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- Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 1
Compaq ProLiant Servers. Beta versions of Microsoft Windows NT Server are not supported as a migration platform. See the Compaq White Paper "Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft Windows NT Server, version 4.0 Environments" for information on migrating to the ProLiant 5000 Server - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 2
the Innovate logo, are trademarks and/or service marks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Other product names mentioned Server, SQL Server for Windows NT are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft Windows NT Server - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 3
Configuring the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server for Peak Performance, for detailed architectural and configuration information. For more information about Compaq software which provides high network availability, see the Compaq White Paper, Compaq Advanced Network Error Correction Support in a Microsoft - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 4
Updated driver required ProLiant 1500, 2000, 4000 and 4500 Yes processor board options ProLiant 5000 Server processor board options ProLiant 5000 Server requires Pentium Pro processor board options Compaq Tape Drive options No N/A All Compaq tape drive options are supported The check - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 5
are identified for upgrading at a later time. TABLE 2 COMPAQ PROLIANT 5000 SERVER MIGRATION SCENARIO 1 Hardware and Software System Processor(s) ProLiant 4500 Server 2 X 133-MHz Pentium ProLiant 5000 Server 2 X 166-MHz Pentium Pro Memory 64 MB (SIMM) 64 MB (DIMM) Disk Controller SMART - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 6
WHITE PAPER (cont.) 480A/0197 6 - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 7
in Migration Scenario 1. TABLE 3 COMPAQ PROLIANT 5000 SERVER MIGRATION SCENARIO 2 Hardware and Software System Processor(s) Memory Disk Controller Drive Configuration File System(s) Network Controller Operating System Software ProLiant 4500 Server ProLiant 5000 Server 2 X 133-MHz Pentium - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 8
included in the "Step-by-Step Instructions" section of this document. If you are in the planning stage of a migration, note that the processor and memory options from the ProLiant 4500 Server are not compatible with the ProLiant 5000 Server. The device driver for the SMART Controller installed in - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 9
process of updating the driver before migration. TABLE 4 COMPAQ PROLIANT 5000 SERVER MIGRATION SCENARIO 3 Hardware and Software System Processor(s) Memory Disk Controller Drive Configuration File System(s) Network Controller Software ProLiant 4500 Server ProLiant 5000 Server 4 X 133-MHz Pentium - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 10
used in this migration scenario. TABLE 5 COMPAQ PROLIANT 5000 SERVER MIGRATION SCENARIO 4 Hardware and Software System Processor(s) Memory Disk Controller Drive Configuration File System(s) Network Controller Software ProLiant 4500 Server ProLiant 5000 Server 4 X 133-MHz Pentium 4 X 200-MHz - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 11
the registry from the ProLiant 4500 Server installation requires replacement when the new NetFlex-3 /P Controller is installed in the ProLiant 5000 Server. Deleting and reinstalling the controller instance is a simple procedure that resolves this issue. Detailed instructions are available for this - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 12
system. You can build an updated version of the Windows NT SSD from the Software Support CD shipped with your new server by following these steps: 1. Insert the Compaq Support the Update button. 5. Follow the instructions to update all drivers. 6. Remove the Windows NT SSD diskette and restart the - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 13
be run on both systems, before moving to the ProLiant 5000 Server. After successfully migrating all options, you must upgrade the system to a multiprocessor HAL and kernel. The Compaq SSD Setup Utility performs downgrades and upgrades for you. You need the Windows NT Server and Service Pack media to - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 14
ProLiant 5000 Server for drives installed in the front hot plug bays of the server, relocate the narrow SCSI cable from the top of the hot plug drive bay to the narrow SCSI connector on the system all the options are installed, power up the system with the Compaq Support Software CD in the CD-ROM - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 15
WHITE PAPER (cont.) CAUTION: Failure to record and restore all protocol settings accurately can result in a network communication failure of the new server. 480A/0197 15 - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 16
tolerance features of the Advanced Network Control Utility, read the Compaq White Paper, Compaq Advanced Network Error Correction Support in a Microsoft Windows NT Server Environment. Step 7: Upgrade the HAL After the ProLiant 5000 Server is fully configured and you verify that it is functioning - Compaq ProLiant 5000 | Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in Microsoft - Page 17
A brief message displays to indicate that the Windows NT multiprocessor kernel and the Compaq multiprocessor HAL are initializing. Summary After following the steps outlined in this document, your ProLiant 5000 Server should be fully configured, with an upgraded HAL and kernel. For more information
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P
APER
480A/0197
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Date January 1997
Prepared by Compaq
Windows NT Integration
Compaq Computer
Corporation
C
ONTENTS
Introduction
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3
Additional Resources
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3
Getting Started
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Migration Scenarios
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5
Migration Scenario 1
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Migration Scenario 2
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Migration Scenario 3
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Migration Scenario 4
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Step-by-Step
Instructions
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Step 1:
Backup
the System
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Step 2:
Update the
System Partition
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10
Step 3:
Update the
Windows NT SSD
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Step 4:
Downgrade
the HAL
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12
Step 5:
Configure the
New System
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Step 6:
Reinstall the
NetFlex-3 Controller
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Step 7:
Upgrade the HAL
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Summary
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Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000
Server in Microsoft Windows NT Server,
version 3.51 Environments
This document provides system engineers and administrators with tested server
information to migrate successfully to a Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server environment.
The information focuses on customer configurations running Microsoft Windows NT
Server 3.51 on Compaq ProLiant Servers.
Beta versions of Microsoft Windows NT Server are not supported as a migration platform.
See the Compaq White Paper “
Migrating to the Compaq ProLiant 5000 Server in
Microsoft Windows NT Server, version 4.0 Environments”
for information on migrating
to the ProLiant 5000 Server in Windows NT Server 4.0 environments.
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