Hp PROLIANT DL360 G2, PROLIANT ML150 G2, PROLIANT ML350, PROLIANT ML570 G2, PROLIANT BL20P Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2

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Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2 on ProLiant servers

integration note

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

Introduction to Windows Server 2003 and SP2....................................................................................... 2

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter support ...................................................................... 3

Supported configurations .................................................................................................................. 3

Recommended system configuration ................................................................................................... 4

Server platforms............................................................................................................................... 5

Supported software .......................................................................................................................... 9

Supported storage options ................................................................................................................ 9

Supported network interface controllers ............................................................................................ 17

ProLiant cluster support....................................................................................................................... 20

PCI Hot Plug support .......................................................................................................................... 21

Hot Plug Memory support ................................................................................................................... 21

Lights-Out management support........................................................................................................... 22

SmartStart installation paths ................................................................................................................ 22

Pre-installation tasks ........................................................................................................................... 22

Procedures for performing a new installation......................................................................................... 24

Part 1: Choose one of the available methods for installing Windows Server 2003 SP2

slip stream media CD-1 .................................................................................................................. 24

HP BladeSystem installation ......................................................................................................... 24

Manual installation ..................................................................................................................... 24

Unattended installation................................................................................................................ 26

Part 2: Install Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media CD-2 (optional)......................................... 27

Installing IPMI and WS-Management on HP ProLiant 100 Series Servers ........................................... 27

Creating the SMBIOS IPMI Device on HP ProLiant 100 Series Servers............................................... 27

Procedures for performing an upgrade to an existing Windows Server 2003 installation ........................... 27

Appendix A: known issues and workarounds........................................................................................ 28

Appendix B: resolved issues................................................................................................................ 31

For more information.......................................................................................................................... 35

Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 35

Abstract

This integration note describes the level of support available for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2), which includes:

• 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 Standard Server, Enterprise Server and Datacenter Server editions of the Windows Server 2003 family with Service Pack 2.

Microsoft releases Windows Server 2003 in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. The focus of this paper is for the Intel® and AMD 32-bit and 64-bit server processor families. This paper does not describe support for Itanium® 2-based systems or for Windows XP Professional X64 edition.

This document and others pertaining to Windows Server 2003 can be found at

www.hp.com/go/windows.

Introduction to Windows Server 2003 and SP2

SP2 is an accumulation of fixes since the original release of Windows Server 2003. The following operating systems (OS) may be upgraded to SP2:

• Windows Server 2003

• Windows Server 2003 SP1

• Windows Server 2003 X64 Edition

• Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard and Premium Editions

• Windows Server 2003 R2 X64 Edition

• Windows Server 2003 SP1 for Itanium-based systems

• Windows Server 2003 Storage Server R2 Edition

• Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition

• Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Servers R2 Edition

• Windows XP Professional X64 Edition

In addition, Windows Server 2003 SP2 includes updates for the following features or services:

• Windows Deployment Services

• Microsoft Management Console 3.0

• Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)

• Scalable Networking Pack

• Enabling “Firewall Per Port” Authentication

• Enhanced Discoverability Options for MSCONFIG

• Improved IPSEC Filter Management

• Performance Improvements under Windows Virtualization

For the full list of features and services offered in Windows Server 2003 SP2, visit:

www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsserver/sp2.mspx.

Windows Server 2003 SP2 may be purchased from HP as an in-box CD-ROM set when ordered with a supported HP ProLiant server. For details, visit:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/microsoft/OS/Windows2003_buy.html.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter support

In October of 2006, Microsoft announced unlimited virtualization support with Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter. In support of this announcement, HP now offers Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter as a supported OS on the ProLiant server platforms listed in Table 1.

Table 1. ProLiant server platforms supporting Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter

HP BladeSystem servers

BL45P G1 DL380 G4 DL580 G3

BL45P G2 DL380 G5 DL580 G4

BL685C DL385 G1 DL585 G1

DL385 G2 DL585 G2

ProLiant DL300 server series

ProLiant DL500 server series

ProLiant ML500 server series

ML570 G3

ML570 G4

The ProLiant Support Pack released as a part of SmartStart 7.70 supports Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter on the above platforms. SmartStart assisted path installation for the above platforms will be offered in a future release of SmartStart.

For more information regarding unlimited virtualization support in Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter, visit the Microsoft website at the following address:

www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/news/bulletins/datacenterhighavail.mspx.

Supported configurations

Windows Server 2003 SP2 should load and run on any ProLiant server that meets the recommended hardware configuration established by Microsoft and is listed as supported with Windows Server 2003 on the HP OS Support Matrix found at:

http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/458915-0-0-0-121.html.

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 SP2 support page at

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/microsoft/OS/Windows2003_overview.html and the

Microsoft website at

www.microsoft.com.

Recommended system configuration

Tables 2 and 3 list the recommended minimum system configuration established by Microsoft for Windows Server 2003 R2. These requirements do not change for applying Windows server 2003 SP2. The recommendations listed here pertain to the Windows Server 2003 R2 OS 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 OS and your software. Most software vendors have this information posted to their website.

Table 2. Recommended minimum system configuration for Windows Server 2003 R2 32-bit:

Parameter Web Edition Standard

Edition

Processor 550 MHz 550 MHz 550 MHz 550 MHz

RAM 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB

Monitor VGA or higher

resolution

Available disk

space

NOTE 1: For the latest system requirements for each edition of the Windows Server 2003

family, visit http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/d38133ce-dc8e-

4817-92a5-a5d37727abb11033.mspx?mfr=true.

NOTE 2: 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.

Table 3. Recommended minimum system configuration for Windows Server 2003 R2 64-bit:

Parameter Standard

Processor

1.5 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB

Edition

1.4 GHz 1.4 GHz 1.4 GHz

VGA or higher resolution

Enterprise Edition

VGA or higher resolution

Datacenter Edition

VGA or higher resolution

RAM 512 MB 1 GB 1 GB

Monitor VGA or higher

resolution

Available disk

space

NOTE 3: For the latest system requirements for each edition of the

Windows Server 2003 family, visit

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/d38133cedc8e-4817-92a5-a5d37727abb11033.mspx?mfr=true.

NOTE 4: The processor must be 64-bit capable with a minimum speed of

1.4 GHz.

NOTE 5: 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.

4 GB 4 GB 4 GB

VGA or higher resolution

Server platforms

Table 4 lists the ProLiant servers, ROM version, and ROM date that support Windows Server 2003 SP2. Refer to the following resources on the Web to assist in determining the ROM version and family of your ProLiant server.

• Support & drivers website:

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl

• Windows on ProLiant support matrix:

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

Table 4. System platforms that support Windows Server 2003 SP2

Server platform ROM family Minimum ROM date

ProLiant BL10e

ProLiant BL10e G2

ProLiant BL20p

ProLiant BL20p G2

ProLiant BL20p G3

ProLiant BL20p G4 I13 06/14/06

ProLiant BL25p

ProLiant BL25p G2 A11 01/10/07

ProLiant BL30p

ProLiant BL35p

ProLiant BL40p

ProLiant BL45p

6, 7

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

A02 03/09/05

ProLiant BL45p G2 A12 01/11/07

ProLiant BL460c I15 08/09/06

ProLiant BL465c A13 10/11/06

ProLiant BL480c I14 08/09/06

ProLiant BL685c A08 12/06/06

ProLiant CL380 P17 12/18/02

ProLiant DL140 DL140 11/25/04

ProLiant DL140 G2 DL140G2 08/15/05

ProLiant DL140 G3 DL140G3 07/14/06

ProLiant DL145 DL145 03/22/05

ProLiant DL145 G2 DL145G2 05/05/05

ProLiant DL320 D05 11/15/02

ProLiant DL320 G2

6, 7

D13 09/15/04

Server platform ROM family Minimum ROM date

ProLiant DL320 G3

ProLiant DL320 G4 D20 01/26/06

ProLiant DL320 G5 W04 09/09/06

ProLiant DL320s W04 09/09/06

ProLiant DL360 P21 11/15/02

ProLiant DL360 G2

ProLiant DL360 G3

ProLiant DL360 G4

ProLiant DL360 G4p

ProLiant DL360 G5 P58 7/28/06

ProLiant DL365 A10 01/10/07

6, 7

D18 03/04/05

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)

ProLiant DL380 G3

ProLiant DL380 G4

ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster

6, 7

P29 09/15/04

P51 12/02/04

ProLiant DL380 G5 P56 07/28/06

ProLiant DL385

A05 04/29/05

ProLiant DL385 G2 A09 10/11/06

ProLiant DL385 G2

A09 10/11/06 Packaged Cluster

ProLiant DL560

6, 7

P30 09/15/04

ProLiant DL580 P20 12/17/02

ProLiant DL580 G2

ProLiant DL580 G3

6, 7

P27 09/15/04

P29 09/15/04

ProLiant DL580 G4 P58 06/01/06

ProLiant DL585

A01 03/09/05

ProLiant DL585 G2 A07 11/01/06

ProLiant DL740

ProLiant DL760

6, 7

P47 09/15/04

P46 12/15/02

Server platform ROM family Minimum ROM date

6, 7

P44 09/15/04

D12 09/15/04

D10 02/17/03

D15 09/15/04

ProLiant DL760 G2

ProLiant ML110 ML110 07/16/04

ProLiant ML110 G2 ML110G2 08/11/05

ProLiant ML110 G3 ML110G3 08/24/05

ProLiant ML110 G4 O10 10/16/06

ProLiant ML150 AMI 05/26/04

ProLiant ML150 G2 ML150G2 01/28/05

ProLiant ML310

ProLiant ML310 G2 W01 02/15/05

ProLiant ML310 G3 W02 11/15/05

ProLiant ML310 G4 W03 10/09/06

ProLiant ML330 D03 11/15/02

ProLiant ML330 G2

ProLiant ML330 G3

ProLiant ML330e D06 11/15/02

ProLiant ML350

D04 11/15/02 (1 GHz)

ProLiant ML350 (600,

D02 11/15/02 733, 800, 866, 933 MHz)

ProLiant ML350 G2 (1133 MHz and greater)

ProLiant ML350 G3

ProLiant ML350 G4

ProLiant ML350 G4p

6, 7

D11 02/17/03

D14 09/15/04

D17 12/02/04

D19 02/21/05

ProLiant ML350 G5 D21 08/09/06

ProLiant ML370 (667-

P17 12/18/02 1000 MHz)

ProLiant ML370 G2

P25 11/15/02 (1133 MHz and greater)

ProLiant ML370 G3

ProLiant ML370 G4

6, 7

P28 09/15/04

P50 12/02/04

ProLiant ML370 G5 P57 07/28/06

ProLiant ML530 P19 12/18/02

Server platform ROM family Minimum ROM date

ProLiant ML530 G2

ProLiant ML570 P20 12/17/02

ProLiant ML570 G2

ProLiant ML570 G3

ProLiant ML570 G4 P60 06/01/06

ProLiant ML750 P45 12/15/02

6, 7

P22 09/15/04

P32 09/15/04

P37 02/28/05

ProLiant 3000 (Pentium III Processor)

ProLiant 5500 (Pentium III Xeon Processor)

ProLiant 6000 (Pentium III Xeon Processor)

ProLiant 6400R (Pentium III Xeon Processor)

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 6: The ROM for this ProLiant server supports the Microsoft® Emergency

Management Service console feature in Windows Server 2003.

NOTE 7: This System ROM upgrade is considered a critical fix and is required to

correct Issue 1 in Appendix B. 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 data loss. By disregarding this notification, the customer accepts the risk of incurring future related events.

P09 11/08/00

P12 11/08/00

P40 12/27/99

P11 11/08/00

P40 12/27/99

Supported software

Table 5 lists supported ProLiant utilities, drivers, and other value-add software and their corresponding version needed for Windows Server 2003 SP2.

Table 5. ProLiant value-add software supported with Windows Server 2003 SP2

Utility Minimum version Location

ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server

2003

System Configuration Utility

NOTE 8: Some elements of the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 are superseded by

the components residing on the Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media or are otherwise supported for use with Windows Server 2003 SP2. For more information, refer to the appendices.

7.70A

2.58

Support & drivers website:

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl

Support & drivers website:

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl

Supported storage options

Tables 6 and 7 list supported ProLiant storage options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface with Windows Server 2003 SP2. The locations are abbreviated in the table as follows:

• Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media = Slip stream media

• ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.70A = PSP 7.70A

Table 6. ProLiant hard drives and tape solutions for interfacing with Windows Server 2003 SP2

Option Driver Location Digital signature

Hard disk drives

HP 36 GB, 2.5”, 10,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives

HP 36 GB, 2.5”, 15,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives

HP 36 GB, 3.5”, 15,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives

HP 60 GB, 7,400 rpm Parallel ATA Hard Disk Drives

DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes

HP 60 GB, SFF, 5,400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives

HP 72 GB, 2.5”, 10,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives

DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes

Option Driver Location Digital signature

HP 72 GB, 2.5”, 15,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives

HP 72 GB, 3.5”, 15,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives

HP 80 GB, 3.5”,

7.400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives

HP 146 GB, 2.5”, 10,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives

HP 146 GB, 3.5”, 15,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives

HP 160 GB, 3.5”, 7,400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives

HP 250 GB, 3.5”, 7,400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives

DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes

HP 500 GB, 3.5”, 7,400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives

HP 750 GB, 3.5”, 7,400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives

HP 4 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives

HP 9 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives

HP 18 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives

HP 36 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives

HP 72 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives

HP 144 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives

36.4 GB 10,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives

DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes

Option Driver Location Digital signature

72.8 GB 10,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives

146.8 GB 10,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives

300 GB 10,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives

18.2 GB 15,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives

36.4 GB 15,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives

72.8 GB 15,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives

146 GB 15,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives

DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes

Tape drives

HP DAT Tape Drive (all models)

HP DDS2/3/4 Tape Drives

HP SureStore VS80/VS160

LTO Ultrium-1 Tape Drives (all models)

LTO Ultrium ½/3 Tape Drives (all models)

Compaq DLT Tape Drives

Autoloaders

HP DAT 72 * 6 Autoloader

HPDAT.SYS For 32-bit:

SP21969 For 64-bit: SP21970

4MMDAT.SYS Slip stream media Yes

DLTTAPE.SYS Slip stream media Yes

LTOTAPE.SYS Slip stream media Yes

HPLTO.SYS For 32-bit:

SP21966 For 64-bit: SP21967

DLTTAPE.SYS Slip stream media Yes

HPDATCHG.SYS Web download Yes

Yes

HP DAT 72 * 10 Autoloader

HPDATCHG.SYS Web download Yes

Option Driver Location Digital signature

HP DDS4 6 Cassette Autoloader

StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge DLT Autoloader

StorageWorks SSL1016 Autoloader

Cartridge libraries

Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library Model 15/30

Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library Model 20/40

Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library Model 35/70

Mini-libraries

StorageWorks MSL5000 Series Mini-Libraries

DDSMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes

ADICSC.SYS Slip stream media Yes

HP116N32.SYS For 32-bit:

SP21971

HPMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes

LIBXPRMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes

Yes

StorageWorks SSL2020 AIT MiniLibrary

StorageWorks TL881 DLT Mini-Library

StorageWorks TL891 DLT Mini-Library

Table 7. ProLiant storage controllers for interfacing with Windows Server 2003 SP2

Option Driver Minimum

Array controllers

Drive Array Notification

Integrated Smart Array Controller

Smart Array 4200, Controller

9, 10

LIBXPRMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes

Location Digital signature firmware component version

CPQDAEN.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

CPQARRY2.SYS 1.44 Slip stream media No

CPQARRY2.SYS 1.46 Slip stream media No

Option Driver Minimum

Location Digital signature firmware component version

Smart Array 4250ES Controller

9, 10

Smart Array 431 Controller

9, 10

Smart Array 5302 Controller

9, 10

Smart Array 5304 Controller

9, 10

Smart Array 5312 Controller

9, 10

Smart Array 532 Controller

9, 10

Smart Array 6402

CPQARRY2.SYS 1.46 Slip stream media No

CPQARRY2.SYS 1.22 Slip stream media No

CPQCISSM.SYS 3.54 PSP 7.70A Yes

CPQCISSM.SYS 2.66 Slip stream media Yes

CPQCISSM.SYS 2.74 Slip stream media Yes

Controller

Smart Array 6404

CPQCISSM.SYS 2.74 Slip stream media Yes

Controller

Smart Array 641 Controller

Smart Array 642 Controller

Smart Array 5i Controller

9, 10

Smart Array 5i Controller Plus

Smart Array 5xxx Notification Driver

Smart Array 6i Controller

Smart Array E200 Controller

Smart Array E500 Controller

Smart Array P400 Controller

CPQCISSM.SYS 2.74 Slip stream media Yes

CPQCISSM.SYS 2.66 Slip stream media Yes

CPQCISSE.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

CPQCISSM.SYS 2.74 Slip stream media Yes

HPCISSS2.SYS 1.50 PSP 7.70A Yes

HPCISSS2.SYS 2.52 PSP 7.70A Yes

HPCISSS2.SYS 2.08 PSP 7.70A Yes

Smart Array P600 Controller

Smart Array P800 Controller

HPCISSS2.SYS 1.20 PSP 7.70A Yes

HPCISSS2.SYS 2.08 PSP 7.70A Yes

Option Driver Minimum

Location Digital signature firmware component version

Fibre Channel controllers

Fibre Channel Host

CPQFCALM.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes Controller /P (32bit/33-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter)

Fibre Channel Host

CPQFCALM.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes Controller /P (64bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter)

Fibre Channel Filter Driver

Fibre Channel Array

CPQFCFTR.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

CPQFCAC.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

9, 10

PCI-X to Fibre Channel HBAs

HP StorageWorks A7388A & A7387A 2Gb PCI-X to FC HBAs for Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003

HP StorageWorks FCA2214 2Gb PCI-X FC HBA for Windows

See website for

appropriate

driver:

http://h20000.w

ww2.hp.com/bizs

upport/TechSuppo

rt/DriverDownloa

d.jsp?pnameOID=

415629&locale=e

n_US&taskId=135

&prodSeriesId=41

5627&prodTypeId

=12169

See website:

http://h20000.w

ww2.hp.com/bizs

upport/TechSuppo

rt/SoftwareIndex.j

sp?lang=en&cc=us

&prodNameId=29

6368&prodTypeId

=12169&prodSeri

esId=439556&swL

ang=13&taskId=1

35&swEnvOID=10

1.91a5 Web download Yes

See website:

Web download Yes

http://h20000.w ww2.hp.com/bizs upport/TechSuppo rt/SoftwareIndex.j sp?lang=en&cc=us &prodNameId=29 6368&prodTypeId =12169&prodSeri esId=439556&swL ang=13&taskId=1 35&swEnvOID=10 60

Option Driver Minimum

Location Digital signature firmware component version

HP StorageWorks FC2143 and FC2243 DC HBA

HP StorageWorks FC1142SR and FC1242SR HBA

See website:

http://h20000.w ww2.hp.com/bizs upport/TechSuppo rt/SoftwareIndex.j sp?lang=en&cc=us &prodNameId=31 85351&prodTypeI d=12169&prodSe riesId=3185350& swLang=13&taskI d=135&swEnvOID =1060

See website:

http://h18006.w ww1.hp.com/pro ducts/storagewor ks/pciehbaql/ind ex.html

See website:

http://h20000.w ww2.hp.com/bizs upport/TechSuppo rt/SoftwareIndex.j sp?lang=en&cc=us &prodNameId=31 85351&prodTypeI d=12169&prodSe riesId=3185350& swLang=13&taskI d=135&swEnvOID =1060

See website:

http://h18006.w ww1.hp.com/pro ducts/storagewor ks/pciehbaql/ind ex.html

Web download Yes

HP StorageWorks FC2142SR and FC2242SR HBA

SCSI controllers

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

Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Controller

See website:

http://h18006.w ww1.hp.com/pro ducts/storagewor ks/4gbpciehba/in dex.html

See website:

http://h18006.w ww1.hp.com/pro ducts/storagewor ks/4gbpciehba/in dex.html

Web download Yes

SYM_HI.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

ADPU160M.SYS 3.02.3 Slip stream media Yes

PRLNTSS.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

LSI_SAS.SYS 5.05.21.0 PSP 7.70A Yes

Integrated Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI Adapter

SYM_HI.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

Option Driver Minimum

firmware component version

Integrated Wide Ultra2 SCSI Adapter

Integrated Ultra2 SCSI Adapter

SCSI HBAs

64-bit/133MHz Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

64-bit/133MHz Single Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter

SAS HBAs

8 Internal SAS HBA with RAID

SYM_HI.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

SYMC8XX.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

LSI_SAS.SYS 5.05.21.0 PSP 7.70A Yes

LSI_SAS.SYS 1.16.33.00 PSP 7.70A Yes

Location Digital signature

SC44Ge HBA LSI_SAS.SYS 1.16.33.00 Web download

for Windows

2003:

www.hp.com/cgi-

bin/hpsupport/in

dex.pl

Web download

for Windows

2003 x64:

www.hp.com/cgi-

bin/hpsupport/in

dex.pl

NOTE 9: Driver upgrades for many of the listed devices are included in Version 7.70A 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 10: 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 Support & drivers website:

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl.

Yes

Supported network interface controllers

Table 8 lists supported ProLiant network interface controllers (NICs) and driver revisions supported by Windows Server 2003 SP2. The locations are abbreviated in the table as follows:

• Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media = Slip stream media

• ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.70A = PSP 7.70A

Table 8. ProLiant network interface controllers supported by Windows Server 2003 SP2

NIC Driver Minimum

firmware component version

10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters

NC510C NXP2NIC.SYS 2.3.60 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC510F NXP2NIC.SYS 2.3.60 PSP 7.70A Yes

Embedded LAN on motherboards (LOMs)

NC3162 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC3163 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC7760 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC7780 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC7781 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC7782 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

Fast Ethernet adapters

NC3120 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

Location Digital

Signature

NC3121 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC3122 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC3123 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC3131 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC3132 Upgrade Module N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC3133 Upgrade Module N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC3134 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC3135 Upgrade Module N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC3160 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC3161 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

Gigabit Ethernet adapters

NC110T N1E5132.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

NC310F N1000325.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

NIC Driver Minimum

firmware component version

NC320i Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC320i for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC320T Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC320T for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC324i Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC324i for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC325i Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC325i for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC325m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC325m for 64-bit Editions

NC326i Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

Location Digital

Signature

NC326i for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC340T N1000325.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

NC340T for 64-bit Editions N1G5132E.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

NC364T N1E5132.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

NC370F BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC371i BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC370T BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC373F BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC373i BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC373m BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC373T BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC380T BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC1020 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC3133 Module N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC6132 Module N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC6134 N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC6136 N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC6170 N1000325.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

NC6170 for 64-bit Editions E1G5132E.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NIC Driver Minimum

firmware component version

NC6770 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC7131 N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC7132 Module N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC7170 N1000325.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

NC7170 for 64-bit Editions E1G5132E.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes

NC7761 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC7761 for 64-bit Editions B57AMD64.SYS 2.1.0.5 Slip stream media Yes

NC7770 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC7170/NC7170LP E1G5132E.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

NC7771 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

Gigabit switch adapters

NC150T Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

Location Digital

Signature

NC150T for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

HP BladeSystem network adapters

NC320m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC320m for 64-bit Editions

NC325m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC325m for 64-bit Editions

NC326m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC326m for 64-bit Editions

NC370i Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC370i for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NIC Driver Minimum

firmware component version

NC373m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC373m for 64-bit Editions

NC374m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

NC374m for 64-bit Editions

IMPORTANT:

The drivers for the network interface controllers reside on the Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media and have undergone testing by Microsoft and HP.

Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

Location Digital

Signature

ProLiant cluster support

A critical goal of the HP 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 G2 Packaged Cluster

• ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster

• ProLiant DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster

• ProLiant DL380 G2 Packaged Cluster

• ProLiant CL380 Packaged cluster

• 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.

Table 9 identifies ProLiant servers that are capable of PCI Hot Plug.

Table 9. 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

ProLiant DL760 G2

SP2 on

NOTE:

Future service pack papers will not include PCI Hot Plug support information, as it applies to older ProLiant server models.

Hot Plug Memory support

Higher availability on HP and Microsoft solutions has been achieved through the deployment of Hot Plug RAID Memory, the most robust memory-protection solution in the HP Advanced Memory Protection scheme. With the introduction of industry-leading ProLiant 8-way platforms, the ProLiant DL760 G2 and ProLiant DL740, HP became the first and only vendor to offer Hot Plug RAID Memory in an industry-standard platform. These two platforms based on the HP F8 chipset enable customers to deploy mainframe levels of availability in their industry-standard IT environments, without the high cost of mainframe technology. With these HP/Microsoft solutions, customers can dynamically hot-add memory capacity without powering down the server. These solutions deliver 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.

The following Hot Plug RAID Memory Driver and Utility are included in Version 7.60A and earlier 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

NOTE:

Future service pack papers will not include Hot Plug Memory support information, as it applies to older ProLiant server models.

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 by adding support for the Windows Server 2003 OS. Drivers for these products are included in the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003. For information regarding supported remote management features and functionality on Windows Server 2003, refer to the QuickSpecs at

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

SmartStart installation paths

Whether you choose a SmartStart assisted installation or a manual OS installation, server deployment of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 is consistent and easy every time with ROM-based utilities.

To fully optimize the performance of your hardware platform, a SmartStart assisted installation walks you through the entire OS installation process: SmartStart prepares the server for installation, allows you to install the OS using the vendor-supplied CDs, and provides automated installation of server support software using ProLiant Support Packs (PSPs).

NOTE:

When using the SmartStart assisted installation feature in SmartStart 7.70 to deploy Windows Server 2003 SP2 and PSP

7.70, use the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 OS selection.

For a manual installation of the OS, you can take advantage of the ROM-based utilities and vendorsupplied OS 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 7.70A (or later)

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl or from the SmartStart 7.70 CD. This PSP contains device

drivers, management agents, and utilities supported under Windows Server 2003 SP2.

NOTE:

Once the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.70A (or later) is installed, you can use HP Systems Insight Manager available at to manage your Windows Server 2003 SP2 servers.

www.hp.com/go/hpsim

2. For the ProLiant servers listed in Table 10, obtain System Configuration Utility Version 2.58 (or

later) at

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl 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 10. ProLiant servers with System Configuration Utility support

Compaq ProLiant servers

ProLiant CL380 ProLiant DL360 ProLiant ML330

ProLiant 3000 ProLiant DL380 ProLiant ML350

ProLiant 5500 ProLiant ML370

ProLiant 6000 ProLiant ML530

ProLiant 6400R ProLiant ML570

ProLiant 6500

ProLiant 7000

ProLiant 8000

ProLiant 8500

HP ProLiant DL servers

HP ProLiant ML servers

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 OS on the server if you are using the SmartStart assisted installation path.

Procedures for performing a new installation

This section outlines the proper procedures to follow when performing a new (clean) installation of the Windows Server 2003 SP2 OS on ProLiant servers.

To complete a Windows Server 2003 SP2 installation fully supported by HP, follow these steps when setting up the system. Read the following sequence completely before you begin.

Part 1: Choose one of the available methods for installing Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media CD-1

HP BladeSystem installation

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

Especially designed for 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.

To install Windows Server 2003 SP2 on HP BladeSystem servers, HP recommends using Rapid Deployment Pack Version 1.40 (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 HP BladeSystem c-Class:

121.html

• For HP BladeSystem p-Class:

class/documentation.html

• For ProLiant BL e-Class (retired):

class/deployment.html

Manual installation

To perform a manual installation:

1. Choose a supported system platform from Table 4.

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

Table 4. If necessary, update the system ROMs as specified Table 4.

3. Use the System Configuration Utility to configure the hardware for the server. See Table 10 to

determine if this step is necessary for the server.

4. If the server uses any of the following Smart Array Controllers as the boot controller, configure the

arrays by accessing the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays utility through the F8 key during boot:

• Smart Array P600

• Smart Array 642

• Smart Array 641

http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/316735-0-0-0-

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

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

• Smart Array 5300

• Smart Array 531

• Smart Array 5i

• Smart Array 6i

• Smart Array 6402

• Smart Array 6404

Exit the utility to continue the boot process, once the configuration is complete.

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 SP2 Version 7.70A.

5. Insert the Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media into CD-ROM drive to begin installation.

6. After Windows Server 2003 SP2 has been installed, install the Simple Network Management

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

a. From the Start menu, select the Control Panel. b. Select Add/Remove Programs. c. Click Add/Remove Windows Components. d. Select Management and Monitoring Tools from the list of components. e. Click Details. f. Select Simple Network Management Protocol so that a checkmark is displayed in the

checkbox.

g. Click OK and then Next. h. Click Finish. i. Select Administrative Tools from the Control Panel. j. Select Services. k. Right click SNMP Service and select Properties. l. Click the Security tab. m. Click the Add button in the community names section. n. Add the community name “public” with read only rights. You can use a different community

name, but you must reconfigure the Insight Management Agents if you do.

o. Select the Accept SNMP packets from these hosts option. Do not select the Accept SNMP

packets from any host option unless you understand the security implications.

p. Click the Add button in the hosts section. q. Add the IP address “127.0.0.1”. r. Click OK.

7. Install Version 7.70A (or later) of the ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows Server

2003 SP2, which is available at

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl. 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.

a. Primary installation method

o 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.

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

selected for installation by default, only those required by the server will be installed. After the installation is complete, the utility will display successfully installed components, nonapplicable components, and any component installation failures.

b. Command prompt installation

o 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.

o 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 installation

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

1. If the UNATTEND.TXT file has the OEMPreinstall flag set, add the following line in the unattend

section.

[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.”

Part 2: Install Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media CD-2 (optional)

Once the base OS has been installed on the server and the server has been rebooted, the administrator will be asked to insert CD-2 in to the CD-ROM drive. This action prompts the OS to display a list of R2 specific components that may be installed on the server.

NOTE:

An administrator may choose which components to install on the server; it is not required to install every component.

Installing IPMI and WS-Management on HP ProLiant 100 Series Servers

To install IPMI and WS-Management:

1. Insert CD-2 on a ProLiant 100 Series Server with Windows Server 2003 SP2 installed.

2. Select the Management and Monitoring Tools section of the Add/Remove Windows Components

Wizard.

3. Press Details and select Hardware Management.

Please refer to the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 documentation for complete installation instructions.

Creating the SMBIOS IPMI Device on HP ProLiant 100 Series Servers

If a BMC was detected during the setup process but your system does not automatically (1) detect the BMC through Plug and Play and (2) install the driver, the BMC Device must be manually created using a command prompt.

To create the IPMI BMC Device, execute the following command from a command prompt:

Rundll32 ipmisetp.dll, AddTheDevice

After this command is executed, the IPMI Device will be created and can be seen under the Device Manager as Microsoft SMBIOS Generic IPMI Compliant Device. The device will be removed when the Hardware Management component is uninstalled.

Procedures for performing an upgrade to an existing Windows Server 2003 installation

To upgrade existing servers to Windows Server 2003 SP2, please follow the guidelines posted by Microsoft in the Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Deployment and Installation Guide found at

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/c050419b-98a2-4802-b719629a33a332391033.mspx?mfr=true.

Appendix A: known issues and workarounds

This section details the known issues with installing Windows Server 2003 SP2 on ProLiant servers and provides information about resolving them.

Table 11. Known issues

Issue 1 Yellow exclamation mark gets displayed in ATI Device Manager with

Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition installed.

Issue 2 Dynamic disk drives attached to Compaq Fibre Channel HBAs disappear

Description

Workaround

after “hot-swap.”

Description

Workaround

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.

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 3 Software fault tolerant volumes (dynamic disks) fail during driver upgrade

or rollback.

Issue 4 Upgrading miniport driver for secondary device requires reboot.

Description

Workaround

Description

Workaround

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. 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 OS may request a reboot.

Reboot the server as prompted. Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.

Issue 5 The native OS backup utility may prohibit appending data to the tape drive.

Description

Workaround

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 WindowServer2003KB817688-I386-ENU.EXE file from

http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/downloads/Wi ndowsServer2003-KB817688-i386-ENU.exe. Then, run

the executable in the Windows Server 2003 environment.

Issue 6 Unattended installs abort when using UNATTEND.TXT file with the

OEMPreinstall flag set.

Description

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 OS image is copied to the hard drive) are not affected.

Issue 7 The Microsoft IPMI driver will not install on HP ProLiant servers.

Workaround

Description

Workaround

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.

The Microsoft IPMI driver fails to load on HP ProLiant servers. For additional information and a link to the hotfix that resolves this issue, refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 912134

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=912134).

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Download and install the hotfix from Microsoft, as instructed in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 912134.

Appendix B: resolved issues

This section lists issues with existing Windows Server 2003 installations that are resolved by understanding support limitations or by performing ROM, firmware, and PSP upgrades.

Table 12. Resolved 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.

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

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

Description

Solution

If the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) feature is enabled in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 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.

This issue was resolved in an earlier PSP. Install PSP

7.70A (or later) to get the fix.

Issue 3 ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Microsoft

Windows Server 2003 (CPQASM.SYS) will not load on the ProLiant 3000, 5500, or 6500.

Description

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.

Solution

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.

This issue was resolved in an earlier PSP. Install PSP

7.70A (or later) to get the fix.

Issue 4 HP ProLiant servers running HP Insight Server Agents for Windows may

experience high CPU utilization.

Description

Solution

An HP ProLiant server operating in a Microsoft Windows environment and loading the HP Insight Management Agents for Windows Version 7.40 may experience high CPU utilization, resulting in degraded system performance. CPU utilization may reach 50 to100 percent and remain high on multiprocessor systems. Systems with a single CPU may reach 100 percent.

A call responsible for the memory code initialization process from the Server Agents in PSP 7.40 to the Windows Health driver becomes trapped in an endless loop, causing the processor utilization to rise.

For additional details, refer to the customer advisory located at

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/D ocument.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c00568181.

To prevent high CPU utilization from occurring, upgrade the HP Insight Management Agents and System Management drivers to the following versions as appropriate for the specific ProLiant server:

• CP005816 – HP ProLiant Advanced System

Management Controller Driver for Windows 2000/Server 2003 Version 5.36.0.0 (or later)

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl

CP005817 – HP ProLiant iLO Advanced and Enhanced

•

System Management Controller Driver for Windows 2000/Server 2003 Version 5.39.0.0 (or later)

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl

CP005818 – HP ProLiant iLO Advanced and Enhanced

•

System Management Controller Driver for Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Version 5.39.0.0 (or later)

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl

CP006033 – HP Insight Management Agents for

•

Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003 Version 7.41 (or later)

• CP006034 – HP Insight Management Agents for

Windows Server 2003 X64 Editions Version 7.41 (or later)

www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl

Issue 5 Hibernation issue exists with 4 GB or more system memory.

Description

Solution

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

Issue 7 Incorrect port number and port ID returned in insertion and removal events.

Description

Solution

Description

Solution

During installation 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 SP2.

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:

bin/hpsupport/index.pl

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:

bin/hpsupport/index.pl

www.hp.com/cgi-

Issue 8 Embedded network interface controllers are not enumerated consistently.

Description

Solution

After installing and configuring embedded network interface controllers (NICs) post Windows Server 2003 installation, the port configurations may not operate as expected. For additional details, refer to the customer advisory posted at

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/D ocument.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c00712319.

The above advisory provides instructions on renaming the ports in the Network Connections panel. If you are experiencing this situation, follow the instructions in the advisory or switch cables.

For more information

For additional information, refer to the resources detailed below.

Table 13. 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

www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsserver/sp2.mspx

Service Pack 2 Installation and Deployment Guide

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Hp PROLIANT DL360 G2, PROLIANT ML150 G2, PROLIANT ML350, PROLIANT ML570 G2, PROLIANT BL20P Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Abstract

Introduction to Windows Server 2003 and SP2

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter support

Supported configurations

Recommended system configuration

Server platforms

Supported software

Supported storage options

Supported network interface controllers

ProLiant cluster support

PCI Hot Plug support

Hot Plug Memory support

Lights-Out management support

SmartStart installation paths

Pre-installation tasks

Procedures for performing a new installation

Part 1: Choose one of the available methods for installing Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media CD-1

HP BladeSystem installation

Manual installation

Unattended installation

Part 2: Install Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media CD-2 (optional)

Installing IPMI and WS-Management on HP ProLiant 100 Series Servers

Creating the SMBIOS IPMI Device on HP ProLiant 100 Series Servers

Procedures for performing an upgrade to an existing Windows Server 2003 installation

Appendix A: known issues and workarounds

Appendix B: resolved issues

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