Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on HP ProLiant servers

Table 2. ProLiant server platforms that support Windows Server 2008

Server platform ROM family ROM date (minimum)

ProLiant ML350 G4p D19 07/16/07

ProLiant ML350 G5* D21 08/21/07

ProLiant ML370 G4 P50 07/19/07

ProLiant ML370 G5* P57 08/21/07

ProLiant ML570 G3 P37 02/09/06

ProLiant ML570 G4 P60 08/02/07

* WHEA support is enabled for this server.

Supported when configured with an MSA1000 only. MSA500 G2 packaged clusters are

not supported.

Supported in the Fibre Channel configuration only.

Supported components for ProLiant servers

Software drivers

HP recommends administrators utilize the drivers on the Windows Server 2008 media installation

when applicable. HP ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Version 8.00 is

supported with Windows Server 2008.

Management software

With the initial launch of Windows Server 2008, the HP Insight Control Management Software

portfolio for the HP ProLiant and HP BladeSystem infrastructure deploys, monitors, and manages

Windows Server 2008 servers. For example, ProLiant servers running Windows Server 2008 can be

managed by HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM) if the management agents are installed on the

server. Also the HP Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) can deploy Windows Server 2008 servers.

Throughout the summer of 2008, the Insight Control Management Software portfolio will continue to

add support for installation and operation on the Windows Server 2008 operating system. Users

should review the quickspecs for each management software product to verify Windows Server 2008

support. For more information on the Insight Control Management Software portfolio, visit