes (up to 7) to allow for failover connectivity to other nodes. Systems with HP personal workstation visualization nodes are also equipped with a KVM and necessary expander modules so all visualization nodes are connected to the RKM.
  • Cable management kits specifically designed for HP Cluster Platforms are included.

Basic Architecture Components: Software

The following components are available on the HP Cluster Platform product menu, and can be factory installed by HP:

  • Operating systems options
    • Linux: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 or 5.0 subscriptions. HPC 8 packs subscriptions offered for Basic Server V4.0 or 5.0. SUSE SLES 9 or SLES10 available per node, or in HPC 8 pack. A Red Hat compatible Linux is also included with the XC System Software management option below.
    • HPC 8 packs require purchase of at least one 10-incident Care Pack from HP Services, per cluster, unless systems are covered by broad HP Service agreement for Linux support.
    • Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition (CCE), bundled within Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003
  • Cluster management software options
    • HP XC System Software, developed and supported HP cluster solution integrates Linux OS, HP-MPI, Platform LSF, HP Scalable Visualization Array Software and open source components to deliver comprehensive solution
    • HP Cluster Management Utility is a software suite of tools that will help you to manage a large collection of systems within a HPC cluster environment
    • HP-MPI is HP's high-performance implementation of the Message-Passing Interface (MPI) Standard, and provides developers of technical applications with an API and software library to support parallel, message-passing applications that are efficient, portable and flexible. HP-MPI is available for either Linux or Windows based clusters
    • Platform Computing's Scali Manage is a supported partner offerings, offered with HP Cluster Platforms with Red Hat or SUSE software OS selections
    • HP Insight Control Environment for Linux (ICE-Linux) provides comprehensive imaging, deployment, monitoring, and management for Linux-based HP ProLiant server platforms. ICE-Linux is not offered factory integrated.
    • Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 combines the Windows OS,interfaces, utilities, and management infrastructure to support cluster deployment for HPC, in a Windows environment.

Summary Table of Cluster Platform Options
 
Control node
Compute node
Utility node
Visualization node
Cluster interconnect
Cluster Platform 3000
HP ProLiant DL160 G5
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
HP ProLiant DL160 G5
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
HP xw8400
HP ProLiant DL160 G5
Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand
Cluster Platform 3000BL
HP ProLiant BL260c G5
HP ProLiant BL460c
HP ProLiant BL480c
HP ProLiant DL160 G5
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
HP ProLiant BL260c G5

HP ProLiant BL460c
HP ProLiant BL480c

HP ProLiant BL460c
HP ProLiant BL480c
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
 
Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand
Cluster Platform 4000
HP ProLiant DL165 G5
HP ProLiant DL385 G5
HP ProLiant DL585 G5
HP ProLiant DL165 G5
HP ProLiant DL585 G5
HP ProLiant DL385 G5
HP xw9400
HP ProLiant DL165 G5
Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand
Cluster Platform 4000BL
HP ProLiant BL465c G5
HP ProLiant BL685c G5
HP ProLiant DL385 G5
HP ProLiant DL165 G5
HP ProLiant BL465c G5
HP ProLiant BL685c G5
HP ProLiant BL465c G5
HP ProLiant BL685c G5
HP ProLiant DL385 G5
HP ProLiant DL585 G5
 
Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand
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Standard Features (HP Cluster Platform 3000 and 4000: Dense and Modular Design)

Packaging for HP Cluster Platform 3000 and 4000-Dense Design
  • One cabinet: up to 32 compute nodes with Myrinet, Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand and Quadrics Interconnects
  • Two cabinets: up to 64 compute nodes
  • Three cabinets: up to 96 compute nodes
  • Four cabinets: up to 128 compute nodes

    Maximums based on selecting 1U compute nodes and no utility nodes. Selection of larger nodes (e.g., HP ProLiant DL585 or HP ProLiant DL380) or MSA Storage option will reduce node count per cabinet.

Each dense cluster includes one Utility Building Block (UBB) cabinet, which houses the control node, RKM, and the optional high-performance interconnect switch, and utility nodes. Other cabinets are used to house the compute nodes. Compute nodes may be integrated into the UBB, as space permits, in dense configurations.

Total utility node count in dense configurations can not exceed 7 nodes
Each cabinet includes two ProCurve switches: one for administrative network, and one for console network.
Visualization nodes can be ordered with a dense or modular cluster, but the maximum number of nodes per cabinet will be reduced. The visualization nodes based on HP personal workstations will be placed in separate cabinets (VBB), as described below. HP ProLiant based visualization nodes will be placed in the compute building blocks (CBB). Node count limitation applies in that case.
Optional MSA1500 storage subsystem, with expansion disk shelves or MSA30 / MSA20 disk shelves options. Optional MSA60 disk shelves attached to HP Smart Array P800 controllers.
Delivered on shock resistant pallet
Servers, Switches, RKM & storage are rack installed
Fully pre-wired and factory integrated

Packaging for HP Cluster Platform 3000 and 4000- Modular Design, HP Cluster Platform 3000BL and 4000BL

HP Cluster Platform modular solutions are organized in building blocks that can be easily replicated to build large-scale clusters.

  • The compute building block (CBB) is a cabinet that contains, among other things, up to 38 2-socket 1U compute nodes, up to nine 4U compute nodes or up to four c-Class enclosures. One enclosure can house up to sixteen half-height blade nodes or up to eight full-height blade nodes.
  • The utility building block (UBB) is the core cabinet of the cluster that contains the control node and its keyboard/monitor, additional utility nodes if required, cluster management root switches, one optional high-speed interconnect switch for solutions up to 128 nodes and optional MSA1500 or MSA60 raid arrays.
  • The utility eXpansion rack (UXR) is an optional cabinet that can contain up to ten utility nodes when no more room is available in the UBB.
  • The interconnect building block (IBB) is a cabinet that contains multiple interconnect switches for solutions that are larger than 128 nodes.
  • The visualization building block (VBB) is a cabinet that contains up to 8 5U HP personal workstation visualization nodes.
  • Smallest rackmount server configuration: one UBB cabinet and one CBB cabinet-up to 38 compute nodes
  • Smallest blade server configuration: one UBB cabinet with up to 3 c-Class enclosures
  • Maximum number of CBB: 35 for rackmount servers, 22 for blade servers
  • Maximum number of UBB: 1
  • Maximum number of UXR: 1
  • Maximum number of IBB: 3 with Myrinet, 1 with Gigabit Ethernet, 4 with InfiniBand, 6 with Quadrics
  • Maximum number of VBB: 12
Each CBB and UBB includes two ProCurve switches: one for administrative network, and one for console network. Console interfaces for the UXR and IBB are connected to the root switch housed in the UBB. VBB cabinets have one branch administration switch in every other cabinet and no console switch. One 24-port ProCurve administration switch services up to 16 nodes in 2 VBB cabinets.
Each UBB, UXR and CBB includes three or four PDUs with rackmount servers. With blade servers, UBB and CBB include two PDUs are utilized in each IBB (three PDUs for Quadrics based IBB). The VBB uses a dual power monitoring PDU.
Delivered on shock resistant pallet
Servers, switches, RKM & storage are rack installed
Fully pre-wired and factory integrated

HP Cluster Platforms 3000: Dense and Modular Design
Control Node (HP Cluster Platform 3000)Select One Server

HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Server (recommended for PCI slot availability)
HP ProLiant DL160 G5 Server
NOTE: Complete information on the HP ProLiant Servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/Division/10480.html

Choose Processor Option

All currently shipping processors for each control node are available. Select one or two processors

Memory OptionsHP ProLiant DL160 G5 is available with PC2-5300 or PC2-6400 memory. HP ProLiant DL380 G5 is available with PC2-5300 memory. Maximum memory will vary by server.
DVD Drive OptionsDVD is required option for control nodes in HP Cluster Platforms
Disk OptionsOne disk minimum for control nodes. HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Server available with up to eight SATA or SAS small form factor drives. HP ProLiant DL160 G5 available with up to four SATA or SAS drives.
PCI - I/O OptionsControl nodes feature option to connect to the high-performance cluster interconnect. Other PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface. When InfiniBand interconnect selected, control node is configured with PCI-Express supported adapter
Redundant Power SupplyRecommended for control nodes

Compute NodeSpecify Node per Pool and Number of Nodes

HP ProLiant DL160 G5 Server
Configure servers as base for one or two compute pools. Total nodes cannot exceed 512 nodes.
NOTE: Complete information on the servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12509_div/
12509_div.html

Choose Processor Option

All currently shipping processors for each compute node are available. Select one or two processors.

Memory OptionsHP ProLiant DL160 G5 is available with PC2-5300 or PC2-6400 memory. Maximum memory is 32GB per node.
DVD Drive Options Optional
Disk Options One to four NHP SATA, HP SATA or HP SAS Drives. HP (Hot Plug) Drives requires low profile PCI adapter and an HDD backplane when more than two drives are configured.
PCI - I/O OptionsWhen InfiniBand interconnect selected, compute nodes are configured with PCI-Express supported adapter. Other PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface.
Redundant Power SupplyNot offered for compute nodes
Utility NodeSelect Node Configuration per Pool and Number of Nodes HP ProLiant DL380 G5 server
NOTE: Complete information on the servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12477_div/
12477_div.html
Choose Processor OptionAll currently shipping processors for the HP ProLiant DL380 G5 node are available. Select one or two processors.
Memory OptionsHP ProLiant DL380 G5 is available with up to 32 GB PC2-5300 memory.
DVD Drive OptionsDVD is optional
Disk OptionsOne disk minimum for utility nodes. HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Server available with up to eight SATA or SAS small form factor drives.
PCI - I/O OptionsWhen InfiniBand interconnect selected, compute nodes are configured with PCI-Express supported adapter. PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface.
Redundant Power SupplyOptional
Visualization NodeSelect Node Configuration per Pool and Number of Nodes
HP xw8400 Workstation or HP ProLiant DL160 G5
NOTE: Complete information on the workstation can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12522_div/
12522_div.html
Choose Processor OptionAll currently shipping processors for the HP xw8400 or HP ProLiant DL160 G5 are available. Select one or two processors
Memory OptionsHP xw8400 are available with up to 32 GB DDR2 FB-DIMM memory.
HP ProLiant DL160 G5 are available with up to 32GB PC2-5300 or PC2-6400 memory.
DVD Drive OptionsRequired with the HP Workstation
Disk OptionsOne disk minimum.
HP xw8400 available with up to 4 SAS drives or 5 SATA drives.
HP ProLiant DL160 G5 available with up to four SAS or SATA drives.
PCI - I/O OptionsBased on interconnect selected, visualization nodes are configured with supported adapter. PCI options include an additional Gigabit Ethernet interface.
GraphicsSupported PCI-Express 16X graphics adapters are NVIDIA FX1500, FX3500, FX4600 and FX5500.
Only NVIDIA FX1500 and FX3500 are supported on HP ProLiant DL160 G5.
Redundant Power SupplyNot available.

HP Cluster Platforms 3000BL
Control Node (HP Cluster Platform 3000BL) Select One Server

HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Server (recommended for PCI slot availability)
HP ProLiant DL160c G5 Server
HP ProLiant BL260c G5
HP ProLiant BL460c
HP ProLiant BL480c
NOTE: Complete information on the HP ProLiant Servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/division/10455.html

Choose Processor Option

All currently shipping processors for each control node are available. Select one or two processors

Memory Options HP ProLiant DL160 G5, HP ProLiant DL380 G5, HP ProLiant BL260c G5, HP ProLiant BL460c and HP ProLiant BL480c are available with PC2-5300 memory. HP ProLiant DL160 G5 is also available with PC2-6400 memory. Maximum memory will vary by server.
DVD Drive Options DVD is required option for control nodes in HP Cluster Platforms
Disk Options One disk minimum for control nodes. HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Server available with up to eight HP SATA or SAS small form factor drives. HP ProLiant DL160 G5 available with up to four NHP SATA, HP SATA or HP SAS drives. HP ProLiant BL260c G5 available with up to two NHP SATA drives. HP HP ProLiant BL460c available with up to two HP SATA or SAS drives. HP ProLiant BL480c available with up to four HP SATA or SAS drives.
PCI - I/O Options Control nodes feature option to connect to the high-performance cluster interconnect. Other PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface. When InfiniBand interconnect selected, control node is configured with PCI-Express supported adapter
Redundant Power Supply Recommended for control nodes

Compute Node Specify Node per Pool and Number of Nodes

HP ProLiant BL260c G5
HP ProLiant BL460c
HP ProLiant BL480c
Configure servers as base for one or two compute pools. Total nodes cannot exceed 512 nodes.
NOTE: Complete information on the servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/division/10455.html

Choose Processor Option

All currently shipping processors for each utility node are available.

Memory Options HP ProLiant BL260c G5, HP ProLiant BL460c and HP ProLiant BL480c are available with PC2-5300 memory. Maximum memory will vary by server.
DVD Drive Options DVD is optional
Disk Options HP ProLiant BL260c G5 available with up to two NHP SATA drives. HP ProLiant BL460c available with up to two HP SATA or HP SAS Small Form Factor drives. HP ProLiant BL480c available with up to four HP SATA or HP SAS Small Form Factor drives.
PCI - I/O Options When InfiniBand interconnect selected, compute nodes are configured with mezzanine supported adapter. PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface.
Optional
Redundant Power Supply Not applicable
Utility Node Select Node Configuration per Pool and Number of Nodes HP ProLiant DL380 G5 server
HP ProLiant BL460c
HP ProLiant BL480c

NOTE: Complete information on the servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/division/10455.html

Choose Processor Option All currently shipping processors for the HP ProLiant DL380 G5 node are available. Select one or two processors
Memory Options HP ProLiant DL380 G5 is available with up to 64 GB PC2-5300 memory
DVD Drive Options DVD is optional
Disk Options One disk minimum for utility nodes. HP ProLiant DL380 G5 Server available with up to eight SATA or SAS small form factor drives.
PCI - I/O Options
When InfiniBand interconnect selected, compute nodes are configured with PCI-Express supported adapter. PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface.
Redundant Power Supply Optional

HP Cluster Platforms 4000: Dense and Modular Design
Control Node (HP Cluster Platform 4000)Select One Server

HP ProLiant DL385 G5 Server (recommended for PCI slot availability)
HP ProLiant DL165 G5 Server, HP ProLiant DL585 G5 Server
NOTE: Complete information on the HP ProLiant Servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/division/10480.html

Choose Processor Option

All currently shipping processors for each control node are available. Select one or two processors (two or four with HP ProLiant DL585)

Memory OptionsHP ProLiant DL165 G5 and HP ProLiant DL385 G5 nodes are available with up to 16GB PC2-5300 memory per processor. HP ProLiant DL585 G5 is available with up to 128 GB PC2-5300 Registered DIMM memory.
DVD Drive OptionsDVD is required option for control nodes in HP Cluster Platforms
Disk OptionsOne disk minimum for control nodes. HP ProLiant DL385 G5 Server available with up to eight SAS or SATA drives. HP ProLiant DL165 G5 available with up to four SATA (NHP or HP) or SAS HP drives. Hot Plug drives require low profile SAS PCI adapter and an HDD backplane when more than two drives are configured. HP ProLiant DL585 G5 Server available with up to eight SAS or SATA drives.
PCI - I/O OptionsControl nodes feature option to connect to the high-performance cluster interconnect. Other PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface. When supported on selected control node, PCI-Express riser cards are optional with InfiniBand
Redundant Power SupplyRecommended for control nodes

Compute NodeSpecify Node per Pool and Number of Nodes

HP ProLiant DL585 G5 Server
HP ProLiant DL165 G5 Server
Configure servers as base for one or two compute pools. Total nodes cannot exceed 512 nodes.
NOTE: Complete information on the servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/Division/10480.html

Choose Processor Option

All currently shipping processors for each compute node are available. Select one or two processors (two or four with HP ProLiant DL585)

Memory OptionsHP ProLiant DL585 G5 is available with up to 128 GB PC2-5300 Registered DIMM memory. HP ProLiant DL165 G5 is available with up to 16 GB PC2-5300 memory per processor
DVD Drive OptionsOptional
Disk OptionsHP ProLiant DL585 G5 Server available with up to eight SAS or SATA drives. HP ProLiant DL165 G5 available with up to four SATA (NHP or HP) or SAS drives.
NOTE: HP (Hot Plug) options on HP ProLiant DL165 G5 requires low profile PCI adapter. HDD backplane required when more than two drives are configured on this server.
PCI - I/O OptionsWhen non Gigabit Ethernet interconnect selected, compute nodes are configured with supported adapter. Other PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface. When supported on selected control node, PCI-Express riser cards are optional with InfiniBand
Redundant Power SupplyOffered for HP ProLiant DL585 G5. Not available with HP ProLiant DL165 G5.
Utility NodeSelect Node Configuration per Pool and Number of NodesHP ProLiant DL385 G5 server
NOTE: Complete information on the servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12565_div/
12565_div.html
Choose Processor Option All currently shipping processors for HP ProLiant DL385 G5 Servers are available. Select one or two processors.
Memory OptionsHP ProLiant DL385 G5 is available with up to 16 GB PC2-5300 memory per processor.
DVD Drive OptionsDVD is optional.
Disk Options HP ProLiant DL385 G5 Server available with up to eight SAS or SATA drives.
PCI - I/O OptionsWhen non Gigabit Ethernet interconnect selected, compute nodes are configured with supported adapter (PCI-Express card for InfiniBand solutions). PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface.
Redundant Power SupplyOptional
Visualization NodeSelect Node Configuration per Pool and Number of NodesHP xw9400 Workstation
NOTE: Complete information on the servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12594_div/
12594_div.html
Choose Processor OptionAll currently shipping processors for the HP xw9400 node are available. Select one or two processors
Memory OptionsHP xw9400 are available with up to 64 GB DDR memory.
DVD Drive OptionsRequired
Disk OptionsOne disk minimum. Available with up to 4 SAS drives or 5 SATA drives.
PCI - I/O OptionsBased on interconnect selected, visualization nodes are configured with supported adapter. PCI options include an additional Gigabit Ethernet interface.
GraphicsSupported PCI-Express 16X graphics adapters are NVIDIA FX3500, FX4600 and FX5500, up to 2 per node. NVIDIA G-sync card is an available option with the FX5500 adapter.
Redundant Power SupplyNot available.

HP Cluster Platforms 4000BL
Control Node (HP Cluster Platform 4000BL)Select One Server

HP ProLiant DL385 G5 Server (recommended for PCI slot availability)
HP ProLiant DL165 G5 Server
HP ProLiant BL465c G5
HP ProLiant BL685c G5
NOTE: Complete information on the HP ProLiant Servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/division/10455.html

Choose Processor Option

All currently shipping processors for each control node are available. Select one or two processors (two or four processors with BL685c G5).

Memory OptionsHP ProLiant DL165 G5, HP ProLiant DL385 G5, HP ProLiant BL465c G5 and HP ProLiant BL685c G5 are available with PC2-5300 memory. Maximum memory will vary by server.
DVD Drive OptionsDVD is required option for ProLiant DL control nodes. If the control node is a ProLiant BL465c G5 or a ProLiant BL685c G5, there is no DVD drive option available. The control node is intended to be used with the virtual media feature included in the Integrated Lights-Out 2 Standard Blade Edition (comes with the server blade).
Disk OptionsOne disk minimum for control nodes. HP ProLiant DL385 G5 Server available with up to eight SATA or SAS Small Form Factor drives. HP ProLiant DL165 G5 available with up to four NHP SATA, HP SATA or HP SAS drives. HP ProLiant BL465c G5 available with up to two HP SATA or HP SAS Small Form Factor drives. HP ProLiant BL685c G5 available with up to two HP SATA or HP SAS Small Form Factor drives.
PCI - I/O OptionsControl nodes feature option to connect to the high-performance cluster interconnect. Other PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface. When InfiniBand interconnect selected and control node connection to the interconnect selected, control node is configured with PCI-Express or Mezzanine card supported adapter.
Redundant Power SupplyRecommended for control nodes when available

Compute NodeSpecify Node per Pool and Number of Nodes

HP ProLiant BL465c G5
HP ProLiant BL685c G5
Configure servers as base for one or two compute pools. Total nodes cannot exceed 512 nodes.
NOTE: Complete information on the servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/division/10455.html

Choose Processor Option

All currently shipping processors for each compute node are available. Select one or two processors (two or four processors with BL685c G5).

Memory OptionsHP ProLiant BL465c G5 is available with PC2-5300 memory. Maximum memory is 32GB per processor. HP ProLiant BL685c G5 is available with PC2-5300 memory. Maximum memory is 32GB per processor.
DVD Drive OptionsNot offered
Disk Options
HP ProLiant BL465c G5 available with up to two HP SATA or HP SAS Small Form Factor drives. HP ProLiant BL685c G5 available with up to two HP SATA or HP SAS Small Form Factor drives.
PCI - I/O OptionsWhen InfiniBand interconnect selected, compute nodes are configured with mezzanine supported adapter. Other PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface.
Redundant Power SupplyNot applicable
Utility NodeSelect Node Configuration per Pool and Number of Nodes
HP ProLiant DL385 G5 server
HP ProLiant DL585 G5 server
HP ProLiant BL465c G5
HP ProLiant BL685c G5
NOTE: Complete information on the servers can be found in the following QuickSpecs:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/division/10455.html
Choose Processor Option All currently shipping processors for each utility node are available. Select one or two processors (two or four processors with BL685c G5 and DL585 G5).
Memory Options
HP ProLiant DL385 G5, HP ProLiant DL585 G5, HP ProLiant BL465c G5 and HP ProLiant BL685c G5 are available with PC2-5300 memory. Maximum memory will vary by server.
DVD Drive OptionsDVD is optional.
Disk Options One disk minimum for utility nodes. HP ProLiant DL385 G5 Server available with up to eight SATA or SAS small form factor drives. HP ProLiant DL585 G5 Server available with up to eight SATA or SAS small form factor drives. HP ProLiant BL465c G5 available with up to two HP SATA or HP SAS Small Form Factor drives. HP ProLiant BL685c G5 available with up to two HP SATA or HP SAS Small Form Factor drives.
PCI - I/O Options
When InfiniBand interconnect selected, compute nodes are configured with mezzanine supported adapter. PCI options include Fibre Channel HBA, and additional Gigabit Ethernet interface.
Redundant Power SupplyOptional
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Standard Features (HP Cluster Platform 3000 and 4000: Dense and Modular packaging)

High Speed Interconnects (up to one interconnect fabric per Cluster Platform)
InfiniBand DDR

Numerous InfiniBand implementations are supported and can be selected based on the bandwidth requirements of the cluster. Typical clusters use 2:1 bandwidth since this satisfies the bandwidth requirements of most clusters. Some clusters select the higher 1:1 bandwidth. High Bandwidth (2:1) topology relies on eight uplinks for every sixteen node connections while the Full Bandwidth (1:1) utilizes twelve uplinks for every twelve node connections, avoiding bottlenecks.

Four switch sizes are offered for InfiniBand DDR cluster interconnect.

  • The InfiniBand 288-port switch can be used as a standalone switch for configurations up to 288 nodes, in pair for configurations up to 384 nodes or as root switch in tree topologies with configurations up to 512 nodes. It must be equipped with two management boards, two or four fabric boards, up to twelve 24-port line boards and power supply modules in N+1 configuration.
  • The InfiniBand 144-port switch can be used as a standalone switch for configurations up to 144 nodes.
  • The InfiniBand 96-port switch can be used as a standalone switch for configurations up to 96 nodes
  • The InfiniBand 24-port switch can be used as a standalone switch for configurations up to 24 nodes, in pair for (2:1) configurations up to 32 nodes, as root and node-level switch in tree topologies with configurations up to 96 nodes or as node-level switch in tree topologies with 288-port switch(es). In one switch or two switch solutions, the internally managed model must be selected. In multiple 24-port switch solutions, two internally managed models must be selected, others being externally managed models. When 288-port switch(es) are selected with some 24-port switches, all models must be externally managed models.
  • The HP 4X DDR IB Switch Module for HP BladeSystem c-Class, a double wide switch module for the c-Class enclosure. The HP 4X DDR IB Switch Module for HP BladeSystem c-Class provides 24 InfiniBand 4X DDR ports with 20 Gbps port-to-port connectivity. The ports are arranged as 16 downlinks to connect up to 16 blade servers in the enclosure, and 8 uplinks to connect to the external InfiniBand switches to build an InfiniBand fabric.

All switches are Double Data Rate (DDR) models.


Gigabit Ethernet

The HP ProCurve 2824 switch is only used as a standalone switch for small configurations up to 20 nodes (non-blocking).

The HP ProCurve 3500-24G switch can be used as a standalone switch for small configurations up to 24 nodes (non-blocking).

The HP ProCurve 2848 switch can be used as a standalone switch for configurations up to 40 nodes (non-blocking up to 40 ports), in pair (one) for configurations up to 64 nodes (8 links between switches), or as root switch or node level switch in tree topologies (8 uplinks/32 node ports or 4 uplinks/40 node ports).

The HP ProCurve 3500-48G switch can be used as a standalone switch for small configurations up to 48 nodes (non-blocking).

The HP ProCurve 5406zl switch can be used as a standalone switch for configurations up to 144 nodes (six 24-port 1000T modules) or as root switch with 4-port 10GigE modules in tree topologies for configurations up to 512 nodes (11 node level HP ProCurve 3500-48G switches attached by 2 10GigE uplinks each).

The HP ProCurve 5412zl switch can be used as a standalone switch for configurations up to 288 nodes or combined with another one for configurations up to 512 nodes (one 4-port 10GigE module in each switch to aggregate switches).


Administrative and Console Network
 

The HP ProCurve Switch 2626, 2650, 2848 and 2824 are used to build the internal administrative and console networks for the HP Cluster Platforms. These two networks are independent and organized in a tree topology with root switches and branch switches. The two root switches can be connected together based upon software or the end-user's requirements.

The console network is built only with either the HP ProCurve 2626 or the 2650 Fast Ethernet models, while the administrative network can use the HP ProCurve 2848 or 2824 models. Multiple uplinks between branch and root switches can be aggregated by trunking. The Gigabit administrative network is configured with 2 uplinks.

Each c-Class enclosure is equipped with an HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem (GbE2c).

HP ProCurve 2650

  • 48 10/100 ports
  • 2 Gigabit link ports
  • 10/100 auto-sensing per port automatically detects and sets the speed
  • A comprehensive LED display with per-port indicators provides an at-a-glance view of status, activity, and speed
  • Special 10000 rack-mounting kit to allow integration into rack for shipment
HP ProCurve 2626
  • 24 10/100 ports
  • 2 Gigabit link ports
  • 10/100 auto-sensing per port automatically detects and sets the speed
  • A comprehensive LED display with per-port indicators provides an at-a-glance view of status, activity, and speed
  • Special 10000 rack-mounting kit to allow integration into rack for shipment
HP ProCurve 2848
  • 44 10/100/1000 ports
  • 4 dual-personality ports-each port can be used as either an RJ-45 10/100/1000 port or an open mini-GBIC slot
  • A comprehensive LED display with per-port indicators provides an at-a-glance view of status, activity, and speed
  • Special 10000 rack-mounting kit to allow integration into rack for shipment
HP ProCurve 2824
  • 20 10/100/1000 ports
  • 4 dual-personality ports-each port can be used as either an RJ-45 10/100/1000 port or an open mini-GBIC slot
HP GbE2c Ethernet Blade Switch for c-Class BladeSystem
  • Full set of industry standard Gigabit Ethernet Layer 2 features
  • Sixteen internal downlinks and five uplinks and two internal cross-connects
  • Wire speed switching on all sixteen 1Gb server ports
  • Wire speed switching on all five 10/100/1000T uplink ports

Rack Infrastructure
Keyboard and Monitor

A rackmount keyboard/monitor (RKM) is required with the HP Cluster Platforms. This 1U RKM with TFT display is attached to the control node that is designated as the cluster system administration node. The TFT display is mounted in the utility rack (UBB) and provides local user access to the cluster. In systems with utility nodes, an 8-port KVM switch is also available to connect the RKM to multiple utility nodes (up to 7) to allow for failover connectivity to other nodes. Systems with visualization nodes are also equipped with a KVM and necessary expander modules so all visualization nodes are connected to the RKM.

Racks


Rack 10000 series Cabinets
The increasing power of new high-performance processor technology requires increased cooling efficiency for rack-mounted servers. The 10000 Series Racks provide enhanced airflow for maximum cooling, allowing these racks to be fully loaded with servers using the latest processors.

Power

HP Cluster Platform CBB, UBB, and UXR cabinets are equipped with three or four power distribution units while the IBB cabinet is equipped with two. These 1U units are installed front to back. They are all high voltage (200-240 VAC) models for all countries, equipped with appropriate power plugs:

  • North America, Japan 24A (200-240 VAC): attached input cord NEMA L6-30P
  • Optionally, North America, Japan 40A (200-240 VAC): attached input cord: Non-NEMA Locking CS8265C, 50A
  • EMEA 32A (200-240 VAC): attached input cord IEC 309-32A

HP Cluster Platform 3000BL and 4000BL CBB are equipped with up to eight power distribution units. These 1U units are installed front to back. They are all high voltage (200-240 VAC) models for all countries, equipped with appropriate power plugs:

  • North America, Japan 40A (200-240 VAC): attached input cord: Non-NEMA Locking CS8265C, 50A
  • EMEA 40A (200-240 VAC): attached input cord IEC 309-60A

HP Cluster Platform VBB cabinets are equipped with one dual power monitoring power distribution unit that mounts on the cabinet rail. These PDUs are high voltage (200-240 VAC) models for all countries, equipped with appropriate power plugs:

  • North America, Japan dual 40A (200-240 VAC): attached input cords non-NEMA, locking, CS8265, 50 A
  • EMEA dual 32A (200-240 VAC): attached input cords IEC 60309, 32A 3-pin
Documentation

HP Cluster Platform systems include one hardware documentation kit. Each hardware documentation kit contains both a CD and a hard copy of:

  • HP Cluster Platform Installation and Operation Guide
  • HP Cluster Platform Overview and Site Preparation Guide

The CD contains a soft copy of the same guides and Installation and User Guides of the various components integrated in the HP Cluster Platform system.


Storage
MSA1500



  • The HP StorageWorks Modular Smart Array 1500 (MSA1500) is a 2 Gb Fibre Channel storage system designed for the entry-level to mid-range Storage Area Network (SAN). The MSA1500 is a scaleable, high performance storage system. With the addition of HP StorageWorks MSA30 or MSA20 disk enclosures, the maximum storage capacity is 16.8TB and 42TB respectively, when connected to the control node integrated in the UBB. Control node and utility nodes can be attached to a SAN, depending on the end-user's requirements and required system I/O bandwidth. Select one Fibre Channel host bus adapter for each designated node.
MSA30 and MSA20
  • Direct attached storage subsystems can be configured with HP StorageWorks MSA30 or MSA20 connected to Smart Array 6402 or 6404 integrated in the control node. The maximum storage capacity can be achieved when two Smart Array 6404 are configured in the control node. Then, five MSA30 or eight MSA20 can be directly attached and integrated in the UBB. This gives a maximum of 21TB and 48TB respectively.
MSA60
  • Direct attached storage subsystems can be configured with HP StorageWorks MSA60 shelves connected to Smart Array P800 controllers integrated in the control node. Up to eight MSA60 can be directly attached to one or two controllers and integrated in the UBB. This gives a maximum of 96 disk drives for a total of 72TB with 750GB SATA drives.

Software
OS Support

Linux

  • Red Hat EL (RHEL) 4.0 and 5.0 (1 year and 3 year subscriptions)
    • Standalone server
    • HPC 8 pack for RH EL Basic Server 4.0 or 5.0 (1-2 processor nodes only with RH4.0)
  • SUSE SLES 9 and SLES 10 (1 year and 3 year subscriptions)
    • Standalone server
    • HPC 8 packs: 1-8 processor nodes
  • HPC 8 packs for Red Hat and SUSE support up to 8 compute nodes per 8 pack.
  • XC System Software includes full Linux distribution, compatible with Red Hat EL 4.0

HPC 8 pack ordering information

  1. Order one base kit for the 1st eight compute nodes: A standalone server subscription is recommended for control node (for SUSE SLES10, the base kit includes the subscription for the control node in addition to the first eight subscriptions for compute nodes. A standalone subscription is not necessary for the control node).
  2. Order add-on kits to cover remaining compute nodes(1 kit per 8 nodes in case of SUSE SLES 10 and RH4.0, one kit per node in case of RH5.0)
  3. 8 packs require purchase of HPS 10 incident care pack (one per cluster - E for electronic only)
Windows
Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003

Cluster Management

HP XC System Software V3.2.1

The HP-developed XC System Software integrates leading open source cluster packages with the Linux operating system, HP-MPI, HP Scalable Visualization Array Software and Platform Computing's LSF. The XC System software provides single-system management for job and resource scheduling and simplified software installation, resulting in unprecedented levels of ease-of-use, productivity, and scalability.(NOTE: Users can add alternative MPI implementations and schedulers to an XC environment.)

On an XC System, all of the CPUs must be licensed. Standard software support includes 9x5 telephone support and rights to new versions for the specified period of time (one year or three years). 24x7 software support extends the telephone support window to round-the-clock access. See the HP XC System Software Version 3.2.1 QuickSpecs for more information and specific part numbers. A required Base license includes one set of media and documentation.

NOTE: Complete information on the XC System Software, including QuickSpecs, can be found at the following URL: http://www.hp.com/techservers/clusters/xc_clusters.html

HP CMU

The HP Cluster Management Utility is designed to manage a large number of compute nodes with a Single System View GUI (Graphics User Interface). HP CMU comes with a full Java GUI that can be tailored for your needs and for any number of nodes in the cluster. HP CMU is HP SIM (System Integration Manager) level 1 integration compliant. HP CMU provides a Command Line Interface (CLI) for day-to-day administration and cloning. Through its user friendly graphical interface HP CMU provides the cluster administrator with three main features:

  • Administration: From HP CMU you can administrate your cluster (eg: halt, boot reboot, power off, broadcast commands from a single keyboard session)
  • Cloning: For the first installation or for future updates, the cluster administrator has the capability to propagate a system configuration image to all or a part of the compute nodes in the cluster
  • Monitoring: At a glance the manager can see the complete behavior of the cluster without to painfully analyze the performance of the individual compute nodes.
    In a CMU cluster configuration, all the compute nodes must be licensed. Every management node just needs a base license that includes HP CMU distribution and documentation. HP CMU software supports HP ProLiant Intel and AMD Opteron servers running Linux.

NOTE: Complete information on HP CMU software, including QuickSpecs, can be found at the following URL: http://www.hp.com/techservers/clusters/cmu_clusters.html

HP Insight Control Environment for Linux (ICE-Linux)

HP Insight Control Environment for Linux (ICE-Linux) provides comprehensive imaging, deployment, monitoring, and management for Linux-based HP ProLiant server platforms. Built on the industry-leading HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) framework, this solution integrates open source technology with experience leveraged from HP's Linux products in HP ICLE and HP XC Clusters, while providing paths to the future with developing management technologies.

Why use HP Insight Control Environment for Linux?

  • Integrated Linux management on industry-standard ProLiant servers:
    • Architected to manage expanding Linux multi-server ProLiant environments to meet the need for increased productivity, utilization, and control.
    • Leverage the best open source and HP management technologies using the established HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM) framework
    • Use established open source technologies (Nagios & others) for extensible health and performance monitoring
    • Enable workgroup and departmental clustering
    • Global support by HP

HP Insight Control Environment for Linux (ICE-Linux) brings the full expertise of HP's management investments from UNIX & Windows to the Linux environment, while providing flexibility and productivity to fulfill the variety of usual management tasks. HP ICE-Linux is a Linux-hosted solution on HP BladeSystem c-Class servers and rack servers (iLO and iLO2 capable). From bare-metal system discovery through health and performance monitoring, HP ICE-Linux enables maximum server control for productively managing Linux multi-server environments. Productivity, utilization, and control result from effectively managing Linux multi-server environments.

NOTE: Ordering information on HP ICE-Linux can be found in the QuickSpecs for the HP Insight Control Management Suites at the following URL: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/Division/Division.html#12949

HP-MPI
A high-performance implementation of the Message-Passing Interface (MPI) Standard that provides developers of technical applications with an API and software library to support parallel, message-passing applications that are efficient, portable and flexible. HP-MPI complies with the MPI-1.2 and MPI-2 standards and is a high performance, robust, high quality, native implementation. HP-MPI enhancements provide optimized point-to-point and collective communication routines. (Note: HP-MPI is also included with XC Software, so no separate purchase requirement if XC selected)
HP Scalable Visualization Array Software

For Cluster Platform solutions containing visualization nodes and running XC System Software, the HP Scalable Visualization Array Software provides the ability to identify and manage visualization resources and run visualization applications in the XC System environment.

NOTE: The HP Scalable Visualization Array Software is not available as a standalone software. It is included in the XC System software V3.2.1

Platform Computing's Scali Manage

Scali Manage from Platform Computing enables rapid installation and configuration of clusters including the operating system, middleware, communication modules, third party applications and user data. Scali Manage provides a centralized point of installation and ongoing management for clusters, applications, interconnects and industry-standard hardware platforms.
Platform software products supplied by HP are governed exclusively by the manufacturer's license terms and other documentation accompanying such third-party software.

Service and Support

HP Cluster Platform solutions warranties and service options are based on the offerings of the underlying components.

HP customer support provides onsite hardware break/fix support and remote, remedial software call-center support. Customer support offsite software services include level 1 and 2 support:

  • Level 1 is defined as everyday user/system administration issues.
  • Level 2 is defined as problems related to installation and configuration, along with other problems not solvable by following the vendor-supplied documentation.

The HP software support team will work in parallel with the appropriate vendor and development groups to address level 3 and 4 support elevations:

  • Level 3 elevations typically require that patches and modifications be generated by the vendor to resolve deficiencies in the product.
  • Level 4 elevations deal with enhancements in the functionality of the product that will typically be included in future releases.
    Optional customer services

HP has experience servicing systems, networks, storage devices, and software for HPC deployments and environments of all sizes. A wide range of purchasing options and solutions built from standards-based service modules ensure the service coverage and the level of expert assistance desired.

Optional services may be purchased at the time of the product purchase as HP Care Pack services, easy to order and easy to use service packages. Optional services may also be purchased at a later point of time as HP Contractual or Per-Event Services to extend and/or expand and/or complement the standard product warranty.

Hardware Support: Service capabilities include total lifecycle support, preventive and diagnostic services, access to a global service network, and support for an array of third-party peripherals.

Hardware Support Services offer a full range of high-quality remote and onsite hardware support options to meet specific response or repair-time objectives. These support options range from next-day or 4-hour onsite response to 6-hour call-to-repair time commitments. To accommodate specific hours of operations, coverage window options range from standard business hours (9x5), Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time up to 24x7.

Software Support: Standard software support includes 9x5 telephone support and rights to new versions for the specified period of time (one year or three years). 24x7 software support extends the telephone support window to round-the-clock access. Standard software support includes customer access to technical resources during standard hours (see later), problem analysis, escalation management, and resolution. HP also provides unlimited access to an electronic facility that includes a knowledge database with known symptoms and solutions, software product descriptions, specifications, and technical literature.

Software support contracts can be obtained to meet the needs of customers, including remedial technical remote support along with migration and upgrade planning and a full suite of proactive deliverables.

NOTE: For more complete information on HP Services offerings, customers and resellers, please visit us at: http://www.hp.com/hps

NOTE: Additional information regarding worldwide limited warranty and technical support is available at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/platforms/warranty/index.html

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Configuration Information - Factory Integration

IMPORTANT: The HP Cluster Platforms are customized by HP and resellers using the Configure-To-Order process to receive a complete factory integrated cluster with options delivered in a single package. The Purchase Order must list each part number individually. The steps below describe the Factory Integration services provided during assembly and delivery of HP Cluster Platforms.

Step 1: Determine Hardware Factory Integration services

Factory Integration for HP Cluster Platforms.
Factory integration of all hardware components conforming to HP Cluster Platform configuration rules. This includes all cables routing and test of these components at hardware level. Factory integration requires hardware installation services, per solution, per cabinet and per node (if no software load required). An additional charge per node is required if software installation is selected (Step 2).
A Base Hardware Integration service is required per cabinet. Select one Custom Placement and one Rack Signal Cable Interconnect services for every cabinet in the solution.
HP Custom Placement within Rack Service
HA864A1
HP Rack Signal Cable Interconnect Svc
HA865A1
A Base Hardware Integration service is required per solution. Select one Modular or High Density base hardware integration
Base Hardware Integration - Cluster Platforms - Modular (Min 0/Max 1)
AC067A
Base Hardware Integration - Cluster Platforms - High Density (Min 0/Max 1)
AC068A
If factory installation of software is not required, order one Node Hardware Integration Service for every Compute and Utility node in the solution
AC069A

Step 2: Determine Software Factory Installation Services

HPTC Cluster Platform Software Installation Service - predetermined schedule of charges based on total node count. If factory software installation is required, order appropriate service based on total number of nodes. For more than 257 nodes, contact HP for a quotation. These services replace the AC069A node hardware integration service from Step 1 above.
HP Cluster Platform Factory Software Service (4-8 nodes)
HB480A1
HP Cluster Platform Factory Software Service (9-17 nodes)
HB481A1
HP Cluster Platform Factory Software Service (18-33 nodes)
HB482A1
HP Cluster Platform Factory Software Service (34-65 nodes)
HB483A1
HP Cluster Platform Factory Software Service (66-129 nodes)
HB484A1
HP Cluster Platform Factory Software Service (130-257 nodes)
HB485A1
For a solution containing visualization nodes, Custom Integration Services must be ordered in addition to the above Factory Software Service.
HP Factory Express Standard ISS Custom SVC
HF481A1
HP Factory Express Complex ISS Custom SVC
HF482A1

Step 3: Add on-site Field Installation

Field installation of the cluster, ie unpacking, assembling, cabling, power up and quick check (if software is factory loaded) - Highly recommended. The following part numbers cover both, factory integration and on-site installation services. Therefore the Factory Express part numbers listed in Step 1 (HA864A1 and HA865A1) are not necessary when these Step 3 part numbers are ordered. AC067A, AC068A and AC069A part numbers listed at Step 1 remain necessary for Cluster Platform integration and test. Part numbers listed at Step 2 also remain necessary for Software installation.
A Factory Express Level 3 Integration Service is required on a per rack basis
HA453A1-000
A Factory Express Level 3 Integration Service is required on a per component basis: 
For 1U, 2U and 4U nodes (DL160 G5, DL165 G5, DL380 G5, DL385 G5, DL585 G5)
HA453A1-001
For c-Class enclosures. One per enclosure.
HA453A1-003
For storage and networking, MSA60, modular switches
HA453A1-021
For storage, MSA1500 based
HA453A1-022

Consulting and Integration Services

C& I options include on-site systems software support and applications development and optimization, as well as clusters training. This is in addition to options for Factory and Field On-site installation (see above). Based on compute node counts.

Start Up Services - On-site Introduction to Cluster Platform 3000/4000 Recommended for each cluster deployment. Required for platforms with HP installed cluster software (e.g., XC System Software).
up to 16 nodes - HPC Clusters-one day on-site systems software knowledge transfer and five hours of customer integration management
U5628A#001
up to 32 nodes - HPC Clusters-two days on-site systems software knowledge transfer and six hours of customer integration management

U5628A#002

up to 64 nodes - HPC Clusters-three days on-site systems software knowledge transfer and six hours of customer integration management

U5628A#003

up to 128 nodes - HPC Clusters-five days on-site systems software knowledge transfer and six hours of customer integration management

U5628A#004

up to 256 nodes - HPC Clusters-ten days on-site systems software knowledge transfer and twelve hours of customer integration management
U5628A#005
Greater than 256 nodes: Custom quote 
Recommended Services - (For clusters up to 32 nodes) 
HPC Cluster Implementation Program Management - 40 hours implementation management consulting
U5617A
HPC Cluster systems software QuickStart - 5 days on site consulting and six hours management coordination
U5618A
HPC Cluster Applications Migration, Development, and Optimization QuickStart - 5 days on site consulting six hours mgt coordination
U5619A
HPC Applications Programming and Migration - 2 days on-site formal customer training
U5626A
HPC Cluster Systems Administration Course - 4 days on-site formal customer training
U5627A
Recommended Services - (For clusters from 33 nodes up to 128 nodes)  
HPC Implementation Program Management - 80 hours implementation management consulting
U5620A
HPC Cluster Systems QuickStart - 10 days on site consulting and twelve hours management coordination
U5621A
HPC Cluster Applications Migration, Development, and Optimization QuickStart - 10 days on site consulting and 20H mgt coordination
U5622A
HPC Applications Programming and Migration - 2 days on-site formal customer training
U5626A
HPC Cluster Systems Administration Course - 4 days on-site formal customer training
U5627A
Recommended Services - (For clusters from 129 nodes up to 256 nodes)  
HPC Implementation Program Management - 120 hours implementation management consulting
U5623A
HPC Cluster Systems QuickStart - 15 days on site consulting and sixteen hours management coordination
U5624A
HPC Cluster Applications Migration, Development, and Optimization QuickStart - 15 days on site consulting and 16H mgt coordination
U5625A
HPC Applications Programming and Migration - 2 days on-site formal customer training
U5626A
HPC Cluster Systems Administration Course - 4 days on-site formal customer training
U5627A
Recommended Services - For clusters above 256 nodes, customized service plan is recommended 
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Related Options

Software

OS SupportLinux
HPC RHEL 8-pack 2P 1Yr License
443934-B21
HPC RHEL 8-pack 2P 3Yr License
443935-B21
HPC RHEL Single Node 2P 1Yr License
443938-B21
HPC RHEL Single Node 2P 3Yr License
443939-B21
HPC RHEL 8-pack 4P 1Yr License
443936-B21
HPC RHEL 8-pack 4P 3Yr License
443937-B21
HPC RHEL Single Node 4P 1Yr License
443940-B21
HPC RHEL Single Node 4P 3Yr License
443941-B21
RHEL WS4 1Yr Base 8 pack, Media for ProLiant (64 bit)
398384-B21
RHEL WS4 1Yr Add-on 8 pack for ProLiant (64-bit)
398385-B21
RHEL WS4 3Yr Base 8 pack, Media for ProLiant (64 bit)
398386-B21
RHEL WS4 3Yr Add-on 8 pack for ProLiant (64 bit)
398387-B21
SUSE SLES10 1Yr Base Universal 8 pack, Media
431123-B21
SUSE SLES10 1Yr Universal Add-on 8 pack
431127-B21
SUSE SLES10 3Yr Universal Base 8 pack, Media
431128-B21
SUSE SLES10 3Yr Universal Add-on 8 pack
431129-B21
SUSE SLES9 1Yr Base 8 pack, Media (64 & 32 bit) for ProLiant (1-2 processor nodes)
366320-B21
SUSE SLES9 1Yr Add-on 8 pack for ProLiant (64 & 32-bit (1-2 processor nodes)
366321-B21
SUSE SLES9 3Yr Base 8 pack, Media (64 & 32 bit) for ProLiant (1-2 processor nodes)
366323-B21
SUSE SLES9 3Yr Add-on 8 pack for ProLiant (64 & 32-bit) (1-2 processor nodes)
366324-B21
SUSE SLES9 1Yr Base 8 pack, Media (64 & 32 bit) for ProLiant (3-8 processor nodes)
382355-B21
SUSE SLES9 1Yr Add-on 8 pack for ProLiant (64 & 32-bit (3-8 processor nodes)
382357-B21
SUSE SLES9 3Yr Base 8 pack, Media (64 & 32 bit) for ProLiant (3-8 processor nodes)
382356-B21
SUSE SLES9 3Yr Add-on 8 pack for ProLiant (64 & 32-bit) (3-8 processor nodes)
382358-B21
Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003
MS Win Ccs 2003 OEM Preinst DL1xx FIO SW
Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003, HP OEM Version, Pre-Installed, ProLiant 100 Series
432419-B21
MS Win Ccs 2003 OEM Preinst DL3xx FIO SW
Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003, HP OEM Version, Pre-Installed, ProLiant 300 Series
432420-B21
MS Win Ccs 2003 OEM Npi FIO SW
Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003, HP OEM Version, No Product Installed (NPI)
432421-B21
NOTE: For more complete and up-to-date information on how to buy server operating systems from HP please visit the OS product site at: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/OEM.html

Cluster Management HP XC System Software V3.2.1
HP XC System Software Media and Manuals
434067-B21
HP XC System Software 1 Processor Flex License
434066-B21
NOTE: The part numbers above do not include support contracts. Refer to next section. 
NOTE: Complete information on the XC System Software, including QuickSpecs, can be found at the following URL: http://www.hp.com/techservers/clusters/xc_clusters.html
HP CMU 
HP CMU License and Media
433257-B21
HP CMU Compute Node License
433258-B21
HP-MPI
HP-MPI for Linux Media Kit
433039-B21
HP MPI for Linux 4 Cores LTU
433028-B21
HP MPI for Linux 32 Cores LTU
433031-B21
HP MPI for Linux 256 Cores LTU
433034-B21
NOTE: HP MPI is also included with XC Software, so no separate purchase requirement if XC selected.
HP-MPI for Windows Media Kit
433051-B21
HP MPI for Windows 4 Cores LTU
433040-B21
HP MPI for Windows 16 Cores LTU
433042-B21
HP MPI for Windows 128 Cores LTU
433045-B21
HP Scalable Visualization Array Software V2.0
HP SVA Xeon SW Media, Manual, LTU
BA615A
HP SVA Opteron SW Media, Manual, LTU
BA634A
HP SVA 1 Node License/1 Year 9x5 Support
BA618A
HP SVA 1 Node License/3 Year 9x5 Support
BA626A
HP SVA 1 Node License/1Year 24x7 Support
BA622A
HP SVA 1 Node License/3Year 24x7 Support
BA630A
HP SVA 2 Node License/1 Year 9x5 Support
BA619A
HP SVA 2 Node License/3 Year 9x5 Support
BA627A
HP SVA 2 Node License/1Year 24x7 Support
BA623A
HP SVA 2 Node License/3Year 24x7 Support
BA631A
HP SVA 8 Node License/1 Year 9x5 Support
BA620A
HP SVA 8 Node License/3 Year 9x5 Support
BA628A
HP SVA 8 Node License/1Year 24x7 Support
BA624A
HP SVA 8 Node License/3Year 24x7 Support
BA632A
HP SVA 32 Node License/1 Year 9x5 Support
BA621A
HP SVA 32 Node License/3 Year 9x5 Support
BA629A
HP SVA 32 Node License/1Year 24x7 Support
BA625A
HP SVA 32 Node License/3Year 24x7 Support
BA633A
NOTE: The HP Scalable Visualization Array Software V2.0 QuickSpecs can be found at this URL: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/12311_div/12311_div.html
Scali Manage
Scali Manage Departmental Cluster Solution License / Node
432801-B21
Scali Manage Educational Solution License / Node
389397-B21
NOTE: For three year support, please order quantity 3 of 1 year support options listed below.

Service and Support Offerings
(HP Care Pack Services)
Red Hat Software Operating Environment Software Telephone, 1 Year 9x5 - 10 incident (Electronic)
U3402E
Red Hat IA32,Software Technical Support, 1 Year 7x24 - 10 incident (Electronic)
U3406E
SuSE IA, Software Technical Support, 1 Year 7x24 - 10 incident (Electronic)
U9935E
SuSE IA, Software Technical Support, 1 Year 9x5 10 incident (Electronic)
U9936E
SuSE IA, Software Technical Support, 1 Year 7x24 - 10 incident (Electronic)
U9935E
SuSE IA, Software Technical Support, 1 Year 9x5 10 incident (Electronic)
U9936E
HP 1 Year 9x5 10 incident MS/Novell Software Technical Support (per Windows CCS cluster)
U9268E
HP 1 Year 24x7 10 incident MS/Novell Software Technical Support (per Windows CCS cluster)
U9269E
Windows CCS 1 Year 9x5 Unlimited Software technical Support (per node)
UF105E
Windows CCS 1 Year 24x7 Unlimited Software technical Support (per node)
UF106E
Windows CCS 3 Year 9x5 Unlimited Software technical Support (per node)
UF107E
Windows CCS 3 Year 24x7 Unlimited Software technical Support (per node)
UF108E
HP XC Software 1 processor 1 Year 9x5 Software Support
UF089E
HP XC Software 1 processor 1 Year 24x7 Software Support
UF090E
HP XC Software 1 processor 3 Year 9x5 Software Support
UF091E
HP XC Software 1 processor 3 Year 24x7 Software Support
UF092E
HP CMU one node 1 Year 9x5 STS & Updates - unlimited