HP ProLiant SL160s Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation on HP - Page 7
Supported components for ProLiant servers, Installing Windows Server 2008 Foundation overview, HP - g6 server series
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Supported components for ProLiant servers HP recommends using the drivers available on the Windows Server 2008 Foundation media. The HP ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Foundation Version 8.25 is supported with Windows Server 2008 Foundation on the following ProLiant series servers: • ProLiant DL300 series servers • ProLiant ML300 series servers The HP ProLiant Easy Set-up CD is supported with Windows Server 2008 Foundation on the following ProLiant servers: • ProLiant DL100 G6 series servers • ProLiant ML100 G6 series servers To see information about supported configurations of Storage Arrays, Host Bus Adapters, switches and other SAN components, visit the SPOCK (Single Point of Connectivity Knowledge) website at http://www.hp.com/storage/spock. Installing Windows Server 2008 Foundation overview Windows Server 2008 Foundation can be installed using SmartStart 8.25 or later. Server deployment of Windows Server 2008 Foundation is supported through SmartStart manual and assisted path installation options. Pre-installation tasks To prepare for installation, ensure that the following conditions are met: The server selected for installation is listed as a recommended ProLiant server platform in Table 4. Go to www.hp.com/go/bizsupport to obtain the supported ROM for Windows Server 2008 Foundation installations for the server. Use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to set date/time and configure the boot controller order (if necessary). Use the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays (ORCA) utility, F8 during post, to configure the RAID settings for the server. Update iLO 2 firmware to Version 1.42 (or later). HP ProLiant Support Pack The HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) includes operating system-specific bundles of drivers, utilities, and management agents optimized for ProLiant systems. The PSP is a predefined and tested bundle that includes setup and software maintenance tools designed to help efficiently install, upgrade, and manage system software. PSP makes software maintenance easier by: • Increasing server manageability • Enabling administrators to update systems remotely • Reducing server maintenance costs • Saving time