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HP Integrity Servers with Windows Server® 2008 Release Notes HP Part Number: 5992-5564 Published: May 2009 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 5
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 BL870c - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 11
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 • 1-4 processors • 96 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 13
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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 14
may be connected to two internal drives for data. rx7640 Table 1-3 Components supported with rx7640 Operating System LAN Adapter 1 • Windows Server 2008 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 Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 15
SA64xx card connected to two internal drives for data. Or, each card may be connected to two internal drives for data. rx6600 Table 1-4 Components supported with rx6600 Operating System LAN Adapter 1 • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 17
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 them with supported hardware before - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 19
is posted in the System Event Log (SEL). You can view this message 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 function and performance on the Mezzanine card are not adversely affected. No - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 20
result in a Stopcode 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 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 22
a system firmware 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 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 23
removed with no storage attached. Servers All supported Integrity servers Workaround HP does not recommend any hot Support Pack that you downloaded. Video HPSUM screen cannot be resized Issue When installing the Integrity Service Pack (ISP), the HPSUM screen cannot be resized. Troubleshooting - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 25
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 Installation Guide on the HP Smart Setup CD. Preinstallation Tasks Before you begin the operating system installation on your HP Integrity Server - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 26
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-specific firmware, drivers - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - Page 27
firewall set service remotedesktop enable address of a cell-based server's MP is 192.168.1.1. The default user name and password are Admin 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 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Re - 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
HP Integrity Servers with Windows ServerĀ®
2008
Release Notes
HP Part Number: 5992-5564
Published: May 2009