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- HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 1
system configuration 7 Recommended ProLiant server platforms 8 Supported components for ProLiant servers 10 Software drivers...10 Management software ...10 Storage options ...11 Tape options ...13 Network interface controllers ...14 IPMI and WS-Management ...15 IPMI and WS-Management for the HP - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 2
For more information ...26 Call to action ...26 - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 3
® Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers. The purpose of this paper is to assist customers during installation of the Windows Server 2008 operating system (OS). For more information, visit the HP website: www.hp.com/go/ws2008. Key topics addressed in this paper: • Supported configurations of ProLiant - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 4
?mfr=true. Server Core supports the following server role installations: • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server • Domain Name System (DNS) server • File server • Active Directory Domain Services • Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) • Print Server • Streaming Media - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 5
all HP servers that support Windows Server 2008 will be WHEA compatible. Table 2 lists the WHEA-capable ProLiant servers. HP has updated the following deliverables in support of WHEA: • System ROMs for specific ProLiant server platforms planned for WHEA support (see Table 2) • iLO firmware (version - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 6
G5 - ProLiant DL585 G2 • ProLiant ML servers: - ProLiant ML350 G5 - ProLiant ML370 G5 For additional information about WHEA, visit the Microsoft website: www.microsoft.com/whdc/system/pnppwr/WHEA/default.mspx. Supported configurations Windows Server 2008 should load and run on any HP server listed - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 7
are established by Microsoft for Windows Server 2008 base OS installations. Table 1. Recommended system configuration as established by Microsoft Component Processor RAM per processor Maximum RAM 32 bit systems Maximum RAM 64 bit systems Monitor Optical storage Available disk space Requirement - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 8
: http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/windows/index.html. IMPORTANT iLO 2 firmware must be updated to Version 1.29 (or later) before Windows Server 2008 is installed. Table 2. ProLiant server platforms that support Windows Server 2008 Server platform ProLiant BL servers: ProLiant BL20p G3 ROM - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 9
Table 2. ProLiant server platforms that support Windows Server 2008 Server platform ProLiant DL145 G3 ROM family ROM date (minimum) DL145G3 12/01/06 ProLiant DL320 G3 D18 07/16/07 ProLiant DL320 G4 D20 07/16/06 ProLiant DL320 G5 W04 08/21/07 ProLiant DL320s W04 04/06/07 ProLiant DL360 - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 10
not supported. Supported in the Fibre Channel configuration only. Supported components for ProLiant servers Software drivers HP recommends administrators utilize the drivers on the Windows Server 2008 media installation when applicable. HP ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 11
options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface with Windows Server 2008. HP has updated the ProLiant Support Pack 8.00 for Windows Server 2008 with the latest drivers. This package is available on the HP website: www.hp.com/go/ws2008. NOTE All storage option drivers have a digital - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 12
Supported ProLiant support PSP 8.00 Windows Full Server media Core Supported Many of these devices have firmware upgrades available through variations of the hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=135. * This driver will be available through web download from the server - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 13
tape options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface with Windows Server 2008. NOTE All tape option drivers have a digital signature. Table 4. Supported ProLiant tape options Option Driver Autoloader: StorageWorks 35-GB POWERFIL.SYS AIT StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge DLT ADICSC - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 14
drivers are not available on the Windows Server 2008 media. However, corresponding NIC drivers from Intel and Broadcom are on the media and can be used instead. Drivers for HP multi-function adapters are only available on the web, including support for HP ProLiant G5 LOMs and the NC370T/F and NC380T - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 15
5. Supported ProLiant Gigabit Ethernet NICs Gigabit NIC NC360T NC360m NC364T NC364m NC370T/F/i NC371i NC373T/F/M/i NC374M NC380T NC7761 NC7771 NC7782 PCI-X NC7781 Driver N1E5132.SYS N1E5132E.SYS BXVBDX.SYS BXVBDA.SYS Location PSP 8.00 Windows media 9 9 9 9 Installation support Full Server Core - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 16
for the HP ProLiant 100 Series servers The HP ProLiant 100 Series servers listed in Table 6 contain a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). Table 6. Supported ProLiant 100 Series Servers with Baseboard Management Controller Server platform ProLiant DL140 G2 ProLiant DL140 G3 ProLiant DL145 G2 - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 17
cluster per device). In most cases, a Logical Unit Number (LUN) that is used for one set of cluster servers should be isolated from all other servers through LUN masking or zoning. NOTE Before starting, the storage administrator must configure several shared LUNs. It is important that all cluster - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 18
NICs added to the server are listed as a supported ProLiant Gigabit Ethernet NIC in Table 5. Go to www.hp.com/go/bizsupport to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008 installations for the server. Use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 19
Server 2008. Table 7. Supported ProLiant upgrade paths If you are running: You can upgrade to: • Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition • Full installation of Windows Server 2008 Standard (with or • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition without Windows Server Hyper-V) with Service Pack - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 20
regular installation). • There are no supported upgrade paths for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems edition and Windows Web Server 2008 edition. Installing the ProLiant Support Pack Getting PSP updates • PSP updates are available on the HP website: www.hp.com/go/ws2008 or the FTP site - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 21
when running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with the Server Core option. To configure components to be deployed on this OS configuration, you must access the system as a remote host using HP Smart Update Manager running on a system with a supported Windows OS and then configure the components before - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 22
10. If one (or more) component(s) did not install successfully, complete the following steps: - Exit HP Smart Update Manager. - Make corrections to your environment. - Restart the application to install the components that had problems. 22 - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 23
applications, including storage agents, SAS/SATA event services, and Array Configuration Utility (ACU). Workaround Update the ROM to the minimum ROM version listed in Table 2. Issue 3 A blue screen error may display during installation of Windows Server 2008. Description A blue screen displaying - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 24
targeted for a future release of the PSP. Issue 3 The System Management Home (SMH) page does not run properly under Windows Server 2008. Description The SNMP settings have not been configured. Workaround Go to Services/SNMP and configure both the community string and access rights of read/create - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 25
Server 2008, complete the following steps: 1. Locate cp006316.exe in your PSP folder. Execute this component and select Extract. Remember the name of the directory where the drivers are being placed. 2. From the Windows 2008 Start menu, right-click Computer and select Properties. 3. On the System - HP ProLiant DL320e | Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant s - Page 26
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Implementing Microsoft Windows Server
2008 on HP ProLiant servers
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Abstract
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Introduction to Windows Server 2008
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Server Core Installations
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Server Roles
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Read-Only Domain Controllers
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Networking requirements
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TCP/IP
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NDIS 6.0
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IPv6
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Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA)
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Supported configurations
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Recommended system configuration
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Recommended ProLiant server platforms
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Supported components for ProLiant servers
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Software drivers
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Management software
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Storage options
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Tape options
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Network interface controllers
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IPMI and WS-Management
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IPMI and WS-Management for the HP ProLiant 100 Series servers
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HP IPMI Provider for HP BladeSystem servers and ProLiant 300 and 500 Series servers
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Failover Clustering
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Storage requirements
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Configuring EVA host connections
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Windows Server 2008 installation for 32-bit and 64-bit editions on ProLiant servers
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Pre-installation tasks
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Installation procedure
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Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008
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Application requirements for Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 upgrades
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Upgrade policies
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Installing the ProLiant Support Pack
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Getting PSP updates
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NIC Teaming driver
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Appendix A: known issues and workarounds
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ProLiant servers with Windows Server 2008
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Windows Server 2008 ProLiant Support Pack (PSP)
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