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Management Software

Operation Guide for

Trainees

Issue: 1.0

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

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and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their
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Notice
The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made between Huawei
and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features described in this document may
not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all
statements, information, and recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS" without
warranties, guarantees or representations of any kind, either expressed or implied.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in
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Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Huawei Industrial Base, Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129

People's Republic of China

Website: https://e.huawei.com/en

Huawei Proprietary and Confidential

HCIA – Management Software Operation Guide for Trainees Page 1

Huawei Certificate System

Huawei Certification follows the "platform + ecosystem" development strategy,
which is a new collaborative architecture of ICT infrastructure based on
"Cloud-Pipe-Terminal". Huawei has set up a complete certification system consisting
of three categories: ICT infrastructure certification, Platform and Service certification
and ICT vertical certification, and grants Huawei certification the only all-range
technical certification in the industry.
Huawei offers three levels of certification: Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA),
Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP), and Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE).
Huawei Certified ICT Associate- Intelligent Computing (HCIA-Intelligent
Computing) is intended for Huawei engineers in representative offices and branch
offices, and other engineers who want to learn Huawei intelligent computing
products. The HCIA-Intelligent Computing certification covers the computing
industry, chip development history and trend, computing system architecture
overview, computing platform products and common technologies, and industry
solution cases and practices.
The HCIA-Intelligent Computing certificate system introduces you to the
industry and market, helps you in innovation, and enables you to stand atop the
intelligent computing frontiers.
[]
HCIA

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Contents

1 References and Tools................................................................................................... 4

1.1 References and Tools .................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Management Software Operation Guide ................................................................ 5

2.1 Course Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 错误!未定义书签。

2.2 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 Case Background ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.4 Tasks ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Scenario 1: Configure the iBMC....................................................................................................................................... 6

Scenario 2: Configure the RAID ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Scenario 3: Configure the BIOS........................................................................................................................................ 9

2.5 Scoring Form ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.6 Auxiliary Materials and Props.................................................................................................................................. 11

2.6.1 Network Diagram and Data.................................................................................................................................. 11

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1 References and Tools

1.1 References and Tools

Use the commands and reference documents listed in this document based on the
product version.

Reference documents:

 Huawei V5 Server RAID Controller Card User Guide

 Huawei Server Purley Platform BIOS Parameter Reference

 FusionServer Pro Rack Server iBMC (V300 to V369) User Guide

Software:

 BIOS

 iBMC

Reference links:

 https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/doc/EDOC1100019358/

 https://e.huawei.com/en
HCIA – Management Software Operation Guide for Trainees Page 5

2 Management Software Operation

Guide

2.1 Course Introduction

Perform management software operations based on typical scenarios on site.

2.2 Objectives
After the course, the trainees will be able to:

 Configure the server iBMC.

 Configure RAID settings.

 Configure BIOS settings.

2.3 Case Background

A disaster prevention institute uses a V5 rack server to provide computing power for
its seismic monitoring platform. The seismic monitoring platform has problems, such
as low data read speed and high maintenance and monitoring costs. Now, the institute
wants to perform basic configuration and debugging of the server to meet service
requirements.

Make a simple deployment plan.

2.4 Tasks
[Task Overview]-Task Flowchart
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Scenario 1: Configure the iBMC

[Task Overview]-Task Flowchart

Background
The monitoring and O&M of the seismic monitoring platform is not intelligent. For
example, faults need to be identified and rectified manually one by one, which results
in high labor and material costs.
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The Huawei intelligent Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) is embedded

software used for server lifecycle management. It implements hardware status
monitoring & deployment, energy saving, and security management, and provides
standardized interfaces to build a more comprehensive server management
ecosystem. The iBMC implements precise server management.

Suppose you have a Huawei rack server. Log in to the iBMC web user interface (WebUI),
and view alarms and logs of the server and perform system configuration and
management.

Question
How to perform operations on the iBMC CLI?

Task 1: Query Information and configure settings

Section 1: Log in to the iBMC WebUI using the user name and password provided, and
view server information, and configure the server settings.

Requirements: Screenshot the key steps for viewing information and configuring the
system, and name the screenshots in 1.1 iBMC Configure-N format. N indicates the
sequence number of the screenshot. The screenshots for each question are numbered
from 1.

Evaluation criteria:

1.1 Query the server iBMC IP address.

1.2 Query the server system information.

1.3 Configure trap notification for alarms.

1.4 Configure email notification for alarms.

1.5 View the latest server screenshot.

1.6 Enable power capping and set the smart cooling mode to High performance mode.

1.7 configure SNMPv2 settings.

1.8 Set the hard drive as the first boot device.

1.9 Switch over iBMC images.

1.10 Mount an image file to the server through the remote console.

1.11 Query information about all users on the iBMC CLI.

Scenario 2: Configure the RAID

[Task Overview]-Task Flowchart
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Background
RAID is configured to reduce errors and improve the performance and reliability of the
storage system. Generally, RAID needs to be configured for a newly purchased server.

Suppose you have a rack server (configured with an LSI SAS3108 RAID controller card).
Restart the server, access the RAID Configuration Utility, and create a RAID 5 array.

Notice:

 During the login process, you are asked to install and run the Java program. Perform
operations as prompted. In addition, you need to manually add iBMC to the
Exception Site List on Java Control panel or set the Java security level to a lower
level.

 Data on a hard disk will be deleted after the hard disk is added to a RAID array.
Before creating a RAID array, check that there is no data on hard disks or the data
on hard disks is not required.

 Disks of the same type and specifications must be used in a RAID array.

Question
What are the precautions to be observed when you configure RAID 5? What are the
application scenarios of other RAID levels?

Reference: RAID levels and Huawei V5 Server RAID Controller Card User Guide
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Task 1: Compare RAID Levels

Section 1: Fill in the following table.

Table 2-1 RAID levels

RAID Read Write Min. Number Disk

Reliability
Level Performance Performance of Disks Utilization

RAID 0

RAID 1

RAID 5

RAID 6

RAID 1E

RAID 10

RAID 50

RAID 60

Task 2: Configure a RAID 5 Array

Section1: Log in to the HTML5 Integrated Remote Console of the server, access the CU,
and create RAID properties.

Requirements: Screenshot the key steps and name the screenshots in the "1.1 RAID
Configure-N" format. N indicates the sequence number of the screenshot. The
screenshots for each question are numbered from 1.

Evaluation criteria:

1.1 Create a RAID 5 array.

1.2 Create two virtual drives.

1.3 Configure advanced settings.

1.4 Check the configuration result.

Scenario 3: Configure the BIOS

[Task Overview]-Task Flowchart
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Background
Suppose you have a Huawei rack server. Access the BIOS interface and query the
internal information, including the CPU, memory, and disk information of the server.
Then, set the boot mode of the server.

Question
How do you set the server boot mode to Legacy?

What is the iBMC IP address?

Task 1: Configure the BIOS

Section1: Log in to the virtual console of the server, go to the BIOS startup screen, and
check the server information one by one.

Requirements: Screenshot the key steps and name the screenshots in the "1.1 BIOS
Configure-N" format. N indicates the sequence number of the screenshot. The
screenshots for each question are numbered from 1.

Evaluation criteria:

1.1 Check the CPU information.

1.2 Check the information about all hard disks.

1.3 Set the server boot device to DVD.

1.4 Complete iBMC network settings.

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2.5 Scoring Form

Table 2-2 Scoring form

Task Score Description

Task 1

Task 2
XXX case

XXX Task 3
(trainee/group)
Task 4

Total score

2.6 Auxiliary Materials and Props

2.6.1 Network Diagram and Data

Network
diagram and data planning.xlsx
Management Software
Operation Guide for
Trainers

Issue: 1.0

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without
prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Trademarks and Permissions

and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their
respective holders.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Huawei Industrial Base, Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129

People's Republic of China

Website: https://e.huawei.com/en

Huawei Proprietary and Confidential

HCIA – Management Software Operation Guide for Trainers Page 1

Huawei Certificate System

Huawei Certification follows the "platform + ecosystem" development strategy,
which is a new collaborative architecture of ICT infrastructure based on
"Cloud-Pipe-Terminal". Huawei has set up a complete certification system consisting
of three categories: ICT infrastructure certification, Platform and Service certification
and ICT vertical certification, and grants Huawei certification the only all-range
technical certification in the industry.
Huawei offers three levels of certification: Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA),
Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP), and Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE).
Huawei Certified ICT Associate-Intelligent Computing (HCIA-Intelligent
Computing) is intended for Huawei engineers in representative offices and branch
offices, and other engineers who want to learn Huawei intelligent computing
products. The HCIA-Intelligent Computing certification covers the computing
industry, chip development history and trend, computing system architecture
overview, computing platform products and common technologies, and industry
solution cases and practices.
The HCIA-Intelligent Computing certificate system introduces you to the
industry and market, helps you in innovation, and enables you to stand atop the
intelligent computing frontiers.
[]
HCIA

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Contents

1 References and Tools................................................................................................... 4

1.1 References and Tools .................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Management Software Operation Guide ................................................................ 5

2.1 Teaching Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Course Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Grouping Trainees.......................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.5 Case Background ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.6 Tasks and Reference Answers .................................................................................................................................... 7

Scenario 1: Configure the iBMC....................................................................................................................................... 7

Scenario 2: Configure the RAID ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Scenario 3: Configure the BIOS...................................................................................................................................... 13

2.7 Auxiliary Materials and Props.................................................................................................................................. 14

2.8 Assessment Points for Trainees............................................................................................................................... 14

2.9 Scoring Form ................................................................................................................................................................. 15

HCIA – Management Software Operation Guide for Trainers Page 4

1 References and Tools

1.1 References and Tools

Use the commands and reference documents listed in this document based on the
product version.

Reference documents:

 Huawei V5 Server RAID Controller Card User Guide

 Huawei Server Purley Platform BIOS Parameter Reference

 FusionServer Pro Rack Server iBMC (V300 to V369) User Guide

Software:

 BIOS

 iBMC

Reference links:

 https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/doc/EDOC1100019358/

 https://e.huawei.com/en
HCIA – Management Software Operation Guide for Trainers Page 5

2 Management Software Operation

Guide

2.1 Teaching Procedure

This case study focuses on the basic server management software (iBMC, RAID, and
BIOS). The drill duration is 3 hours.

The following table describes the procedure for this drill.

Table 2-1 Teaching procedure

Duration
Phase Actions
(Minutes)

Introduce the course plan.

Introduction 10 Introduce the course objectives.

Group trainees.

Introduce the background of the case study (using

slides).

Hand out the trainee manuals and materials (blank

Case study 10
paper, markers, and screenshots).

Assign tasks (using slides).

Introduce the rules of the case study (using slides).

Discuss the case in groups, complete the assigned tasks,

Analysis and and output results.
15
discussion (This step can be repeated multiple times based on the
number of tasks.)

Presentation 15 Each group makes a presentation or performs drills by

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and sharing role.

Output the group discussion summary and comment

on other groups.

(This step can be repeated multiple times based on the

number of tasks.)

The trainer comments on the trainees' analysis and

understanding of the case, and points out the key

Comment points and core knowledge of the case. (using slides)

and 10 Collect the scores of each group and evaluate the

summary capabilities of team members.

(This step can be repeated multiple times based on the

number of tasks.)

2.2 Course Introduction

(The developer provides the opening remarks for new trainers. The following is for
reference.)

Perform management software operations based on typical scenarios on site.

2.3 Objectives
After the course, the trainees will be able to:

 Configure the server iBMC.

 Configure RAID settings.

 Configure BIOS settings.

2.4 Grouping Trainees

1) It is recommended that each group have active trainees.

2) Divide trainees into two to four groups. Each group has three to five people.
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3) Rearrange the tables in the classroom by groups, and print group number plates for
each group.

2.5 Case Background

Make a simple deployment plan.

2.6 Tasks and Reference Answers

[Task Overview]-Task Flowchart

Scenario 1: Configure the iBMC

[Task Overview]-Task Flowchart
HCIA – Management Software Operation Guide for Trainers Page 8

The Huawei intelligent Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) is embedded

Suppose you have a Huawei rack server. Log in to the iBMC web user interface (WebUI),
and view alarms and logs of the server and perform system configuration and
management.

Question
How to perform operations on the iBMC CLI?

Task 1: Query Information and configure settings

Section 1: Log in to the iBMC WebUI using the user name and password provided, and
view server information, and configure the server settings.

Requirements: Screenshot the key steps for viewing information and configuring the
system, and name the screenshots in 1.1 iBMC Configure-N format. N indicates the
HCIA – Management Software Operation Guide for Trainers Page 9

sequence number of the screenshot. The screenshots for each question are numbered
from 1.

Evaluation criteria:

1.1 Query the server iBMC IP address.

1.2 Query the server system information.

1.3 Configure trap notification for alarms.

1.4 Configure email notification for alarms.

1.5 View the latest server screenshot.

1.6 Enable power capping and set the smart cooling mode to High performance mode.

1.7 configure SNMPv2 settings.

1.8 Set the hard drive as the first boot device.

1.9 Switch over iBMC images.

1.10 Mount an image file to the server through the remote console.

1.11 Query information about all users on the iBMC CLI.

[Operation Guide]

Please refer to the FusionServer Pro Rack Server iBMC (V300 to V369) User Guide.

Note: The default user name and password of the V5 server are Administrator and
Admin@9000 respectively.

Download link: https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/doc/EDOC1100019358/

Scenario 2: Configure the RAID

[Task Overview]-Task Flowchart
HCIA – Management Software Operation Guide for Trainers Page 10

Background
RAID is configured to reduce errors and improve the performance and reliability of the
storage system. Generally, RAID needs to be configured for a newly purchased server.

Suppose you have a rack server (configured with an LSI SAS3108 RAID controller card).
Restart the server, access the RAID Configuration Utility, and create a RAID 5 array.

Notice:

 Disks of the same type and specifications must be used in a RAID array.

Question
What are the precautions to be observed when you configure RAID 5? What are the
application scenarios of other RAID levels?

Reference: RAID levels and Huawei V5 Server RAID Controller Card User Guide

https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/doc/EDOC1000163569/b9b6ef50
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Task 1: Compare RAID Levels

Section 1: Fill in the following table.

Table 2-2 RAID levels

RAID Read Write Min. Number Disk

Reliability
Level Performance Performance of Disks Utilization

RAID 0

RAID 1

RAID 5

RAID 6

RAID 1E

RAID 10

RAID 50

RAID 60

[Answer]

Table 2-3 RAID levels

Min.
RAID Read Write Disk
Reliability Number of
Level Performance Performance Utilization
Disks

RAID 0 Low High High 2 100%

RAID 1 High Low Low 2 1/N

Relatively
RAID 5 High Medium 3 (N-1)/N
high

Relatively
RAID 6 High Medium 4 (N-2)/N
high

RAID 1E High Medium Medium 3 M/N

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RAID 10 High Medium Medium 4 M/N

Relatively
RAID 50 High High 6 (N-M)/N
high

Relatively
RAID 60 High High 8 (N-M*2)/N
high

N indicates the number of disks in a RAID array, and M indicates the number of
spans in a RAID array.

Task 2: Configure a RAID 5 Array

Section1: Log in to the HTML5 Integrated Remote Console of the server, access the CU,
and create RAID properties.

Evaluation criteria:

1.1 Create a RAID 5 array.

1.2 Create two virtual drives.

1.3 Configure advanced settings.

1.4 Check the configuration result.

[Operation Guide]
1.1-1.4: See chapter 6 in the Huawei V5 Server RAID Controller Card User Guide.

Rules
After the discussion, each group summarizes their discussion results and assigns a
representative to describe the RAID 5 configuration clue. The trainer guides trainees in
other groups to ask questions and make comments. Considerations for the evaluation
on trainees include:

1. Whether the trainees are familiar with the precautions.

2. Whether the operation process is complete and correct.

Select the best team by comparing their output. This team adds 1 point to their total
score.
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Scenario 3: Configure the BIOS

[Task Overview]-Task Flowchart

Question
How do you set the server boot mode to Legacy?

What is the iBMC IP address?

Task 1: Configure the BIOS

Section1: Log in to the virtual console of the server, go to the BIOS startup screen, and
check the server information one by one.

Evaluation criteria:

1.1 Check the CPU information.

1.2 Check the information about all hard disks.

1.3 Set the server boot device to DVD.

1.4 Complete iBMC network settings.

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[Operation Guide]
 Please refer to the Huawei Server Purley Platform BIOS Parameter Reference

https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/doc/EDOC1000163372

Rules
After the discussion, each group summarizes their discussion results and assigns a
representative to describe the process. The trainer guides trainees in other groups to
ask questions and make comments. Considerations for the evaluation on trainees
include:

1. Whether the process is complete and correct.

2. Whether the iBMC IP address is correct.

Select the best team by comparing their output. This team adds 1 point to their total
score.

2.7 Auxiliary Materials and Props

[Hand out auxiliary materials to trainees based on specific cases.]

1. Blank paper (four pieces for each group), marker pens of three colors (one set for
each group), and whiteboard stickers (10 pieces for each group)

2. A printed copy of the lab networking and data plan for each trainee

Network
diagram and data planning.xlsx

2.8 Assessment Points for Trainees

(This table is for reference only. The assessment points can be measured and
quantified.)

Table 2-4 Trainee assessment form

Assessment
No. Description Score
Point
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The trainee's explanation is logical and

1 Expression 1-5
fluent.

The answers presented by the trainee are

2 Answer 1-5
complete.

The answers presented by the trainee are

3 Presentation 1-5
clear and neat.

The trainee gets the correct answer in a

4 Time control 1-5
reasonable time.

2.9 Scoring Form

(This table is for reference only. Case scores will be counted in the final capability
assessment.)

Table 2-5 Scoring form

Task Score Description

Task 1

Task 2
XXX case

XXX Task 3
(trainee/group)
Task 4

Total score
Management Software Operation Guide

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Foreword
 This slide provides guidance for deploying the server management
software through case study.

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Contents
1. Background

2. iBMC Management Platform Operations

3. Creation of a RAID 5 Array

4. BIOS Configuration

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Drill Background

Background

 A disaster prevention institute uses a V5 rack server to provide computing

power for its seismic monitoring platform. The seismic monitoring platform
has problems, such as low data read speed and high maintenance and
monitoring costs. Now, the institute wants to perform basic configuration
and debugging of the server to meet service requirements.
 Make a simple deployment plan.

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Objectives
 After completing this course, you will be able to understand and grasp:
 Basic functions of the server management software
 Application scenarios of different RAID levels
 iBMC, RAID, and BIOS operation processes

iBMC: intelligent Baseboard Management Controller

RAID: redundant array of independent disks
BIOS: basic input/output system

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V5 Rack Server Management Software
Deployment
Objectives Forms of Discussion

 Task 1: Configure iBMC settings.  Activity 1: Group discussion

 Task 2: Configure RAID settings. Case  Activity 2: Group presentation
Task 3: Configure BIOS settings. Activity 3: Comments on each other
Study
 

Time Related Information

 Group discussion: 40 minutes  iBMC functions

 Presentation/group: 10 minutes  RAID levels

 Comments: 10 minutes  Basic functions of the BIOS

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Task Flowchart
View alarm and diagnosis
information.
Operations on the iBMC Configure system management
management platform settings.

Use the iBMC CLI.

Create a RAID 5 array.

RAID feature deployment

Configure advanced settings.

Query internal information.

Operations on the BIOS
Set the server boot mode.

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Contents
1. Background

2. iBMC Management Platform Operations

3. Creation of a RAID 5 Array

4. BIOS Configuration

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iBMC Management Platform Operations

Objectives Forms of Discussion

 Task 1: Configure iBMC settings.  Activity 1: Group discussion

Case  Activity 2: Group presentation
Study  Activity 3: Comments on each other

Time Related Information

 iBMC functions
 Group discussion: 8 minutes
 Operations on the iBMC
 Presentation/group: 3 minutes
Management Platform
 Comments: 5 minutes

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Operations on the iBMC Management
Platform
 Background:
The monitoring and O&M of the seismic monitoring platform is not intelligent. For
example, faults need to be identified and rectified manually one by one, which results in
high labor and material costs.

Now, use the intelligent Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) to implement

intelligent O&M. Log in to the iBMC web user interface (WebUI) of a Huawei rack server,
query alarms and logs, and configure and manage the system.

 Question:
Operations on the iBMC command-line interface (CLI).

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Operations on the iBMC Management
Platform
 [Task Overview]-Task Flowchart

Start End

Perform operations on the iBMC

Perform remote control.

Query system information.

Perform system management.

Query alarms and events.

Perform system configuration.

View diagnosis information. Set the server boot mode.

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Operations on the iBMC Management
Platform
 Task 1: Log in to the iBMC WebUI of a 2288H V5, query the system
information, and fill in the following table.

Basic Information Description Remarks

IP address of the iBMC

Processor model

iBMC primary U-Boot

version

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Operations on the iBMC Management
Platform
 Reference answer

Basic Information Description Remarks

IP address of the iBMC 192.168.2.100

Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 6148 CPU @

Processor model
2.40GHz

iBMC primary U-Boot

2.1.07
version

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Contents
1. Background

2. Operations on the iBMC Management Platform

3. Creation of a RAID 5 Array

4. BIOS Configuration

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RAID Operations

Objectives Forms of Discussion

 Task 1: Configure a RAID 5  Activity 1: Group discussion

array and compare features of Activity 2: Group presentation
Case


different RAID levels.  Activity 3: Comments on each other

Study
Time Related Information

 RAID levels and features

 Group discussion: 7 minutes
 Operations on the RAID
 Presentation/group: 3 minutes
management platform
 Comments: 5 minutes

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RAID Operations
 Background:
RAID is configured to reduce errors and improve the performance and reliability of the
storage system. Generally, RAID needs to be configured for a newly purchased server.

Suppose you have a rack server. Restart the server, access the RAID Configuration Utility,
and create a RAID 5 array.

 Question:
What are the precautions to be observed during the configuration of a RAID 5 array? What
are the application scenarios of other RAID levels?
Reference: common RAID types of 2288H V5 servers and Huawei V5 Server RAID Controller Card User
Guide

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RAID Operations
 [Task Overview]-Task Flowchart

Start End

Exit the RAID Configuration

Set the RAID level.
Utility.

Set the number of disks in a

Check the configuration.
span.

Add disks. Set the RAID capacity and name.

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RAID Operations
 Task 1: Compare RAID levels.
Read Write Min. Number Disk
RAID Level Reliability
Performance Performance of Disks Utilization
RAID 0

RAID 1

RAID 5

RAID 6

RAID1E

RAID 10

RAID 50

RAID 60

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RAID Operations
 [Reference answer]
Read Write Min. Number Disk
RAID Level Reliability
Performance Performance of Disks Utilization
RAID 0 Low High High 2 100%

RAID 1 High Low Low 2 1/N

RAID 5 Relatively high High Medium 3 (N-1)/N

RAID 6 Relatively high High Medium 4 (N-2)/N

RAID1E High Medium Medium 3 M/N

RAID 10 High Medium Medium 4 M/N

RAID 50 High High Relatively high 6 (N-M)/N

RAID 60 High High Relatively high 8 (N-M*2)/N

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Contents
1. Background

2. Operations on the iBMC Management Platform

3. Creation of a RAID 5 Array

4. BIOS Configuration

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BIOS Management Platform Operations

Objectives Forms of Discussion

 Task 1: Query disk information.  Activity 1: Group discussion

Task 2: Set the server boot mode Activity 2: Group presentation
Case
 

to Legacy.  Activity 3: Comments on each other

Study
Time Related Information

 Group discussion: 7 minutes  BIOS functions and features

 Presentation/group: 3 minutes  Operations on the BIOS management

 Comments: 5 minutes platform

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BIOS Management Platform Operations
 Background:
Suppose you have a Huawei rack server. Access the BIOS interface and query the
internal information, including the CPU, memory, and disk information of the
server. Then, set the boot mode of the server.

 Question:
How do you set the server boot mode to Legacy?

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BIOS Management Platform Operations
 [Task Overview]-Task Flowchart
Start End

Access the BIOS interface. Set and query the iBMC

network.

Query CPU information. Set the server boot mode.

Query memory information. Query disk information.

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BIOS Management Platform Operations
 Task 1: Check the disk information and fill in the following table.

Basic Information Status Remarks

Port 0

sSATA device type

SATA controller

Port 1

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BIOS Management Platform Operations
 [Reference answer]

Basic Information Status Remarks

Port 0 Enabled

sSATA device type HDD

SATA controller AHCI

Port 1 Enabled

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BIOS Management Platform Operations
 Task 2: Set the server boot mode to Legacy, write down the operation
procedure, and take a screenshot.

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BIOS Management Platform Operations
 [Reference answer]
1. Log in to the BIOS. For details, see the 2. In the dialog box displayed, choose Legacy.
user guide. Choose Boot > Boot Type, and
press Enter.

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Summary
 Perform initial configuration of V5 rack servers after the study.
 Understand the functions and basic working principles of the management
software.

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Recommendations

 Huawei V5 Server RAID Controller Card User Guide

 Huawei Server Purley Platform BIOS Parameter Reference

 FusionServer Pro Rack Server iBMC (V300 to V369) User Guide

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Thank You
www.huawei.com
Revision Record
Course Code Product Product Version Course Version

Author Date Reviewer New/Update Update Description

Lu Fangming 2019.05.25 Shui Shaolan New

Liu Chao 2019.07.21 Shui Shaolan Update

Server Intelligent O&M
Guide for Trainees

ISSUE: 1.0

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without
prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Trademarks and Permissions

and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their
respective holders.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Huawei Industrial Base, Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129

People's Republic of China

Website: https://e.huawei.com/en

Huawei Proprietary and Confidential

Huawei Certificate System

Huawei Certification follows the "platform + ecosystem" development strategy,
which is a new collaborative architecture of ICT infrastructure based on "Cloud-Pipe-
Terminal". Huawei has set up a complete certification system consisting of three
categories: ICT infrastructure certification, Platform and Service certification and ICT
vertical certification, and grants Huawei certification the only all-range technical
certification in the industry.
Huawei offers three levels of certification: Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA),
Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP), and Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE).
Huawei Certified ICT Associate- Intelligent Computing (HCIA- Intelligent
Computing) is intended for Huawei engineers in representative offices and branch
offices, and other engineers who want to learn Huawei intelligent computing
products. The HCIA-Intelligent Computing certification covers the computing
industry, chip development history and trend, computing system architecture
overview, computing platform products and common technologies, and industry
solution cases and practices.
The HCIA-Intelligent Computing certificate system introduces you to the industry
and market, helps you in innovation, and enables you to stand atop the intelligent
computing frontiers.
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Contents

1 References and Tools................................................................................................... 4

1.1 References and Tools .................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Overview ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Course Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 Case Background ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.4 Tasks ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Scenario 1: Install and Configure Ansible ................................................................................................................ 6

Scenario 2: Manage Servers in Batches Using the ad-hoc Command ........................................................ 7

Scenario 3: Deploy Nginx Automatically Using a Playbook ............................................................................ 9

2.5 Scoring Form ................................................................................................................................................................. 10

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1 References and Tools

1.1 References and Tools

Use the commands and reference documents listed in this document based on site
requirements.

Reference links:

https://docs.ansible.com/

https://support-open.huawei.com/en

https://e.huawei.com/en
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2 Overview

2.1 Course Introduction

We will perform cluster experiments based on typical live network scenarios including
Ansible installation and configuration, batch server management, and automatic
Nginx deployment. Trainees will learn these typical requirements through discussion
to obtain the Ansible deployment and automatic O&M capabilities.

2.2 Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
 Understand the modes and scenarios of Ansible installation and deployment.
 Manage servers in batches using the ad-hoc command of Ansible.

 Perform the configuration and debugging using a playbook.

2.3 Case Background

To improve work efficiency, eliminate duplicate tasks, and reduce error risks, company
Z requires that the modification of the servers on the live network be minimized.
Therefore, Ansible is selected from the four mainstream O&M automation tools
(Puppet, SaltStack, Chef, and Ansible) to automate O&M management.

Ansible is an IT automation tool, which can be used to configure systems, deploy

software, and coordinate more advanced IT tasks, such as continuous deployment
and rolling update. Ansible is applicable to enterprise IT infrastructure management,
ranging from the small-scale enterprise environment with a few hosts to the
enterprise environment with thousands of instances. Ansible is also a simple
automation language that perfectly describes the IT application infrastructure.

Assume that you are an IT system engineer of company Z, and you need to complete
the following tasks and configuration.
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2.4 Tasks

Scenario 1: Install and Configure Ansible

Task 1: Confirm Service Environment

Server configuration

Python version: 2.7

OS: CentOS 7.2

IP address: 192.168.1.100

Configuration of the managed end

Python version: 2.7

OS: CentOS 7.2

SSH server software: OpenSSH

IP address of Host01: 192.168.1.101

IP address of Host02: 192.168.1.102

IP address of Host03: 192.168.1.103

Host01

Controller Switch Host02

Host03

Figure 2-1 Topology in the lab environment

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Task 2: Install Ansible Using Yum Commands on the Control End

Write the installation commands:

Task 3: Install Python and Configure SSH Login Without a Password

Write the commands:

Task 4: Modify the ansible.cfg Configuration File and Configure the

Controlled Hosts
Write the commands:

Scenario 2: Manage Servers in Batches Using the ad-hoc

Command

Task 1: Test the Connectivity of All Remote Host Group Webservers

Write the command:
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Task 2: Check the Information about eth0 of the Remote Host

Group Webservers
Write the command:

Task 3: Run the Remote Host Script test.sh

Write the commands:

Task 4: Copy the test.sh File from the Control End to the /tmp/
Directory on the Target Host, and Set the Owner and Group of the
File to root with the File Permission rwxr-xr-x
Write the command:

Task 5: Check the uid and gid Information in the /etc/sysctl.conf File
of the Remote Host Group Webservers
Write the command:
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Task 6: Install HTTPD on All Remote Host Group Webservers

Write the command:

Task 7: Enable the HTTP Service for the Remote Host Group
Webservers and Check the Service Status
Write the commands:

Task 8: Create and Delete the /home/f1 File on the Remote Server
Group Webservers
Write the commands:

Scenario 3: Deploy Nginx Automatically Using a Playbook

Task 1: Deploy Nginx Automatically Using a Playbook

Write the playbook:
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2.5 Scoring Form

(This table is for reference only. Case scores will be counted in the final capability
assessment.)

Table 2-1 Scoring form

Item Score Description

Assessment point 1

Assessment point 2
Case xx
Assessment point 3
Trainee/Group xx
Assessment point 4

Total score
Revision Record
Course Code Product Product Version Course Version

Author Date Reviewer New/Update Update Description

Lu Fangming 2019.05.25 Shui Shaolan New

Liu Chao 2019.07.21 Shui Shaolan Update

Server Intelligent O&M
Guide for Trainers

ISSUE: 1.0

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without
prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Trademarks and Permissions

and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their
respective holders.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Huawei Industrial Base, Bantian, Longgang Shenzhen 518129

People's Republic of China

Website: https://e.huawei.com/en

Huawei Proprietary and Confidential

Huawei Certificate System

Huawei Certification follows the "platform + ecosystem" development strategy,
which is a new collaborative architecture of ICT infrastructure based on "Cloud-Pipe-
Terminal". Huawei has set up a complete certification system consisting of three
categories: ICT infrastructure certification, Platform and Service certification and ICT
vertical certification, and grants Huawei certification the only all-range technical
certification in the industry.
Huawei offers three levels of certification: Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA),
Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP), and Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE).
Huawei Certified ICT Associate- Intelligent Computing (HCIA- Intelligent
Computing) is intended for Huawei engineers in representative offices and branch
offices, and other engineers who want to learn Huawei intelligent computing
products. The HCIA-Intelligent Computing certification covers the computing
industry, chip development history and trend, computing system architecture
overview, computing platform products and common technologies, and industry
solution cases and practices.
The HCIA-Intelligent Computing certificate system introduces you to the industry
and market, helps you in innovation, and enables you to stand atop the intelligent
computing frontiers.
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Contents

1 References and Tools................................................................................................... 4

1.1 References and Tools .................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Overview ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Teaching Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Course Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Grouping Trainees.......................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.5 Case Background ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.6 Tasks and Reference Answers .................................................................................................................................... 7

Scenario 1: Install and Configure Ansible ................................................................................................................ 7

Scenario 2: Manage Servers in Batches Using the ad-hoc Command ...................................................... 10

Scenario 3: Deploy Nginx Automatically Using a Playbook .......................................................................... 13

2.7 Auxiliary Materials and Tools ................................................................................................................................... 14

2.8 Assessment Points for Trainees............................................................................................................................... 14

2.9 Scoring Form ................................................................................................................................................................. 15

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1 References and Tools

1.1 References and Tools

Use the commands and reference documents listed in this document based on site
requirements.

Reference links:

https://docs.ansible.com/

https://support-open.huawei.com/en

https://e.huawei.com/en
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2 Overview

2.1 Teaching Procedure

This case study focuses on the intelligent O&M operation (Ansible) scenario. The
drill duration is 3 hours.

The following table describes the procedure for this drill.

Table 2-1 Teaching procedure

Duration
Phase Actions
(minute)

1. Introduce the course plans.

Topic
10 2. Introduce the course objectives.
introduction
3. Group trainees.

1. Introduce the background of the case. (using

slides)

2. Hand out the trainee manuals and materials (blank

Case study 10
paper, markers, and screenshots).

3. Assign tasks. (using slides)

4. Introduce the rules of the case. (using slides)

1. Discuss the case in groups, complete the assigned

Analysis and tasks, and output results.
15
discussion (This step can be repeated multiple times based on
the number of tasks.)

1. Each group makes a presentation or performs drills

Presentation by role.
15
and sharing 2. Output the group discussion summary and
comment on other groups.
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(This step can be repeated multiple times based on

the number of tasks.)

1. The trainer comments on the trainees' analysis and

understanding of the case, and points out the key
points and core knowledge of the case. (using
Comment slides)
and 10
2. Collect the scores of each group and evaluate the
summary
capabilities of team members.

(This step can be repeated multiple times based on

the number of tasks.)

2.2 Course Introduction

2.3 Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
 Understand the modes and scenarios of Ansible installation and deployment.
 Manage servers in batches using the ad-hoc command of Ansible.

 Perform the configuration and debugging using a playbook.

2.4 Grouping Trainees

(Developers need to group trainees based on the case.)

1. It is recommended that each group have active trainees.

2. Divide trainees into two to four groups. Each group has three to five persons.

3. Rearrange the tables in the classroom by groups, and print group number plates
for each group.
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2.5 Case Background

Ansible is an IT automation tool, which can be used to configure systems, deploy

Assume that you are an IT system engineer of company Z, and you need to complete
the following tasks and configuration.

2.6 Tasks and Reference Answers

Scenario 1: Install and Configure Ansible

Task 1: Confirm Service Environment

Server configuration

Python version: 2.7

OS: CentOS 7.2

IP address: 192.168.1.100

Configuration of the managed end

Python version: 2.7

OS: CentOS 7.2

SSH server software: OpenSSH

IP address of Host01: 192.168.1.101

IP address of Host02: 192.168.1.102

IP address of Host03: 192.168.1.103

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Host01

Controller Switch Host02

Host03

Figure 2-1 Topology in the lab environment

Task 2: Install Ansible Using Yum Commands on the Control End

Write the installation commands:

[Reference Answer]

CentOS (Yum)

1. Add the third-party suite source epel-release.

$ sudo yum install -y epel-release

2. Install Ansible.
$ sudo yum install -y ansible

Task 3: Install Python and Configure SSH Login Without a Password

Write the commands:

[Reference Answer]
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1. Run the following command on all nodes:

[root@centos ~]#yum install -y openssh-server python

2. Run the following commands on the control node:

ssh-keygen
[root@centos ~]# ssh-keygen
Generating public/private rsa key pair.
Enter file in which to save the key (/root/.ssh/id_rsa):
Enter passphrase (empty for no passphrase):
Enter same passphrase again:
Your identification has been saved in /root/.ssh/id_rsa.
Your public key has been saved in /root/.ssh/id_rsa.pub.
The key fingerprint is:

The output is omitted.

3. Run the following commands on the control node:

[root@centos ~]# ssh-copy-id 192.168.1.101
[root@centos ~]# ssh-copy-id 192.168.1.102
[root@centos ~]# ssh-copy-id 192.168.1.103

Task 4: Modify the ansible.cfg Configuration File and Configure the

Controlled Hosts
Write the commands:

[Reference Answer]
# vi /etc/ansible/ansible.cfg
[defaults]
inventory = /etc/ansible/hosts
forks = 5
become = root
remote_port = 22
host_key_checking = False
timeout = 10
log_path = /var/log/ansible.log
private_key_file = /root/.ssh/id_rsa
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#cat /etc/ansible/hosts
[webservers]
192.168.1.101
192.168.1.102
192.168.1.103

Scenario 2: Manage Servers in Batches Using the ad-hoc

Command

Task 1: Test the Connectivity of All Remote Host Group Webservers

Write the command:

[Reference Answer]
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m ping

Task 2: Check the Information about eth0 of the Remote Host

Group Webservers
Write the command:

[Reference Answer]
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m command -a 'ip addr show dev eth0'

Task 3: Run the Remote Host Script test.sh

Write the commands:
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[Reference Answer]
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m shell -a "/home/test.sh"

The /home/test.sh script must exist on the remote host and have the execution
permission.
[root@localhost ~]#more test.sh
echo "Welcome to Huawei Cloud"
chmod 777 test.sh

Task 4: Copy the test.sh File from the Control End to the /tmp/
Directory on the Target Host, and Set the Owner and Group of the
File to root with the File Permission rwxr-xr-x
Write the command:

[Reference Answer]
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m copy -a "src=/home/test.sh dest=/tmp/ owner=root
group=root mode=0755"

The script refers to test.sh on the control node.

Task 5: Check the uid and gid Information in the /etc/sysctl.conf File
of the Remote Host Group Webservers
Write the command:

[Reference Answer]
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m stat -a "path=/etc/sysctl.conf"
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Task 6: Install HTTPD on All Remote Host Group Webservers

Write the command:

[Reference Answer]
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m yum -a "name=httpd state=latest
disable_gpg_check=yes enablerepo=epel"
#name: package name
#state (Choices: present, installed, latest, absent, removed)[Default: present]
#disable_gpg_check: disables the gpg check
#enablerepo: enables only the specified repo

Task 7: Enable the HTTP Service for the Remote Host Group
Webservers and Check the Service Status
Write the commands:

[Reference Answer]

#Enable the service.

[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m service -a "name=httpd state=restarted"

#Check the service status.

[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -a " systemctl status httpd"

#Stop the service.

[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m service -a "name=httpd state=stopped"
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Task 8: Create and Delete the /home/f1 File on the Remote Server
Group Webservers
Write the commands:

[Reference Answer]
ansible all -m file -a 'name=/home/f1 state=touch'
ansible all -m file -a 'name=/home/f1 state=absent'

Scenario 3: Deploy Nginx Automatically Using a Playbook

Task 1: Deploy Nginx Automatically Using a Playbook

Write the playbook:
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[Reference Answer]
# main.yml
---
- hosts: webservers
tasks:
- name: Add repo
yum_repository:
name: nginx
description: nginx repo
baseurl: http://nginx.org/packages/centos/7/$basearch/
gpgcheck: no
enabled: 1
- name: Install nginx
yum:
name: nginx
state: latest
- name: Start nginx
service:
name: nginx
state: started

Execute the playbook:

#ansible-playbook main.yml

2.7 Auxiliary Materials and Tools

(The trainer hands out auxiliary materials to trainees.)

1. Prepare large blank paper (5 pieces for each group), markers of three colors (1
set for each group), and whiteboard stickers (10 for each group).

2. The case background information required in the tasks must be printed in

advance. One copy for each trainee.

3. The network diagrams required in the tasks must be printed in advance. One
copy for each trainee.

2.8 Assessment Points for Trainees

(This table is for reference only. The assessment points can be measured and
quantified.)
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Table 2-2 Trainee assessment form

Assessment
No. Description Score
Point

The trainee's explanation is logical and 1-5

1 Expression
fluent.

The answers presented by the trainee 1-5

2 Answer
are complete.

The answers presented by the trainee 1-5

3 Presentation
are clear and neat.

The trainee gets the correct answer in a 1-5

4 Time control
reasonable time.

2.9 Scoring Form

(This table is for reference only. Case scores will be counted in the final capability
assessment.)

Table 2-3 Scoring form

Item Score Description

Assessment point 1

Assessment point 2
Case xx
Assessment point 3
Trainee/Group xx
Assessment point 4

Total score
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Contents
1. Case Background

2. Installing and Configuring Ansible

3. Managing Servers in Batches Using the ad-hoc Command

4. Deploying Nginx Using a Playbook

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Background
Introduction

To improve work efficiency, eliminate duplicate tasks, and reduce error risks,
company Z requires that the modification of the servers on the live network
be minimized. Therefore, Ansible is selected from the four mainstream O&M
automation tools (Puppet, SaltStack, Chef, and Ansible) to automate O&M
management.

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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

 Install, deploy, and configure Ansible.

 Manage servers in batches using the ad-hoc command.

 Deploy Nginx using a playbook.

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Topology

Host 01

Controller Switch Host 02

Host 03

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Contents
1. Case Background

2. Installing and Configuring Ansible

3. Managing Servers in Batches Using the ad-hoc Command

4. Deploying Nginx Using a Playbook

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Installing and Configuring Ansible
Discussion Objectives Form of Discussion
 Task 1: Confirm the environment  Activity 1: Group discussion
 Task 2: Install Ansible  Activity 2: Group presentation
 Task 3: Install Python and log in to the Case  Activity 3: Comments on each other

Study
system using SSH without a password
 Task 4: Configure the Controlled Hosts

Discussion Duration Related Knowledge

 Group discussion: 8 minutes  Ansible installation

 Presentation of each group: 3 minutes  SSH login without a password
 Inter-group interaction: 5 minutes

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Installing and Configuring Ansible
Task 1: Confirm Service Environment

Device OS Version IP Address Pingable from Other Hosts Remarks

Server

Managed end

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Installing and Configuring Ansible
[Reference Answer]

Device OS Version IP Address Pingable from Other Hosts Remarks

Server CentOS 7.2 192.168.1.100 Yes

192.168.1.101 Yes
Managed end CentOS 7.2 192.168.1.102 Yes
192.168.1.103 Yes

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Installing and Configuring Ansible
Task 2: Install Ansible Using Yum Commands on the Control End

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Installing and Configuring Ansible
[Reference Answer]
CentOS (Yum)

1. Add the third-party suite source epel-release.

$ sudo yum install -y epel-release

2. Install Ansible.
$ sudo yum install -y ansible

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Installing and Configuring Ansible
Task 3: Install Python and Configure SSH Login Without a Password

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Installing and Configuring Ansible
[Reference Answer]
1. Install Yum, SSH, and Python on all nodes.
$ sudo yum install -y openssh-server python

2. Run the following command on the control node:

[root@centos ~]# ssh-keygen

3. Run the following commands on the control node:

[root@centos ~]#ssh-copy-id 192.168.1.101
[root@centos ~]#ssh-copy-id 192.168.1.102
[root@centos ~]#ssh-copy-id 192.168.1.103

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Installing and Configuring Ansible
Task 4: Modify the ansible.cfg Configuration File and Configure the
Controlled Hosts

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Installing and Configuring Ansible
[Reference Answer]
# vi /etc/ansible/ansible.cfg
[defaults]
inventory = /etc/ansible/hosts
forks = 5
become = root
remote_port = 22
host_key_checking = False
timeout = 10
log_path = /var/log/ansible.log
private_key_file = /root/.ssh/id_rsa

#cat /etc/ansible/hosts
[webservers]
192.168.1.101
192.168.1.102
192.168.1.103

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Contents
1. Case Background

2. Installing and Configuring Ansible

3. Managing Servers in Batches Using the ad-hoc Command

4. Deploying Nginx Using a Playbook

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Solution Architecture Design
Discussion Objectives Form of Discussion
 Task 1: Test the connectivity  Activity 1: Group discussion
 Task 2: Check the NIC information  Activity 2: Group presentation
 Task 3: Execute the remote script Case  Activity 3: Comments on each other
Task 4: Copy file remotely
Study


 Task 5: Check the remote host file

 Task 6: Install HTTPD
 Task 7: Remotely start the service
 Task 8: Create and delete the file remotely

Discussion Duration Related Knowledge

 Usage of Ansible modules
 Group discussion: 8 minutes
 Basic Linux commands
 Presentation of each group: 3 minutes
 Inter-group interaction: 5 minutes

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
Task 1: Test the Connectivity of All Remote Host Group Webservers

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
[Reference Answer]

[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m ping

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
Task 2: Check the Information about eth0 of the Remote Host Group
Webservers

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
[Reference Answer]
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m command -a 'ip addr show dev eth0'

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
Task 3: Run the Remote Host Script test.sh

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
[Reference Answer]
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m shell -a "/home/test.sh"

Note: The /home/test.sh script must exist on the remote host and have the
execution permission.
#more test.sh
Echo "Welcome to Huawei Cloud"
chmod 777 test.sh

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
Task 4: Copy the test.sh File from the Control End to the /tmp/ Directory on
the Target Host, and Set the Owner and Group of the File to root with the File
Permission rwxr-xr-x

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
[Reference Answer]
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m copy -a "src=/home/test.sh
dest=/tmp/ owner=root group=root mode=0755"

Note: The script refers to test.sh on the control node.

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
Task 5: Check the uid and gid Information in the /etc/sysctl.conf File of the
Remote Host Group Webservers

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
[Reference Answer]

[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m stat -a "path=/etc/sysctl.conf"

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
Task 6: Install HTTPD on All Remote Host Group Webservers

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
[Reference Answer]
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m yum -a "name=httpd
state=latest disable_gpg_check=yes enablerepo=epel "

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
Task 7: Enable the HTTP Service for the Remote Host Group Webservers and
Check the Service Status

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
[Reference Answer]
#Enable the service:
[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m service -a "name=httpd state=restarted"

#Check the service status:

[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -a " systemctl status httpd"

#Stop the service:

[root@localhost ~]# ansible webservers -m service -a "name=httpd state=stopped"

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
Task 8: Create and Delete the /home/f1 File on the Remote Server Group
Webservers

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Managing Servers in Batches Using the
ad-hoc Command
[Reference Answer]
ansible all -m file -a 'name=/home/f1 state=touch'
ansible all -m file -a 'name=/home/f1 state=absent'

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Contents
1. Case Background

2. Installing and Configuring Ansible

3. Managing Servers in Batches Using the ad-hoc Command

4. Deploying Nginx Using a Playbook

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Solution Implementation
Discussion Objectives Form of Discussion
 Task 1: Deploy Nginx automatically  Activity 1: Group discussion
using a playbook Activity 2: Group presentation
Case


Activity 3: Comments on each other

Study


Discussion Duration Related Knowledge

 Group discussion: 100 minutes  Ansible module knowledge

 Presentation of each group: 10  Playbook syntax rules
minutes
 Inter-group interaction: 10 minutes

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Deploying Nginx Using a Playbook
Task 1: Deploy Nginx Automatically Using a Playbook

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Deploying Nginx Using a Playbook
[Reference Answer]
# main.yml
---
- hosts: webservers
tasks:
- name: Add repo
yum_repository:
name: nginx
description: nginx repo
baseurl: http://nginx.org/packages/centos/7/$basearch/
gpgcheck: no
enabled: 1
- name: Install nginx
yum:
name: nginx
state: latest
- name: Start nginx
service:
name: nginx
state: started

Execute the playbook:

#ansible-playbook main.yml

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Summary
Three experiment scenarios:
 Installing and Configuring Ansible

 Managing Servers in Batches Using the ad-hoc Command

 Deploying Nginx Using a Playbook

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Quiz
1. Which of the following options belong to Ansible?

A. copy

B. command

C. file

D. Yum

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More Information
https://docs.ansible.com/

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Thank You
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Industry Solution Practice
Guide

For Trainees

Issue 1.0

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without
prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

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and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their
respective holders.

Note
The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made between
Huawei and the customer. All or part of the products, services and features described in this
document may not be within the purchase scope or the usage scope. Unless otherwise specified in
the contract, all statements, information, and recommendations in this document are provided "AS
IS" without warranties, guarantees or representations of any kind, either express or implied.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made
in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements,
information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any kind,
express or implied.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Huawei Industrial Base, Bantian, Longgang, Shenzhen Postal code: 518129

Website: https://e.huawei.com/en

Huawei Proprietary and Confidential

Huawei Certificate System

Huawei Certification follows the "platform + ecosystem" development strategy,
which is a new collaborative architecture of ICT infrastructure based on
"Cloud-Pipe-Terminal". Huawei has set up a complete certification system consisting
of three categories: ICT infrastructure certification, Platform and Service certification
and ICT vertical certification, and grants Huawei certification the only all-range
technical certification in the industry.
Huawei offers three levels of certification: Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA),
Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP), and Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE).
Huawei Certified ICT Associate- Intelligent Computing (HCIA- Intelligent
Computing) is intended for Huawei engineers in representative offices and branch
offices, and other engineers who want to learn Huawei intelligent computing
products. The HCIA-Intelligent Computing certification covers the computing
industry, chip development history and trend, computing system architecture
overview, computing platform products and common technologies, and industry
solution cases and practices.
The HCIA- Intelligent Computing certificate system introduces you to the
industry and market, helps you in innovation, and enables you to stand atop the
intelligent computing frontiers.
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Contents

1 Reference Documents and Tools ............................................................................... 4

1.1 Reference Documents and Tools .............................................................................................................................. 4

2 HPC Case Study ............................................................................................................ 5

2.1 Course Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.3 Background ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.4 Tasks ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Scenario 1 Discussion on HPC.......................................................................................................................................... 6

Scenario 2 Connecting Devices........................................................................................................................................ 7

Scenario 3 Acceptance Test ............................................................................................................................................. 13

2.5 Score Form ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14

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1 Reference Documents and Tools

1.1 Reference Documents and Tools

Use the commands and reference documents based on the product version.

Reference documents:

1. HPC Solution V100R001C08 HPL Performance Test Guide

2. HPC Solution Deployment Guide
3. HPC Solution TaiShan Platform OpenHPC Installation and Deployment Guide
4. HPC Solution TaiShan Platform CPU Linpack Test Guide
5. HPC Solution STREAM Test Guide
6. HPC Solution TaiShan Platform IOR Test Guide
For details, see the following links:

1. https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/index.html

2. https://e.huawei.com/en/
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2 HPC Case Study

2.1 Course Introduction

This course is a case study based on the HPC knowledge we have learned. In recent
years, universities in China are undertaking more scientific research tasks and have
stronger requirements on the computing efficiency of complex tasks. HPC, which was
used only by a few scientific research institutions in the past, has become a necessary
infrastructure for many universities. The case study focuses on the requirement
analysis, network planning, delivery and implementation, and acceptance and testing
of a specific project. Through this case study, we can consolidate and review what we
have learned before.

2.2 Objectives
 Understand the characteristics and components of the HPC solution.
 Understand how to select device models.

 Understand how to design the network of a small- and medium-sized HPC cluster.
 Understand the delivery process of an HPC basic environment.
 Understand the HPC project acceptance process.

2.3 Background
Note: The case in this document is for reference only. The actual configuration may
vary. For details, see the corresponding product documentation.

With the rapid development of computer technology and national economy, HPC has
become a necessary tool for scientific researches and plays an important role in
various basic disciplines and production systems. HPC has been applied in industrial
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simulation, teaching and scientific research, energy exploration, weather forecasting,

and other fields.

Based on the project survey, M company decides to deploy an HPC cloud simulation
platform. You are the implementation engineer of this project and need to complete
several basic tasks.

This section describes the acceptance scope of the HPC solution implementation
service, including:

1. Devices involved in the project, such as servers, storage devices, and network
switching devices

2. Software involved in the project, such as OSs, parallel file system software,
application environment software, and cluster management software

3. Tools involved in the project, such as FusionServer Tools

According to the HPC solution design and implementation requirements, the Huawei
HPC solution is deployed in equipment room A. The solution provides a complete
service running platform, an HPC cloud simulation platform, centralized management
and scheduling services, and unified storage space. Huawei provides the overall
solution design, software and hardware installation service, commissioning service,
and acceptance service.

2.4 Tasks

Scenario 1 Discussion on HPC

Background
Based on the project survey, M company decides to deploy an HPC cloud simulation
platform. The storage and computing product models have been selected.

You are an engineer. Compare HPC and common computing such as server
virtualization in terms of computing, storage, and networking.

Question
What are the differences between HPC and common computing in terms of
computing, storage, and networking?
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Scenario 2 Connecting Devices

Background
The compute nodes, network devices, and storage devices have been selected. Some
devices have no FlexIO card. Select FlexIO cards and fill in the physical connection
planning table.

Task 1 Identifying Components

Fill in the table with component names corresponding to the numbers in the device
rear view.

1. Provide the names of TaiShan X6000 & XA320C components.

Figure 2-1 Rear view of the TaiShan X6000 & XA320C

Table 2-1 TaiShan X6000 & XA320C components

No. Component No. Component

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11 - -

2. Fill in the table with the component names of the Atlas G5500 & G560 V5.
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Figure 2-2 Atlas G5500 & G560 V5

Table 2-2 Atlas G5500 & G560 V5 component names

No. Component No. Component

1 2

3 4

3. Fill in the table with the component names of the FusionServer Pro 2488H V5.

Figure 2-3 FusionServer Pro 2488H V5

Table 2-3 FusionServer Pro 2488H V5 component names

No. Component No. Component

1 2
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3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11 12

Task 2 Adding Interface Cards

Insert the following two FlexIO cards into the G5500 server and the FusionServer Pro
2488 server respectively. Provide the schematic diagram.

FlexIO card 1

Figure 2-4 IN200 Intelligent Ethernet NIC, Standard NIC

FlexIO card 2
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Figure 2-5 4 x 10GE or 4 x 25GE FlexIO

Logical diagram:

Task 3 Designing Logical Connections

Design the logical connections of the devices by drawing lines.
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X6000 THIN 2488 FAT 1288 MGMT Atlas G5500

CE8861 S5720

P12X-1 P12X-2 P12X-3

Figure 2-6 HPC network topology

Task 4 Planning Physical Connections

After the logical connections are designed, fill in the physical connection planning
table.

Switch ports:

S5720
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47

Figure 2-7 S5720 ports

CE8861
2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23

Figure 2-8 CE8861 ports

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Figure 2-9 Storage node rear view

Table 2-4 Physical connection planning table

Network Device Switch

Product Port Switch
Plane Node Port

P12X-1 Slot 1-0

Storage OceanStor
P12X-2 Slot 1-0
network 9000
P12X-3 Slot 1-0

XA320C-1 100GE port 1

XA320C-2 100GE port 1

TaiShan X6000
XA320C-3 100GE port 1
Computing
network XA320C-4 100GE port 1

Atlas G5500 G560 V5 25GE port 1

2488 V5 fat
/ 25GE port 1
node

P12X-1 MGMT
OceanStor
P12X-2 MGMT
9000
P12X-3 MGMT

XA320C-1 MGMT

XA320C-2 MGMT
TaiShan X6000
IPMI network XA320C-3 MGMT

XA320C-4 MGMT

Atlas G5500 G560 V5 MGMT

2488 V5 fat
/ MGMT
node

1288 V5
/ MGMT
management
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node

P12X-1 GE port 1
OceanStor
P12X-2 GE port 1
9000
P12X-3 GE port 1

XA320C-1 GE port 1

XA320C-2 GE port 1
TaiShan X6000
Management XA320C-3 GE port 1

network XA320C-4 GE port 1

Atlas G5500 G560 V5 GE port 1

2488 V5 fat
/ GE port 1
node

1288 V5
management / GE port 1
node

Scenario 3 Acceptance Test

Background
You are the acceptance engineer of the project. You need to complete the acceptance
of the project after the cluster software configuration and storage configuration are
complete.

Task 1 Testing the Cluster HPL Performance

1. What are the steps for testing the cluster HPL performance?

2. Which field shows the final result of the floating-point computing test?
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Task 2 Testing the Performance of the File System

What are the steps for testing the file system?

2.5 Score Form

(This table is for reference only. The case scores will be recorded in the final capability
assessment.)

Scoring Item Score Description

Assessment point 1

Assessment point 2
XXX Case

XXX Assessment point 3

(Trainee/Group)
Assessment point 4

Total score
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Course Code Product Product Version Course Version

Author Date Reviewer New/Update Update Description

Lu Fangming 2019.7.25 Shui Shaolan New

Industry Solution Practice
Guide

For Trainers

Issue 1.0

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without
prior written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Trademarks and Permissions

and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their
respective holders.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made
in the preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements,
information, and recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any kind,
express or implied.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Huawei Industrial Base, Bantian, Longgang, Shenzhen Postal code: 518129

Website: https://e.huawei.com/en

Huawei Proprietary and Confidential

Huawei Certificate System

Huawei Certification follows the "platform + ecosystem" development strategy,
which is a new collaborative architecture of ICT infrastructure based on
"Cloud-Pipe-Terminal". Huawei has set up a complete certification system consisting
of three categories: ICT infrastructure certification, Platform and Service certification
and ICT vertical certification, and grants Huawei certification the only all-range
technical certification in the industry.
Huawei offers three levels of certification: Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA),
Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP), and Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE).
The Huawei Certified ICT Associate-Intelligent Computing (HCIA-Intelligent
Computing) is intended for engineers of Huawei local offices and representative
offices, and other engineers who want to learn Huawei intelligent computing
products and technologies. The HCIA-Intelligent Computing certification covers the
computing industry, chip development history and trend, computing system
architecture overview, computing platform products and common technologies, and
industry solution cases and practices
The HCIA- Intelligent Computing certificate system introduces you to the
industry and market, helps you in innovation, and enables you to stand atop the
intelligent computing frontiers.
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Contents

1 Reference Documents and Tools ............................................................................... 4

1.1 Reference Documents and Tools .............................................................................................................................. 4

2 HPC Case Study ............................................................................................................ 5

2.1 Teaching Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Course Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.4 Grouping Trainees.......................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.5 Background ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.6 Tasks and Keys ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Scenario 1 Discussion on HPC.......................................................................................................................................... 8

Scenario 2 Connecting Devices...................................................................................................................................... 13

Scenario 3 Acceptance Test ............................................................................................................................................. 25

2.7 Auxiliary Materials and Props.................................................................................................................................. 26

2.8 Assessment Items for Trainees ................................................................................................................................ 26

2.9 Score Sheet .................................................................................................................................................................... 27

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1 Reference Documents and Tools

1.1 Reference Documents and Tools

Use the commands and reference documents based on the product version.

Reference documents:

1. HPC Solution V100R001C08 HPL Performance Test Guide

1. https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/index.html

2. https://e.huawei.com/en/
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2 HPC Case Study

2.1 Teaching Procedure

The case study scenario is new HPC cluster deployment for a university. The drill
duration is 3 hours.

The detailed procedure for this drill is described in the following table.

Table 2-1 Teaching procedure

Phase Duration Action

1. Introduce the course plan.

Introduction 10 minutes 2. Introduce the course objectives.

3. Group trainees.

1. Introduce the background of the case (using

slides).

2. Distribute the trainee manuals and props

Case explanation 10 minutes
(blank paper, markers, and screenshots).

3. Assign the tasks (using slides).

4. Introduce the rules of the case (using slides).

Discuss the case in groups, complete the

assigned tasks, and output results.
Discussion 15 minutes
(This step can be repeated based on the number of
tasks.)

1. Each group makes a presentation or performs

Group drills by role.
15 minutes
Presentation 2. Each group outputs its discussion results and
gives comments on the works of other groups.
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Phase Duration Action

(This step can be repeated based on the number of

tasks.)

1. Comment on the trainees' analysis and

performance, and point out the key points and
core knowledge of the case (using slides).
Comments and
10 minutes 2. Record the scores of each group and evaluate
summary
the capabilities of group members.

(This step can be repeated based on the number of

tasks.)

2.2 Course Introduction

(The developer provides the opening remarks to the new trainer. The following is for
reference only.)

2.3 Objectives
 Understand the characteristics and components of the HPC solution.
 Understand how to select device models.

 Understand how to design the network of a small- and medium-sized HPC

cluster.

 Understand the delivery process of an HPC basic environment.

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 Understand the HPC project acceptance process.

2.4 Grouping Trainees

(Developers need to design the maximum and minimum number of group members
based on the specific case.)

1. It is recommended that each group have active trainees.

2. Divide trainees into 2 to 4 group. Each group contains three to five trainees.

3. Move the tables in the classroom to divide areas by groups, and print the group
number plates of each group.

(The following table lists the drill rules. Trainers can flexibly adjust the rules based on
actual situations.)

1. This experiment manual covers four scenarios. The full score for each scenario is
20 points, and the total score is 80 points. For details about the scoring rules, see
section 2.8 and section 2.9.

2. In each drill scenario, group members discuss questions or finish tasks in actual
operations. Each group sends a group member to present the results.

3. Trainees in each group can ask questions and make comments on the
presentations of other groups.

4. After the drill in each scenario is complete, the trainer compares the output of
each group, selects the best group, and scores each group based on the scoring
rules.

2.5 Background
Note: The case in this document is for reference only. The actual configuration may
vary. For details, see the corresponding product documentation.

With the rapid development of computer technology and national economy, HPC has
become a necessary tool for scientific researches and plays an important role in
various basic disciplines and production systems. HPC has been applied in industrial
simulation, teaching and scientific research, energy exploration, weather forecasting,
and other fields.
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Based on the project survey, M company decides to deploy an HPC cloud simulation
platform. You are the implementation engineer of this project and need to complete
several basic tasks.

This section describes the acceptance scope of the HPC solution implementation
service, including:

 Devices involved in the project, such as servers, storage devices, and

network switching devices

 Software involved in the project, such as OSs, parallel file system software,
application environment software, and cluster management software
 Tools involved in the project, such as FusionServer Tools

2.6 Tasks and Keys

Scenario 1 Discussion on HPC

Background
Based on the project survey, M company decides to deploy an HPC cloud simulation
platform. The storage and computing product models have been selected.

You are an engineer. Compare HPC and common computing such as server
virtualization in terms of computing, storage, and networking.

Question
What are the differences between HPC and common computing in terms of
computing, storage, and networking?
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[Key]

The following figure shows the typical networking of the infrastructure.

Figure 2-1 HPC Topology

An HPC system consists of the management network, computing network, and

storage network, including compute nodes, fat nodes, acceleration nodes,
management nodes, login nodes, and parallel file systems.

Three types of compute nodes:

 Compute nodes (thin nodes): high-performance blade servers or rack

servers

 Fat nodes: SMP high-performance servers with multiple processors and

large memory capacity
 GPU compute nodes: use GPGPU cards for GPU computing acceleration

Three-plane networking:

 Computing network: used for message transmission during computing

 Management network: used for cluster system management

 Storage network: used for storage or data transmission

Table 2-2 Compute node

Type Characteristics Application Scenario

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MPI cluster computing is

applicable to most HPC
MPI compute node Usually, 2-socket servers are
applications. Generally, the
(thin node) used to form a cluster.
number of MPI nodes is the
largest in a project.

Applicable to scenarios
demanding large memory of
SMP compute node 4-socket or 8-socket servers
a single node. Generally, the
(fat node) with large memory capacity
memory size is greater than
512 GB.

Some HPC applications

Uses the coprocessor support GPU computing
GPU/PHI for computing acceleration, for example,
acceleration. Generally, 1 some software in the life
GPU compute node
GPU/node, 2 GPUs/node, science and oil exploration
and 4 GPUs/node are fields. The NVIDIA Tesla
required. series GPUs are
recommended.

Table 2-3 Storage node

Type Characteristics Application

Scenario

Applicable to
Uses storage-type scenarios that are
server to deploy the not demanding on
NFS server; small performance,
capacity and usually small
NAS NFS relatively low projects with a
performance. For budget of about
example, deploy the CNY X00k for the
NFS server by using HPC system. The
RH2288 V3. NFS Server can be
deployed on
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Type Characteristics Application

Scenario

management
nodes.

Applicable to HPC
Directly uses NAS or systems with
unified storage to budgets below
provide servers; CNY2 million and
supports NFS and without expansion
CIFS, and provides plans; the required
Unified storage large capacity and performance is less
relatively high than 2 GB/s.
performance, for Applicable to
example, the systems with
OceanStor V3 Windows clients for
unified storage. accessing the
storage

Uses RH2288 Applicable to

servers and projects with

OceanStor V3 FC budgets of over

SAN with the Intel CNY2 million for

Lustre file system. the HPC system.

The system provides Required

Lustre storage
high performance performance of 2
and good GB/s to 20 GB/s
Parallel storage
scalability. The All nodes accessing
native system the storage in the
supports only Linux cluster are Linux
clients. systems.

Dedicated storage For scenarios

with integrated requiring Windows
Oceanstor 9000
software and client access,
hardware; supports OceanStor 9000 is
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Type Characteristics Application

Scenario

access by using preferred.

Linux and Windows;
good scalability.

Dedicated storage
with integrated
For ultra-large
software and
projects (20 GB/s or
Xyratex hardware, delivering
above), Xyratex is
the highest
preferred.
performance in the
industry

The network system can be classified into four types: out-of-band management
network, management network, computing network, and storage network. The
following table describes their characteristics.

Table 2-4 Network types

Type Characteristics

BMC hardware management network,

which is usually a Fast Ethernet (FE) or GE
network.

Management network Implements system management functions

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Type Characteristics

by the cluster management software,

generally a GE network.

Network for computing communication

between cluster nodes. Generally, low
latency and high bandwidth are required. In
Computing network
most cases, it is an InfiniBand network, and
10GE and 40GE networks in some
scenarios.

The network for a compute node to access

the storage. Generally, a data network and
Storage network
a computing network are combined and
share the same link.

Drill Rules
After discussion, each group summarizes the discussion results and sends a group
member to the stage to explain the conclusions of the group. The trainer guides
trainees in each group to ask questions and make comments. The key evaluation
factors are as follows:

1. Whether the description about compute node types is correct

2. Whether the description about network planes is correct

3. Whether the description about storage nodes is correct

The task score is 10 points. Points will be deducted if questions are not fully answered.

Select the best team by comparing their output. This team adds 1 point to their total
score.

Scenario 2 Connecting Devices

Background
The compute nodes, network devices, and storage devices have been selected. Some
devices have no FlexIO card. Select FlexIO cards and fill in the physical connection
planning table.
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Task 1 Identifying Components

Fill in the table with component names corresponding to the numbers in the device
rear view.

1. Provide the names of TaiShan X6000 & XA320C components.

Figure 2-2 Rear view of the TaiShan X6000 & XA320C

Table 2-5 TaiShan X6000 & XA320C components

No. Component No. Component

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11 - -

[Key]

Table 2-6 TaiShan X6000 & XA320C components

No. Component No. Component

1 Mezzanine card 2 Water outlet

3 Water inlet 4 Standard PCIe card

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No. Component No. Component

5 Universal connector port 6 LOM port 1 (GE electrical port)

LOM port 2 (GE electrical

7 8 Power button/indicator
port)

iBMC management network

9 10 Label (including the SN)
port

LOM port 3 (100GE optical

11 - -
port)

2. Fill in the table with the component names of the Atlas G5500 & G560 V5.

Figure 2-3 Atlas G5500 & G560 V5

Table 2-7 Atlas G5500 & G560 V5 component names

No. Component No. Component

1 2

3 4
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[Key]

Table 2-8 Atlas G5500 & G560 V5 component names

No. Component No. Component

1 Chassis management module 2 I/O module

3 Fan Module 4 Power module

3. Fill in the table with the component names of the FusionServer Pro 2488H V5.

Figure 2-4 FusionServer Pro 2488H V5

Table 2-9 FusionServer Pro 2488H V5 component names

No. Component No. Component

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11 12

[Key]
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Table 2-10 FusionServer Pro 2488H V5 component names

No. Component No. Component

1 PCIe slot 1 2 PCIe slot 2

3 PSU socket 4 USB 3.0 port

5 GE electrical port 6 10GE optical port

Management network
7 8 Serial port
port

PCIe slots (slots 3 to 11 from left to

9 VGA port 10
right)

11 PSU 1 12 PSU 2

Task 2 Adding Interface Cards

Insert the following two FlexIO cards into the G5500 server and the FusionServer Pro
2488 server respectively. Provide the schematic diagram.

FlexIO card 1

Figure 2-5 IN200 Intelligent Ethernet NIC, Standard NIC

FlexIO card 2
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Figure 2-6 4 x 10GE or 4 x 25GE FlexIO

Logical diagram:

[Key]
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Figure 2-7 FlexIO card locations

Task 3 Designing Logical Connections

Design the logical connections of the devices by drawing lines.

X6000 THIN 2488 FAT 1288 MGMT Atlas G5500

CE8861 S5720

P12X-1 P12X-2 P12X-3

Figure 2-8 HPC network topology

[Key]
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X6000 THIN 2488 FAT 1288 MGMT Atlas G5500

CE8861 S5720
Management/IPMI
Computing/Network

P12X-1 P12X-2 P12X-3

Figure 2-9 HPC network topology

Task 4 Planning Physical Connections

After the logical connections are designed, fill in the physical connection planning
table.

Switch ports:

S5720
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47

Figure 2-10 S5720 ports

CE8861
2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23

Figure 2-11 CE8861 ports

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Figure 2-12 Storage node rear view

Table 2-11 Physical connection planning table

Network Product Device Port Switch Switch

Plane Node Port

P12X-1 Slot 1-0

Storage OceanStor
P12X-2 Slot 1-0
network 9000
P12X-3 Slot 1-0

XA320C-1 100GE port 1

XA320C-2 100GE port 1

TaiShan X6000
XA320C-3 100GE port 1
Computing
network XA320C-4 100GE port 1

Atlas G5500 G560 V5 25GE port 1

2488 V5 fat
/ 25GE port 1
node

P12X-1 MGMT
OceanStor
P12X-2 MGMT
9000
P12X-3 MGMT

IPMI network XA320C-1 MGMT

XA320C-2 MGMT
TaiShan X6000
XA320C-3 MGMT

XA320C-4 MGMT
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Network Product Device Port Switch Switch

Plane Node Port

Atlas G5500 G560 V5 MGMT

2488 V5 fat
/ MGMT
node

1288 V5
management / MGMT
node

P12X-1 GE port 1
OceanStor
P12X-2 GE port 1
9000
P12X-3 GE port 1

XA320C-1 GE port 1

XA320C-2 GE port 1
TaiShan X6000
Management XA320C-3 GE port 1

network XA320C-4 GE port 1

Atlas G5500 G560 V5 GE port 1

2488 V5 fat
/ GE port 1
node

1288 V5
management / GE port 1
node

[Key]

Table 2-12 Physical connection planning table

Network Product Device Port Switch Switch

Plane Node Port

Storage OceanStor P12X-1 Slot 1-0 CE8861 25GE 2/1

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Network Product Device Port Switch Switch

Plane Node Port

network 9000 P12X-2 Slot 1-0 CE8861 25GE 2/2

P12X-3 Slot 1-0 CE8861 25GE 2/3

XA320C-1 100GE port 1 CE8861 100GE 1/1

XA320C-2 100GE port 1 CE8861 100GE 1/2

TaiShan X6000
XA320C-3 100GE port 1 CE8861 100GE 1/3
Computing
network XA320C-4 100GE port 1 CE8861 100GE 1/4

Atlas G5500 G560 V5 25GE port 1 CE8861 25GE 2/4

2488 V5 fat
/ 25GE port 1 CE8861 25GE 2/5
node

P12X-1 MGMT S5720 GE 1

OceanStor
P12X-2 MGMT S5720 GE 2
9000
P12X-3 MGMT S5720 GE 3

XA320C-1 MGMT S5720 GE 4

XA320C-2 MGMT S5720 GE 5

TaiShan X6000
XA320C-3 MGMT S5720 GE 6
IPMI network
XA320C-4 MGMT S5720 GE 7

Atlas G5500 G560 V5 MGMT S5720 GE 8

2488 V5 fat
/ MGMT S5720 GE 9
node

1288 V5
management / MGMT S5720 GE 10
node

Management OceanStor P12X-1 GE port 1 S5720 GE 11

network 9000 P12X-2 GE port 1 S5720 GE 12

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Network Product Device Port Switch Switch

Plane Node Port

P12X-3 GE port 1 S5720 GE 13

XA320C-1 GE port 1 S5720 GE 14

XA320C-2 GE port 1 S5720 GE 15

TaiShan X6000
XA320C-3 GE port 1 S5720 GE 16

XA320C-4 GE port 1 S5720 GE 17

Atlas G5500 G560 V5 GE port 1 S5720 GE 18

2488 V5 fat
/ GE port 1 S5720 GE 19
node

1288 V5
management / GE port 1 S5720 GE 20
node

 Whether the FlexIO cards are correct

 Whether the logical connections are correct

 Whether the physical connection table is correct

The task score is 10 points. Points will be deducted if questions are not fully answered.

Select the best team by comparing their output. This team adds 1 point to their total
score.
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Scenario 3 Acceptance Test

Background
You are the acceptance engineer of the project. You need to complete the acceptance
of the project after the cluster software configuration and storage configuration are
complete.

Task 1 Testing the Cluster HPL Performance

1. What are the steps for testing the cluster HPL performance?

2. Which field shows the final result of the floating-point computing test?

[Key]

1. For details, see the HPC Solution TaiShan Platform CPU Linpack Test Guide.

2. WC00C2R2

Task 2 Testing the Performance of the File System

What are the steps for testing the file system?

[Key]

For details, see the HPC Solution TaiShan Platform IOR Test Guide.

1. Whether the HPL test procedure is correct

2. Whether the field is correct

3. Whether the file system performance test procedure is correct

The task score is 10 points. Points will be deducted if questions are not fully answered.

Select the best team by comparing their output. This team adds 1 point to their total
score.

2.7 Auxiliary Materials and Props

(The trainer delivers required materials and props when trainees perform tasks. The
following tools are for reference.)

1. Prepare the following props in advance: large blank paper (five pieces for each
group), marker pens of three colors (one set for each group), and stickers (10
pieces for each group).

2. Each trainee needs a copy of the case background information. Print the materials
before class.

3. Each trainee needs a copy of the networking diagram. Print the materials before
class.

2.8 Assessment Items for Trainees

(This table is for reference only. Try to ensure that the assessment points are
measurable and quantifiable.)

No. Assessment Item Description Point

Correct Whether the trainee explains ideas in a 1–5 points

1 expression of logical and fluent manner
ideas

Answer Whether the task answers presented 1–5 points

2
completeness by the trainee are complete

Well-organized Whether the trainee presents the 1–5 points

3 presentation answer in a clear and well-organized
manner
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No. Assessment Item Description Point

Time control How long it takes to provide the 1–5 points

4
correct answer

2.9 Score Sheet

(This table is for reference only. The case scores will be recorded in the final capability
assessment.)

Scoring Item Score Description

Assessment point 1

Assessment point 2
XXX Case

XXX Assessment point 3

(Trainee/Group)
Assessment point 4

2. Discussion on HPC

3. Device Connection

4. Acceptance Test

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Background
With the rapid development of computer technology and national economy, high-
performance computing (HPC) has become a necessary tool for scientific researches
and is playing an important role in various basic disciplines and production systems.
HPC has been applied in industrial simulation, teaching and scientific research,
energy exploration, weather forecasting, and other fields.

Based on the project survey, M company decides to deploy an HPC cloud

simulation platform. You are the implementation engineer of this project and need
to complete several basic tasks.

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Objectives
 Understand the characteristics and components of the HPC solution.
 Understand how to select device models.
 Understand how to design the network of a small- and medium-sized HPC
cluster.
 Understand the delivery process of an HPC basic environment.
 Understand the HPC project acceptance process.

2. Discussion on HPC

3. Device Connection

4. Acceptance Test

Based on the project survey, M company decides to deploy an HPC cloud

simulation platform. The storage and computing product models have been
selected.

You are an engineer. Compare HPC and common computing such as server
virtualization in terms of computing, storage, and networking without considering
the software.
 Task 1

What are the differences between HPC and common computing in terms of
computing, storage, and networking?

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Key to the HPC Discussion
An HPC system consists of the management network, computing network, and
storage network, including compute nodes, fat nodes, acceleration nodes,
management nodes, login nodes, and parallel file systems.
Three types of compute nodes:
Compute nodes (thin nodes): high-performance blade servers or rack servers
Fat nodes: SMP high-performance servers with multiple processors and large
memory capacity
GPU compute nodes: use GPGPU cards for GPU computing acceleration
Three-plane networking:
1. Computing network: used for message transmission during computing
2. Management network: used for cluster system management
3. Storage network: used for storage or data transmission

MPI cluster computing is applicable

Usually, 2-socket servers are used to to most HPC applications. Generally,
MPI compute node (thin node)
form a cluster. the number of MPI nodes is the
largest in a project.
Applicable to scenarios demanding
4-socket or 8-socket servers with large memory of a single node.
SMP compute node (fat node)
large memory capacity Generally, the memory size is greater
than 512 GB.

Some HPC applications support GPU

Uses the coprocessor GPU/PHI for
computing acceleration, for example,
computing acceleration. Generally, 1
GPU compute node some software in the life science and
GPU/node, 2 GPUs/node, and 4
oil exploration fields. The NVIDIA
GPUs/node are required.
Tesla series GPUs are recommended.

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Key to the HPC Discussion
Type Characteristics Application Scenario
Uses storage-type server to deploy the NFS
server; small capacity and relatively low Applicable to small projects that do not require
NFS
performance. For example, deploy the NFS high performance.
server by using RH2288 V3.
NAS Directly uses NAS or unified storage to Applicable to HPC systems with budgets below
provide servers; supports NFS and CIFS, and CNY2 million and without expansion plans.
Unified
provides large capacity and relatively high Required performance less than 2 GB/s
storage
performance, for example, the OceanStor Applicable to systems with Windows clients for
V3 unified storage. accessing the storage

Uses RH2288 servers and OceanStor V3 FC Applicable to projects with budgets of over
SAN with the Intel Lustre file system. The CNY2 million for the HPC system.
Lustre
system provides high performance and Required performance of 2 GB/s to 20 GB/s
storage
Parallel good scalability. The native system supports All nodes accessing the storage in the cluster
storage only Linux clients. are Linux systems.

Dedicated storage with integrated software

Oceanstor For scenarios requiring Windows client access,
and hardware; supports Linux and Windows
9000 OceanStor 9000 is preferred.
access; good scalability.

BMC hardware management network, which is usually a Fast Ethernet (FE)

or GE network.
The network implements functions including hardware power-on and
Out-of-band management power-off and hardware device monitoring through out-of-band
network management. Generally, the hardware management network is connected
to the system management network because the cluster management
software and dual-node cluster HA software need to communicate with the
BMC.
Implements system management functions by the cluster management
Management network
software, generally a GE network.
Network for computing communication between cluster nodes. Generally,
Computing network low latency and high bandwidth are required. In most cases, it is an
InfiniBand network, and 10GE and 40GE networks in some scenarios.
The network for a compute node to access the storage. Generally, a data
Storage network
network and a computing network are combined and share the same link.

2. Discussion on HPC

3. Device Connection

4. Acceptance Test

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Device Connection
Background
The compute nodes, network devices, and storage devices have been
selected. Some devices have no FlexIO card. Select FlexIO cards and
fill in the physical connection planning table.

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Task 1 Identifying Components
Fill in the table with component names corresponding to the numbers in the device rear view.
Step 1:
Rear view of the TaiShan X6000 & XA320C

No. Component No. Component

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11 - -

No. Component No. Component

1 Mezzanine card 2 Water outlet

3 Water inlet 4 Standard PCIe card

Universal connector LOM port 1 (GE

5 6
port electrical port)
LOM port 2 (GE Power
7 8
electrical port) button/indicator
iBMC management Label (including the
9 10
network port SN)
LOM port 3 (100GE
11 - -
optical port)

No. Component No. Component

1 2

3 4

No. Component No. Component

Chassis management
1 2 I/O module
module

3 Fan Module 4 Power module

No. Component No. Component

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

11 12

No. Component No. Component

1 PCIe slot 1 2 PCIe slot 2

3 PSU socket 4 USB 3.0 port

5 GE electrical port 6 10GE optical port

Management network
7 8 Serial port
port
PCIe slots (slots 3 to 11
9 VGA port 10
from left to right)

11 PSU 1 12 PSU 2

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Task 2 Adding Interface Cards
Insert the following two FlexIO cards into the G5500 server and the FusionServer Pro
2488 server respectively, and provide the schematic diagram.

IN200 Intelligent Ethernet NIC, Standard NIC 4 x 10GE or 4 x 25GE FlexIO card

X6000 THIN 2488 FAT 1288 MGMT Atlas G5500

CE8861 S5720

P12X-1 P12X-2 P12X-3

X6000 THIN 2488 FAT 1288 MGMT Atlas G5500

CE8861 S5720

Management/
IPMI
Computing/
Network
P12X-1 P12X-2 P12X-3

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Task 4 Planning Physical Connections
After the logical connections are designed, plan the physical connections and fill in the table.
Switch ports:
S5720
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47

CE8861
2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

1 3 5 7 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23

Rear view of a
storage node:

Fill in the physical Network Plane Product Device Node

P12X-1
Port
Slot 1-0
Switch Switch Port

connection planning table Storage network OceanStor 9000 P12X-2 Slot 1-0
P12X-3 Slot 1-0
on the manual. XA320C-1 100GE port 1
XA320C-2 100GE port 1
TaiShan X6000
Computing XA320C-3 100GE port 1
network XA320C-4 100GE port 1
Atlas G5500 G560 V5 25GE port 1
2488 V5 fat node / 25GE port 1
P12X-1 MGMT
OceanStor 9000 P12X-2 MGMT
P12X-3 MGMT
XA320C-1 MGMT
XA320C-2 MGMT
IPMI network TaiShan X6000
XA320C-3 MGMT
XA320C-4 MGMT
Atlas G5500 G560 V5 MGMT
2488 V5 fat node / MGMT
1288Mgmt / MGMT
P12X-1 GE port 1
OceanStor 9000 P12X-2 GE port 1
P12X-3 GE port 1
XA320C-1 GE port 1
Management XA320C-2 GE port 1
TaiShan X6000
network XA320C-3 GE port 1
XA320C-4 GE port 1
Atlas G5500 G560 V5 GE port 1
2488 V5 fat node / GE port 1
1288 V5 management node / GE port 1

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Task 4 Planning Physical Connections
Key: Network Plane Product Device Node Port Switch Switch port
P12X-1 Slot 1-0 CE8861 25GE 2/1
Storage network OceanStor 9000 P12X-2 Slot 1-0 CE8861 25GE 2/2
P12X-3 Slot 1-0 CE8861 25GE 2/3
XA320C-1 100GE port 1 CE8861 100GE 1/1
XA320C-2 100GE port 1 CE8861 100GE 1/2
TaiShan X6000
Computing XA320C-3 100GE port 1 CE8861 100GE 1/3
network XA320C-4 100GE port 1 CE8861 100GE 1/4
Atlas G5500 G560 V5 25GE port 1 CE8861 25GE 2/4
2488 V5 fat node / 25GE port 1 CE8861 25GE 2/5
P12X-1 MGMT S5720 GE 1
OceanStor 9000 P12X-2 MGMT S5720 GE 2
P12X-3 MGMT S5720 GE 3
XA320C-1 MGMT S5720 GE 4
XA320C-2 MGMT S5720 GE 5
IPMI network TaiShan X6000
XA320C-3 MGMT S5720 GE 6
XA320C-4 MGMT S5720 GE 7
Atlas G5500 G560 V5 MGMT S5720 GE 8
2488 V5 fat node / MGMT S5720 GE 9
1288 V5 management node / MGMT S5720 GE 10
P12X-1 GE port 1 S5720 GE 11
OceanStor 9000 P12X-2 GE port 1 S5720 GE 12
P12X-3 GE port 1 S5720 GE 13
XA320C-1 GE port 1 S5720 GE 14
Management XA320C-2 GE port 1 S5720 GE 15
TaiShan X6000
network XA320C-3 GE port 1 S5720 GE 16
XA320C-4 GE port 1 S5720 GE 17
Atlas G5500 G560 V5 GE port 1 S5720 GE 18
2488 V5 fat node / GE port 1 S5720 GE 19
1288 V5 management node / GE port 1 S5720 GE 20

2. Discussion on HPC

3. Device Connection

4. Acceptance Test

You are the acceptance engineer of the project. You need to complete the
acceptance of the project after the cluster software configuration and
storage configuration are complete.

1. What are the steps for testing the cluster HPL performance?

2. Which field shows the final result of the floating-point computing test?

1. For details, see the HPC Solution TaiShan Platform CPU Linpack Test Guide.

2. WC00C2R2

For details, see the HPC Solution TaiShan Platform IOR Test Guide.

1. Background

2. Discussion on HPC

3. Device Connection

4. Acceptance Test

Learn the server device models and basic networking rules by finishing tasks.

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References and Tools
Reference documents:
1. HPC Solution V100R001C08 HPL Performance Test Guide
2. HPC Solution Deployment Guide
3. HPC Solution TaiShan Platform OpenHPC Installation and Deployment Guide
4. HPC Solution TaiShan Platform CPU Linpack Test Guide
5. HPC Solution STREAM Test Guide
6. HPC Solution TaiShan Platform IOR Test Guide
For details, see the following links:
https://support.huawei.com/enterprise/en/index.html
https://e.huawei.com/en/

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