Hp PROLIANT DL360 G2, PROLIANT BL45P, PROLIANT BL20P G2, PROLIANT ML530, PROLIANT ML150 G2 Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1

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Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers

integration note, 2nd edition

Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2

Introduction to Windows Server 2003 and Service Pack 1 ....................................................................... 2

Supported configurations .................................................................................................................. 2

Recommended system configuration ................................................................................................... 3

Server platforms............................................................................................................................... 3

Supported software .......................................................................................................................... 6

Supported storage options ................................................................................................................ 7

Supported network interface controllers ............................................................................................ 11

ProLiant cluster support....................................................................................................................... 13

PCI Hot Plug support .......................................................................................................................... 13

Lights-Out management support........................................................................................................... 14

SmartStart installation paths ................................................................................................................ 14

Pre-installation tasks ........................................................................................................................... 14

Procedures for performing a clean installation ....................................................................................... 16

Blade installation ........................................................................................................................... 16

Manual install................................................................................................................................ 16

Unattended install .......................................................................................................................... 18

Known issues and workarounds........................................................................................................... 18

For more information.......................................................................................................................... 23

Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 23

Abstract

This integration note describes the level of support available for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1):

• Supported configurations of ProLiant servers

• Recommended system configuration and server platforms

• Supported software, storage options, and network adapters

• Procedures for new installations

• Known issues with workarounds

This paper describes the level of support available for Microsoft Windows Web Server, Standard Server, and Enterprise Server editions of the Windows Server 2003 family with Service Pack 1. It does not describe support for Itanium® 2-based systems.

Additionally, the focus of this document does not include performing upgrades to Windows Server

2003. For information of this nature, refer to the integration note titled "Upgrading to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 on ProLiant servers." This document and others pertaining to Windows Server 2003 can be found at

www.hp.com/go/windows.

Introduction to Windows Server 2003 and Service Pack 1

Windows Server 2003 is an extension of the Windows 2000 operating system (OS) environment developed to enhance the customer experience and to improve the overall usability and deployment. With few exceptions, application code developed for use under Windows 2000 will work with the Windows Server 2003 family of operating systems.

Microsoft provides Windows Server 2003 in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. The 64-bit edition supports the Intel® Itanium® and Intel ® Itanium® 2 processors.

This paper covers the 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003 running on ProLiant servers based on the x86 architecture.

Microsoft delivered Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 to enhance security, increase reliability, and simplify administration of Windows Server 2003. Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 provides refinements and supplies cumulative system patches to Windows Server 2003.

Supported configurations

Windows Server 2003 SP1 should load and run on any ProLiant server that meets the recommended hardware configuration established by Microsoft.

Carefully review this document for the recommended system configuration and possible issues you might encounter. Performing due diligence optimizes your resources and testing scenarios. Do not use this paper as your sole source of information. In addition to the websites mentioned throughout this paper, you might also want to visit the Windows Server 2003 support page at

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/microsoft/OS/Windows2003_support.html and the

Microsoft website at

www.microsoft.com/.

Recommended system configuration

Table 1 lists the recommended minimum system configuration established by Microsoft for Windows Server 2003. These requirements do not change for applying Windows server 2003 SP1. The recommendations listed here pertain to the Windows Server 2003 operating system only and do not include the requirements for software applications that run on your system. Please check your application requirements to make certain your system can run both the operating system and your software. Most software vendors have this information posted to their website.

Table 1. Recommended minimum system configuration

Parameter Web Edition Standard Edition Enterprise Edition

Processor 550 MHz 550 MHz 733 MHz

RAM 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB

Monitor VGA or higher

resolution

Available disk space

1.5 GB 1.5 GB 1.5 GB

VGA or higher resolution

Note 1: Available disk space refers to free disk space on the partition to contain the system files. Additional space is required if you copy the Windows Server 2003 CD contents to the hard disk during installation.

Note 2: For the latest system requirements for each edition of the Windows Server 2003 family, visit

www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/sysreqs/default.mspx.

Server platforms

Table 2 lists the ProLiant servers, ROM version, and ROM date that support Windows Server 2003 SP1. Refer to the following resources on the Web to assist in determining the ROM version and family of your ProLiant server.

• System ROM family code and version:

http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/romhowto.html

• Latest ROMPaq downloads:

• Software and drivers:

• Windows on ProLiant support matrix:

http://h10018.www1.hp.com/wwsolutions/windows/index.html

Table 2. Supported system platforms

http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/romtabl.html

http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/index.html

Server platform ROM family Minimum ROM date

ProLiant BL10e

ProLiant BL10e G2

ProLiant BL20p

ProLiant BL20p G2

ProLiant BL20p G3

ProLiant BL25p

ProLiant BL30p

ProLiant BL35p

ProLiant BL40p

3, 4

I03 02/17/03

I07 08/12/03

I01 01/31/03

I04 09/16/04

I08 03/02/05

A02 04/14/05

I10 09/16/04

A03 03/09/05

I02 09/15/04

Server platform ROM family Minimum ROM date

ProLiant BL45p

A02 03/09/05

ProLiant CL380 P17 12/18/02

ProLiant DL140 DL140 11/25/04

ProLiant DL140 G2 DL140G2 08/15/05

ProLiant DL145 DL145 03/22/05

ProLiant DL145 G2 DL145G2 05/05/05

ProLiant DL320 D05 11/15/02

ProLiant DL320 G2

ProLiant DL320 G3

3, 4

D13 09/15/04

D18 03/04/05

ProLiant DL360 P21 11/15/02

ProLiant DL360 G2

ProLiant DL360 G3

ProLiant DL360 G4

ProLiant DL360 G4p

3, 4

P26 02/07/03

P31 09/15/04

P52 12/02/04

P54 01/12/05

ProLiant DL380 (667-

P17 12/18/02

1000 MHz)

ProLiant DL380 G2

P24 11/15/02 (1133 MHz and greater)

3, 4

P29 09/15/04

P51 12/02/04

A05 04/29/05

P30 09/15/04

ProLiant DL380 G3

ProLiant DL380 G4

ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster

ProLiant DL385

ProLiant DL560

ProLiant DL580 P20 12/17/02

3, 4

P27 09/15/04

P29 09/15/04

A01 03/09/05

P47 09/15/04

P46 12/15/02

P44 09/15/04

ProLiant DL580 G2

ProLiant DL580 G3

ProLiant DL585

ProLiant DL740

ProLiant DL760

ProLiant DL760 G2

ProLiant ML110 ML110 07/16/04

ProLiant ML110 G2 ML110G2 08/11/05

ProLiant ML150 AMI 05/26/04

Server platform ROM family Minimum ROM date

ProLiant ML150 G2 ML150G2 01/28/05

ProLiant ML310

3, 4

D12 09/15/04

ProLiant ML310 G2 W01 02/15/05

ProLiant ML330 D03 11/15/02

ProLiant ML330 G2

D10 02/17/03

ProLiant ML330e D06 11/15/02

ProLiant ML350 (1 GHz)

ProLiant ML350 (600, 733, 800, 866, 933 MHz)

ProLiant ML350 G2 (1133 MHz and greater)

ProLiant ML350 G3

ProLiant ML350 G4

3, 4

ProLiant ML350 G4p

ProLiant ML370 (6671000 MHz)

ProLiant ML370 G2 (1133 MHz and greater)

ProLiant ML370 G3

ProLiant ML370 G4

3, 4

D04 11/15/02

D02 11/15/02

D11 02/17/03

D14 09/15/04

D17 12/02/04

D19 02/21/05

P17 12/18/02

P25 11/15/02

P28 09/15/04

P50 12/02/04

ProLiant ML530 P19 12/18/02

ProLiant ML530 G2

3, 4

P22 09/15/04

ProLiant ML570 P20 12/17/02

ProLiant ML570 G2

ProLiant ML570 G3

3, 4

P32 09/15/04

P37 02/28/05

ProLiant ML750 P45 12/15/02

ProLiant 3000 (Pentium

P09 11/08/00 III Processor)

ProLiant 5500 (Pentium

P12 11/08/00 III Xeon Processor)

ProLiant 6000 (Pentium

P40 12/27/99 III Xeon Processor)

ProLiant 6400R (Pentium

P11 11/08/00 III Xeon Processor)

Server platform ROM family Minimum ROM date

ProLiant 6500 (Pentium III Xeon Processor)

ProLiant 7000 (Pentium III Xeon Processor)

ProLiant 8000 P41 12/15/02

ProLiant 8500 P42 12/15/02

Note 3: The ROM for this ProLiant server supports the Microsoft® Emergency Management Service console feature in Windows Server 2003.

Note 4: This System ROM upgrade is considered a critical fix and is required to correct Issue 1 in the “Known issues and workarounds” section of this paper. HP strongly recommends immediate application of required critical fixes. Neglecting to perform the required action could leave the server in an unstable condition, which could potentially result in sub-optimal server performance, server lockups or failures, ungraceful server shutdowns, hardware damage, or data corruption or loss. By disregarding this notification, the customer accepts the risk of incurring future related events.

P11 11/08/00

P40 12/27/99

Supported software

Table 3 lists supported ProLiant utilities, drivers, and other value-add software and their corresponding version needed for Windows Server 2003 SP1.

Table 3. Supported ProLiant value-add software

Utility Minimum version Location

Array Configuration Utility for Windows 2000

PCI Hot Plug Filter Driver 6.1.2.5 http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/

ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server

2003

System Configuration Utility 2.58 http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/

Note 5: Some elements of the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 are superseded by the components residing on the Windows Server 2003 SP1 media or are otherwise supported for use with Windows Server 2003 SP1. For more information, refer to the “Known issues and workarounds” section of this paper.

2.90.65.0 http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/

server/us/locate/2012.html

server/us/locate/2001.html

7.30A http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/

server/us/locate/3376.html

server/us/locate/1950.html

Supported storage options

Table 4 lists supported ProLiant storage options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface with Windows Server 2003 SP1.

Table 4. Supported ProLiant storage options

Option Driver Location Digital

Signature

HP 4 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

HP 9 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

HP 18 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

HP 36 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

HP 72 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

HP 144 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

36.4 GB 10,000 rpm Hard Disk Drives

72.8 GB 10,000 rpm Hard Disk Drives

146.8 GB 10,000 rpm Hard Disk Drives

18.2 GB 15,000 rpm Hard Disk Drives

36.4 GB 15,000 rpm Hard Disk Drives

72.8 GB 15,000 rpm Hard Disk Drives

Compaq 4/8-GB SLR Tape Drive TANDQIC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Compaq 4x-32x CD-ROM Drives CDROM.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Compaq AIT 100/50/35 Tape Drives

Compaq DDS2/3/4 Tape Drives 4MMDAT.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

SONYAIT.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

HP DDS2/3/4 Tape Drives 4MMDAT.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

HP DAT72 Tape Drive HPDAT.SYS For 32-bit: SP21969

For 64-bit: SP21970

LTO 215/230 Ultrium-1 Tape Drives

LTO Ultrium-2 460 Tape Drive HPLTO.SYS For 32-bit: SP21966

Compaq VS80 DLTTAPE.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

HP SureStore VS80 DLTTAPE.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Compaq 4/8 GB Autoloader DDSMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

LTOTAPE.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

For 64-bit: SP21967

Yes

Option Driver Location Digital

Signature

Compaq DDS2 4/16 GB

DDSMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Autoloader

Compaq DDS3 12/24 GB DAT

DDSMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Autoloader

Compaq DDS4 8 Cassette

DDSMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Autoloader

HP DDS4 6 Cassette Autoloader DDSMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

StorageWorks 35GB AIT

POWERFIL.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Autoloader

StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge

ADICSC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

DLT Autoloader

StorageWorks SSL1016

HP116N32.SYS For 32-bit: SP21971 Yes

Autoloader

Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library

HPMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Model 15/30

Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library

HPMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Model 20/40

Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library

HPMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Model 35/70

Compaq DLT Tape Drives DLTTAPE.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

StorageWorks MSL5000 Series

LIBXPRMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Mini-Libraries

StorageWorks SSL2020 AIT Mini-

LIBXPRMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Library

StorageWorks TL881 DLT Mini-

LIBXPRMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Library

StorageWorks TL891 DLT Mini-

LIBXPRMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Library

Drive Array Notification

CPQDAEN.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Yes Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Smart Array 5xxx Notification

Driver

CPQCISSE.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server

Yes

2003 Version 7.30A

Smart Array 5i Controller

6, 7

CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Smart Array 5i Controller Plus CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Smart Array 5302 Controller

6, 7

CPQCISSM.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Yes

Option Driver Location Digital

Signature

Smart Array 5304 Controller

6, 7

CPQCISSM.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Yes Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

6, 7

CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Smart Array 5312 Controller

Smart Array 532 Controller

Smart Array 6402 Controller CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Smart Array 6404 Controller CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Smart Array 641 Controller

Smart Array 642 Controller

CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Smart Array 6i Controller CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Fibre Channel Host Controller /P

CPQFCALM.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes (32-bit/33-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter)

Fibre Channel Host Controller /P

CPQFCALM.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes (64-bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter)

Fibre Channel Filter Driver

CPQFCFTR.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Yes Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Fibre Channel Array

6, 7

CPQFCAC.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Yes Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Smart Array 431, 4200, Smart Array 4250ES, and Integrated Smart Array Controllers

6, 7

Integrated Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI Adapter

Integrated Wide Ultra2 SCSI Adapter

Integrated Ultra2 SCSI Adapter

64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI Adapter

64-bit/66MHz Dual Channel Wide Ultra 3 SCSI Adapter

64-bit/66MHz Single Channel Wide Ultra 3 SCSI Adapter

ProLiant Storage System

CPQARRY2.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD No

SYM_HI.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

SYMC8XX.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

SYM_HI.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

ADPU160M.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

PRLNTSS.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Yes Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Option Driver Location Digital

Signature

Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Controller

HP 64-bit/13MHz Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

HP 64-bit/13MHz Single Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

Note 6: Driver upgrades for many of the listed devices are included in Version 7.30A of the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003. After installing Windows Server 2003, update those drivers to enhance their reliability and functionality.

Note 7: Many of these devices have firmware upgrades available through variations of the Options ROMPaq. The latest version of each Options ROMPaq is available on the software and drivers website at

http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/index.html.

SYMMPI.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

SYMMPI.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

SYMMPI.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Yes

Supported network interface controllers

Table 5 lists supported ProLiant network interface controllers (NICs) and driver revisions supported by Windows Server 2003 SP1.

Table 5. Supported ProLiant Network Interface Controllers

NIC Driver Location Digital

Signature

NC3120 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

NC3122 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

NC3123 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

NC3131 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

NC3132 Fast Ethernet Upgrade Module

NC3133 Fast Ethernet Upgrade Module

NC3134 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

NC3135 Fast Ethernet Upgrade Module

NC3162 Fast Ethernet (Embedded)

NC3163 Fast Ethernet (Embedded)

NC4621 Token Ring NIC CPQTRND5.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

NC6132 Gigabit Module N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

NC6133 Gigabit Module N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

NC6134 Gigabit N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

NC6136 Gigabit N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

HP NC6170 Gigabit Server Adapter

N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

N1000325.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Yes

NC7131 Gigabit N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

NC7132 Gigabit Module N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

HP NC7170 Gigabit Server Adapter

NC150T PCI 4-Port Gigabit Combo Switch Adapter

NC310F PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter

N1000325.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

N1000325.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Yes

NIC Driver Location Digital

Signature

NC320T PCI Express Gigabit Server Adapter

NC370T PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter

NC370F PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter

NC370i PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter

NC1020 Gigabit Server Adapter Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

NC6770 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter

NC7760 PCI-X Gigabit Server LAN on the Motherboard (LOM)

Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

BXND51X.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

BXND51X.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

BXND51X.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Yes

HP NC7761 Gigabit Server Adapter

NC7770 Gigabit Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

HP NC7771 Gigabit Server Adapter

NC7780 PCI Gigabit Server LOM Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

NC7781 PCI-X Gigabit Server LOM

HP NC7782 PCI-X Gigabit Server Adapter

IBM 16/4 TOKEN RING PCI SPECIAL

Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

IBMTRP.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Yes

Netelligent 16/4 PCI IBM UTP/STP Controller

IBMTRP.SYS Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD Yes

Important:

The drivers for the network interface controllers reside on the Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD and have undergone testing by Microsoft and HP.

ProLiant cluster support

A critical goal of HP’s Adaptive Enterprise is to offer customers the ability to reduce exposure to unplanned downtime through automated software and hardware tools that predict, diagnose, and respond immediately to potential fault conditions. HP delivers intelligent fault resilience with its High Availability Clustering product solutions and kits built on Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, industry standard ProLiant servers, Smart Array Cluster Storage, or StorageWorks platforms integrated with HP management tools.

The following products support Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition: ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster, ProLiant DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster, ProLiant DL380 G2 Packaged Cluster, ProLiant CL380 Packaged cluster, and the ProLiant Cluster Kits HA/F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array, HA/F500 for MA8000, and HA/F100 & F200 for MSA1000.

PCI Hot Plug support

PCI Hot Plug is the ability to physically insert, remove, or replace PCI adapters while a ProLiant server is powered on. PCI Hot Plug operations may be performed under Windows Server 2003 supported ProLiant servers with the PCI Hot Plug Filter Driver installed. ProLiant storage options and network interface controllers are supported for PCI Hot Plug operations.

ProLiant servers that are capable of PCI Hot Plug include:

Table 6. ProLiant servers with PCI Hot Plug support

HP ProLiant DL servers HP ProLiant ML servers Compaq ProLiant servers

ProLiant DL380 G2 ProLiant ML370 G2 ProLiant 6400R

ProLiant DL380 G3 ProLiant ML530 G2 ProLiant 6500 Xeon

ProLiant DL580 ProLiant ML570 ProLiant 7000 Xeon

ProLiant DL580 G2 ProLiant ML570 G2 ProLiant 8000

ProLiant DL740 ProLiant ML750 ProLiant 8500

ProLiant DL760 G2

Higher availability on HP and Microsoft solutions is achieved through the deployment of Hot Plug RAID Memory, the most robust memory-protection solution in the HP Advanced Memory Protection strategy. With the introduction of industry-leading ProLiant 8-way platforms, the ProLiant DL760 G2 and ProLiant DL740, HP is the first and only vendor to offer Hot Plug RAID Memory in an industrystandard platform. With the introduction of these two new platforms based on the HP F8 chipset, customers will be able to, for the first time, deploy mainframe levels of availability in their industrystandard IT environments, without the high cost of mainframe technology. With the HP/Microsoft solution, customers can dynamically hot-add memory capacity without powering down the server which delivers true resource scalability and maximum uptime for enterprise customers. The Hot Add Memory feature in the specified 4-way and 8-way ProLiant servers is only supported in Windows Server 2003.

SP1 on

The following Hot Plug RAID Memory driver and utility are included in Version 7.30A and later of the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003:

• HP ProLiant Hot-Plug Memory Configuration Utility for Windows Server 2003

• HP ProLiant Hot Plug Memory Driver for Windows Server 2003

Lights-Out management support

Lights-Out management products, such as Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2), Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), and Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II (RILOE II), remain an important part of the ProLiant solution adding support for the Windows Server 2003 operating system. Drivers for these products are included in the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Refer to the QuickSpecs for information regarding supported remote management features and functionality on Windows Server 2003:

www.hp.com/servers/lights-out.

SmartStart installation paths

Server deployment of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 is consistent and easy every time with ROM-based utilities, whether you choose a SmartStart assisted installation or a manual operating system installation.

To fully optimize the performance of your hardware platform, a SmartStart assisted installation walks you through the entire operating system installation process. Using an assisted installation, SmartStart prepares the server for installation, allows you to install the operating system using the vendorsupplied CDs, and provides automated installation of server support software using ProLiant Support Packs (PSPs).

For a manual installation of the operating system, you can take advantage of the ROM-based utilities and vendor-supplied operating system media before manually installing server support software from the SmartStart CD.

For more information on SmartStart, go to the SmartStart website at The installation guide, available on this website, walks you through both SmartStart installation paths.

www.hp.com/servers/smartstart.

Pre-installation tasks

To prepare for installation, gather the supported software detailed below.

1. Obtain ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A (or later)

http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/3376.html or from the

SmartStart 7.30 CD. This PSP contains device drivers, management agents, and utilities supported under Windows Server 2003.

Note:

Once the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A (or later) is installed, you can use HP Systems Insight Manager available at to manage your Windows Server 2003 servers.

www.hp.com/go/hpsim

2. For the ProLiant servers listed in Table 7, obtain System Configuration Utility Version 2.58 (or later)

http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/1950.html and create the

associated bootable diskette set. Run the utility and verify that all system configuration options conform to those listed for the chosen platform.

Important:

Create the bootable diskette set if you plan to use the SmartStart Assisted Installation Path.

Table 7. ProLiant servers with System Configuration Utility support

Compaq ProLiant servers ProLiant DL servers ProLiant ML servers

ProLiant CL380 ProLiant DL360 ProLiant ML150

ProLiant 3000 ProLiant DL380 ProLiant ML150 G2

ProLiant 5500 ProLiant ML330

ProLiant 6000 ProLiant ML350

ProLiant 6400R ProLiant ML370

ProLiant 6500 ProLiant ML530

ProLiant 7000 ProLiant ML570

ProLiant 8000

ProLiant 8500

Other ProLiant servers use the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU). This utility can be used in place of the System Configuration Utility and must be used to specify the operating system on the server if you are using the SmartStart Assisted Installation Path.

Procedures for performing a clean installation

This section outlines the proper procedures to follow when performing a clean (new) installation of the Windows Server 2003 SP1 operating system on ProLiant servers.

To complete a Windows Server 2003 SP1 installation fully supported by HP, follow these steps when setting up the system. Read the following sequence completely before you begin.

Blade installation

The ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is a server deployment product that facilitates the installation, configuration, and deployment of high-volumes of servers via a GUI-based console using either scripting or imaging technology.

Especially designed for the HP BladeSystem servers, but supporting all ProLiant servers, the Rapid Deployment Pack has advanced features that can detect and display server blades based on their physical rack, enclosure, and bay location. You can set the deployment console to automatically install or redeploy a previous computer's configuration to a new blade when replaced.

To install Windows Server 2003 SP1 on HP BladeSystem servers, HP recommends using Rapid Deployment Pack Version 2.0 (or later).

All blade enclosures ship with a Foundation Pack which includes the Rapid Deployment Pack CD. The Rapid Deployment Pack CD contains all of the drivers, agents, and support software that the blade needs. Use the Rapid Deployment Pack CD with any deployment method chosen to install software on HP BladeSystem servers.

For additional product information and usage instructions for Rapid Deployment Pack, visit

www.hp.com/servers/rdp.

Details about other deployment options can be found at the following locations:

• For ProLiant BL e-Class:

class/deployment.html

• For HP BladeSystem p-Class:

class/documentation.html

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/e-

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-

Manual install

To perform a manual installation:

1. Select a supported system platform from the server platforms listed in Table 2.

2. Inspect the system to confirm that it conforms to the platform-specific configuration listed in Table 2.

If necessary, update the system ROMs as specified in this table.

3. Use the System Configuration Utility to configure the hardware for your server. See Table 7 to

determine if this step is necessary for the server.

4. If the server has a Smart Array 642, Smart Array 641, Smart Array 5304, Smart Array 5302,

Smart Array 531, Smart Array 5i, Smart Array 431, or Integrated Smart Array Controller installed as the boot controller, configure these arrays by accessing the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays utility via the F8 key during boot. Once the configuration is complete, exit the utility to continue the boot process.

Note:

Alternatively, you may set your array controller as the secondary controller and install the OS to a SCSI controller. Once the OS is installed, configure the array through the Array Configuration Utility (ACU) using the PSP for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.30A

5. Insert the Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD into the CD-ROM drive to begin installation.

6. After Windows Server 2003 SP1 has been installed, install the Simple Network Management

Protocol (SNMP), if you want to use the functionality of the ProLiant Management Agents.

• Select the Control Panel from the Start menu.

• Select Add/Remove Programs.

• Click Add/Remove Windows Components.

• Select Management and Monitoring Tools from the list of components.

• Click Details.

• Select Simple Network Management Protocol so that a checkmark is displayed in the

checkbox.

• Click OK and then click Next.

• Click Finish.

7. Install Version 7.30A (or later) of the ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows Server

2003, which is available at

http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/3376.html. The PSP contains

numerous files. For the PSP to be installed properly, all files must be present in the same directory as the SETUP.EXE program.

Primary installation method

• Run the SETUP.EXE program included with the PSP. By default, all software components are

selected for installation. In most circumstances, this default selection should not be altered.

• Click Install to proceed with the installation. Although all software components are selected

for installation by default, only those required by the server will install. After the installation is complete, the utility will display successfully installed components, non-applicable components, and any component installation failures.

Command prompt installation

• Use the SETUPC.EXE to install the PSP from a command line prompt without user interaction.

This utility is designed as a tool that can be scripted. As with the SETUP.EXE program, all components appropriate for the target server will be installed.

• For additional usage information, refer to the BPXXXXXX.TXT file included with the

downloaded files and the ProLiant Support Pack and Deployment Utilities User Guide posted on the download Web page for the PSP.

Unattended install

For detailed procedures on unattended installs, refer to Microsoft documentation. When using an UNATTEND.TXT file, follow these additional procedures.

1. Add the following line in the unattend section if the UNATTEND.TXT file has the OEMPreinstall flag

set.

[UNATTEND]

DisableVirtualOemDevices=Yes

Ensure that any special hardware-specific drivers appropriate for your ProLiant server are available in the specified OEMFilesPath. The drivers for the supported devices may not be included on the base media.

Note:

These changes are only necessary when using an UNATTEND.TXT file with the OEMPreinstall flag set. Failure to set this flag could cause installs to abort with the following message: “File [filename] could not be loaded. Error code is

18. Setup cannot continue.”

Known issues and workarounds

This section details the known issues with installing Windows Server 2003 SP1 on ProLiant servers and provides information about resolving them.

Table 8. Known issues

Issue 1 SYSTEM ROM UPGRADE REQUIRED on ProLiant servers with Intel Xeon, Xeon DP, or Xeon MP

processors to correct timing marginality in the Instruction Decoder.

Description

Solution

Intel Corp. has identified a timing marginality in a small percentage of Intel Xeon, Intel Xeon DP and Intel Xeon MP Processors that can cause erratic system behavior after prolonged usage. Based on Erratum P72 in the Intel Xeon Processor Specification Update and Erratum O69 in the Intel Xeon MP Processor Specification Update dated July 2004, the timing marginality in the instruction decoder unit may cause unpredictable application or system behavior.

For additional details, refer to the customer advisory located at

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID= PSD_EL040709_CW01.

This timing marginality in Intel Xeon, Intel Xeon DP and Intel Xeon MP Processors is corrected in the June 2004 System ROMs. However, separate Intel errata (Erratum P76 and Erratum O73 - A Timing Marginality in the Arithmetic Logic Unit May Cause Indeterminate Behavior) has been corrected in System ROMs dated September 2004. System ROMs dated September 2004 include the microcode required to correct BOTH errata P72 and P76 in the Xeon Processor and errata O69 and O73 in the Xeon MP Processor.

HP strongly recommends downloading and applying the System ROMPaq Upgrade Diskette (dated September 2004 or later) to upgrade the ProLiant System ROM to the appropriate date.

Issue 2 The Data Execution Prevention (DEP) feature in Windows Server 2003 SP1 causes the HP Insight

Management Agents and the HP ProLiant Rack Infrastructure Service to stop running.

Issue 3 Yellow exclamation mark gets displayed in ATI Device Manager with Remote Insight Lights-Out

Issue 4 Hibernation issue exists with 4 GB or more system memory.

Description

Solution

Edition installed.

Description

Solution

Description

Solution

If the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) feature is enabled in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1), it causes the HP Insight Management Agents for Windows Server 2003 and the HP ProLiant Rack Infrastructure Interface Service for Windows Server 2003 (this only affects ProLiant Server Blades) to stop running.

For additional details, refer to the customer advisory located at

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID= PSD_EM050113_CW01.

Install Version 7.30A of the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server

2003.

When using Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition, the Windows Server 2003 Device Manager displays a yellow exclamation mark beside the ATI device.

Please disregard the yellow exclamation mark as there is no loss of functionality or other reported symptoms to elicit concern.

The Hibernation tab does not install on servers with 4 GB or more system memory.

Hibernation with 4 GB or more system memory is not supported in Windows Server 2003.

Issue 5 Embedded network interface controllers are not enumerated consistently.

Issue 6 Dynamic disk drives attached to Compaq Fibre Channel HBAs disappear after “hot-swap.”

Description

Solution

Description

Workaround

Solution

After installing and configuring embedded network interface controllers (NICs) post Windows Server 2003 installation, the port configurations may not operate as expected.

Switch cables if you are experiencing this situation.

After hot removal and subsequent hot addition of the Compaq Fibre Channel Array or the Compaq Fibre Channel Host Controller /P (64-bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter) from one slot to another, the dynamic disk drive letters associated with the drives attached to the Compaq Fibre Channel Array or the Compaq Fibre Channel Host Controller /P are no longer listed in the Device Manager.

Reboot the server for the correct dynamic disk drive letters to return.

Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.

Issue 7 The Smart Array 4200 Controller Driver does not install during Setup.

Issue 8 Software fault tolerant volumes (dynamic disks) fail during driver upgrade or rollback.

Description

Solution

Description

Workaround

During the install of Windows Server 2003, a popup box reports the following:

Setup had problems installing the following device: Compaq Smart Array 4200 Controller. Do you want to delay installing this device until after setup is complete?

The Smart Array 4200 Controller will not be installed during Windows Server 2003 Setup if this controller is set as the boot controller.

This issue is resolved by installing Windows Server 2003 SP1.

When a device driver is updated for a device containing dynamic disks, the software fault tolerant volumes located on these dynamic disks will fail and will require regeneration.

No workaround is available at this time.

Issue 9 Upgrading miniport driver for secondary device requires reboot.

Issue 10 Incorrect port number and port ID returned in insertion and removal events.

Solution

Description

Workaround

Solution

Description

Solution

Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.

When a device driver for a secondary device is updated, the Windows Server 2003 operating system may request a reboot.

Reboot the server as prompted.

Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.

When using Smart Array 5xxx Notification Driver (CPQCISSE.SYS) Version

5.42.0.32 with Smart Array Cluster Storage, the port number and port ID in removal and insertion events are reported incorrectly.

To resolve this issue upgrade to Smart Array Cluster Controller Firmware Version

1.70 (or later) and upgrade to Version 5.42.2.32 (or later) of the CPQCISSE.SYS driver.

Smart Array Cluster Controller Firmware Version 1.70 (or later) is downloadable as follows:

• Name: Online ROM Flash Component for Windows - Compaq Smart Array

Cluster Storage Controller

• Download location:

http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/6397.html

CPQCISSE.SYS Version 5.42.2.32 (or later) is downloadable as follows:

• Name: ProLiant Smart Array 5x and 6x Controller Driver for Windows

2000/Server 2003

• Download location:

http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/2757.html

Issue 11 The native OS backup utility may prohibit appending data to the tape drive.

Issue 12 ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Description

Solution

(CPQASM.SYS) will not load on the ProLiant 3000, 5500, or 6500.

Description

Solution

When performing a backup using the native OS backup utility, you might receive a message describing a hardware error.

In this case, the following message will be displayed at the end of the backup job:

Drive Error: The device reported an error on a request to write data to media. Error Reported: Invalid command. There may be a hardware or media problem. Please check the system event log for relevant failures.

The backup log will suggest that drive C is not a valid drive or that you do not have access to the drive.

After you receive this error, you can no longer append data to that tape drive.

Download the Microsoft HotFix WindowServer2003-KB817688-I386-ENU.EXE file from

http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/downloads/WindowsServer2003KB817688-i386-ENU.exe. Then, run the executable in the Windows Server

2003 environment.

The ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (CPQASM.SYS) will not load on the ProLiant 3000, 5500, or 6500. The Windows Server 2003 version of this driver depends on ACPI support, and these ProLiant models do not support ACPI. Other components that depend on this driver may fail to load or may not provide full functionality.

The following message will be displayed in CPQSETUP.LOG after the driver is installed:

Name: hp ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Windows Server 2003

New Version: 5.30.3718.0

Beginning Silent Session…

The software is not installed on this system, but is supported for installation.

- the component will be installed

Installation failed on at least one device. One of the devices may have been deleted through Device Manager and a reboot may be necessary to complete the driver installation for this device.

The operation was not successful.

This issue is resolved in Version 5.36.0.0 or later of the ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Windows 2000/Server 2003. This version of the driver will automatically check for ACPI support and install the appropriate driver.

Install Version 7.30A of the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server

2003.

Issue 13 Unattended installs abort when using UNATTEND.TXT file with the OEMPreinstall flag set.

Description

Solution

Unattended installs abort with the following message:

File [filename] could not be loaded. Error code is 18. Setup cannot continue.

When installing any edition of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on a ProLiant server that has an embedded virtual install disk, the error message listed above may be generated when using an UNATTEND.TXT file that includes the OEMPreinstall flag.

The problem occurs because the Windows Server 2003 Installer interacts with the embedded virtual install disk when the OEMPreinstall flag is set in the UNATTEND.TXT file, but no files are specified to be preinstalled.

In order for this error condition to be triggered, all of the following conditions must be met:

• Windows Server 2003 (or later) installation.

• Installation must be performed using an UNATTEND.TXT script.

• The OEMPreinstall flag must be set in the UNATTEND.TXT file.

• The UNATTEND.TXT file must NOT specify any files to be preinstalled.

• The server must have an active virtual install disk.

Note: Installations performed using SmartStart, Rapid Deployment Pack, or "Disk Image" (i.e., the operating system image is copied to the hard drive) are not affected.

To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:

Preferred method:

If the OEMPreinstall flag is set to Yes in the UNATTEND.TXT file, set the "DisableVirtualOemDevices" flag to Yes in the [UNATTENDED] section of the UNATTEND.TXT file, as shown in the following example:

[UNATTENDED]

DisableVirtualOemDevices=Yes

Other methods:

Avoid setting the OEMPreinstall flag to Yes in the UNATTEND.TXT file if files are not specified to be preinstalled.

Disable the virtual install disk in the advanced options of the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) for the affected server.

For more information

For additional information, refer to the resources detailed below.

Table 8. Web resources

Resource description Web address

HP and Microsoft Frontline Partnership

www.hp.com/go/microsoft

website

Microsoft website www.microsoft.com

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 TechCenter: Learn About and Install

www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/ servicepack/default.mspx

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

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Hp PROLIANT DL360 G2, PROLIANT BL45P, PROLIANT BL20P G2, PROLIANT ML530, PROLIANT ML150 G2 Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Abstract

Introduction to Windows Server 2003 and Service Pack 1

Supported configurations

Recommended system configuration

Server platforms

Supported software

Supported storage options

Supported network interface controllers

ProLiant cluster support

PCI Hot Plug support

Lights-Out management support

SmartStart installation paths

Pre-installation tasks

Procedures for performing a clean installation

Blade installation

Manual install

Unattended install

Known issues and workarounds

For more information

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