HP Moonshot Provisioning Manager User

Guide
Version 1.0

Abstract
The HP Moonshot Provisioning Manager enables users to deploy operating system images to the nodes on HP Moonshot
systems. This guide contains information about setting up and getting started with HP MPM, and is for anyone authorized to
access HP Moonshot.

HP Part Number: 833778-001a

Published: October 2015
Edition: 1

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Contents
1 Getting started with HP Provisioning Manager................................................5
Downloading HP MPM..............................................................................................................5
Application overview................................................................................................................5
Installing the HP MPM VM.........................................................................................................5
Installing HP MPM on VMware Workstation............................................................................6
Installing HP MPM in Microsoft Hyper-V..................................................................................8
Networking with HP MPM.......................................................................................................10
Expected use cases............................................................................................................11
Networking option 1: Direct connection for isolated provisioning.........................................11
Networking option 2: Networked provisioning using an external switch................................12
Provisioning a VLAN..........................................................................................................13
Untagged versus tagged uplink configuration....................................................................13
When to use an untagged VLAN uplink......................................................................14
When to use a tagged VLAN uplink...........................................................................14

2 Setting up a new HP MPM VM...................................................................15

Configuring the HP MPM VM on first boot.................................................................................15
Completing the setup wizard....................................................................................................16
Logging into the HP MPM web interface for the first time.........................................................16
Verifying network information in the setup wizard...................................................................17
Uplink configuration................................................................................................................20
Connection speeds and hardware........................................................................................20
About merging port uplinks............................................................................................20
About split configuration................................................................................................21

3 Uploading and deploying operating system images with HP MPM..................22

Uploading files to the Moonshot Provisioning Manager repository................................................22
Uploading OS ISO images.................................................................................................22
Uploading auto-install configuration files...............................................................................22
Auto-install template configuration parameters...................................................................22
Installing an Operating System on a node..................................................................................23
Updating a SLES repository for kISO installation....................................................................24
Backing up a node.................................................................................................................25
Preparing to back up a node...............................................................................................25
Creating a node backup.....................................................................................................26
Cloning a backup...................................................................................................................27
Deleting files from the Moonshot Provisioning Manager repository................................................27

4 Using the web interface to view Moonshot System details..............................28

Viewing Moonshot general information......................................................................................28
Viewing the Chassis top view..............................................................................................28
Viewing general chassis information.....................................................................................28
Viewing ProLiant server cartridge node information.....................................................................29
Viewing ProLiant server cartridge node overview information...................................................29
Selecting multiple nodes.................................................................................................29
Viewing switch overview information.........................................................................................29
Viewing task status..................................................................................................................30
Viewing OS deployment task status......................................................................................31
Viewing node backup task status..........................................................................................31
Viewing cloning task status..................................................................................................31
Viewing network configuration details.......................................................................................31
Viewing general network information....................................................................................31
Viewing IPv4 information....................................................................................................32
Contents

Configuring IPv4 settings....................................................................................................32

5 Configuring the HP MPM...........................................................................34

Working with multiple HP Moonshot System chassis....................................................................34
Adding an HP Moonshot System chassis...............................................................................34
Deleting an HP Moonshot chassis record...............................................................................34
Configuring switch network settings...........................................................................................34
Working with VLANs..........................................................................................................34
Creating VLANs............................................................................................................35
Editing VLANs..............................................................................................................35
Deleting VLANs............................................................................................................35
Working with Port Information.............................................................................................35
Assigning ports to a VLAN.............................................................................................36
Editing port characteristics..............................................................................................36
Working with port uplinks...................................................................................................36
Splitting a port uplink....................................................................................................37
Merging port uplinks.....................................................................................................37
Upgrading the Moonshot Provisioning Manager.........................................................................37
Resetting Moonshot Provisioning Manager settings......................................................................38
Applying factory defaults....................................................................................................38
Managing Moonshot Provisioning user accounts.........................................................................38
Viewing local user accounts................................................................................................38
Adding local user accounts.................................................................................................38
Password guidelines......................................................................................................39
Deleting local user accounts................................................................................................39

6 Troubleshooting........................................................................................40
Increase debug logging...........................................................................................................40
Generating support dumps......................................................................................................41

7 Support and other resources......................................................................42

Contacting HP........................................................................................................................42
Access to HP support materials............................................................................................42
.......................................................................................................................................42
Related information.................................................................................................................42
Websites..........................................................................................................................43
Typographic conventions.........................................................................................................43

8 Documentation feedback...........................................................................44

Contents

1 Getting started with HP Provisioning Manager

In this chapter, you can find the following information:

Where to download HP MPM

An application functionality overview

Installing the HP MPM VM

Downloading HP MPM
The VM image download for the HP MPM contains two files, each for a different virtual machine
player:

An OVA file for VMware Player

A VHD file for Microsoft Hyper-V (compressed)

Use either file to create a new VM for HP MPM. Download the HP MPM image from the HP Software
Depot at:
http://www.hp.com/go/softwaredepot
NOTE: This VM image is a full network installation system, and will provide Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) services on the connected network. Ensure that you are configuring
the HP MPM on a properly isolated network containing only the HP MPM VM and the Moonshot
1500 Chassis, or are fully aware of the implications of connecting the HP MPM VM to an existing
network.

Application overview
The HP Moonshot Provisioning Manager has the following features:

A First Time Setup Wizard (setup wizard) to configure network parameters of the HP MPM
VM, and provide setup of chassis switch provisioning network resources.

Automatic or manual discovery of HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis Management Module, and

associated components.

Multi-Chassis discovery and management

Upload and storage of operating system installation images (ISO files) and automated
installation configuration files (Kickstart, AutoYaST, Preseed and Unattended.txt)

Pre-loaded templates of supported installation configuration files

Single or multiple node native installation of supported operating systems and installation
configuration files

Backup of deployed operating system to disk image

Single or multiple node cloning of backed up disk image

Independent management of basic chassis switch resources (VLANs, uplink configuration,

downlink characteristics.)

Installing the HP MPM VM

The HP MPM is provided in two file formats, either of which can be installed in the appropriate
VM player:

An OVA file for installing in VMware Workstation

A VHD for installing in Microsoft Hyper-V

Downloading HP MPM

Installing HP MPM on VMware Workstation

Before starting, download and install VMware Workstation according to the manufacturers
instructions, and then follow these steps to use the OVA file:
1. Start VMware Workstation.
2. Click Open a Virtual Machine.

3.

Select the OVA file on your local machine.

4.

Accept the defaults or choose a new name and storage path.

5.

Click Import and then wait while the files are imported.
When finished importing the VM, a new tab in created in VMware Workstation with the name
of the new VM.

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6.
7.

Click EditVirtual Network Editor.

In the VMnet Information section, select Bridged and then select your wired network connection
from the list.

Installing the HP MPM VM

8. Click Apply, and then click OK.

9. Click Power on this virtual machine.
10. Wait for the new VM to power up, and then choose the network connection option appropriate
for your environment. See Networking with HP MPM (page 10).

Installing HP MPM in Microsoft Hyper-V

If not already present, you can download and install Microsoft Hyper-V Manager as part of the
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1. Follow the instructions
provided for installing the RSAT Tools, and then follow the steps below.
To ensure Microsoft Hyper-V Manager is turned on in Windows:
1. Open the Windows Control Panel, and then click Turn Windows features on or off.
2. Scroll down and expand the entry for Remote Server Administration Tools.
3. Expand the Role Administration Tools entry.
4. Select Hyper-V Tools, and then click OK.

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Wait while Windows adds the new feature.

5.

Open Hyper-V Manager by clicking StartAll ProgramsAdministrative ToolsHyper-V

Manager.

6.
7.

In Hyper-V Manager, click ActionsConnect to Server.

Make sure the Local computer option is selected.

8.

Click OK.
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9.

Click on the Local computer instance, and actions pane options change.

10. In the Actions pane, click Virtual Switch Manager, and then do the following:
a. Select External for the type of virtual switch to create.
b. Click Create Virtual Switch.
c. Enter a Name for the new virtual switch (for example, MPM-Virtual-Switch).
d. Select the External network radio button option.
e. Click OK.
11. Click ActionsNewVirtual Machine and then do the following:
a. Click Next if the First Time notification appears.
b. Enter a Name for the virtual machine.
c. Select Generation 1 and click Next.
d. For startup memory, enter 2048 MB.
e. Click Next.
f. For Connection, choose the new virtual switch name created earlier (for example,
MPM-Virtual-Switch).
g. Click Next.
h. Click the Use an existing virtual hard disk radio button.
i. Click Browse to find Location of the VHD file you downloaded earlier.
j. Click Next.
k. Verify the Description information.
l. Click Finish to complete the setup.
12. Start the new VM. Wait for the new VM to power up, and then choose the network connection
option appropriate for your environment. See Networking with HP MPM (page 10).

Networking with HP MPM

HP Moonshot Provisioning Manager includes a network installation system. Configuring networking
between the MPM VM, HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management Firmware, and the HP Moonshot
switch modules is the key to successfully setting up HP MPM and deploying operating systems to
HP ProLiant server cartridges.

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Figure 1 HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis Management module connectors and LEDs

1. iLO management port link LED

2. iLO management port (10/100/1000 Ethernet)

3. iLO management port activity LED

4. Link port link LED

5. Link port

6. Link port activity LED

7. HP APM connector

8. Diagnostic port

9. UID LED/button

10. Serial port

11. USB connector

12. Chassis manager health LED

13. MicroSD slot

Expected use cases

You must connect the network VM in one of two configurations, based on whether you want to
have an isolated provisioning network or not. In either configuration, ensure that all components
are in the same VLAN/network.

Networking option 1: Direct connection for isolated provisioning

This option consists of a direct connection between the HP MPM VM, the Moonshot Chassis
Manager, and the first switch in the chassis. This networking option is ideal for situations in which
the HP MPM VM is installed on a laptop computer.
To create isolated provisioning network connections follow these steps:

2
1.
2.

Connect your laptop with an Ethernet cable to the iLO management port (10/100/1000
Ethernet) on the Moonshot 1500 CM module.
Connect an Ethernet cable from the Link port on the Moonshot 1500 CM module to port 1/1/1
of uplink module A.
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NOTE: The uplink module provides either a 40 Gbps QSFP, or 10 Gbps SFP+ port to use,
and requires one or more adapters to connect directly to the Moonshot 1500 CM modules
Link port. See the Adapters, cables, and splitters chapter in the HP Moonshot Networking
Cookbook available in the HP Moonshot Information Library at http://www.hp.com/go/
moonshot.
3.

Continue to Setting up a new HP MPM VM (page 15).

NOTE: Connect the power cords to the power supplies and then power on the Moonshot System
first. Wait for the chassis to power up, and then connect the networking cables using one of the
two networking options.

Networking option 2: Networked provisioning using an external switch

This option consists of an indirect connection between the HP MPM VM, Moonshot Chassis Manager
and the first internal switch, using one or more external switches to connect the components. This
method allows you to integrate MPM and Moonshot into an existing infrastructure, and does not
require that you attach a system directly to the chassis. As with the first option, the goal is to provide
connectivity between the VM, the iLO CM and the first Moonshot chassis switch.
Within the chassis all provisioning traffic is maintained in a private VLAN, which will be created
as you setup the MPM VM, isolated from your production network. The Chassis Manager and Link
ports are untagged by default. The production switch uplink (3, below) can be configured as either
untagged or tagged. For more details about VLAN tagging, see Provisioning a VLAN (page 13).
If you can dedicate the first port for provisioning, HP recommends that you configure it as untagged.
If you wish to carry additional networks on the same uplink, you will use a tagging configuration
instead.
Ethernet tagging is an advanced configuration, and requires a network administrator to be actively
involved prior to connecting the Moonshot Chassis into even a test development environment to
ensure that the VLAN is created correctly, and that the Moonshot Chassis is kept in an isolated
environment during the initial testing phase.
NOTE: In this configuration you must ensure that the external switch is configured such that the
three ports connected to these devices are all on the same VLAN.
To create provisioning network connections on a production network, follow these steps:

2
1

1.
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Connect an Ethernet cable from your server or workstation to the external switch (top of rack).

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2.
3.

Connect an Ethernet cable from the external TOR switch to the iLO management port
(10/100/1000 Ethernet) on the Moonshot 1500 CM module
Connect an Ethernet cable from the external TOR switch to port 1/1/1 of uplink module A.
NOTE: The uplink module provides either a 40 Gbps QSFP, or 10 Gbps SFP+ port to use,
and requires one or more adapters to connect to the top of rack switch. See the Adapters,
cables, and splitters chapter in the HP Moonshot Networking Cookbook available in the HP
Moonshot Information Library at http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot.

4.

Continue to Setting up a new HP MPM VM (page 15).

NOTE: Connect the power cords to the power supplies and then power on the Moonshot System
first. Wait for the chassis to power up, and then connect the networking cables using one of the
two networking options.
TIP: To change the automatic uplink configuration between tagged and untagged, use the Edit
Network Settings screen. See Configuring IPv4 settings (page 32).

Provisioning a VLAN
The MPM VM automatically creates a virtual local area network (VLAN) inside the chassis switch,
which it uses for all of the provisioning traffic it creates. VLANs are used to separate traffic in a
switch between different distinct zones, called Broadcast Domains. A port that is in one VLAN
cannot typically communicate with a second port in a separate VLAN. This is particularly useful to
prevent the DHCP functions of the VM from becoming a rogue DHCP server on your network.
You can, however, integrate MPMs provisioning VLAN with a network in your existing environment,
if youd like to use the MPM DHCP services for other purposes (management of other devices, for
instance.) You must ensure that the MPM VM is the only DHCP server on this network, in order for
the tools Operating System deployment functions to operate successfully.
During the initial setup, you are asked to identify a VLAN identifier, a number between 1 and
4094 that the MPM VM uses for this purpose. If you choose to use an existing network within your
own environment, you probably want to use the same VLAN identifier as you use there. This is not
required should you choose to leave the uplink configured as untagged since the network tag is
removed before packets leave the switch.
A unique feature of MPM, is that it automatically moves the ports connected to one of the servers
between VLANs to perform the provisioning tasks. If a node is on a VLAN which is not the
provisioning VLAN, MPM records the current VLAN, assigns the relevant port to the provisioning
VLAN, performs all the tasks involved with deploying an operating system to your node, and then
returns it to the VLAN it was on originally.

Untagged versus tagged uplink configuration

A typical network port is untagged, meaning that the switch does not add an additional label (a
tag) to the network packet which identifies its source network. Since the network packet does not
have such a tag, the port, configured as untagged, may belong only to a single network.
If a port is configured to be tagged, then the switch adds this additional label to each packetwhich
contains the VLAN ID with which the packet is associated. This allows a single network connection
to carry the traffic for multiple networks.
This requires devices on each end of the connection to both be configured to tag the packets, and
must use the same VLAN IDs for each corresponding network. You choose if you want the MPM
Uplink (the first uplink, in Switch A) to be tagged or untagged when completing the guided setup
wizard via the web interface.

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When to use an untagged VLAN uplink

When you choose networking option 1, and are connecting your laptop or server directly to the
Moonshot 1500 CM module, and the Moonshot 1500 CM module Link port to the switch, you
will configure your uplink to be untagged.
Alternatively, if you are connecting to an extended infrastructure (option 2) but the top-of-rack (TOR)
switch port is only on a single network, and is configured as untagged, you will configure your
uplink port to matchuntagged.
When to use a tagged VLAN uplink
If you are connecting to a TOR which, itself, has multiple VLANs, and you would like them to share
the uplink used by MPM with other networks, you will configure it as tagged. It will be up to you
to ensure that the VLAN IDs used by the external network, are also created in the Moonshot switch
module (the provisioning VLAN will be created automatically.)

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2 Setting up a new HP MPM VM

IMPORTANT: The HP MPM Linux image provides two default user accounts that are not part of
your normal interaction with the application. These are accessible via SSH to the VM, should you
wish to access the system directly.

Default account 1:

Username: root

Password: moonshot

Default account 2:

Username: moonshot

Password: moonshot

When you setup your HP MPM VM you must provide adequate safeguards at a network level to
prevent unauthorized access. The underlying provisioning tool used by HP MPM also makes use
of PXE, NFS and Samba-based network shares and protocols which should not be exposed to an
unprotected network.

Configuring the HP MPM VM on first boot

When you boot the VM for the first time, you must create a new user account for access to the
Virtual Machine application itself, which is then used for the first login to the web interface. You
can add new users later through the User Administration page in the web interface. This is different
than the user and password you use with the HP Moonshot iLO Chassis Management Firmware
web interface.
Do the following after you boot the HP MPM VM for the first time:
1. Enter a full name, username, and password, and then press Enter to setup a new user:
No Valid User Present. Please Create a new User
Enter FullName:Sample User
Enter UserName:SampleUser
Enter Password:SamplePa$$
================================
User Create Successfully.
================================
Please press Enter to continue

The Moonshot Provisioning Manager Setup menu displays next.

2.

Enter 1 and press Enter to configure the HP MPM network settings.

Moonshot Provisioning Manager Setup

You may try the following URL to access the web user interface
https://172.31.0.1
Menu
---1) Configure Moonshot Provisioning Manager Network
2) Switch Uplink Configuration for discovered Chassis
3) Set to Factory Default
4) Reset Password
5) Start Shell
6) Reboot VM

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7) Shutdown VM
8) Disable MPM Switch Management
Enter an option 1 to 6: 1

3.

You must now complete a series of network configuration items. Press Enter after each choice
to accept the default value, or enter custom values as appropriate:
Table 1 Configuration items
Field Name

Enter this

Description

Provisioning
Manager IP
Address

Enter VM IP

The IP address of the provisioning VM

172.31.0.1
itself on the provisioning network (you are
free to configure a second NIC in the VM
if necessary)

Netmask Address

Appropriate netmask
Network mask value for the VM and the
for your IP and network provisioning network

Discovery DHCP
Enter Start IP
Start IP Address

Default Value

255.255.0.0

The first IP address that the VM will use

for DHCP on the provisioning network.
These will be used primary for devices
such as the Chassis Manager and the
Switches

172.31.0.11

172.31.16.254

Discovery DHCP
End IP Address

Enter End IP

The last IP address that the VM will use

for DHCP

Node Start IP
Address

Enter Node Start IP

The first IP address that will be used for

172.31.17.1
assigning IP addresses to nodes (this
should NOT overlap with the DHCP range
provided above.) There should be a
number of free IP addresses starting at this
address, equal to the number of nodes
that you will be managing.

Gateway Address

Enter Gateway

IP Gateway for the VM and provisioning

network

None

DNS1 IP Address

Enter DNS1

The first DNS server for the VM and

provisioning network

None

DNS2 IP Address

Enter DNS2

The second DNS server for the VM and

provisioning network

None

DNS3 IP Address

Enter DNS3

The third DNS server for the VM and

provisioning network

None

Domain Name

Domain Name

DNS Domain Name for the VM and

provisioning network

None

Once the values are accepted or entered, the text console updates the network settings for
the HP MPM and then automatically reboots the VM if necessary.
If the default values were changed, you might notice that the Provisioning Manager Virtual
Machine IP address is reflected at the top of the console between the dotted lines.
IMPORTANT:

Record this IP address for use later when accessing the HP MPM web interface.

Completing the setup wizard

Logging into the HP MPM web interface for the first time
After the initial text console setup steps, you can start the HP MPM web interface. You must login,
and then verify or change the settings that you chose in the text console.
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Follow these steps to complete the setup wizard:

1. Enter the URL you noted in the text console into a web browser on the laptop or server that is
connected to the HP Moonshot System, and then press Enter.
The first login screen that displays is the login for the HP MPM virtual machine.

2.

Enter the Username and Password you created using the text console, and then click Login.

Verifying network information in the setup wizard

After logging in for the first time, the welcome screen of the setup wizard is displayed. Do the
following to complete the first time setup:
1. On the welcome screen, click Next.
The setup wizard displays an overview page, which details the different types of uplink modules
you may find installed in your Moonshot chassis.
2.

Click Next to continue.

The setup wizard displays the two networking options available. If you have not done so
already, connect the network cables by following one of the two networking options.

3.

Click Next.
The virtual machine settings page displays. This page summarizes the values you entered
earlier in the text console. Review the settings; no changes should be needed.

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4.

Click Next.
The VLAN settings page for the provisioning network displays.

5.

Complete the following, and then click Apply:

Enter a VLAN ID.

Select Tag or Untag.

NOTE:

For more information regarding tagging, see Provisioning a VLAN (page 13)

Enter the Switch Username. This is the standard username used when logging onto the
switch. The default username for HP Moonshot switches is admin, however if the switch
administrator login has been changed on your switch you must use the new username.
Enter the Switch Password associated with the switch username you entered. The default
password is blank.
IMPORTANT: Both switches in the Moonshot chassis must use the same username and
password to enable proper HP MPM functionality.

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6.

The iLO Chassis Manager discovery page displays.

By default, the iLO Chassis Manager (iLO CM) is set to DHCP. There is a short wait while the
HP MPM VM listens for a DHCP request from the iLO CM and then automatically continues
to the next screen. In rare cases, you may need to unseat and then reseat the Moonshot 1500
CM module to speed up the automatic discovery process.
When the Moonshot 1500 CM module is discovered, the HP MPM Select Chassis screen
displays.
7.

(Optional) Click Manual Discovery if the Moonshot 1500 CM module was assigned a static
IP address. The Add Chassis window appears. Enter the following:

The static Chassis IP Address

An administrator level Chassis User Name

The Chassis Password

Click Apply. The HP MPM Select Chassis screen displays.

8.

The IP address for the newly discovered chassis (Chassis 1) displays.

Enter the following to complete the automatic discovery:

An administrator level Chassis Manager User Name

The Chassis Manager Password

NOTE: The Select Chassis screen allows you to manage and provision multiple Moonshot
Chassis using the same HP MPM VM. Once a chassis is selected on this screen, the selected
chassis is used for all the HP MPM functions in this session. To provision another chassis,
logout, and then return to this page and select a different chassis.

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9.

Click Next to finish the first time setup of the chassis.

The OS Upload screen displays. All of the pages of the HP MPM are now enabled, allowing
you to view many details of the selected HP Moonshot chassis, to upload operating system
ISO images and auto-install files to the VM repository, and to provision the chassis nodes.

Uplink configuration
If you connected the MPM uplink (the first uplink of Switch A) using the matching media adapters,
along with matching port speed configuration (10 Gbps is connected to a 10 Gbps port, or a 40
Gbps is connected to a 40 Gbps port) then further uplink configuration is unnecessary.
However, if you are using a different type of media adapter, to connect to a port of a different
speed, additional configuration is necessary. Jump ahead in the guide to Configuring switch
network settings (page 34) to configure the appropriate split configuration, and/or port speeds.
If you are using...

Then...

An HP Moonshot-45G Switch Module with the

HP Moonshot-6SFP Uplink Module, and are
connecting a 1 Gbps SFP to it

Configure the port for 1 Gbps speed manually.

An HP Moonshot-180G Switch Module, with a

HP Moonshot-4QSFP Uplink Module, and are
not connecting a 40 Gbps connection to it

Split the 40 Gbps connection into four 10 Gbps sub-connections. See

Configuring switch network settings (page 34).

A QFSP-to-SFP adapter to connect a 1 Gbps

SFP

Configure the sub interface created to run at 1 Gbps.

An HP Moonshot-45XGc Switch Module, with

a Moonshot-4QSFP Uplink

The steps are similar steps to those for the Moonshot-180G Switch,
but the port identification will be different.

Specific firmware revisions are needed to support 1 Gbps switch speed.

HP Moonshot-45G Switch Module: All firmware supports 1 Gbps
HP Moonshot-180G Switch Module: Version 2.0.0.19 or later required
HP Moonshot-45XGc Switch Module: Version ESS2418 or later required

For detailed information about Moonshot networking, see the HP Moonshot Networking Cookbook
available in the HP Moonshot Information Library at http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot.

Connection speeds and hardware

The hardware and speed capability of the Moonshot system components involved in the provisioning
VLAN are as follows:
Table 2 Moonshot component connection speeds
Component

Connection speed (Gbps)

iLO Management Port

10/100/1000 Ethernet

iLO Link Port

10/100/1000 Ethernet

HP Moonshot switch modules

Varies, 1/10/40 depending on model

About merging port uplinks

You can accommodate large data transfer requirements by merging four 10 Gb uplinks into a
single 40 Gb uplink. See Merging port uplinks (page 37) for more information.

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About split configuration

To accommodate reduced bandwidth requirements, for example if you have an external switch
without 40 Gb port speeds, by splitting a single 40Gb port uplink into four 10 Gb port uplinks.
See Splitting a port uplink (page 37) for more information.

Uplink configuration

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3 Uploading and deploying operating system images with

HP MPM
Uploading files to the Moonshot Provisioning Manager repository
The OS Upload page allows you to upload OS ISO files and auto-install files (such as Windows
answer files or Linux Kickstart files) and to remove those files from the repository as needed.
NOTE: Uploading files are stored inside the VM virtual harddisk. Be sure configure a harddisk
large enough for multiple OS ISO image files, or to configure the harddisk for automatic expansion.

Uploading OS ISO images

You can upload local OS image files to the Moonshot Provisioning Manager repository.
To upload a local file:
1. From the main menu, select OS Upload.
2. Click Choose file to browse to the ISO image file, and then click Open to select the file.
3. Click Start upload to upload the ISO image file to the Moonshot Provisioning Manager
repository.
An upload bar displays the file upload progress.

Uploading auto-install configuration files

You can upload local auto-install files to the Moonshot Provisioning Manager repository.
To upload a local file:
1. From the main menu, select OS Upload.
2. In the Upload Auto-Install file section, click Choose file to browse to the auto-install file, and
then click Open to select the file.
The filename appears in the gray box.
3.

Click Start upload to upload the auto-install file to the Moonshot Provisioning Manager
repository.

Auto-install template configuration parameters

The auto-install templates include a number of key words that are substituted by the installation
system when the installation is performed.
HP MPM provides the following auto-install templates:
Autoinstall template name

Description

autoinst_rh6_rh7.templ

Kickstart template used to autoinstall RHEL 6.x and RHEL 7 distros on Legacy BIOS
nodes

autoinst_sles11.templ

Autoyast template used to autoinstall SLES 11 distros on Legacy BIOS nodes

autoinst_sles12.templ

Autoyast template used to autoinstall SLES 12 distros on Legacy BIOS nodes

autoinst_ubuntu_cd.templ

Preseed template used to autoinstall Ubuntu 12.x, 13.x, and 14.x distros on Legacy
BIOS nodes using local repository

autoinst_windows_client.templ Unattended installation template used to autoinstall Windows client distros on supported
HP Moonshot cartridges delivered with the rpm
cmu-windows-moonshot-addon-7.3-1.noarch.
autoinst_windows_server.templ Unattended installation template used to autoinstall Windows server distros on supported
HP Moonshot cartridges delivered with the rpm
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Autoinstall template name

Description
cmu-windows-moonshot-addon-7.3-1.noarch.

Below is a table of common key words used in most of the templates.

Column Head

Column Head

CN

Compute node specific keywords

CMU_CN_HOSTNAME

Compute node hostname

CMU_CN_IP

Compute node IP address

CMU_CN_NETMASK

Compute node netmask

CMU_CN_SHORT_NETMASK

Compute node short-format netmask (for example, instead

of 255.255.255.0, enter 24)

CMU_CN_DEFAULT_GW

Compute node default gateway

CMU_CN_CFG

Compute node autoinstall file

CMU_CN_MAC

Compute node MAC address

CMU_CN_MAC_COLON

Compute node MAC address, separated by a colon (:)

instead of a dash (-)

CMU_CN_SERIAL_PORT

Compute node serial port (for example, ttyS0)

CMU_CN_SERIAL_PORT_SPEED

Compute node serial port speed

CMU_CN_OS_LANG

Compute node operating system language (iso639 iso

3166 format, recognized by most linux distros)

CMU_CN_OS_TIMEZONE

US/Central

Additional macro values that may be of use when customizing the auto-install configuration files
are found in the auto-install section of /opt/cmu/etc/cmuserver.conf within the HP MPM
VM itself.
The easiest method to customize an autoinstall file is to download one of the templates provided,
make any desired modifications to it, and then upload it back to the MPM with a new name.
NOTE: If you make a configuration that causes an error in the Operating System installation,
you must monitor the Virtual Serial Port of the node to identify the error. MPM cannot recover an
installation in such situations.

Installing an Operating System on a node

1.
2.
3.

Select Nodes from the main menu.

Select one or more nodes.
Click ActionsInstall OS.
The OS Deployment window appears.

4.
5.
6.
7.

Select an OS to deploy. The list contains all of the operating systems available in the repository.
Select the appropriate Auto-install/answer file to use. The list contains all of the auto-install
files available in the repository.
Click Install to begin the deployment, or click Cancel.
(Optional) To monitor the progress of the deployment tasks, open a Virtual Serial Port on one
or more nodes prior to launching the task.

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Updating a SLES repository for kISO installation

The following server cartridges require a special kISO image to autoinstall SLES 11 SP3:

HP ProLiant m300 Server Cartridge

HP ProLiant m350 Server Cartridge

HP ProLiant m710 Server Cartridge

The kISO image contains an updated kernel, initrd, and other drivers required by the latest
hardware. To update your SLES image, do the following:
1. If needed, upload the SLES 11 SP3 ISO using the OS Upload page.
Once the ISO is fully loaded, the HP MPM VM extracts the image in the background. The
repository directory is then available at /opt/hp/moonshot/repo/<iso_name>.
2.

Download the appropriate SLES SP3 kISO based on the HP ProLiant server cartridge from HP
at:
http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/supportmatrix/exceptions/
sles_exceptions.aspx#.VgmHv8vnuUl

3.

Mount the downloaded SLES 11 SP3 kISO:

# mount -o loop <sles11sp3_kiso_name>.iso /mnt/kiso

4.

Copy the kISO contents to a directory:

# cp -r /mnt/kiso/* /media/<KISO_REPO_DIR>

The <KISO_REPO_DIR> directory should be nfs exported. Manually add it to the /etc/
exports directory.
5.

Copy the initrd and kernel from the kISO to the SLES 11 SP3 repository:
# cp /media/<KISO_REPO_DIR>/boot/x86_64/loader/initrd
/opt/hp/moonshot/repo/<SLES11SP3_AUTOINST_REPO_DIR>/boot/x86_64/loader/initrd
# cp /media/<KISO_REPO_DIR>/boot/x86_64/loader/linux
/opt/hp/moonshot/repo/<SLES11SP3_AUTOINST_REPO_DIR>/boot/x86_64/loader/linux

6.

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On the OS Upload page, download the provided autoinstall_sles11.templ to your

local computer.

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7.

Modify autoinstall_sles11.templ as follows:

a. Add the kISO repository as an add-on inside the <profile> tag:
<add-on>
<add_on_products config:type="list">
<listentry>
<media_url>nfs://CMU_CN_MGT_IP/<PATH_TO_KISO_REPO_DIR>/</media_url>
<product_dir>/</product_dir>
</listentry>
</add_on_products>
</add-on>

b.

Add the <signature-handling> tag inside the <general> tag to ignore any signature
verification failures during automatic installation:
<signature-handling>
<accept_verification_failed config:type="boolean">true</accept_verification_failed>
<accept_unknown_gpg_key config:type="boolean">true</accept_unknown_gpg_key>
<accept_non_trusted_gpg_key config:type="boolean">true</accept_non_trusted_gpg_key>
<accept_unsigned_file config:type="boolean">true</accept_unsigned_file>
<import_gpg_key config:type="boolean">true</import_gpg_key>
</signature-handling>

c.

Add additional packages available in kISO to the template between the <software>
and </software> tags.
For example, for HP ProLiant m300 Server Cartridges, you must add the intel-igb
and intel-igb-kmp-default packages:
<software>
<packages config:type="list">
<package>intel-igb</package>
<package>intel-igb-kmp-default</package>
.
.
</packages>
</software>

NOTE: For the HP ProLiant m710 Server Cartridge, if the kISO contains any additional
rpm packages, add those under the <packages> tag, based on the requirements.
8.

Save the new auto-install file, and then upload the new auto-install file to the repository using
the OS Upload screen. See Uploading auto-install configuration files (page 22) for the
required steps.
The new auto-install file is now ready for use for on HP ProLiant m300, m350, or 710 Server
Cartridges.

Backing up a node
HP MPM can back up a node in preparation for deploying (cloning) the backed up image to other
nodes in the Moonshot System. Prepare for the backup by determining the nodes root device, and
then use the Node Backup page in HP MPM to run the backup.

Preparing to back up a node

During a backup, you specify the disk drive a partition used as the system root device. You must
determine the system root device before you begin the backup process. While there may be multiple
storage devices installed on a HP ProLiant server cartridge node, you must determine which one
has the operating system deployed on it. Usually the first drive, Drive1, or in Linux sda (for drive
a), is the one with the OS installed (the root drive).
You must also determine which partition contains the root partition of your system. Once this is
determined, the information is also used to determine any other partitions that need to be
automatically backed up. If you installed the operating system using one of the automatic installation
configuration templates provided with HP MPM, then Windows-based operating systems typically
use the first partition. Linux installations typically uses the third partition.
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However, if you modified any the automatic installation templates, or used a template of your own,
you can identify the root partition by examining the settings in the installation file, or by logging
into the system.
Determining the custom root drive in Windows:
Select this drive in HP MPM

If this is the system drive

Drive 1

C:

Drive 2

D:

Drive 3

E:

Determining the custom root drive in Linux:

1. Login to the command line on a running Linux system.
2. Enter the mount command.
3. Find the root drive and partition with the mount point of /.
For example:
[root@moonshot-node ~]$ mount
/dev/sda3 on / type ext4 (rw)
proc on /proc type proc (rw)
sysfs on /sys type sysfs (rw)
devpts on /dev/pts type devpts (rw,gid=5,mode=620)
tmpfs on /dev/shm type tmpfs (rw)
/dev/sda1 on /boot type ext4 (rw)
/dev/sda5 on /tmp type ext4 (rw)
none on /proc/sys/fs/binfmt_misc type binfmt_misc (rw)

Notice the shaded line. This mount point, /dev/sda3 on /, indicates that the root (indicated
by on /) is on Drive-1, or sda, partition 3.
4.

Make a note of the root drive and partition. You are now ready to back up the node, and
you will need to enter this information in HP MPM to complete the backup.
HP MPM uses this information to locate the systems configuration, and determines the other
drives and mount points automatically.

Creating a node backup

Creating a backup of an existing node OS installation allows you to deploy clones of the node.
To create a backup:
1. Select Nodes from the main menu.
2. Select a single node. You can backup a single node at a time.
3. Click ActionsBackup.
The Node Backup window appears.
4.
5.

6.
7.

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In the Enter a filename for the backup box, enter a new filename.
Complete the following selections:

Select backup devicesThis list varies according to the storage currently installed on the
node.

Select Root PartitionSelect which partition of the selected backup devices contains the
root partition.

Click Start Backup to begin the deployment, or click Cancel.

(Optional) To monitor the progress of the task, open a Virtual Serial Port on one or more nodes
prior to launching the task.

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Cloning a backup
Cloning refers to the deployment of a previous backup. After a clone operation, the selected devices
are all clones of the original backup.
To deploy a clone:
1. Select Nodes from the main menu.
2. Select single node. You can begin a node backup of only one node at a time.
3. Click ActionsCloning.
The Cloning window appears.
4.
5.
6.

Select a previously created backup from the Select a filename to deploy list.
Click Start Cloning to begin the deployment, or click Cancel.
(Optional) To monitor the progress of the task, open a Virtual Serial Port on one or more nodes
prior to launching the task.

NOTE: The image deployed to the selected nodes will be the same as from the captured systems,
except for the following:

Hostname

IP address

Netmask

Deleting files from the Moonshot Provisioning Manager repository

To delete an extracted operating system from the repository:
1. From the main menu, select OS Upload.
2. In the Uploaded Operating Systems section, or the Uploaded Auto Install Files section, click
the Delete link next to the file to be removed.

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4 Using the web interface to view Moonshot System details

Viewing Moonshot general information
From the main menu, select Chassis to display high level information about the chassis. It includes
general chassis information and reference images of the chassis, along with cartridge health and
node power gauges.

Viewing the Chassis top view

From the main menu, select Chassis to view chassis cartridge and switch information.
The Top View section includes an interactive image that displays a representation of the cartridge
and switch slots of the Moonshot chassis. Unoccupied or locked slots (slots to which you do not
have access) are gray, while unlocked populated slots are white and include power, health, and
UID indicators. These slots offer more information when rolled over with the mouse.

To view cartridge information

To view cartridge information, roll over a populated cartridge slot with the mouse.

Health iconeach cartridge displays a health indicator:

OKNo health issues

DegradedSignificant service issue with possible service degradation

CriticalService lost or imminent service loss, immediate attention needed

Unknown

Cartridge number

Cartridge name (model)

CPU number and architecture

UID status

To view switch information

To view switch information, roll over a populated switch slot with the mouse.

Health iconeach switch displays a health indicator:

OKNo health issues

DegradedSignificant service issue with possible service degradation

CriticalService lost or imminent service loss, immediate attention needed

Unknown

Switch designator

Model

UID status

Viewing general chassis information

From the main menu, select Chassis to view chassis information.

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The Chassis Information section displays the following information:

ModelThe model designation of the chassis.

NameThe chassis name set by the Administrator.

HostnameThe FQDN of the Moonshot system.

UUIDThe universally unique identifier for the chassis. This value is assigned when the system
is manufactured.

Firmware versionThe version and date of the installed iLO CM Firmware installed in the HP
Moonshot 1500 Chassis Management Module.

Serial numberThe HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis serial number.

Asset tagThe asset tracking tag assigned to the Moonshot 1500 Chassis.

Description and IPA description of the connected firmware and its associated IP address.

Viewing ProLiant server cartridge node information

The Moonshot web interface Nodes page displays information about the HP ProLiant server
cartridges installed in the chassis.

Viewing ProLiant server cartridge node overview information

From the main menu, select Nodes to view node overview information. The page defaults to an
overview of the first node in the list shown on the left side of the page.
The General section displays the following about the server cartridge on which the node is installed:

ModelThe model name of the server cartridge.

Product IDThe product ID of the server cartridge. This value is set by the manufacturer, but
can be changed by an Administrator using the iLO CM firmware command line.

UUIDThe universally unique identifier for the node. This value is assigned when the system
is manufactured.

Serial numberThe serial number of the cartridge on which the node resides.

Selecting multiple nodes

You can select more than one node from the node list. Selecting at least two nodes displays the
following information about the selected nodes:

Name

Model

Power

UUID

Product ID

Serial number

CPU

MAC Address

Viewing switch overview information

To view switch overview information, select Switches from the main menu.
For each switch, the following information is displayed:

NameThe name of the installed switch, Switch A or Switch B.

ModelThe model name of the switch.

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Product IDThe product ID of the switch. This value is set by the manufacturer, but can be
changed by an Administrator using the iLO CM firmware command line if the switch is
replaced.

Serial numberThe serial number of the switch. This value is assigned when the switch is
manufactured, but can be reset by an Administrator using the command line if the server
cartridge is replaced.

Remote management IPThe IP address to be used by supported remote management tools.

The association between the HP Moonshot System and a remote management tool is configured
by using the remote management tool. For instructions, see your remote management tool
documentation.

IPv6The link local IPv6 address of the switch, for communications between installed node
operating systems (if enabled) and the switches.

MAC AddressThe media access control (MAC) address of the switch.

PowerThe switch power status.

The switch is off.

The switch is on.

Health statusA short description of the switchs health.

UIDShows the state of the UID for the switch.

The UID is off.

The UID is on.

UUIDThe universally unique identifier for the switch. This value is assigned when the switch
is manufactured.

Firmware versionInstalled firmware version.

Satellite firmwareThe version of the switch satellite firmware.

Switch dataThe version of the switch data file.

For each uplink, the following information is displayed:

ModelThe model name of the uplink module.

Product IDThe product ID of the uplink module. This value is set by the manufacturer.

Serial numberThe serial number of the switch. This value is assigned by the manufacturer.

The view menu on this page provides access to the follow sub-pages:

VLAN Information

Port Information

Port Uplinks
Each of these sub-pages offer separate actions for working with VLAN, ports, and uplinks.

Viewing task status

The Tasks Status screen displays the progress of the following:

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OS Deployment

Node Backup

Cloning

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Viewing OS deployment task status

To view the status of an operating system deployment, do the following:
1. From the main menu, select Tasks.
2. By default, the first time you display this page, the OS Deployment status is displayed.
Otherwise, select OS Deploy from the menu.
3. The page displays the following information for each deployment:

Task IDAutomatic number assigned to each task.

Operating systemThe type of operating system being deployed.

NodeThe node to which the OS is deploying.

StatusThe status of the deployment, in process or complete.

%For a deployment still in process, this shows the progress of the deployment.

Start TimeWhen the deployment was initiated.

Viewing node backup task status

To view the status of a node backup, do the following:
1. From the main menu, select Tasks.
2. Select Node Backup from the menu.
3. The page displays the following information for each task:

Task IDAutomatic number assigned to each task.

Capture ImageThe filename of the image being captured.

NodeThe node from which the image is being captured.

StatusThe status of the node backup, in process or complete.

Start TimeWhen the node backup was initiated.

Viewing cloning task status

To view the status of a cloning task, do the following:
1. From the main menu, select Tasks.
2. Select Cloning from the menu.
3. The page displays the following information for each task:

Task IDAutomatic number assigned to each task.

Capture ImageThe filename of the image being deployed.

NodeThe node from on which the image is being deployed.

StatusThe status of the clone task, in process or complete.

Start TimeWhen the clone task was initiated.

Viewing network configuration details

The Network Configuration page displays a summary of the general and IPv4 network configuration
settings, and detailed IPv4 settings.

Viewing general network information

To view a summary of the configured network settings, select Network Configuration from the main
menu.

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The General section lists the following:

Chassis manager modelThe model of HP Moonshot System that is associated with the current
session of the HP Provisioning Manager.

Chassis Manager nameThe configured name of the HP Moonshot System associated with
the current session of the HP Provisioning Manager.

Chassis manager IPThe IPv4 address of the HP iLO Chassis Manager associated with the
current session of the HP Provisioning Manager.

Viewing IPv4 information

To view IPv4 configuration information:
1. From the main menu, select Network Configuration.
The Server IPv4 summary section displays the following:

2.

IPv4 address

VLAN ID

Subnet mask

Default gatewayThe default gateway address in use for the IPv4 protocol. If the value
is 0.0.0.0, or blank, the gateway is not configured.

Select IPv4 in the View menu in the upper left corner of the page.
The following information is displayed in the IPv4 address section:

Server IP addressThe IPv4 address currently in use.

VLAN IDThe ID of the VLAN being used as the temporary provisioning network.

Subnet maskMatched with the IP address of a packet on the VLAN, it determines which
network segment to which a packet is routed.

DHCP start IP addressThe start of the range of which DHCP addresses can be assigned
by the temporary provisioning network.

DHCP end IP addressThe end of the range of which DHCP addresses can be assigned
by the temporary provisioning network.

Node start IP AddressThe first address available to be assigned to an HP Proliant server

cartridge node.

Gateway IP AddressThe default gateway address in use for the IPv4 protocol. If the
value is 0.0.0.0, or blank, the gateway is not configured.

Configuring IPv4 settings

1.
2.
3.

4.

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Select Network Configuration from the main menu.

Select ActionsEdit.
Configure the following settings in the IPv4 section:

IPv4 addressThe Moonshot 1500 CM module IP address.

Subnet maskThe subnet mask of the Moonshot 1500 CM module IP network.

GatewayThe Moonshot 1500 CM module gateway IP address.

Click Advanced, to edit the advanced IPv4 settings.

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5.

Configure the following settings in the Advanced section:

6.

7.
8.

VLAN

VLAN IDThe ID of the VLAN being used as the temporary provisioning network.

Tag or UntagEnable or disable tagging packets on the temporary provisioning

network.

DHCP

DHCP start IP addressThe start of the range of which DHCP addresses can be
assigned by the temporary provisioning network.

DHCP end IP addressThe end of the range of which DHCP addresses can be
assigned by the temporary provisioning network.

Node start IP AddressThe first address available to be assigned to an HP Proliant

server cartridge node.

If DHCPv4 is not used for the DNS settings, click DNS, and then configure the following settings
in the DNS section:

Primary DNS serverIf Use DNS servers is enabled, this value is supplied automatically.
If not, enter the primary DNS server address.

Secondary DNS serverIf Use DNS servers is enabled, this value is supplied automatically.
If not, enter the secondary DNS server address.

Tertiary DNS serverIf Use DNS servers is enabled, this value is supplied automatically.
If not, enter the tertiary DNS server address.

Hostname

VM HostnameThe configured hostname for the VM client enabling it to accept

DHCP client requests.

Domain nameThis optional setting defines a domain to which the HP Provisioning

Manager belongs.

Click Apply to save the changes.

Click Yes.
A reset ends all active sessions. It might take several minutes before you can re-establish a
connection.

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5 Configuring the HP MPM

Working with multiple HP Moonshot System chassis
By default, the Select Chassis page displays when you log in to HP Moonshot Provisioning Manager.
You can add or remove HP Moonshot systems using this page, and select which chassis to provision.
Select a chassis from the list on the left side of page. For each chassis, the following information
is displayed:

IP AddressThe IPv4 address of the selected chassis.

Chassis NameThe chassis name set by the Administrator.

Chassis MAC AddressThe media access control (MAC) address of the selected chassis.

The options on this page allow you to select or add HP Moonshot chassis to HP Moonshot
Provisioning Manager, or to remove a chassis record.
Select a chassis to provision, and then click Next. HP Provisioning Manager then uses the stored
credentials to connect to the selected chassis.

Adding an HP Moonshot System chassis

If needed, choose Select Chassis from the main menu to open the Select Chassis page.
To add a chassis to HP Moonshot Provisioning Manager, do the following:
1. Do one of the following:

2.

Click + Add Chassis.

Click ActionsAdd.
The Add Chassis window displays.
In the Add Chassis window, enter the following details for the new HP Moonshot chassis:

Chassis IP AddressThe IPv4 address of the new chassis.

Chassis User NameA username with Administrator privileges on the new HP Moonshot
chassis.

Chassis PasswordThe password associated with the Administrator-level user name.

IMPORTANT: The chassis user name and password entered in the Add Chassis window must
have Administrator-level privileges
3.

Click Apply to save the new chassis details, or click Cancel to close the Add Chassis window.

Deleting an HP Moonshot chassis record

If needed, choose Select Chassis from the main menu to open the Select Chassis page.
To remove a chassis record from HP Moonshot Provisioning Manager, do the following:
1. Select a chassis from the list on the left side of the page.
2. Click ActionsDelete.
The Delete Chassis confirmation window displays.
3.

Click Yes to remove the selected HP Moonshot chassis record from HP Provisioning Manager,
or click Cancel.

Configuring switch network settings

Working with VLANs
Select VLAN Information from the View menu to display the VLANs associated with each switch.
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For each VLAN, the following information is shown:

VLAN IDThe number used to identify each VLAN, from 1 (which is automatically present by
default) through 1110.

NameAn alternate identifier for each VLAN.

VLAN TypeRefers to the VLAN protocol, which can be one of the following:

Default

StaticVLAN with specific assigned ports.

Creating VLANs
1.
2.
3.
4.

Select Switches from the main menu.

Select VLAN Information from the View menu on the Switches page.
Select a single switch. You cannot create a VLAN on more than one switch at a time.
Click ActionsCreate VLAN.
The Create VLAN window appears.

5.
6.
7.

Enter the name of the VLAN in the Name box.

Enter a number from 1 to 4096 in the ID box. This ID must not already be in use.
Click Create to save your changes or click Cancel.

Editing VLANs
You can change the name of any available VLAN. Assigning a name makes it easier to identify
and VLAN.
To edit a VLAN, do the following:
1. Select Switches from the main menu.
2. Select VLAN Information from the View menu on the Switches page.
3. Select a single VLAN. You cannot edit more than one VLAN at a time.
4. Click ActionsEdit VLAN.
The Edit VLAN window appears.
5.

Enter or change the name of the VLAN by clicking in the Name box.
NOTE:

6.

You cannot change the VLAN ID.

Click Edit to save your changes or click Cancel.

Deleting VLANs
You can delete a VLAN. Deleting a VLAN disabled the routing of packets between ports assigned
to the VLAN.
To delete a VLAN, do the following:
1. Select Switches from the main menu.
2. Select VLAN Information from the View menu on the Switches page.
3. Select one or more VLANs.
4. Click ActionsDelete VLAN.
The Delete the VLANs window displays.
5.

Click Yes to confirm the VLAN deletion or click Cancel.

Working with Port Information

Select Port Information from the View menu to display the port information for each switch.
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The port information for each switch includes the following:

Interface

Physical Mode

Physical Status

Link Status

VLAN

Tagged VLANs

Assigning ports to a VLAN

To assign a port to a VLAN, do the following:
1. Select Switches from the main menu.
2. Select Port Information from the View menu on the Switches page.
3. Select one or more ports.
4. Click ActionsAssign Port to VLAN.
The Assign Port to VLAN window displays.
5.

6.

Do the following:

Select a VLAN from the Choose VLAN list.

Select a tagging option from Choose VLAN Tagging.

Click Apply to confirm the changes or click Cancel.

Editing port characteristics

To edit a ports configuration, do the following:
1. Select Switches from the main menu.
2. Select Port Information from the View menu on the Switches page.
3. Select one or more ports.
4. Click ActionsEdit Port Characteristics.
The Port Configuration window displays.
5.

6.

Do the following:

Select a speed for the port from the Speed list.

Select a duplex option from Duplex.

Click Apply to confirm the changes or click Cancel.

Working with port uplinks

Select Port Uplinks from the View menu to display the port uplink information for each switch.
The port uplink information for each switch includes the following:

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Port Interface

Uplink Speed

Physical Mode

Physical Status

Links Status

VLAN

Configuring the HP MPM

Splitting a port uplink

You can accommodate reduced bandwidth requirements, for example if you have an external
switch without 40 Gb port speeds, by splitting a single 40 Gb port uplink into four 10 Gb port
uplinks. To split a port uplink, do the following:
1. Select Switches from the main menu.
2. Select Port Uplinks from the View menu on the Switches page.
3. Select a single 40 Gb uplink port.
4. Click Actions40GB/10GB Split Config.
The HP MPM accesses the switch and automatically enters the commands needed to split the
selected port uplink into four 10 Gb port uplinks.
WARNING!
effect.

After the configuration is made, the switch is rebooted for the change to take

The success or failure of the operation is reported by the HP MPM, and the number of available
10 Gb port uplinks is increased by four. Most HP Moonshot switches continue to display the
original 40 Gb port as well, except for the Moonshot-45XGc switch.

Merging port uplinks

You can accommodate large data transfer requirements by merging four 10 Gb uplinks into a
single 40 Gb uplink. Aside from the cable requirements, do the following to merge uplinks:
1. Select Switches from the main menu.
2. Select Port Uplinks from the View menu on the Switches page.
3. Select a single 10Gb uplink port.
4. Click Actions10GB/40GB merge Config.
The HP MPM accesses the switch and automatically enters the commands needed to merge
the selected port uplink with three other 10Gb port uplinks.
WARNING!
effect.

After the configuration is made, the switch is rebooted for the change to take

The success or failure of the operation is reported by the HP MPM, and the number of available
10Gb port uplinks is reduced by three.

Upgrading the Moonshot Provisioning Manager

Moonshot Provisioning Manager Upgrade Packages allow you up update the functionality of the
HP MPM as they become available in the future. To install a Moonshot Provisioning Package, do
the following:
To upload a Moonshot Provisioning Package file:
1. From the main menu, select Package Update.
2. Click Choose file to browse to the package file, and then click Open to select the file.
3. Click Start upload to upload the package file to the HP Provisioning repository.
An upload bar displays the file upload progress.
4.
5.

Click Install to update the HP MPM with new functionality.

After a short pause, the MPM VM reboots into the new version.

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Resetting Moonshot Provisioning Manager settings

You can reset the HP Moonshot Provisioning Manager settings to factory defaults.
WARNING! Resetting Moonshot Provisioning Manager to factory defaults removes all uploaded
repository files and removes all provisioning network settings.

Applying factory defaults

To apply the factory default settings to the HP Moonshot Provisioning Manager, follow these steps:
1. Select Factory Reset from the main menu.
The Apply Factory Default box appears.
2.

Do one of the following:

Click Yes to reset the HP Moonshot Provisioning Manager to and apply factory settings.
WARNING! Resetting Moonshot Provisioning Manager to factory defaults removes all
uploaded repository files and removes all provisioning network settings.

Click Cancel to close the Apply Factory Default box without applying default factory
settings.

Managing Moonshot Provisioning user accounts

The HP MPM enables you to manage user accounts stored locally. You can create up to 12 local
user accounts with custom login names and passwords.

Viewing local user accounts

To view local user accounts, select User Administration from the main menu.
The User Administration page shows the Login Name and Full Name of each user. To view the
information for a user, select the user in the user list.
Use the following selections from the Actions menu to add, or delete users:

AddAdd a new user. For instructions, see Adding local user accounts.

DeleteDelete a user account. For instructions, see Deleting local user accounts.

Adding local user accounts

You can add HP MPM user accounts by doing the following:
1. From the main menu, select User Administration.
2. Do one of the following:

3.

Click + Add user.

Select ActionsAdd.

Provide the following details on the Add User page:

Full name appears in the user list on the User Administration page. It does not have to
be the same as the Login name. The Full name must use printable characters.

Login name is the name you use when logging in to the HP MPM. It appears in the user
list on the User Administration page. The Login name does not have to be the same as
the Full name. The login name must use printable characters.

Password and Password confirm set and confirm the password that is used for logging
in to HP MPM.
For more information about passwords, see Password guidelines.

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4.

Click Apply to save the new user.

Password guidelines
Passwords have the following guidelines:

The maximum password length is 39 characters.

Passwords can include any characters except for spaces.

The minimum password length is eight characters.

Deleting local user accounts

You
1.
2.
3.
4.

can delete HP MPM user accounts by doing the following:

From the main menu, select User Administration.
Select a user to remove from the user list.
Select ActionsDelete.
Click Yes to delete the new user.
IMPORTANT: There must always be at least one user account in HP MPM. If there is only a
single user account left, add a new account before deleting the first one.

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6 Troubleshooting
Increase debug logging
If you encounter a problem using HP MPM, the first step in troubleshooting is to enable debug-level
logging:
1. On the HP MPM VM, open the file /opt/hp/moonshot/tinkerbell/settings.py for
editing.
2. Near the end of the file, find the configuration settings for the log files that HP MPM generates:
'handlers': {
'file': {
'level': 'INFO',
'class': 'logging.FileHandler',
'filename': '/opt/hp/moonshot/logs/moonshot.log',
'formatter': 'verbose',
},
'switch_file': {
'level': 'INFO',
'class': 'logging.FileHandler',
'filename': '/opt/hp/moonshot/logs/switch.log',
'formatter': 'verbose',
},
},

3.
4.
5.

Change the shaded INFO items to DEBUG.

Save and close settings.py.
At the command line, enter the following commands to restart services and activate the changes
you made:
/etc/init.d/httpd restart
/etc/init.d/moonshot-tasks restart

Debug mode causes a significant amount of information to be logged. The log files are located in
the directory /opt/hp/moonshot/logs. The following logs can be found:
Filename

Description

access.log

Apache web server access log

error.log

Apache web server error log

moonshot.log

Primary location for debugging information from the MPM applications

switch.log

Location of debugging information related to the configuration and management of

the chassis switches

worker.log

Debugging information from the task system used by MPM

worker-extraction.log

Debugging information from the task system related to OS extraction tasks

worker-provisioning.log

Debugging information from the task system related to provisioning tasks

To disable extended logging:

To disable extended logging, change the logging configuration in settings.py back to INFO,
and restart the services again.

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Generating support dumps

If you encounter a problem with MPM and need to contact HP Customer Support, you must create
a set of support output to help with troubleshooting:
1. Enable debug logging (see Increase debug logging (page 40))
2. Perform the tasks which are causing errors (this may require you to delete the chassis, reboot
the VM, and start over) so that logs are created for the errors
3. Capture the log files.
4. On the command line, enter the support.py script command along with your chosen optional
arguments to create support output. See Support.py command synopsis for complete command
information.
For example, to generate a full listing of support data, enter the command as follows:
support.py u username p password > output.json
IMPORTANT: The output file includes decrypted chassis credentials. If you do not want to
include that information to HP, remove those specific entries from the output file you created
before sending it to HP.

Support.py command synopsis

support.py [-h] [--address] [--backup] [--chassis] [--clone] [--debug]
[--configfile] [--install] [--node] [--operatingsystem] [--switch] [--update]
[--ip IP] {--username USERNAME} {--password PASSWORD}
Optional arguments:
h, help

Show the help message and exit

--address, -a

Include address records

--backup, -b

Include backup records

--chassis, -c

Include chassis records

--clone, -l

Include clone records

--debug, -d

Enable debugging messages

--configfile, -f

Include configuration file records

--install, -k

Include install records

--node, -n

Include node records

--operatingsystem, -o

Include operating system records

--switch, -s

Include switch records

--update, -t

Include update records

--ip IP, -i IP

API IP address

--username USERNAME, -u
USERNAME

HP MPM VM username (not iLO CM username)

--password PASSWORD, -p
PASSWORD

HP MPM VM password (not iLO CM password)

For HP support contact information, see Support and other resources (page 42).

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7 Support and other resources

Contacting HP
For worldwide technical support information, see the HP Support Center:
http://www.hp.com/go/hpsc
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

Access to HP support materials

Access to some updates might require product entitlement when accessed through the HP Support
Center. You must have an HP Passport set up with relevant entitlements. For more information, see
the website:
www.hp.com/support/AccessToSupportMaterials

Related information
The following documents and websites provide related information:

HP Moonshot Networking Cookbook

HP Moonshot System Setup Overview

HP Moonshot 1500 Chassis Setup and Installation Guide

HP Moonshot Switch User and Maintenance Guide

HP ProLiant Moonshot Cartridge User and Maintenance Guide

HP Moonshot Troubleshooting Guide

HP Moonshot-45G CLI Command Reference

HP Moonshot-45G Switch Administrator's Guide

HP Moonshot Component Pack Release Notes

Websites

HP Moonshot Information Library:

http://www.hp.com/go/moonshot

HP Moonshot Component Pack download website:

http://www.hp.com/go/servers/moonshot/download

Intel IPMI specification website:

http://www.intel.com/design/servers/ipmi/tools.htm

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Support and other resources

HP Smart Update Manager Information Library:

http://www.hp.com/go/hpsum/documentation

Timezone information:
ftp://elsie.nci.nih.gov/pub/

Websites

HP Technical Support website: http://www.hp.com/support

Red Hat website: http://www.redhat.com

Typographic conventions
Table 3 Document conventions
Convention

Element

Blue text: Table 3 (page 43)

Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses

A cross reference to the glossary definition of the term
in blue text

Blue, bold, underlined text

email addresses

Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.com

Website addresses

Bold text

Keys that are pressed

Text typed into a GUI element, such as a box
GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu
and list items, buttons, tabs, and check boxes

Italic text

Text emphasis

Monospace text

File and directory names

System output
Code
Commands, their arguments, and argument values

Monospace, italic text

Code variables
Command variables

Monospace, bold text

WARNING!
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:
TIP:

Emphasized monospace text

Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or death.
Indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data.
Provides clarifying information or specific instructions.

Provides additional information.

Provides helpful hints and shortcuts.

Typographic conventions

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