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Integrating Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 on HP

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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

HP IPMI Provider for HP BladeSystem Servers and ProLiant 300 and 500 Series Servers....................... 5

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 1: Choose one of the available methods for installing Windows Server 2003 R2 CD-1 ................ 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

Summary of content (27 pages)

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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 ...............................................................................................
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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 • Procedures for new installations • Known issues with workarounds This paper describes the level of support available for Standard and Enterprise Editions for both the X86 and X64 architectures of the Windows Serv
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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.
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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.
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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” WMI namespace.
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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: • System ROM family code and version: http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/romhowto.
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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 R2 on 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. ProLiant servers that are capable of PCI Hot Plug include: Table 3.
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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. Table 4. Supported ProLiant value-add software Utility Minimum version Location ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows Server 20033 7.50 http://h18023.www1.hp.
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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. Select the OS when you configure your ProLiant server. Visit http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/microsoft/OS/Windows2003_buy.html, for details.
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Pre-installation tasks To prepare for installation, gather the supported software detailed below. • Obtain ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.50A (or later) at http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/3376.html or from the SmartStart 7.50 CD. This PSP contains device drivers, management agents, and utilities supported under Windows Server 2003 R2. NOTE Once the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.
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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. Read the following sequence completely before you begin.
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Table 6.
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7. 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. a. Primary installation method i. Run the SETUP.EXE program included with the PSP. By default, all software components are selected forinstallation.
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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 SP1 installed. 2. Select the Management and Monitoring Tools section of the Add/Remove Windows Components Wizard. 3. Press Details and select Hardware Management.
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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. Refer to the Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 with ProLiant servers integration note for details. Table 7.
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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. CPU utilization may reach 50 to100 percent and remain high on multiprocessor systems. Systems with a single CPU may reach 100 percent.
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Appendix: Supported hardware list Table 8.
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Table 8.
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Table 8.
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Table 8. Supported ProLiant server platforms Server platform ROM family ROM date (minimum) ProLiant 7000 (Pentium III Xeon Processor) P40 12/27/99 ProLiant 8000 P41 12/15/02 ProLiant 8500 P42 12/15/02 Note 4: The ROM for this ProLiant server supports the Microsoft Emergency Management Service console feature in Windows Server 2003 R2. Note 5: This System ROM upgrade is considered a critical fix and is required to correct Issue 2 in the “Known issues and workarounds” section of this paper.
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Table 9. Supported ProLiant storage options Option Driver Location 160 GB 7,200 rpm 3.5” SATA Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 CD 1 Yes 250 GB 7,200 rpm 3.5” SATA Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 CD 1 Yes 500 GB 7,200 rpm 3.5” SATA Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD 1 36 GB 10,000 rpm 2.5” SAS SFF Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD 1 72 GB 10,000 rpm 2.5” SAS SFF Hard Disk Drives DISK.
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Table 9. Supported ProLiant storage options Option Driver Location Digital signature Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge HPMC.SYS Library Model 20/40 Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD 1 Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge HPMC.SYS Library Model 35/70 Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD 1 Compaq DLT Tape Drives DLTTAPE.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD 1 StorageWorks MSL5000 Series Mini-Libraries LIBXPRMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD 1 StorageWorks SSL2020 AIT Mini-Library LIBXPRMC.
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Table 9. Supported ProLiant storage options Option Driver Location Digital signature Smart Array 641 Controller6, 7 CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD-1 Smart Array 642 Controller6, 7 CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD-1 Smart Array P400 Controller HPCISSS2.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD-1 Smart Array P600 Controller HPCISSS2.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.
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Table 9. Supported ProLiant storage options Option Driver Location Digital signature 64-bit/66MHz Single Channel Wide Ultra 3 SCSI Adapter6 ADPU160M.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD-1 ProLiant Storage System6 PRLNTSS.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.50A Integrated Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Controller SYMMPI.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.50A HP 64-bit/13MHz Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Host Bus Adapter SYMMPI.
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Table 10. Supported ProLiant Network Interface Controllers NIC Driver Location Digital signature (Y/N) HP NC3162 Fast Ethernet (Embedded) N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD-1 HP NC3163 Fast Ethernet (Embedded) N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD-1 HP NC4621 Token Ring NIC CPQTRND5.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD-1 HP NC6132 Gigabit Module N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes CD-1 HP NC6133 Gigabit Module N1000NT5.
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Table 10. Supported ProLiant Network Interface Controllers NIC Driver Location Digital signature (Y/N) HP NC7771 Gigabit Server Adapter Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.50A HP NC7771 Gigabit Server Adapter – X64 Edition B57AMD64.SYS Windows Server 2003 R2 Yes X64 Editions CD-1 HP NC7780 PCI Gigabit Server LOM Q57XP32.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.50A HP NC7781 PCI-X Gigabit Q57XP32.
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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.