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HP Integrity Servers with Windows Server® 2008 Release Notes HP Part Number: 5992-5564 Published: May 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
Utility Meter...12 Supported Components...12 Superdome (with sx2000 chipset)...12 rx8640...13 rx7640...14 rx6600...15 rx3600...16 rx2660...17 BL860c and BL870c Server Blade...18 Troubleshooting Common Issues...18 Event Log...18 Corrected hardware errors...18 Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) and - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 4
Server 2008 25 Preinstallation Tasks...25 Installation Tasks...25 Reinstallation Tasks...26 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 - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 5
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 16 1-6 Components supported with rx2660 17 1-7 Components supported with BL860c and - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 6
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, supported components, and issues you may encounter, with workarounds when available. Provides Information about installing the Windows Server® 2008 software. Lists the documentation available for HP Integrity servers running Windows Server 2008 and helps you find the system firmware, drivers - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 8
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2008 Reinstall DVD kit now includes a Windows Server 2003 Reinstall DVD. • Updates to the Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 solution. - This release and future releases will not support the HP Integrity rx7620, rx8620, and Superdome sx1000platforms. These platforms must remain on - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 10
Cabinets) • Hyper-threading support • vMedia • vKVM support • 2-16 Itanium processors with the HP mx2 dual-processor module or 2-16 Intel Dual Core Itanium processors (including 91xx series) • 512 GB memory capacity • Up to 4 hardware partitions (nPartitions) with a Server Expansion Unit • 16 hot - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 11
support • zx2 chipset • vMedia • vKVM support BL860c Server Blade • 1-2 processors • 48 GB memory capacity • 3 Mezzanine slots (2 Type II PCIe x8, 1 Type I PCIe x4) • 4 GB LAN ports; 1 iLO 2 management LAN port • Up to 2 SAS internal disks • zx2 chipset • vMedia • vKVM support BL870c Server Blade - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 12
The following tables list the components that are supported on each server: Superdome (with sx2000 chipset) Table 1-1 Components supported with Superdome SX2000 Operating System LAN Adapter 1 • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 13
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 Windows Server 2008. They do not - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 14
to the root cell only) • HP Lights Out Advanced KVM Card (AD307A) 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 Windows Server 2008. They do not - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 15
to the root cell only) • HP Lights Out Advanced KVM Card (AD307A) 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 Windows Server 2008. They do not - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 16
) • HP PCI-Express Smart Array E500 (AH226A) Management Processor • Integrity Integrated Lights-Out (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 - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 17
-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 them with supported hardware before installing - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 18
the Microsoft WHEA-LOGGER service can occur several times daily on large memory configurations running under high load. Servers All Integrity Workaround These event log messages do not indicate a problem. The underlying hardware is operating correctly. Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) and EFI - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 19
with the SL command under the MP menu. Servers HP Integrity BL860c Server Blade and BL870c Server Blade Workaround This is only an alert message. The Gb Fibre Channel HBAs can cause startup problems or a blue screen with Stopcode 124 or 7B. Servers Superdome SX2000, rx8640, rx7640, rx6600, - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 20
0xD1 or Stopcode 0x50 when updating the driver using the Support Pack or Smart component. Servers All Integrity Workaround Manually load the driver using the Integrity Boot From SAN driver available at http://www.hp.com during the initial phase of the installation process. For information - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 21
in the switch administrative tool. Servers 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 - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 22
bundle update is applied on an Integrity server rx6600 using the "HP Integrity Server rx3600/rx6600 System, BMC, iLO-2 MP, FPGA, and PsoC Firmware Bundle" HP Package, an error event might be logged in the Windows System Event Log. The The HP Insight Foundation Agent service hung on starting event is - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 23
. Therefore, the System Management Homepage does not show any server hardware information. Servers All Integrity Workaround Restart the HP Insight Server Agents service. Network Interface Cards (NICs) AD385A NIC card can affect server performance under a load Issue When handling IPv6 traffic - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 24
Servers Workaround rx2660 Before running HPSUM, install the HP Integrity Video driver smart component (cp008457.exe) before installing the Integrity Support Pack. 24 Release 6.2 Overview - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 25
when the iLO2 card is installed (AD307A). For detailed instructions, see the Installation Guide on the HP Smart Setup CD. Preinstallation Tasks Before you begin the operating system installation on your HP Integrity Server, complete these tasks: • Select whether to install from a headless or GUI - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 26
might encounter while deploying your Integrity server. • Upgrade firmware If you want to install Windows Server 2008 on a server that is currently running Windows Server 2003, upgrade the system firmware to the latest available version. For instructions on downloading the firmware, see "Get Windows - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 27
is typically located on a sticker 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 (CLM) parameter to 100% for optimal server performance. Use the hardware partition (npar) tool. • Using F8 from a headless console - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 28
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to Windows Server 2008 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 - HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Serv - Page 30
drivers by clicking the drivers. NOTE: Only HP CEs are authorized to update the system firmware 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
HP Integrity Servers with Windows ServerĀ®
2008
Release Notes
HP Part Number: 5992-5564
Published: May 2009