Windows Server 2008 R2 - IBM System x3850 X5 Implementation Manual

See 4.13, "Integrated virtualization" on page 174 for ordering information for the integrated
virtualization option.

7.9.3 Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 is currently the latest version of the popular Windows Server OS. It
provides enhancements in several areas, including virtualization, web, and management.
The following list provides general tips about Windows Server 2008 R2 installation on the
memory-expanded x3690 X5:
We recommend using IBM ServerGuide to simplify the installation of Windows Server
2008 R2. IBM ServerGuide integrates the RAID array configuration and driver installation
into the OS installation process. You can download the IBM ServerGuide image from the
following website:
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-GUIDE
Note the supported system of each version. At the time of this writing, IBM ServerGuide
v8.41 64 bit provides the latest support for x3690 X5.
We describe using the IBM ServerGuide to perform the Windows Server installation on
IBM eX5 servers in 9.8, "IBM ServerGuide" on page 501.
Windows Server 2008 R2, Standard x64 Edition only supports 32 GB of memory. Use at
least Enterprise Edition to take full advantage of the MAX5 expansion memory capability.
You can read information about Windows Server memory limits at the following website:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778.aspx
When using ServerGuide, the RAID array configuration is set in the Configure RAID
Adapter panel. Choose Keep Current Adapter Configuration if the RAID array has been
set previously and the next installation will use that current configuration.
In the ServerGuide partition setup panel, selecting the Clear All Disks check box clears
the contents of all disks attached to the system, including SAN storage logical drives that
are mapped to the system.
Figure 7-53 on page 357 shows the partition setup panel with the Clear All Disks option.
Proceed with caution when using this option.
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