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Windows Server® 2008 SP2 on HP Integrity Servers Release Notes HP Part Number: 5992-5609 Published: October 2009 - HP Integrity rx6600 | 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 rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 3
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 HBAs might cause startup problems or blue screen...19 21 HP Integrity - HP Integrity rx6600 | 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 rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - 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 15 1-6 Components supported with rx2660 16 1-7 Components supported with BL860c and - HP Integrity rx6600 | 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 rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 8
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the Windows Server 2008 with SP2 edition and supported configurations • Software requirements • Supported components • Troubleshooting common issues NOTE to the Windows Integrity solution: • Provides support for Windows Server 2008 R2. The HP Integrity Superdome sx2000 platform can support up to 256 - HP Integrity rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 10
GB memory capacity • 8 PCI-X slots or 4 PCI-Express x8 slots and 4 PCI-X slots • Two 1-Gb LAN ports; 1 iLO management LAN port • Hyper-threading support • zx2 chipset • vMedia • vKVM support • 1-2 processors • 96 GB memory capacity • 8 PCI-X slots or 4 PCI-Express x8 slots and 4 PCI-X slots • Two - HP Integrity rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 11
• 32 GB memory capacity • 1 PCI-X slot • 2 PCI-Express slots • Two 1-Gb LAN ports; 1 iLO 2 management LAN port • Hyper-threading 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 - HP Integrity rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 12
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 with SP2. They do - HP Integrity rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 13
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 with SP2. They do - HP Integrity rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 14
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 with SP2. They - HP Integrity rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 15
) • 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 rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 16
-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 it with supported hardware before installing - HP Integrity rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 17
(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 time and effort. Event Log Corrected hardware errors - HP Integrity rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 18
, 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 help. EBSU - HP Integrity rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 19
SL command under the MP menu. Servers HP Integrity BL860c Server Blade and BL870c Server Blade Workaround This is only an alert Channel HBAs can cause startup problems or a blue screen with Stopcode 124 or 7B. Servers Superdome SX2000, rx8640, rx7640 the system. Troubleshooting Common Issues 19 - HP Integrity rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - 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 rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - 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 rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 22
Support Pack from the web and run it interactively. Servers All Integrity See the Windows Server 2008 SP2 on Integrity Servers Installation Guide. IPMI SEL Events Services\NDIS\Parameters to 8 (the default is 4). For more information, see the Receive-Side Scaling Enhancements in Windows Server - HP Integrity rx6600 | 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 rx6600 | 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 rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - Page 25
on the rx2660, 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 - HP Integrity rx6600 | 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 rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - 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 rx6600 | 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 rx6600 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP - 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
Windows ServerĀ® 2008 SP2 on HP Integrity
Servers
Release Notes
HP Part Number: 5992-5609
Published: October 2009