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Windows Server® 2008 R2 on HP Integrity Servers Release Notes HP Part Number: 5992-5611 Published: October 2009 - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 2
© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Legal Notices Confidential computer software. Valid license from HP required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 3
6.5 9 System Configurations...9 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 - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 4
23 2 Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 25 Preinstallation Tasks...25 Installation Tasks...25 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 rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - 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 rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 6
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release, additional software requirements, supported components, and issues you may encounter, with workarounds when available. Provides Information about installing the Windows Server® 2008 R2 software. Lists the documentation available for HP Integrity servers running Windows Server 2008 R2 and - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 8
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Release 6.5 • An overview of the Windows Server 2008 R2 edition and supported configurations • Software requirements • Supported components • Troubleshooting common issues NOTE: For the latest release notes, see the http://docs.hp.com/en/windows.html website. HP recommends you verify that you have - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 10
Itanium processors HP Integrity servers running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 deliver high performance, great flexibility, and simplified management with exceptional value, and include the following models and feature sets. Model Superdome (sx2000 chipset) rx8640 rx7640 rx6600 rx3600 Features - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 11
Dual Core Itanium processor (Intel Itanium 90xx and 91xx family) is supported by the sx2000 chipset used in the rx8640, rx7640, and Superdome SX2000, and by the zx2 chipset used in the rx6600, rx3600, rx2660, BL860c, and BL870c. Software Requirements In addition to the software included from HP, the - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 12
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 R2. They do not - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - 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 R2. They do not - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - 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 R2. They do not - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 15
• 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 before installing Windows Server 2008 R2. It does not support the - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 16
• 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 Windows - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 17
• Integrity iLO 2 • Integrity iLO Advanced Pack 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 R2 on HP Integrity servers. This - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 18
, contact your local support specialist or visit http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers for help. Express Setup fails when launched from EBSU Issue The OS installer fails when launched by EBSU if the DVD drive is attached to a U320 controller. Servers All Integrity Workaround 1. Exit EBSU - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 19
8 Gb Fibre Channel HBAs might cause startup problems 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 - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 20
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 rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 21
not execute the installation. Servers Superdome SX2000, rx8640, rx7640, rx6600, rx3600, rx2660 Workaround Run HPSUM with force option. See the Windows Server 2008 R2 on Integrity Servers Installation Guide. IPMI SEL Events New events in the System Event Log (SEL) Issue When viewing the SEL - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 22
reboot after a crash Problem In the unlikely event of system crash, an Integrity server with the A9899A or A9900A NIC card installed might fail to automatically restart. Servers Superdome SX2000, rx8640, rx7640, rx6600, rx3600, rx2660 Workaround Manually reboot the system. HP is aware of this - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 23
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 (cp011254.exe) before installing the Integrity Support Pack. Troubleshooting Common Issues - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 24
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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 R2 on Integrity Servers Installation Guide on the HP Smart Setup CD. Preinstallation - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 26
deploying your Integrity server. • Upgrade firmware If you want to install Windows Server 2008 R2 on a server that is currently running Windows Server 2008, upgrade the system firmware to the latest available version. For instructions on downloading the firmware, see "Get Windows-specific firmware - HP Integrity rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 27
user name and password are Admin and Admin. Change the IP address and the default password at installation. For entry-level servers with iLO 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 rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - Page 28
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R2 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 rx8640 | HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 - 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
Windows ServerĀ® 2008 R2 on HP Integrity
Servers
Release Notes
HP Part Number: 5992-5611
Published: October 2009