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Windows Server® 2008 SP2 on HP Integrity Servers Release Notes HP Part Number: 5992-5609 Published: October 2009 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - 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 SP - Page 3
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 Issues...17 Event Log...17 Corrected hardware errors - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 4
Server 2008 SP2 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 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 6
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HP Integrity servers running Windows Server 2008 with SP2 and helps you find the system firmware, drivers, and utilities applicable to Windows Server refer to the same key. User input Commands and other text that you type. HP Encourages Your Comments HP encourages your comments concerning this - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 8
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Windows Solution 6.5? This release adds the following new features, enhancements, and 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 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 10
HP Integrity servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 deliver high performance, great flexibility, and simplified management with exceptional value, and include the following models and feature sets. Model Superdome (sx2000 chipset -threading support • zx2 chipset • vMedia • vKVM support • - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 11
1 iLO 2 management LAN port • Up to 2 SAS internal disks • zx2 chipset • vMedia • vKVM support BL870c Server Blade • 1-4 processors • 96 GB memory capacity • 3 Mezzanine slots (2 Type is supported by the sx2000 chipset used in the rx8640, rx7640, and Superdome SX2000, and by the zx2 chipset used - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 12
(with sx2000 chipset) Table 1-1 Components supported with Superdome SX2000 Operating System LAN Adapter 1 SCSI Adapter 2 • Windows Server 2008 SP2 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 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 13
you have the A7061A, A7073A, or AD144A in your server configuration, replace them with supported hardware before installing Windows Server 2008 with SP2. They do not support the new Microsoft Storport driver architecture or the new NDIS 6.0 driver architecture. 2 If you have the A7059A or A7060A in - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 14
you have the A7061A, A7073A, or AD144A in your server configuration, replace them with supported hardware before installing Windows Server 2008 with SP2. They do not support the new Microsoft Storport driver architecture or the new NDIS 6.0 driver architecture. 2 If you have the A7059A or A7060A in - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 15
(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 installing Windows Server 2008 with SP2. It does not support the new Microsoft Storport driver - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 16
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 installing Windows Server 2008 with SP2. It does not support the new Microsoft Storport driver - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 17
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 SP2 on HP Integrity servers. This section includes workarounds that can save you valuable - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 18
an EFI driver, 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 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 19
or blue screen Issue Installation of the AH400A or the AH401A 8 Gb Fibre Channel HBAs can cause startup problems or a blue screen with Stopcode 124 or 7B. Servers Superdome SX2000, rx8640, rx7640, rx6600, rx3600, rx2660 Workaround The type of workaround depends on whether you are using the - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 20
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. For - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 21
.exe file with the same file in the Support Pack that you downloaded. Qlogic driver does not install successfully Issue If you have multiple Qlogic cards in your system, HPSUM might not update the driver for some of the cards. Servers All Integrity Troubleshooting Common Issues 21 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 22
the installed driver is same 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 SP2 on Integrity Servers Installation Guide. IPMI SEL Events - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 23
All supported Integrity servers HP does reached Issue The Windows Server 2008 Itanium Edition operating system has a system hive limit of 32 MB (for all Service Packs). For most Servers All Integrity Workaround Use either of the following workarounds: Troubleshooting Common Issues 23 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 24
be resized 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 (cp009894.exe) before installing the Integrity Support Pack. 24 Release 6.5 Overview - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 25
, 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 SP2 on Integrity Servers Installation Guide on the HP Smart Setup CD. Preinstallation Tasks Before - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 26
HP Integrity server was purchased with a factory-installed operating system, HP provides an HP Reinstallation CD, which allows you to restore the server HP Smart Update DVD. 2. Install the HP Support Pack from the HP Smart Setup CD to update firmware and device drivers. 3. Install updates from the HP - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 27
the MP. The default IP address of a cell-based server's MP is 192.168.1.1. The default user name and password are Admin and Admin. Change the IP 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 - HP Integrity rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 28
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SP2 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 rx2660 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 30
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
Windows ServerĀ® 2008 SP2 on HP Integrity
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Release Notes
HP Part Number: 5992-5609
Published: October 2009