Install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 sp2 on ProLiant servers

Install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 sp2 on ProLiant servers

This blog describes the level of support available for Microsoft Windows Standard Server, Enterprise Server and Datacenter Server editions of the Windows Server 2003 family with Service Pack 2.
Microsoft releases Windows Server 2003 in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. The focus of this blog is for the Intel® and AMD 32-bit and 64-bit server processor families. This blog does not describe support for Itanium® 2-based systems or for Windows XP Professional X64 edition.

Introduction to Windows Server 2003 and SP2
SP2 is an accumulation of fixes since the original release of Windows Server 2003. The following operating systems (OS) may be upgraded to SP2:
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows Server 2003 SP1
• Windows Server 2003 X64 Edition
• Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard and Premium Editions
• Windows Server 2003 R2 X64 Edition
• Windows Server 2003 SP1 for Itanium-based systems
• Windows Server 2003 Storage Server R2 Edition
• Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition
• Windows Server 2003 for Small Business Servers R2 Edition
• Windows XP Professional X64 Edition

In addition, Windows Server 2003 SP2 includes updates for the following features or services:
• Windows Deployment Services
• Microsoft Management Console 3.0
• Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)
• Scalable Networking Pack
• Enabling “Firewall Per Port” Authentication
• Enhanced Discoverability Options for MSCONFIG
• Improved IPSEC Filter Management
• Performance Improvements under Windows Virtualization

For the full list of features and services offered in Windows Server 2003 SP2, visit: www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsserver/sp2.mspx.



Windows Server 2003 SP2 may be purchased from any Microsoft authorized dialer .

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter support
In October of 2006, Microsoft announced unlimited virtualization support with Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter. In support of this announcement, HP now offers Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter as a supported OS on the ProLiant server platforms listed in Table
Table 1. ProLiant server platforms supporting Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter
HP BladeSystem servers ProLiant DL300 server series ProLiant DL500 server series ProLiant ML500 server series
BL45P G1 DL380 G4 DL580 G3 ML570 G3
BL45P G2 DL380 G5 DL580 G4 ML570 G4
BL685C DL385 G1 DL585 G1
DL385 G2 DL585 G2

The ProLiant Support Pack released as a part of SmartStart 7.70 supports Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter on the above platforms. SmartStart assisted path installation for the above platforms will be offered in a future release of SmartStart.
For more information regarding unlimited virtualization support in Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter, visit the Microsoft website at the following address: www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/news/bulletins/datacenterhighavail.mspx.

Supported configurations

Recommended system configuration
Tables 2 and 3 list the recommended minimum system configuration established by Microsoft for Windows Server 2003 R2. These requirements do not change for applying Windows server 2003 SP2. The recommendations listed here pertain to the Windows Server 2003 R2 OS only and do not include the requirements for software applications that run on your system. Please check your application requirements to make certain your system can run both the OS and your software. Most software vendors have this information posted to their website.
Table 2. Recommended minimum system configuration for Windows Server 2003 R2 32-bit:1
Parameter Web Edition Standard Edition Enterprise Edition Datacenter Edition
Processor 550 MHz 550 MHz 550 MHz 550 MHz
RAM 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB
Monitor VGA or higher resolution VGA or higher resolution VGA or higher resolution VGA or higher resolution
Available disk space2 1.5 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB

NOTE : For the latest system requirements for each edition of the Windows Server 2003 family, visit http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/d38133ce-dc8e-4817-92a5-a5d37727abb11033.mspx?mfr=true.
NOTE : Available disk space refers to free disk space on the partition to contain the system files. Additional space is required if you copy the Windows Server 2003 CD contents to the hard disk during installation.

Table 3. Recommended minimum system configuration for Windows Server 2003 R2 64-bit:3
Parameter Standard Edition Enterprise Edition Datacenter Edition
Processor4 1.4 GHz 1.4 GHz 1.4 GHz
RAM 512 MB 1 GB 1 GB
Monitor VGA or higher resolution VGA or higher resolution VGA or higher resolution
Available disk space5 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB

NOTE : For the latest system requirements for each edition of the Windows Server 2003 family, visit http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/d38133ce-dc8e-4817-92a5-a5d37727abb11033.mspx?mfr=true.
NOTE : The processor must be 64-bit capable with a minimum speed of 1.4 GHz.
NOTE : Available disk space refers to free disk space on the partition to contain the system files. Additional space is required if you copy the Windows Server 2003 CD contents to the hard disk during installation.


Supported software

ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 20038
Support & drivers website: www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl

System Configuration Utility
Support & drivers website: www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl
NOTE : Some elements of the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 are superseded by the components residing on the Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media or are otherwise supported for use with Windows Server 2003 SP2. For more information, refer to the appendices.

Supported storage options
Tables 6 and 7 list supported ProLiant storage options and recommended driver revisions needed to interface with Windows Server 2003 SP2. The locations are abbreviated in the table as follows:
• Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media = Slip stream media
• ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.70A = PSP 7.70A

ProLiant hard drives and tape solutions for interfacing with Windows Server 2003 SP2
Option Driver Location Digital signature
Hard disk drives
HP 36 GB, 2.5”, 10,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 36 GB, 2.5”, 15,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 36 GB, 3.5”, 15,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 60 GB, 7,400 rpm Parallel ATA Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 60 GB, SFF, 5,400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 72 GB, 2.5”, 10,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes


Option Driver Location Digital signature
HP 72 GB, 2.5”, 15,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 72 GB, 3.5”, 15,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 80 GB, 3.5”, 7.400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 146 GB, 2.5”, 10,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 146 GB, 3.5”, 15,000 rpm SAS Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 160 GB, 3.5”, 7,400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 250 GB, 3.5”, 7,400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 500 GB, 3.5”, 7,400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 750 GB, 3.5”, 7,400 rpm SATA Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 4 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 9 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 18 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 36 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 72 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP 144 GB SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
36.4 GB 10,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes


Option Driver Location Digital signature
72.8 GB 10,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
146.8 GB 10,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
300 GB 10,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
18.2 GB 15,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
36.4 GB 15,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
72.8 GB 15,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
146 GB 15,000 rpm SCSI Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Slip stream media Yes
Tape drives
HP DAT Tape Drive (all models) HPDAT.SYS For 32-bit: SP21969 For 64-bit: SP21970 Yes
HP DDS2/3/4 Tape Drives 4MMDAT.SYS Slip stream media Yes
HP SureStore VS80/VS160 DLTTAPE.SYS Slip stream media Yes
LTO Ultrium-1 Tape Drives (all models) LTOTAPE.SYS Slip stream media Yes
LTO Ultrium ½/3 Tape Drives (all models) HPLTO.SYS For 32-bit: SP21966 For 64-bit: SP21967 Yes
Compaq DLT Tape Drives DLTTAPE.SYS Slip stream media Yes
Autoloaders
HP DAT 72 * 6 Autoloader HPDATCHG.SYS Web download Yes
HP DAT 72 * 10 Autoloader HPDATCHG.SYS Web download Yes


Option Driver Location Digital signature
HP DDS4 6 Cassette Autoloader DDSMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes
StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge DLT Autoloader ADICSC.SYS Slip stream media Yes
StorageWorks SSL1016 Autoloader HP116N32.SYS For 32-bit: SP21971 Yes
Cartridge libraries
Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library Model 15/30 HPMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes
Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library Model 20/40 HPMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes
Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library Model 35/70 HPMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes
Mini-libraries
StorageWorks MSL5000 Series Mini-Libraries LIBXPRMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes
StorageWorks SSL2020 AIT Mini-Library LIBXPRMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes
StorageWorks TL881 DLT Mini-Library LIBXPRMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes
StorageWorks TL891 DLT Mini-Library LIBXPRMC.SYS Slip stream media Yes

ProLiant storage controllers for interfacing with Windows Server 2003 SP2
Option Driver Minimum firmware component version Location Digital signature
Array controllers
Drive Array Notification9 CPQDAEN.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
Integrated Smart Array Controller9, 10 CPQARRY2.SYS 1.44 Slip stream media No
Smart Array 4200, Controller9, 10 CPQARRY2.SYS 1.46 Slip stream media No


Option Driver Minimum firmware component version Location Digital signature
Smart Array 4250ES Controller9, 10 CPQARRY2.SYS 1.46 Slip stream media No
Smart Array 431 Controller9, 10 CPQARRY2.SYS 1.22 Slip stream media No
Smart Array 5302 Controller9, 10 CPQCISSM.SYS 3.54 PSP 7.70A Yes
Smart Array 5304 Controller9, 10 CPQCISSM.SYS 3.54 PSP 7.70A Yes
Smart Array 5312 Controller9, 10 CPQCISSM.SYS 2.66 Slip stream media Yes
Smart Array 532 Controller9, 10 CPQCISSM.SYS 2.66 Slip stream media Yes
Smart Array 6402 Controller CPQCISSM.SYS 2.74 Slip stream media Yes
Smart Array 6404 Controller CPQCISSM.SYS 2.74 Slip stream media Yes
Smart Array 641 Controller 10 CPQCISSM.SYS 2.74 Slip stream media Yes
Smart Array 642 Controller10 CPQCISSM.SYS 2.74 Slip stream media Yes
Smart Array 5i Controller9, 10 CPQCISSM.SYS 2.66 Slip stream media Yes
Smart Array 5i Controller Plus CPQCISSM.SYS 2.66 Slip stream media Yes
Smart Array 5xxx Notification Driver9 CPQCISSE.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
Smart Array 6i Controller CPQCISSM.SYS 2.74 Slip stream media Yes
Smart Array E200 Controller HPCISSS2.SYS 1.50 PSP 7.70A Yes
Smart Array E500 Controller HPCISSS2.SYS 2.52 PSP 7.70A Yes
Smart Array P400 Controller HPCISSS2.SYS 2.08 PSP 7.70A Yes
Smart Array P600 Controller HPCISSS2.SYS 1.20 PSP 7.70A Yes
Smart Array P800 Controller HPCISSS2.SYS 2.08 PSP 7.70A Yes


Option Driver Minimum firmware component version Location Digital signature
Fibre Channel controllers
Fibre Channel Host Controller /P (32-bit/33-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter)9 CPQFCALM.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
Fibre Channel Host Controller /P (64-bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter)9 CPQFCALM.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
Fibre Channel Filter Driver9 CPQFCFTR.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
Fibre Channel Array9, 10 CPQFCAC.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
PCI-X to Fibre Channel HBAs
SCSI controllers
64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI Adapter9 SYM_HI.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
64-bit/66MHz Dual Channel Wide Ultra 3 SCSI Adapter9 ADPU160M.SYS 3.02.3 Slip stream media Yes
64-bit/66MHz Single Channel Wide Ultra 3 SCSI Adapter9 ADPU160M.SYS 3.02.3 Slip stream media Yes
ProLiant Storage System9 PRLNTSS.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes

Supported network interface controllers
lists supported ProLiant network interface controllers (NICs) and driver revisions supported by Windows Server 2003 SP2. The locations are abbreviated in the table as follows:
• Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media = Slip stream media
• ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 7.70A = PSP 7.70A

ProLiant network interface controllers supported by Windows Server 2003 SP2
NIC Driver Minimum firmware component version Location Digital Signature
10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters
NC510C NXP2NIC.SYS 2.3.60 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC510F NXP2NIC.SYS 2.3.60 PSP 7.70A Yes
Embedded LAN on motherboards (LOMs)
NC3162 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3163 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC7760 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC7780 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC7781 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC7782 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
Fast Ethernet adapters
NC3120 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3121 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3122 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3123 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3131 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3132 Upgrade Module N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3133 Upgrade Module N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3134 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3135 Upgrade Module N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3160 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC3161 N100325.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
Gigabit Ethernet adapters
NC110T N1E5132.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
NC310F N1000325.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes


NIC Driver Minimum firmware component version Location Digital Signature
NC320i Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC320i for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC320T Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC320T for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC324i Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC324i for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC325i Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC325i for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC325m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC325m for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC326i Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC326i for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC340T N1000325.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
NC340T for 64-bit Editions N1G5132E.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
NC364T N1E5132.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
NC370F BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC371i BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC370T BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC373F BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC373i BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC373m BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC373T BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC380T BXND51X.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC1020 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC3133 Module N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC6132 Module N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC6134 N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC6136 N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC6170 N1000325.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
NC6170 for 64-bit Editions E1G5132E.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes


NIC Driver Minimum firmware component version Location Digital Signature
NC6770 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC7131 N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC7132 Module N1000NT5.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC7170 N1000325.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
NC7170 for 64-bit Editions E1G5132E.SYS Not applicable Slip stream media Yes
NC7761 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC7761 for 64-bit Editions B57AMD64.SYS 2.1.0.5 Slip stream media Yes
NC7770 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC7170/NC7170LP E1G5132E.SYS Not applicable PSP 7.70A Yes
NC7771 Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
Gigabit switch adapters
NC150T Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC150T for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
HP BladeSystem network adapters
NC320m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC320m for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC325m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC325m for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC326m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC326m for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC370i Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC370i for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes


NIC Driver Minimum firmware component version Location Digital Signature
NC373m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC373m for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC374m Q57XP32.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes
NC374m for 64-bit Editions Q57XP64.SYS 2.1.0.5 PSP 7.70A Yes

IMPORTANT:
The drivers for the network interface controllers reside on the Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media and have undergone testing by Microsoft and HP.
ProLiant cluster support
A critical goal of the HP Adaptive Enterprise is to offer customers the ability to reduce exposure to unplanned downtime through automated software and hardware tools that predict, diagnose, and respond immediately to potential fault conditions. HP delivers intelligent fault resilience with its High Availability Clustering product solutions and kits built on Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, industry standard ProLiant servers, Smart Array Cluster Storage, or StorageWorks platforms integrated with HP management tools.
The following products support Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition:
• ProLiant DL380 G2 Packaged Cluster
• ProLiant DL380 G4 Packaged Cluster
• ProLiant DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster
• ProLiant DL380 G2 Packaged Cluster
• ProLiant CL380 Packaged cluster
• ProLiant Cluster Kits HA/F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array, HA/F500 for MA8000, and HA/F100 & F200 for MSA1000



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 SP2 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.
Tish Table identifies ProLiant servers that are capable of PCI Hot Plug.
Table ProLiant servers with PCI Hot Plug support
HP ProLiant DL servers HP ProLiant ML servers Compaq ProLiant servers
ProLiant DL380 G2 ProLiant ML370 G2 ProLiant 6400R
ProLiant DL380 G3 ProLiant ML530 G2 ProLiant 6500 Xeon
ProLiant DL580 ProLiant ML570 ProLiant 7000 Xeon
ProLiant DL580 G2 ProLiant ML570 G2 ProLiant 8000
ProLiant DL740 ProLiant ML750 ProLiant 8500
ProLiant DL760
ProLiant DL760 G2

Hot Plug Memory support
Higher availability on HP and Microsoft solutions has been achieved through the deployment of Hot Plug RAID Memory, the most robust memory-protection solution in the HP Advanced Memory Protection scheme. With the introduction of industry-leading ProLiant 8-way platforms, the ProLiant DL760 G2 and ProLiant DL740, HP became the first and only vendor to offer Hot Plug RAID Memory in an industry-standard platform. These two platforms based on the HP F8 chipset enable customers to deploy mainframe levels of availability in their industry-standard IT environments, without the high cost of mainframe technology. With these HP/Microsoft solutions, customers can dynamically hot-add memory capacity without powering down the server. These solutions deliver true resource scalability and maximum uptime for enterprise customers. The Hot Add Memory feature in the specified 4-way and 8-way ProLiant servers is only supported in Windows Server 2003.
The following Hot Plug RAID Memory Driver and Utility are included in Version 7.60A and earlier of the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003:
• HP ProLiant Hot-Plug Memory Configuration Utility for Windows Server 2003
• HP ProLiant Hot Plug Memory Driver for Windows Server 2003


Lights-Out management support
Remote management features and Functionality .
Lights-Out management products, such as Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2), Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), and Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II (RILOE II), remain an important part of the ProLiant solution by adding support for the Windows Server 2003 OS. Drivers for these products are included in the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003. For information regarding supported remote management features and functionality on Windows Server 2003, refer to the QuickSpecs at www.hp.com/servers/lights-out.

SmartStart installation paths
Whether you choose a SmartStart assisted installation or a manual OS installation, server deployment of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 is consistent and easy every time with ROM-based utilities.
To fully optimize the performance of your hardware platform, a SmartStart assisted installation walks you through the entire OS installation process: SmartStart prepares the server for installation, allows you to install the OS using the vendor-supplied CDs, and provides automated installation of server support software using ProLiant Support Packs (PSPs).
NOTE:
When using the SmartStart assisted installation feature in SmartStart 7.70 to deploy Windows Server 2003 SP2 and PSP 7.70, use the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 OS selection.
For a manual installation of the OS, you can take advantage of the ROM-based utilities and vendor-supplied OS media before manually installing server support software from the SmartStart CD.
For more information on SmartStart, go to the SmartStart website at www.hp.com/servers/smartstart. The installation guide, available on this website, walks you through both SmartStart installation paths.


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 SP2 OS on ProLiant servers.
To complete a Windows Server 2003 SP2 installation fully supported by HP, follow these steps when setting up the system. Read the following sequence completely before you begin.
Part 1: Choose one of the available methods for installing Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media CD-1
HP BladeSystem installation
The ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is a server deployment product that facilitates the installation, configuration, and deployment of high-volumes of servers through a GUI-based console using either scripting or imaging technology.
Especially designed for HP BladeSystem servers, but supporting all ProLiant servers, the Rapid Deployment Pack has advanced features that can detect and display server blades based on their physical rack, enclosure, and bay location.
To install Windows Server 2003 SP2 on HP BladeSystem servers, HP recommends using Rapid Deployment Pack Version 1.40 (or later).
All blade enclosures ship with a Foundation Pack which includes the Rapid Deployment Pack CD. The Rapid Deployment Pack CD contains all of the drivers, agents, and support software that the blade needs. Use the Rapid Deployment Pack CD with any deployment method chosen to install software on HP BladeSystem servers.
For additional product information and usage instructions for Rapid Deployment Pack, visit www.hp.com/servers/rdp.
Details about other deployment options can be found at the following locations:
• For HP BladeSystem c-Class: http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/316735-0-0-0-121.html
• For HP BladeSystem p-Class: http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/p-class/documentation.html
• For ProLiant BL e-Class (retired): http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/e-class/deployment.html

Manual installation
To perform a manual installation:
1. Choose a supported system platform from above table.

2. Inspect the system to confirm that it conforms to the platform-specific configuration listed in that table. If necessary, update the system ROMs as specified on that table.
3. Use the System Configuration Utility to configure the hardware for the server. See above Table to determine if this step is necessary for the server.
4. If the server uses any of the following Smart Array Controllers as the boot controller, configure the arrays by accessing the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays utility through the F8 key during boot:
• Smart Array P600
• Smart Array 642
• Smart Array 641
• Smart Array 5300
• Smart Array 531
• Smart Array 5i
• Smart Array 6i
• Smart Array 6402
• Smart Array 6404
Exit the utility to continue the boot process, once the configuration is complete.
5. Insert the Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media into CD-ROM drive to begin installation.
6. After Windows Server 2003 SP2 has been installed, install the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), if you want to use the functionality of the Insight Management Agents.

How ti install Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
a. From the Start menu, select the Control Panel.
b. Select Add/Remove Programs.
c. Click Add/Remove Windows Components.
d. Select Management and Monitoring Tools from the list of components.
e. Click Details.
f. Select Simple Network Management Protocol so that a checkmark is displayed in the checkbox.
g. Click OK and then Next.
h. Click Finish.
i. Select Administrative Tools from the Control Panel.
j. Select Services.
k. Right click SNMP Service and select Properties.
l. Click the Security tab.
m. Click the Add button in the community names section.
n. Add the community name “public” with read only rights. You can use a different community name, but you must reconfigure the Insight Management Agents if you do.
o. Select the Accept SNMP packets from these hosts option. Do not select the Accept SNMP packets from any host option unless you understand the security implications.
p. Click the Add button in the hosts section.
q. Add the IP address “127.0.0.1”.
r. Click OK.


7. Install Version 7.70A (or later) of the ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, 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.
Primary installation method
o Run the SETUP.EXE program included with the PSP. By default, all software components are selected for installation. In most circumstances, this default selection should not be altered.
o Click Install to proceed with the installation. Although all software components are selected for installation by default, only those required by the server will be installed. After the installation is complete, the utility will display successfully installed components, non-applicable components, and any component installation failures.

Part 2: Install Windows Server 2003 SP2 slip stream media CD-2 (optional)
Once the base OS has been installed on the server and the server has been rebooted, the administrator will be asked to insert CD-2 in to the CD-ROM drive. This action prompts the OS to display a list of R2 specific components that may be installed on the server.
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
How To install IPMI and WS-Management:
1. Insert CD-2 on a ProLiant 100 Series Server with Windows Server 2003 SP2 installed.
2. Select the Management and Monitoring Tools section of the Add/Remove Windows Components Wizard.
3. Press Details and select Hardware Management.
Please refer to the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 documentation for complete installation instructions.

Known issues and workarounds
This section details the known issues with installing Windows Server 2003 SP2 on ProLiant servers and provides information about resolving them.
Known issues
Issue 1 Yellow exclamation mark gets displayed in ATI Device Manager with Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition installed.
Description When using Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition, the Windows Server 2003 Device Manager displays a yellow exclamation mark beside the ATI device.
Workaround Please disregard the yellow exclamation mark as there is no loss of functionality or other reported symptoms to elicit concern.
Issue 2 Dynamic disk drives attached to Compaq Fibre Channel HBAs disappear after “hot-swap.”
Description After hot removal and subsequent hot addition of the Compaq Fibre Channel Array or the Compaq Fibre Channel Host Controller /P (64-bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host Adapter) from one slot to another, the dynamic disk drive letters associated with the drives attached to the Compaq Fibre Channel Array or the Compaq Fibre Channel Host Controller /P are no longer listed in the Device Manager.
Workaround Reboot the server for the correct dynamic disk drive letters to return. Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.
Issue 3 Software fault tolerant volumes (dynamic disks) fail during driver upgrade or rollback.
Description When a device driver is updated for a device containing dynamic disks, the software fault tolerant volumes located on these dynamic disks will fail and will require regeneration.
Workaround No workaround is available at this time. Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.
Issue 4 Upgrading miniport driver for secondary device requires reboot.
Description When a device driver for a secondary device is updated, the Windows Server 2003 OS may request a reboot.
Workaround Reboot the server as prompted. Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.



Issue 5 The native OS backup utility may prohibit appending data to the tape drive.
Description When performing a backup using the native OS backup utility, you might receive a message describing a hardware error.
In this case, the following message will be displayed at the end of the backup job:
Drive Error: The device reported an error on a request to write data to media. Error Reported: Invalid command. There may be a hardware or media problem. Please check the system event log for relevant failures.
The backup log will suggest that drive C is not a valid drive or that you do not have access to the drive.
After you receive this error, you can no longer append data to that tape drive.

Workaround Download the Microsoft HotFix WindowServer2003-KB817688-I386-ENU.EXE file from http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/downloads/WindowsServer2003-KB817688-i386-ENU.exe. Then, run the executable in the Windows Server 2003 environment.
Issue 6 Unattended installs abort when using UNATTEND.TXT file with the OEMPreinstall flag set.
Description Unattended installs abort with the following message:
File [filename] could not be loaded. Error code is 18. Setup cannot continue.
When installing any edition of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on a ProLiant server that has an embedded virtual install disk, the error message listed above may be generated when using an UNATTEND.TXT file that includes the OEMPreinstall flag.
The problem occurs because the Windows Server 2003 Installer interacts with the embedded virtual install disk when the OEMPreinstall flag is set in the UNATTEND.TXT file, but no files are specified to be preinstalled.
In order for this error condition to be triggered, all of the following conditions must be met:
• Windows Server 2003 (or later) installation.
• Installation must be performed using an UNATTEND.TXT script.
• The OEMPreinstall flag must be set in the UNATTEND.TXT file.
• The UNATTEND.TXT file must NOT specify any files to be preinstalled.
• The server must have an active virtual install disk.

NOTE: Installations performed using SmartStart, Rapid Deployment Pack, or "Disk Image" (i.e., the OS image is copied to the hard drive) are not affected.



Workaround To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:
Preferred method:
If the OEMPreinstall flag is set to Yes in the UNATTEND.TXT file, set the "DisableVirtualOemDevices" flag to Yes in the [UNATTENDED] section of the UNATTEND.TXT file, as shown in the following example:
[UNATTENDED]
DisableVirtualOemDevices=Yes
Other methods:
Avoid setting the OEMPreinstall flag to Yes in the UNATTEND.TXT file if files are not specified to be preinstalled.
OR
Disable the virtual install disk in the advanced options of the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) for the affected server.
Issue 7 The Microsoft IPMI driver will not install on HP ProLiant servers.

Description The Microsoft IPMI driver fails to load on HP ProLiant servers. For additional information and a link to the hotfix that resolves this issue, refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 912134 (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=912134).
Workaround Download and install the hotfix from Microsoft, as instructed in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 912134.

Resolved issues
This section lists issues with existing Windows Server 2003 installations that are resolved by understanding support limitations or by performing ROM, firmware, and PSP upgrades.
Resolved issues
Issue 1 SYSTEM ROM UPGRADE REQUIRED on ProLiant servers with Intel® Xeon™, Xeon DP, or Xeon MP processors to correct timing marginality in the Instruction Decoder.
Description Intel Corp. has identified a timing marginality in a small percentage of Intel Xeon, Intel Xeon DP and Intel Xeon MP Processors that can cause erratic system behavior after prolonged usage. Based on Erratum P72 in the Intel Xeon Processor Specification Update and Erratum O69 in the Intel Xeon MP Processor Specification Update dated July 2004, the timing marginality in the instruction decoder unit may cause unpredictable application or system behavior.
Solution HP strongly recommends downloading and applying the System ROMPaq Upgrade Diskette (dated September 2004 or later) to upgrade the ProLiant System ROM to the appropriate date.
Issue 2 The Data Execution Prevention (DEP) feature in Windows Server 2003 causes the HP Insight Management Agents and the HP ProLiant Rack Infrastructure Service to stop running.
Description If the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) feature is enabled in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, it causes the HP Insight Management Agents for Windows Server 2003 and the HP ProLiant Rack Infrastructure Interface Service for Windows Server 2003 (this only affects ProLiant Server Blades) to stop running.
Solution This issue was resolved in an earlier PSP. Install PSP 7.70A (or later) to get the fix.



Issue 3 ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (CPQASM.SYS) will not load on the ProLiant 3000, 5500, or 6500.
Description The ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (CPQASM.SYS) will not load on the ProLiant 3000, 5500, or 6500. The Windows Server 2003 version of this driver depends on ACPI support, and these ProLiant models do not support ACPI. Other components that depend on this driver may fail to load or may not provide full functionality.
The following message will be displayed in CPQSETUP.LOG after the driver is installed:
Name: hp ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Windows Server 2003
New Version: 5.30.3718.0
Beginning Silent Session…
The software is not installed on this system, but is supported for installation.
- the component will be installed
Installation failed on at least one device. One of the devices may have been deleted through Device Manager and a reboot may be necessary to complete the driver installation for this device.
The operation was not successful.
Solution This issue is resolved in Version 5.36.0.0 or later of the ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Windows 2000/Server 2003. This version of the driver will automatically check for ACPI support and install the appropriate driver.
This issue was resolved in an earlier PSP. Install PSP 7.70A (or later) to get the fix.



Issue 4 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.
A call responsible for the memory code initialization process from the Server Agents in PSP 7.40 to the Windows Health driver becomes trapped in an endless loop, causing the processor utilization to rise.
For additional details, refer to the customer advisory located at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c00568181.
Issue 6 The Smart Array 4200 Controller Driver does not install during Setup.
Description During installation of Windows Server 2003, a popup box reports the following:
Setup had problems installing the following device: Compaq Smart Array 4200 Controller. Do you want to delay installing this device until after setup is complete?
The Smart Array 4200 Controller will not be installed during Windows Server 2003 Setup if this controller is set as the boot controller.
Solution This issue is resolved by installing Windows Server 2003 SP2.
Issue 7 Incorrect port number and port ID returned in insertion and removal events.
Description When using Smart Array 5xxx Notification Driver (CPQCISSE.SYS) Version 5.42.0.32 with Smart Array Cluster Storage, the port number and port ID in removal and insertion events are reported incorrectly.
Description After installing and configuring embedded network interface controllers (NICs) post Windows Server 2003 installation, the port configurations may not operate as expected. For additional details, refer to the customer advisory posted at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c00712319.
Solution The above advisory provides instructions on renaming the ports in the Network Connections panel. If you are experiencing this situation, follow the instructions in the advisory or switch cables.