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Windows Server® 2008 R2 on HP Integrity Servers Release Notes HP Part Number: 5992-5611 Published: October 2009 - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 2
express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Microsoft and Windows Server are trademarks of the Microsoft group of - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 3
in Windows Solution 6.5 9 System Configurations...9 Software Requirements...11 Web Browser...11 Utility Meter...11 Supported Components...11 Superdome (with sx2000 chipset)...12 rx8640...13 rx7640...14 rx6600...15 rx3600...15 rx2660...16 BL860c and BL870c Server Blade...17 Troubleshooting Common - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 4
Windows Server 2008 R2 25 Preinstallation Tasks...25 Installation Tasks...25 Post-Installation Tasks...26 Tips and Tricks...26 3 Product Support...29 Technical Documentation...29 Technical Support...30 Get Windows-specific firmware, drivers, and utilities 30 Register for HP support notifications - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 5
Tables 1-1 Components supported with Superdome SX2000 12 1-2 Components supported with rx8640 13 1-3 Components supported with rx7640 14 1-4 Components supported with rx6600 15 1-5 Components supported with rx3600 15 1-6 Components supported with rx2660 16 1-7 Components supported with BL860c - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 6
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, additional software requirements, supported components, and issues you may encounter, with workarounds when available. Provides Information about installing the Windows Server® 2008 R2 software. Lists the documentation available for HP Integrity servers running Windows Server 2008 R2 and helps - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 8
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defect fixes to the Windows Integrity solution: • Provides support for Windows Server 2008 R2. The HP Integrity Superdome sx2000 platform can support up to 256 logical processors (64 sockets, 128 cores, 256 threads) • Support for EFI-based Setup Utility (EBSU) 6.5 • Support for Smart Setup Scripting - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 10
Dual-Core Itanium processors HP Integrity servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 deliver high performance, great flexibility, and simplified management with exceptional value, and include the following models and feature sets. Model Superdome (sx2000 chipset) rx8640 rx7640 rx6600 rx3600 - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 11
Dual Core Itanium processor (Intel Itanium 90xx and 91xx family) is supported by the sx2000 chipset used in the rx8640, rx7640, and Superdome SX2000, and by the zx2 chipset used in the rx6600, rx3600, rx2660, BL860c, and BL870c. Software Requirements In addition to the software included from HP, the - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 12
cell only) • HP Lights Out Advanced KVM Card (AD307A) Keyboard • Only HP keyboards are supported. Graphic Console • TFT7600 Rack Mount Keyboard Monitor (all versions) 1 If you have the A7061A, A7073A, or AD144A in your server configuration, replace them with supported hardware before installing - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 13
Components supported with rx8640 Operating System LAN Adapter 1 SCSI Adapter 2 • Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter (AD385A) • HP - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 14
Components supported with rx7640 Operating System LAN Adapter 1 SCSI Adapter 2 • Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter (AD385A) • HP - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 15
Operating System LAN Adapter 1 • Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) (Supported as an accessory card and as core I/O) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter (AD385A - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 16
P400 (401532-B21) • HP PCI-Express Smart Array E500 (AH226A) Management Processor • Integrity iLO 2 • Integrity iLO Advanced Pack Graphic Console • TFT7600 Rack Mount Keyboard Monitor (all versions) 1 If you have the AD144A in your server configuration, replace it with supported hardware before - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 17
iLO Advanced Pack Graphic Console • TFT7600 Rack Mount Keyboard Monitor (all versions) 1 Supported on the BL860c only. Troubleshooting Common Issues Read this section completely before installing or running Windows Server 2008 R2 on HP Integrity servers. This section includes workarounds that can - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 18
or has corrupted firmware. Servers All Integrity Workaround Flash the card firmware to correct the problem. If the card still has unknown values after flashing it and resetting the system, contact your local support specialist or visit http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers for help. Express - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 19
Channel HBAs can cause startup problems or a blue screen with Stopcode 124 or 7B. Servers Superdome SX2000, rx8640, rx7640, rx6600, rx3600, rx2660 Knowledge Base article 957018, available at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957018/en-us. You can also find this update on your HP Smart Update - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 20
HP Integrity BL860c Server Blade and BL870c Server Blade Workaround Write down and save the controller World-Wide Number (WWN) when installing it into the system, or obtain it from the VC manager or EFI utility. Then, manually enter the WWN into the desired zone on the switch when configuring - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 21
as the available version and does not execute the installation. Servers Superdome SX2000, rx8640, rx7640, rx6600, rx3600, rx2660 Workaround Run HPSUM with force option. See the Windows Server 2008 R2 on Integrity Servers Installation Guide. IPMI SEL Events New events in the System Event Log - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 22
Problem In the unlikely event of system crash, an Integrity server with the A9899A or A9900A NIC card installed might fail to automatically restart. Servers Superdome SX2000, rx8640, rx7640, rx6600, rx3600, rx2660 Workaround Manually reboot the system. HP page shows complete data along with - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 23
Issue When installing the Integrity Service Pack (ISP), the HPSUM screen cannot be resized. Servers rx2660 Workaround Before running HPSUM, install the HP Integrity Video driver smart component (cp011254.exe) before installing the Integrity Support Pack. Troubleshooting Common Issues 23 - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 24
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, rx3600, rx6600, BL860c, and BL870c servers and on the rx7640, rx8640, and HP Superdome sx2000 servers when the iLO2 card is installed (AD307A). For detailed instructions, see the Windows Server 2008 R2 on Integrity Servers Installation Guide on the HP Smart Setup CD. Preinstallation Tasks Before - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 26
, upgrade the system firmware to the latest available version. For instructions on downloading the firmware, see "Get Windows-specific firmware, drivers, and utilities" (page 30). • Enable hyper-threading on Integrity servers The default setting for hyper-threading is off. To enable hyper-threading - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 27
.1.1. The default user name and password are Admin and Admin. Change the IP address and the default password at installation. For entry-level servers with iLO MPs on the back of the server. • Set Cell Local Memory to 100% (cell-based servers only) HP recommends that you set the Cell Local Memory ( - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 28
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R2 on HP Integrity servers. Also includes headless installation information and instructions for creating, configuring, and managing nPartitions on cell-based HP Integrity servers. Boot from SAN Guide HP Smart Update Manager (HPSUM) User Guide Provides instructions for booting your server from - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 30
on HP Integrity rx7600-series, rx8600-series, and Superdome servers. Contact HP Support for updates to the firmware. Register for HP support notifications HP recommends that you register for alerts and notifications to stay informed of updates to the drivers, patches, and other components specific
Windows ServerĀ® 2008 R2 on HP Integrity
Servers
Release Notes
HP Part Number: 5992-5611
Published: October 2009