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HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Release Notes HP Part Number: 5992-0962 Published: December 2007 Edition: Enterprise Edition and Datacenter Edition - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 2
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 are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Itanium THE EFI SPECIFICATION AND ALL - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 3
Boot menu...26 Foundation Agents...26 Memory leak generated by Foundation Agents 26 Hard Disk Configuration...26 Disk configuration lost after reboot 26 HP c-Class Blade System Infrastructure 26 Onboard Administrator displays wrong CPU 26 BL870c SAS controller supports only one mirror 26 Fibre - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 4
disables idle power state 32 PAL_HALT_LIGHT status not displayed in HP-SUM, VCRM, and SMS 32 Partition Manager...32 C++ Runtime Library error message can be ignored 32 PXE boot on Intel Dual Core Itanium systems 33 Patch required to enable PXE boot 33 SCSI...33 Ultra 320 firmware update fails - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 5
Server 2003 41 Preinstallation Tasks...41 Installation Tasks...41 Reinstallation Tasks...42 Post-Installation Tasks...42 Tips and Tricks...42 3 Product Support...45 Technical Documentation...45 Technical Support...46 Get Windows-specific firmware, drivers, and utilities 46 Register for HP support - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 6
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rx7640 17 1-5 Components supported with rx7620 18 1-6 Components supported with rx6600 19 1-7 Components supported with rx4640 20 1-8 Components supported with rx3600 20 1-9 Components supported with rx2660 21 1-10 Components supported with rx2620 21 1-11 Components supported with rx1620 22 - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 8
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, supported components, and issues you may encounter, with workarounds when available. Provides Information about installing the Windows® Server 2003 software. Lists the documentation available for HP Integrity servers running Windows Server 2003 and helps you find the system firmware, drivers - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 10
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Processor Chipsets (sx1000 and sx2000) • HP mx2 dual-processor modules, with Intel® Itanium® processors • Intel Itanium processors • Intel Dual Core Itanium processors HP Integrity servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 deliver high performance, great flexibility, and simplified management - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 12
GB LAN ports; 1 iLO 2 management LAN port NOTE: Each HP mx2 dual processor module is equal to two processors. The HP mx2 dual processor module is supported by the sx1000 chipset used in the rx8620, rx7620, rx4640, and Superdome with sx1000. The Intel Dual Core Itanium processor is supported by the - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 13
solution. Here are some of the highlights: • Support for HP Integrity BL870c blade servers with the following features: - Dual-Core Intel® Itanium® 9100 series processors, 4 sockets ◦ 1.4 GHz/12 MB, 533 FSB, 100W ◦ 1.6 GHz/18 MB, 533 FSB, 100W ◦ 1.6 GHz/24 MB, 533 FSB, 100W - Industry standard - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 14
chipset) Table 1-1 Components supported with Superdome sx1000 or sx2000 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems • Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000 Base-T Gigabit - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 15
the table. rx8640 Table 1-2 Components supported with rx8640 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems • Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 16
to two internal drives for data. rx8620 Table 1-3 Components supported with rx8620 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems • Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 17
to two internal drives for data. rx7640 Table 1-4 Components supported with rx7640 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems • Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 18
to two internal drives for data. rx7620 Table 1-5 Components supported with rx7620 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems • Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 19
to two internal drives for data. rx6600 Table 1-6 Components supported with rx6600 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems • Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI-X Dual Port - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 20
device only) rx3600 Table 1-8 Components supported with rx3600 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems • Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 21
• Integrity iLO 2 • Integrity iLO Advanced Pack rx2620 Table 1-10 Components supported with rx2620 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems • Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 22
• Integrity iLO Advanced Pack features AB500A rx1620 Table 1-11 Components supported with rx1620 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems • Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 23
Attached Storage Blade (431643-B21) • PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Server Mezzanine (447883-B21) Troubleshooting Common Issues Read this section completely before installing or running Windows Server 2003 on HP Integrity servers. This section includes workarounds that may save you valuable time - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 24
displaying a yellow "bang" icon in the system device manager. These drivers are available on the HP Smart Setup CD. All Integrity To install a device driver from the HP Smart Setup CD: 1. Insert the HP Smart Setup CD in the server CD/DVD drive. 2. Read the End User License Agreement. If you agree to - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 25
. All Integrity Install the driver using the individual Smart Component only found on the Software tab on your HP Smart Setup CD. Click the HP StorageWorks Event Notification Driver for Ultra320 SCSI devices for Windows Server 2003 on Itanium-based Systems link. Extensible Firmware Interface - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 26
of Single Core. HP Integrity BL860c and BL870c Server Blades There is no workaround for this problem. BL870c SAS controller supports only one mirror Issue Servers Workaround The embedded SAS controller on the BL870c Server Blade can only support one mirror. The mirror can be a two-drive mirror or - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 27
After performing an operating system installation using Microsoft reinstall media or updating an existing installation using the Support Pack from the HP Smart Setup CD, the Emulex HBAs now use the STORPORT driver instead of the SCSIPort driver previously used. All Integrity Troubleshooting Common - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 28
during the Support Pack update from the HP Smart Setup CD. 2. Install the SCSIPort driver using the Smart Component in the Others directory on the HP Smart Setup CD. This driver is also available for download at http://www.hp.com/. MSA fails with Storport driver installed Issue Servers Workaround - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 29
rx3600, rx2660, rx2620, rx1620, HP Integrity BL860c, HP Integrity BL870c Rerun smart component cp007519.exe. You will now see QFE 929054 in the Control Panel. Installation from graphics console may require additional steps Issue Servers Workaround When using vKVM to install Windows Server 2003 on - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 30
off Issue Servers Workaround HP Integrity servers based on the HP ZX2 chipset using PCIexpress backplanes allow the user to control a feature called Maximum Payload Size (MPS). This feature must be off for Windows Server 2003, and is delivered off on factory-installed system. If the server is ever - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 31
set service remotedesktop enable all and press the Enter key. prlntss.sys requires Support Pack Installation Servers Issue Workaround All Integrity The Support Pack included on the HP Reinstall DVD does not include the U320 event notification driver (prlntss.sys). However, the Support Pack - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 32
performance and responsiveness at the expense of a slightly increased power consumption. All Integrity This is not an error. To re-enable the idle power state (C1) on all Itanium processors in the system, remove the PAL_HALT_LIGHT registry edit by going to Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 33
impact. No user action is needed. PXE boot on Intel Dual Core Itanium systems Patch required to enable PXE boot Issue Servers Workaround A patch must be installed to RIS image-enable PXE boot on Intel Dual Core Itanium systems. All Integrity To install a device driver from the HP Smart Setup CD - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 34
on the USB keyboard during system boot. This problem only occurs if you are configuring the Smart Array using the USB keyboard connected to the HP Graphics and USB card. The serial console from the MP should work fine. All Integrity Do the following: 1. Boot the system to the EFI shell. 2. At - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 35
hot inserted into the system. All Integrity By installing the Smart Array Rescan Service, the rebuild is initiated automatically after drive replacement: 1. Download and flash the latest Smart Array firmware from www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers. Minimum firmware revision for the SA640x controller - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 36
Servers Workaround before installation. All Integrity To make the red exclamation mark go away, copy the System Management Homepage component to a writable location and then configure it. Page lacks temperature sensor descriptions Issue Servers Workaround On rx2620 servers with firmware - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 37
for Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based systems (CP006084, HBAnyware.exe) • HP StorageWorks FC-HBA Configuration Utilities by QLogic for Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based systems (CP005831, SANSurferVer.exe) All Integrity Access the component versions manually from the Support Pack, HP Smart Setup - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 38
Issue VCRM does not support the following components: • HP Integrity Gigabit NC370 Series driver for Windows Server 2003 on Itanium-based systems • Win/Linux 133MHz 10 Gbe SR Fiber Adapter Driver • HP Integrity Gigabit Ethernet Dual-Port NIC Driver • OpenSSH Services for HP Systems Insight Manager - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 39
RTM media when a monitor is connected to the VGA port of the server. rx6600, rx3600 Perform the installation from the RTM media without the monitor connected. This issue can be prevented by ensuring that the server vBIOS version is BK-ATI VER008.004.037.101. Troubleshooting Common Issues 39 - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 40
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rx3600, and rx6600 servers. For detailed instructions, see the Smart Setup 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 console • Back up - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 42
you to overcome some issues you might encounter while deploying your Integrity server. • Install Service Pack 2 This upgrade is necessary for Intel Dual Core Itanium processor support. • Enable hyper-threading on Integrity servers The default setting for hyper-threading is off. To enable hyper - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 43
% (cell-based servers only) HP recommends that you set the Cell Local Memory (CLM) parameter to 100% for optimal server performance. • Loading OEM boot drivers Boot drivers can only be installed from the Windows installation CD or a floppy disk. Integrity servers do not have floppy drives, so boot - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 44
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-based HP Integrity servers running Windows Server 2003. Support Pack and Deployment Utilities Provides instructions for using the deployment utility and User Guide setup tools to perform routine software maintenance tasks in Windows Server 2003 64-bit server environments. Cluster Installation - HP Integrity rx2620 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Re - Page 46
page, download the desired 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
HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows
Server 2003
Release Notes
HP Part Number: 5992-0962
Published: December 2007
Edition: Enterprise Edition and Datacenter Edition