Release Notes HP Integrity Servers with Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Manufacturing Part Number: 5991-3664 September 2006 © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. All rights reserved.
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Release Notes Release Notes Enterprise Edition is licensed for 8 processors (a processor can contain one or multiple cores). Each core can be multi-threaded.
Release Notes rx6600 rx4640 rx3600 rx2620 rx1620 NOTE • 1-4 processors • 192 GB memory capacity • 8 PCI-X slots • Two 1 Gb LAN ports • vMedia • vKVM support • 2x2 chipset • 1-4 processors • 128 GB memory capacity • 6 PCI-X slots • Two 1 Gb LAN ports • 1-2 processors • 96 GB memory capacity • 8 PCI-X slots • 1 Gb single channel NIC (embedded) • Hyper threading support • zx2 chipset • vMedia • vKVM support • 1-2 processors • 32 GB memory capacity • 4 PCI-X slo
Release Notes What’s New in release 4.5 What’s New in release 4.5 Release 4.5 adds significant features to the Windows-on-Integrity solution: Hardware • The Intel® Dual Core Itanium® 2 processor — Based on 90nm process technology with a dual core design that includes more than 1.
Release Notes What’s New in release 4.5 — New NCU - v8.30.0.8 — New Insight Management agents 4.5 — New HP Virus Throttle - v8.30.0.0 • Windows Integrity Help and Support Center • Integrity Servers: — PPU support — New Partition Manager and nPartition commands include Hyper-Threading controls.
Release Notes Software Requirements Software Requirements In addition to the software included from HP, the following software is required. Web Browser The browser-based interface to the Smart Setup and Smart Update CDs requires Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher. The latest version of Internet Explorer is available from the Microsoft download site: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx TCP/IP and SNMP HP Insight Management Agents require installation and configuration of TCP/IP and SNMP.
Release Notes Supported components Supported components The following tables list the components that are supported on each server: Superdome (with sx1000 or sx2000 chipset) Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet adapter for Windows (A7061A) • HP PCI 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet adapter for Windows (A7073A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigab
Release Notes Supported components RAID Controller • HP PCI-X 2-channel Smart Array 6402, Ultra320 SCSI (A9890A) • HP PCI-X 4-channel Smart Array 6404, Ultra320 SCSI (A9891A) • HP PCI-X 1-channel Smart Array P600, SAS 3.
Release Notes Supported components rx8640 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7061A) • HP PCI 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7073A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X Windows/Linux 10 GigE (AD144A) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet fibre adapter
Release Notes Supported components NOTE The rx8640 server supports multiple SA64xx cards connected to internal drives for either boot or for data. For example, one slot may hold a SA64xx card connected to two internal drives for boot, and another slot may hold a SA64xx card connected to two internal drives for data. Or, each card may be connected to two internal drives for data.
Release Notes Supported components rx8620 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7061A) • HP PCI 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7073A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X Windows/Linux 10 GigE (AD144A) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet fibre adapter
Release Notes Supported components VGA Graphics NOTE • HP USB/VGA card (A6869A) (in the I/O chassis, attached to the root cell only) (supported in rx8620 only) • HP USB/VGA card (A6869B) (in the I/O chassis, attached to the root cell only) (supported in both rx8620 and rx8640) The rx8620 server supports multiple SA53xx cards connected to internal drives for either boot or for data.
Release Notes Supported components rx7640 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7061A) • HP PCI 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7073A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X Windows/Linux 10 GigE (AD144A) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet fibre adapter (
Release Notes Supported components NOTE The rx7640 server supports multiple SA64xx cards connected to internal drives for either boot or for data. For example, one slot may hold a SA64xx card connected to two internal drives for boot, and another slot may hold a SA64xx card connected to two internal drives for data. Or, each card may be connected to two internal drives for data.
Release Notes Supported components rx7620 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7061A) • HP PCI 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7073A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X Windows/Linux 10 GigE (AD144A) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet fibre adapter (
Release Notes Supported components VGA Graphics NOTE • HP USB/VGA card (A6869A) (in the I/O chassis, attached to the root cell only) (supported in rx7620 only) • HP USB/VGA card (A6869B) (in the I/O chassis, attached to the root cell only) (supported in both rx7620 and rx7640) The rx7620 server supports multiple SA64xx cards connected to internal drives for either boot or for data.
Release Notes Supported components rx6600 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) (Supported as an accessory card and as core I/O) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X Windows/Linux 10 GigE (AD144A) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet fibre adapter (NC370F (374191-B22)) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet copper adapter card (NC
Release Notes Supported components rx4640 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7061A) • HP PCI 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7073A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X Windows/Linux 10 GigE (AD144A) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet fibre adapter
Release Notes Supported components rx3600 20 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X Windows/Linux 10 GigE (AD144A) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet fibre adapter (NC370F (374191-B22)) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet copper adapter card (NC370T (374193-B22)) SCSI Adapter • HP PCI-
Release Notes Supported components rx2620 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7061A) • HP PCI 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7073A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X Windows/Linux 10 GigE (AD144A) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet fibre adapter (
Release Notes Supported components rx1620 Operating System • Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems LAN Adapter • HP PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7061A) • HP PCI 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter for Windows (A7073A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet SX adapter (A9899A) • HP PCI-X Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet TX adapter (A9900A) • HP PCI-X Windows/Linux 10 GigE (AD144A) • HP PCI-X Multifunction Gigabit Ethernet fibre adapter (
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues Troubleshooting common issues Please read this section completely before installing or running Windows Server 2003 on HP Integrity servers. This section includes workarounds that may save you valuable time and effort. Array Configuration Utility (ACU) all Integrity servers ACU cannot be used when Windows Driver Verifier (verifier.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues Device Drivers all Integrity servers all Integrity servers A missing IPMI driver negatively impacts Virtual Machines operation Issue The HP Integrity Baseboard Management Controller Device Driver must be installed on all VM’s for the HP Integrity VM Provider to function correctly on these systems.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues from a U320 controller (embedded or HBA) with the external port connected to an MSA30 after a fresh OS installation. The problem does not occur if you install the OS using Reinstall media, or if the U320 is not used as a boot controller. Workaround all Integrity servers Install the driver using the individual smart component only, found on the Software tab on your Smart Setup Media.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues rx8620, rx7620 EBSU’s Maintain Firmware feature displays some I/O card firmware values as “unknown” in the “Local version” column Issue EBSU's Maintain Firmware feature displays some I/O card firmware values as “unknown” in the “Local version” column. This happens when the card firmware does not return a data structure that EBSU recognizes, either because the card firmware is configured for 32-bit systems, or it lacks an EFI driver, or has corrupted firmware.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues Superdome, rx8640, rx8620, rx7640, rx7620 Issue The LPutil64 Delete button does not work with the A7298A, AB232A, AB466A, or the AB467A adapters. Workaround Disable the desired EFI driver using LPutil64's Enable/Disable button instead. Another solution is to simply flash to a newer version of the EFI driver, which will overwrite the existing version.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues 2. Click the Component Install button It is not possible to proceed further if the system does not a a Dual Core Intel® Itanium® 2 processor. If the system has a a Dual Core Intel® Itanium® 2 processor the component will install all Integrity servers all Integrity servers all Integrity servers all Integrity servers all Integrity servers Integrity Support Pack installation fails if Smart Component installation times out.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues 1. From the headless system used to perform the installation, access the Special Administration Console (SAC) on the server using terminal emulation software such as telnet, PuTTY, or HyperTerminal. 2. At the SAC> prompt, type cmd and press Enter. 3. Switch to a new command channel by pressing Esc+Tab. 4.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues Network Interface Cards (NICs) all Integrity servers all Integrity servers The driver for the HP PCI-X multifunctional gigabit server adapter (Broadcom 5706 virtual bus driver) may cause a machine check abort (MCA) during system shutdown. Issue After installing the HP PCI-X multifunctional Gigabit Ethernet server adapter (Broadcom 5706 virtual bus driver), a system MCA may occur during system shutdown.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues PXE boot on Intel® Dual Core Itanium® 2 systems all Integrity servers Install QFE to enable PXE boot with Intel® Dual Core Itanium® 2 systems Issue A patch must be installed to RIS (Remote Installation Service) image enable PXE boot on Intel® Dual Core Itanium® 2 systems Workaround To install a device driver from the Smart Setup CD: 1. Download QFE 916860 from the Microsoft web site. 2. Extract the ntkrnlmp.exe from the QFE package. 3. Rename the ntkrnlmp.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues Service Pack 1 (SP1) all Integrity servers Windows Firewall blocks network access after SP1 installation Issue As a part of the security enhancements introduced in SP1, Windows Firewall is turned on by default after SP1 completes installation. The firewall blocks all TCP and UDP communication by default. As a result, several services such as SNMP and Remote Desktop Protocol are unable to establish connections.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues Issue Inability to access the “Smart-Array Option ROM Configuration for Arrays Utility” menu of the Smart Array controller in the root cell I/O chassis (core I/O chassis) when the F8 key is pressed on the USB keyboard during system boot. NOTE: This problem only occurs if you are configuring the Smart Array using the USB keyboard connected to the HP Graphics and USB card. The serial console from the MP should work fine. Workaround Do the following: 1.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues all Integrity servers Smart Array 640x/530x controllers do not automatically rebuild the internal HDD array when a failed drive is replaced Issue Smart Array 530x/640x controllers do not automatically rebuild the internal disk array when failed drives are replaced. The server backplane does not provide the manageability features needed for Smart Array adapters to recognize when drives are hot inserted into the system.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues System Management Homepage (SMH) rx6600, rx3600, rx2620 rx3600 The System Management Homepage Environment page does not have temperature sensor descriptions Issue On rx2620 servers with firmware bundle version 8.1 or later, and on rx3600 and rx6600 servers with firmware bundle version 13.2 or later, the System Management Homepage >Recovery > Environment page shows temperature sensors that are lacking a description under the Location column.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues Workaround • HP Array Diagnostic Utility for Windows Server 2003 on Itanium-based systems (CP006361, Hpadu.exe) • HP StorageWorks FC-HBA Configuration Utilities by Emulex for Windows Server 2003 Itanium Based Systems (CP006084, HBAnyware.exe) • HP StorageWorks FC-HBA Configuration Utilities by QLogic for Windows Server 2003 Itanium Based Systems (CP005831, SANSurferVer.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues 3. HP Integrity Gigabit Ethernet Dual-Port NIC Driver 4. OpenSSH Services for HP Systems Insight Manager 5. HP WMI Utilization Provider 6. HP WMI Integrity Virtual Machines Provider 7. HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel Adapter Kit for the QLAxxxx STORPort Driver for Windows Server 2003 on Itanium Based Systems 8. HP StorageWorks FC-:HBA Configuration Utilities by QLogic for Windows Server 2003 Itanium Based Systems.
Release Notes Troubleshooting common issues Issue When the Windows MP Services is turned on for one or more guests, the following types of telnetd errors may appear in the HPVM host /var/adm/syslog/syslog.log. Ignore these messages Jun 13 11:41:41 AGTVM telnetd[21551]: getmsg error:no data Jun 14 20:38:00 AGTVM telnetd[29216]: getmsg error:no data Jun 13 11:41:41 AGTVM telnetd[29504]: getmsg error:no data Workaround Ignore these error messages.
Release Notes Installing Windows Server 2003 Installing Windows Server 2003 This section provides an overview of the Windows Server 2003 installation on HP Integrity servers using the HP Smart Setup media and your licensed copy of Windows Server 2003. It is intended for system administrators with experience doing Windows installations. A more detailed description of the installation process is in the Smart Setup Guide located on the HP Smart Setup CD.
Release Notes Installing Windows Server 2003 • If you choose to install from a GUI console you will be prompted to specify server settings when Windows setup is complete. Reinstallation Tasks If your HP Integrity server was purchased with a factory-installed OS, HP provides an HP Reinstallation CD, which allows you to restore the server to its factory condition if necessary. Use this CD to perform the reinstallation.
Release Notes Tips and Tricks Tips and Tricks The following tips will help you overcome some issues you many encounter while deploying your Integrity server. • Install Service Pack 1 - This upgrade is necessary for Intel® Dual Core Itanium® 2 processor support. • Enable hyper-threading on Integrity servers - The default setting for hyper-threading is off. To enable hyper-threading go to the EFI shell and enter the command cpuconfig threads on.
Release Notes Tips and Tricks — Select the boot controller driver to place on the virtual floppy for use during Windows installation. Select OK and press Enter. • Using F8 from a headless console - Pressing F8 when using a headless console does not work. When prompted to press F8, you must use 8 instead. Press 8 within two seconds after pressing Esc. Otherwise, the system will register only Esc and reboot.
Release Notes Technical documentation Technical documentation Technical documentation for HP Integrity servers running Windows Server 2003 includes the following manuals in English and Japanese. These manuals are available on the HP Smart Setup media and from the HP Integrity support Web site: http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers/. Smart Setup Guide provides instructions for installing, re-installing, or migrating to Windows Server 2003 on HP Integrity servers.
Release Notes Technical support Technical support To keep your server up to date with the latest firmware, drivers, and utilities, visit the HP technical support web site periodically. Get Windows-specific firmware, drivers, and utilities To obtain the system firmware, drivers, and utilities applicable to Windows Server 2003: NOTE Step 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/ Step 2. Click Software & Driver Downloads. Step 3.
