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Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP
ProLiant servers
integration note
Abstract.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction to Windows Server 2003 R2............................................................................................... 2
Simplified Branch Server Management ............................................................................................... 3
Identity Management........................................................................................................................ 3
Efficient Storage Management ........................................................................................................... 3
IPMI and WS-Management ............................................................................................................... 4
IPMI and WS-Management for the HP ProLiant 100 Series Servers ..................................................... 4
Supported configurations .................................................................................................................. 5
Recommended system configuration ................................................................................................... 5
Supported hardware ............................................................................................................................ 6
ProLiant servers and storage and network options ................................................................................ 6
ProLiant cluster support ..................................................................................................................... 6
PCI Hot Plug support ........................................................................................................................ 7
Lights-Out management support ......................................................................................................... 7
Supported software.............................................................................................................................. 8
Installing Microsoft Windows Sever 2003 R2.......................................................................................... 9
How to buy the OS from HP .............................................................................................................. 9
SmartStart installation paths .............................................................................................................. 9
Pre-installation tasks........................................................................................................................ 10
Procedures for performing a new installation ..................................................................................... 11
Part 2: Install Windows Server 2003 R2 CD-2 (optional)................................................................. 13
Known issues and workarounds........................................................................................................... 15
Appendix: Supported hardware list ..................................................................................................... 17
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 27
Call to action .................................................................................................................................... 27

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers integration note Abstract.............................. 2 Introduction to Windows Server 2003 R2....................2 Simplified Branch Server Management ....................3 Identity Management........................3 Efficient Storage Management ......................3 IPMI and WS-Management ....................... 4 IPMI and WS-Management for the HP ProLiant 100 Series Servers .............
  • Page 2: Abstract

    Abstract This integration note describes the level of support available for Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 on HP ProLiant servers: • Supported configurations of ProLiant servers • Recommended system configuration and server platforms • Supported software, storage options, and network adapters •...
  • Page 3: Simplified Branch Server Management

    Simplified Branch Server Management Simplified Branch Server Management or Branch Office is new in Windows Server 2003 R2. The Branch Office framework allows for the deployment of key server functionality to server locations through the following technologies: • Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R) – Provides robust multi-master file replication services that are scalable and efficient.
  • Page 4: Ipmi And Ws-Management

    Windows Server 2003 R2 offers a set of features intended to improve efficiency in the management of server hardware. Utilizing the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) in conjunction with the WS-Management protocol, Microsoft addresses the concerns of customers with regard to the high Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) associated with managing multiple disparate systems.
  • Page 5: Hp Ipmi Provider For Hp Bladesystem Servers And Proliant 300 And 500 Series Servers

    HP IPMI Provider for HP BladeSystem Servers and ProLiant 300 and 500 Series Servers For HP BladeSystem Servers and ProLiant 300 and 500 Series Servers that do not contain IPMI hardware, the IPMI Provider is required for IPMI functionality. The HP IPMI Provider emulates the Microsoft IPMI Provider by collecting IPMI data from the HP System Management Controller Driver and making it available through the “root\hardware”...
  • Page 6: Supported Hardware

    Supported hardware ProLiant servers and storage and network options Refer to Table 8 of the appendix for a list of supported ProLiant servers and associated ROM version and dates, which is current as of this publication. For the latest ROM information, refer to the following resources on the HP website to determine the ROM version and family of each supported ProLiant server: •...
  • Page 7: Pci Hot Plug Support

    PCI Hot Plug operations. ProLiant servers that are capable of PCI Hot Plug include: Table 3. ProLiant servers with PCI Hot Plug support ProLiant DL servers ProLiant ML servers Compaq ProLiant servers ProLiant DL380 G2 ProLiant ML370 G2 ProLiant 6400R ProLiant DL380 G3...
  • Page 8: Supported Software

    NOTE At this time, WS-Management Out of Band in iLO 2 is not supported on HP ProLiant 300 and 500 Series Servers. Future firmware versions may support this feature. Supported software Table 4 lists supported ProLiant utilities, drivers, and other value-add software and their corresponding version needed for Windows Server 2003 R2.
  • Page 9: Installing Microsoft Windows Sever 2003 R2

    Installing Microsoft Windows Sever 2003 R2 This section guides an administrator through the installation process from purchasing the OS to a having a fully installed ProLiant server. How to buy the OS from HP Windows Server 2003 R2 is available for purchase with HP ProLiant servers either factory installed or shipped on CD with the server.
  • Page 10: Pre-Installation Tasks

    IMPORTANT Create the bootable diskette set if you plan to use the SmartStart Assisted Installation Path. Table 5. ProLiant servers with System Configuration Utility support Compaq ProLiant HP ProLiant DL HP ProLiant ML servers servers...
  • Page 11: Procedures For Performing A New Installation

    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 R2 operating system on ProLiant servers. To complete a Windows Server 2003 R2 installation fully supported by HP, follow these steps when setting up the system.
  • Page 12 Table 6. Smart Array Controllers requiring additional configuration when used as the boot controller Serial controllers Parallel SCSI controllers Retired controllers Smart Array P600 Smart Array 6404 Integrated Smart Array Controller Smart Array P400 Smart Array 6402 Smart Array 5i Smart Array P400i Smart Array 642 Smart Array 532...
  • Page 13: Part 2: Install Windows Server 2003 R2 Cd-2 (Optional)

    Install Version 7.50A (or later) of the ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, 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.
  • Page 14 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: Insert CD-2 on a ProLiant 100 Series Server with Windows Server 2003 SP1 installed. Select the Management and Monitoring Tools section of the Add/Remove Windows Components Wizard.
  • Page 15: Known Issues And Workarounds

    Known issues and workarounds This section details the known issues with installing Windows Server 2003 R2 on ProLiant servers and provides information about resolving them. Refer to Table 7. NOTE Issues for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 may also apply to Windows Server 2003 R2.
  • Page 16 Table 7. Known issues (continued) Issue 3 HP ProLiant servers running HP Insight Server Agents for Windows may experience high CPU utilization. Description 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.
  • Page 17: Appendix: Supported Hardware List

    Appendix: Supported hardware list Table 8. Supported ProLiant server platforms Server platform ROM family ROM date (minimum) ProLiant BL10e 02/17/03 ProLiant BL10e G2 08/12/03 ProLiant BL20p 01/31/03 ProLiant BL20p G2 09/16/04 ProLiant BL20p G3 03/02/05 ProLiant BL20p G4 06/14/06 ProLiant BL25p 04/14/05 ProLiant BL30p 4, 5...
  • Page 18 Table 8. Supported ProLiant server platforms Server platform ROM family ROM date (minimum) ProLiant DL380 G2 11/15/02 (1133 MHz and greater) ProLiant DL380 G3 4, 5 09/15/04 ProLiant DL380 G4 12/02/04 ProLiant DL380 G4 12/02/04 Packaged Cluster ProLiant DL380 G5 06/13/06 ProLiant DL385 04/29/05...
  • Page 19 Table 8. Supported ProLiant server platforms Server platform ROM family ROM date (minimum) ProLiant ML350 (1 GHz) D04 11/15/02 ProLiant ML350 (600, 11/15/02 733, 800, 866, 933 MHz) ProLiant ML350 G2 02/17/03 (1133 MHz and greater) ProLiant ML350 G3 09/15/04 4, 5 ProLiant ML350 G4 12/02/04...
  • Page 20 Table 8. Supported ProLiant server platforms Server platform ROM family ROM date (minimum) ProLiant 7000 (Pentium 12/27/99 III Xeon Processor) ProLiant 8000 12/15/02 ProLiant 8500 12/15/02 Note 4: The ROM for this ProLiant server supports the Microsoft Emergency Management Service console feature in Windows Server 2003 R2.
  • Page 21 HP DAT 72 * 10 HPDATCHG.SYS Web download Autoloader StorageWorks 8/16 ADICSC.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Cartridge DLT Autoloader CD 1 StorageWorks SSL1016 HP116N32.SYS For 32-bit: SP21971 Autoloader Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge HPMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Library Model 15/30 CD 1...
  • Page 22 Table 9. Supported ProLiant storage options Option Driver Location Digital signature Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge HPMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Library Model 20/40 CD 1 Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge HPMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Library Model 35/70 CD 1 Compaq DLT Tape Drives DLTTAPE.SYS...
  • Page 23 Table 9. Supported ProLiant storage options Option Driver Location Digital signature Smart Array 641 CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Controller 6, 7 CD-1 Smart Array 642 CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Controller 6, 7 CD-1 Smart Array P400 HPCISSS2.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Controller CD-1 Smart Array P600...
  • Page 24 Table 9. Supported ProLiant storage options Option Driver Location Digital signature 64-bit/66MHz Single ADPU160M.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Channel Wide Ultra 3 CD-1 SCSI Adapter ProLiant Storage System PRLNTSS.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.50A Integrated Dual Channel SYMMPI.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Ultra320 SCSI Controller...
  • Page 25 Table 10. Supported ProLiant Network Interface Controllers Driver Location Digital signature (Y/N) HP NC3162 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 (Embedded) CD-1 HP NC3163 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 (Embedded) CD-1 HP NC4621 Token Ring CPQTRND5.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 CD-1 HP NC6132 Gigabit N1000NT5.SYS...
  • Page 26 Table 10. Supported ProLiant Network Interface Controllers Driver Location Digital signature (Y/N) HP NC7771 Gigabit Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Server Adapter Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.50A HP NC7771 Gigabit B57AMD64.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Server Adapter – X64 X64 Editions CD-1 Edition HP NC7780 PCI Gigabit...
  • Page 27: For More Information

    For more information For additional information, refer to the resources listed below. HP and Microsoft Frontline Partnership website - www.hp.com/go/microsoft Microsoft website - www.microsoft.com Call to action Send comments about this paper to TechCom@HP.com. © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

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