HP Industry June 2003

Standard Servers

Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003 on ProLiant

Integration Note
servers
TC030609IN 2nd Edition

Table of contents Abstract.................................................................................................................... 2

Symbols in text ......................................................................................................... 2
Introduction to Windows Server 2003........................................................................ 2
Supported configurations ...................................................................................................3
Recommended system configuration...................................................................................3
Server platforms ................................................................................................................4
Supported software ...........................................................................................................5
Supported storage options .................................................................................................6
Supported network interface controllers .............................................................................8
ProLiant cluster support ............................................................................................. 9
PCI Hot Plug support ................................................................................................. 9
Remote management support .................................................................................. 10
SmartStart installation paths.................................................................................... 11
Pre-installation tasks ............................................................................................... 12
Procedures for performing a clean installation ......................................................... 13
Blade installation .............................................................................................................13
Manual install..................................................................................................................13
Unattended install............................................................................................................15
Known issues and workarounds .............................................................................. 15
Management product issues.............................................................................................15
Memory issues.................................................................................................................15
Networking issues ...........................................................................................................15
Storage issues .................................................................................................................16
System health issues ........................................................................................................18
Unattended installation issues ..........................................................................................18
For more information .............................................................................................. 20
Feedback................................................................................................................ 20

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Abstract This integration note describes the level of support available for Microsoft Windows Server 2003:

• 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 Microsoft Windows Web Server, Standard
Server, and Enterprise Server editions of the Windows Server 2003 family. It does not describe support
for Itanium® 2-based systems.

Additionally, the focus of this document does not include performing upgrades to Windows Server
2003. For information of this nature, refer to the integration note titled upgrading to Microsoft Windows
Server 2003 on ProLiant servers. This document and others pertaining to Windows Server 2003 can be
found on the HP Windows Server 2003 website at
http://h18001.www1.hp.com/partners/microsoft/windowsserver2003/support.html.

Symbols in The following symbols can be found in the text of this document:

text
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could
result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific
instructions.

Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.

Introduction Windows Server 2003 is an extension of the Windows 2000 operating system (OS) environment
developed to enhance the customer experience and to improve the overall usability and deployment.
to With few exceptions, application code developed for use under Windows 2000 will work with
Windows Windows Server 2003 family of operating systems.
Server Microsoft provides Windows Server 2003 in both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. The 64-bit edition supports
2003 the Intel® Itanium® and Intel ® Itanium® 2 processors.

This paper covers the 32-bit editions of Windows Server 2003 running on ProLiant servers based on the
IA-32 architecture.

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Supported Windows Server 2003 should load and run on any ProLiant server that meets the recommended
configurations hardware configuration established by Microsoft.

Carefully review this document for the recommended system configuration and possible issues you
might encounter. Performing due diligence optimizes your resources and testing scenarios. Do not
use this paper as your sole source of information. In addition to the websites mentioned throughout
this paper, you might also want to visit the Windows Server 2003 support page at
http://h18001.www1.hp.com/partners/microsoft/windowsserver2003/support.html and the
Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com/.

Recommended Table 1 lists the recommended minimum system configuration established by Microsoft for Windows
system Server 2003. The recommendations listed here pertain to the Windows Server 2003 operating
configuration system 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 operating
system and your software. Most software vendors have this information posted to their website.

Table 1. Recommended Minimum System Configuration for Windows Server 2003

Parameter Web Edition Standard Edition Enterprise Edition

processor 550 MHz 550 MHz 733 MHz
RAM 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB
monitor VGA or higher
VGA or higher resolution VGA or higher resolution
resolution
available disk space1 1.5 GB 1.5 GB 1.5 GB for x86-based
computers
Note 1: 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.
Note 2: For the latest system requirements for each of the four editions of the Windows Server 2003
family, visit www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/sysreqs/default.mspx.

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Server platforms Table 2 lists the ProLiant servers, ROM version, and ROM date that support Windows Server 2003.
Refer to the following resources on the Web to assist in determining the ROM version and family of
your ProLiant server.

• System ROM family code and version:

http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/romhowto.html
• Latest ROMPaq downloads:
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/romtabl.html
• Software and drivers: http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/index.html
• ProLiant OS support matrix: ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/os-support-matrix-
310.pdf
Table 2. Supported System Platforms for Windows Server 2003

Server platform ROM family Minimum ROMPaq Minimum ROM

version date
ProLiant BL10e3 I03 4.05 02/17/03
3
ProLiant BL20p I01 4.01 01/31/03
3
ProLiant BL20p G2 I04 shipping with server
3
ProLiant BL40p I02 shipping with server
ProLiant CL380 P17 4.10 12/18/02
ProLiant DL320 D05 4.06 11/15/02
3
ProLiant DL320 G2 D13 4.01 03/05/03
ProLiant DL360 P21 4.11 11/15/02
ProLiant DL360 G2 P26 4.06 02/07/03
3
ProLiant DL360 G3 P31 4.03 03/01/03
ProLiant DL380 (667-1000 MHz) P17 4.11 12/18/02
ProLiant DL380 G2 (1133 MHz and greater) P24 4.04 11/15/02
3
ProLiant DL380 G3 P29 4.02 01/31/03
3
ProLiant DL560 P30 shipping with server
ProLiant DL580 P20 4.11 12/17/02
3
ProLiant DL580 G2 P27 4.03 02/04/03
3
ProLiant DL740 P47 shipping with server
3
ProLiant DL760 P46 4.03 12/15/02

ProLiant DL760 G23 P44 shipping with server

3
ProLiant ML310 D12 4.02 02/17/03
ProLiant ML330 D03 4.07 11/15/02
3
ProLiant ML330 G2 D10 4.03 02/17/03
ProLiant ML330e D06 4.04 11/15/02
ProLiant ML350 (1 GHz) D04 4.12 11/15/02
ProLiant ML350 (600, 733, 800, 866, 933 D02 4.12 11/15/02
MHz)
ProLiant ML350 G23 (1133 MHz and greater) D11 4.03 02/17/03
3
ProLiant ML350 G3 D14 4.01 01/08/03

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Server platform ROM family Minimum ROMPaq Minimum ROM date

version
ProLiant ML370 (667-1000 MHz) P17 4.12 12/18/02
ProLiant ML370 G2 (1133 MHz and greater) P25 4.05 11/15/02
3
ProLiant ML370 G3 P28 4.02 01/31/03
ProLiant ML530 P19 4.10 12/18/02
3
ProLiant ML530 G2 P22 4.03 01/28/03
ProLiant ML570 P20 4.11 12/17/02
3
ProLiant ML570 G2 P32 4.02 02/04/03
ProLiant ML750 P45 4.02 12/15/02
ProLiant 3000 (Pentium III Processor) P09 4.13A 11/08/00
ProLiant 5500 (Pentium III Xeon Processor) P12 4.08A 11/08/00
ProLiant 6000 (Pentium III Xeon Processor) P40 4.08A 12/27/99
ProLiant 6400R (Pentium III Xeon Processor) P11 4.14A 11/08/00
ProLiant 6500 (Pentium III Xeon Processor) P11 4.14A 11/08/00
ProLiant 7000 (Pentium III Xeon Processor) P40 4.08A 12/27/99
ProLiant 8000 P41 4.06 12/15/02
ProLiant 8500 P42 4.06 12/15/02
Note 3: The ROM for this ProLiant server supports the Microsoft Emergency Management Service console
feature in Windows Server 2003.

Supported Table 3 lists supported ProLiant utilities, drivers, and other value-add software and their
software corresponding version needed for Windows Server 2003.

Table 3. Supported ProLiant Value-add Software for Windows Server 2003

Utility Minimum Location

version
Array Configuration 2.90.65.0 http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/
Utility for Windows 2012.html
2000
PCI Hot Plug Filter 6.1.2.5 http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/
Driver 2001.html
ProLiant Support Pack 6.30A http://h18001.www1.hp.com/partners/microsoft/
for Microsoft Windows windowsserver2003/support.html
4
Server 2003
System Configuration 2.58 http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/
Utility 1950.html
Note 4: Some elements of the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 are superseded
by the components residing on the Windows Server 2003 media or are otherwise supported for use with
Windows Server 2003. For more information, refer to the “Known issues and workarounds” section of this
paper.

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Supported Table 4 lists supported ProLiant storage options and recommended driver revisions needed to
storage options interface with Windows Server 2003.

Table 4. Supported ProLiant Storage Options for Windows Server 2003

Option Driver Location Digital

signature
HP 4 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
HP 9 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
HP 18 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
HP 36 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
HP 72 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
HP 144 GB Hard Disk Drives DISK.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Compaq 4/8-GB SLR Tape Drive TANDQIC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Compaq 4x-32x CD-ROM Drives CDROM.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Compaq AIT 100/50/35 Tape Drives SONYAIT.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Compaq DDS2/3/4 Tape Drives 4MMDAT.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
HP DDS2/3/4 Tape Drives 4MMDAT.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
HP DAT72 Tape Drive HPDAT.SYS For 32-bit: SP21969 Yes
For 64-bit: SP21970
LTO 215/230 Ultrium-1 Tape Drives LTOTAPE.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
LTO Ultrium-2 460 Tape Drive HPLTO.SYS For 32-bit: SP21966 Yes
For 64-bit: SP21967
Compaq VS80 DLTTAPE.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
HP SureStore VS80 DLTTAPE.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Compaq 4/8 GB Autoloader DDSMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Compaq DDS2 4/16 GB Autoloader DDSMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Compaq DDS3 12/24 GB DAT DDSMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Autoloader
Compaq DDS4 8 Cassette Autoloader DDSMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
HP DDS4 6 Cassette Autoloader DDSMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
StorageWorks 35GB AIT Autoloader POWERFIL.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
StorageWorks 8/16 Cartridge DLT ADICSC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Autoloader
StorageWorks SSL1016 Autoloader HP116N32.SYS For 32-bit: SP21971 Yes
Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library HPMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Model 15/30
Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library HPMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Model 20/40
Compaq DLT 15 Cartridge Library HPMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Model 35/70
Compaq DLT Tape Drives DLTTAPE.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
StorageWorks MSL5000 Series Mini- LIBXPRMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Libraries

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Option Driver Location Digital

signature
StorageWorks SSL2020 AIT Mini- LIBXPRMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Library
StorageWorks TL881 DLT Mini-Library LIBXPRMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
StorageWorks TL891 DLT Mini-Library LIBXPRMC.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
5
Drive Array Notification CPQDAEN.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes
Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Version 6.30A
5
Smart Array 5xxx Notification Driver CPQCISSE.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes
Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Version 6.30A
5, 6
Smart Array 5i Controller CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
5, 6
Smart Array 5300 Controller CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
5, 6
Smart Array 5312 Controller CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
5, 6
Smart Array 532 Controller CPQCISSM.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Smart Array 641 Controller 6
CPQCISSM.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes
Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Version 6.30A
Smart Array 642 Controller 6
CPQCISSM.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes
Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Version 6.30A
Fibre Channel Host Controller /P 5 (32- CPQFCALM.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
bit/33-MHz Fibre Channel Host
Adapter)
5
Fibre Channel Host Controller /P (64- CPQFCALM.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
bit/66-MHz Fibre Channel Host
Adapter)
5
Fibre Channel Filter Driver CPQFCFTR.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes
Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Version 6.30A
5, 6
Fibre Channel Array CPQFCAC.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes
Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Version 6.30A
Smart Array 431, 4200, Smart Array CPQARRY2.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD No
4250ES, and Integrated Smart Array
Controllers 5, 6
Integrated Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SYM_HI.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
SCSI Adapter 5
5
Integrated Wide Ultra2 SCSI Adapter SYM_HI.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
5
Integrated Ultra2 SCSI Adapter SYMC8XX.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
64-Bit Dual Channel Wide Ultra2 SCSI SYM_HI.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Adapter 5

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Option Driver Location Digital

signature
64-bit/66MHz Dual Channel Wide ADPU160M.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Ultra 3 SCSI Adapter 5
64-bit/66MHz Single Channel Wide ADPU160M.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Ultra 3 SCSI Adapter 5
5
ProLiant Storage System PRLNTSS.SYS ProLiant Support Pack for Yes
Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Version 6.30A
Note 5: Driver upgrades for many of the listed devices are included in Version 6.30A of the ProLiant
Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003. After installing Windows Server 2003, update those
drivers to enhance their reliability and functionality.
Note 6: Many of these devices have firmware upgrades available through variations of the Options
ROMPaq. The latest version of each Options ROMPaq is available on the software and drivers website at
http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/index.html.

Supported Table 5 lists supported ProLiant network interface controllers (NICs) and driver revisions supported by
network Windows Server 2003.
interface
Table 5. Supported ProLiant Network Interface Controllers for Windows Server 2003
controllers
NIC Driver Location Digital
signature
NC3120 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC3121 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC3122 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC3123 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC3131 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC3132 Fast Ethernet Upgrade N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Module
NC3133 Fast Ethernet Upgrade N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Module
NC3134 Fast Ethernet N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC3135 Fast Ethernet Upgrade N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Module
NC3162 Fast Ethernet (Embedded) N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC3163 Fast Ethernet (Embedded) N100325.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC4621 Token Ring NIC CPQTRND5.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC6132 Gigabit Module N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC6133 Gigabit Module N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC6134 Gigabit N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC6136 Gigabit N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC7131 Gigabit N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC7132 Gigabit Module N1000NT5.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes

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NIC Driver Location Digital

signature
NC7760 PCI-X Gigabit Server LAN on Q57XP32.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
the Motherboard (LOM)
NC7770 Gigabit Q57XP32.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC7780 PCI Gigabit Server LOM Q57XP32.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
NC7781 PCI-X Gigabit Server LOM Q57XP32.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
IBM 16/4 TOKEN RING PCI SPECIAL IBMTRP.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Netelligent 16/4 PCI IBM UTP/STP IBMTRP.SYS Windows Server 2003 CD Yes
Controller
IMPORTANT: The drivers for the network interface controllers reside on the Windows Server 2003 CD
and have undergone testing by Microsoft and HP.

ProLiant A critical goal of HP’s Adaptive Enterprise is to offer customers the ability to reduce exposure to
unplanned downtime through automated software and hardware tools that predict, diagnose, and
cluster
respond immediately to potential fault conditions. HP delivers intelligent fault resilience with its High
support 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 ProLiant DL380 G3 Packaged Cluster, ProLiant DL380 G2 Packaged Cluster, and ProLiant
CL380 Packaged cluster now support Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition.

The ProLiant Cluster Kits HA/F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array, HA/F500 for MA8000, and
HA/F100 & F200 for MSA1000 will be available shortly after launch.

PCI Hot Plug 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 on
support 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:

ProLiant DL servers ProLiant ML servers Retired 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 DL 760 G2

Higher availability on HP and Microsoft solutions is achieved through the deployment of Hot Plug
RAID Memory, the most robust memory-protection solution in the HP Advanced Memory Protection
strategy. With the introduction of the next generation of industry-leading ProLiant 8-way platforms,
the ProLiant DL760 G2 and ProLiant DL740, HP is the first and only vendor to offer Hot Plug RAID
Memory in an industry-standard platform. With the introduction of these two new platforms based on
the HP F8 chipset, customers will be able to, for the first time, deploy mainframe levels of availability
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in their industry-standard IT environments, without the high cost of mainframe technology. With the
HP/Microsoft solution, customers can dynamically hot-add memory capacity without powering down
the server which delivers 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 6.30A 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

Remote Remote management products, such as Integrated Lights-Out, Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition, and
Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition II, remain an important part of the ProLiant solution adding new
management support for the Windows Server 2003 operating system. Drivers for these products are included in
support the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Refer to Table 6 for supported remote
management features and functionality on Windows Server 2003.

Table 6. Supported Features and Functionality for Lights-Out Products

Integrated Lights- Remote Insight Remote Insight

Out Lights-Out Edition Lights-Out Edition II
128-bit Encrypted Remote Console 9
Advanced Server Management (ASM) 9
Alert Administration 9 9 9
Auto-Configuration of IP Address via
9 9 9
DNS/DHCP
Auxiliary Power 9 9 9
Customizable Accounts 9 9 9
Dedicated LAN Network Connectivity 9 9 9
7
Dial-up Support 9 9 9
Microsoft Emergency Management Service
9 9
(EMS) Console 8
External Power Backup 9 9
Fast Graphical Remote Console 9
Graphical Remote Console 9 9 9
Group Administration 9 9 9
Headless Server Deployment 9 9 9
Integrated Lights-Out Log 9
Insight Manager and Web-Enabled Agent
9 9 9
Integration
Integrated Management Log 9 9 9
Remote Insight Event Log 9 9 9
Reset and Failure Sequence Replay 9 9
ROM-Based Configuration Utility 9 9 9
Server Diagnostics 9

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Integrated Lights- Remote Insight Remote Insight

Out Lights-Out Edition Lights-Out Edition II
SSL Security 9 9 9
User Administration and Security 9 9 9
Virtual Floppy Drive 9 9
Virtual Indicators 9
Virtual Media (CD) 9 9
Virtual Media (Floppy Drive) 9 9 9
Virtual Power Button 9 9 9
9
Virtual Private Network (VPN) Support 9 9 9
Virtual Text Remote Console 9 9 9
Note 7: These management products support dial-up access when using a modem router or external Remote
Access Service (RAS) connection to log on to the network.
Note 8: The Microsoft Emergency Management Service (EMS) console provides a text-based screen to access
the host server. The Emergency Management Service console option is available on ProLiant servers using the
Windows Server 2003 operating system only. Refer to Table 2 for the list of ProLiant servers supporting the
EMS feature.
Note 9: Product functionality is available around the world when used in conjunction with VPN technology.

For detailed QuickSpecs and other information about remote management products, visit:
www.hp.com/servers/manage.

SmartStart Beginning with SmartStart 6.30, server deployment of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 is now
consistent and easy every time with ROM-based utilities, whether you choose a SmartStart assisted
installation installation or a manual operating system installation.
paths
To fully optimize the performance of your hardware platform, a SmartStart assisted installation walks
you through the entire operating system installation process. Using an assisted installation, SmartStart
prepares the server for installation, allows you to install the operating system using the vendor-
supplied CDs, and provides automated installation of server support software using ProLiant Support
Packs (PSPs).

For a manual installation of the operating system, you can take advantage of the ROM-based utilities
and vendor-supplied operating system 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.

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Pre- To prepare for installation, gather the supported software detailed below.

installation 1. Obtain ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 6.30A (or
tasks later) at http://h18001.www1.hp.com/partners/microsoft/windowsserver2003/
support.html or from the SmartStart 6.30 CD. This PSP contains device drivers, management
agents, and utilities supported under Windows Server 2003.

Note: Once the ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version 6.30A
(or later) is installed, you can use Insight Manager 7 SP2 available at
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/cim7-intermediate.html to
manage your Windows Server 2003 servers. Insight Manager 7 SP2 requires installing
Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft Database Engine (MSDE) before installing Insight
Manager 7 SP2. MSDE is delivered in the Insight Manager 7 SP2 SoftPaq. Insight Manager
7 SP2 currently runs under Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0, Microsoft Windows 2000, and
Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

2. Obtain System Configuration Utility Version 2.58 (or later) at

http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/1950.html and create the
associated bootable diskette set. Invoke the utility and verify that all system configuration
options conform to those listed for the platform you have chosen.

IMPORTANT: Create the bootable diskette set if you plan to use the
SmartStart Assisted Installation Path.

The ProLiant servers listed below are pre-configured with the ROM-Based Setup Utility
(RBSU). This utility can be used in place of the System Configuration Utility and must be used
to specify the operating system on the server if you are using the SmartStart Assisted
Installation Path.

ProLiant BL servers ProLiant DL servers ProLiant ML servers

ProLiant BL10e ProLiant DL320 ProLiant ML310

ProLiant BL20p ProLiant DL360 G2 ProLiant ML330 G2

ProLiant BL20p G2 ProLiant DL380 G2 ProLiant ML350 G2

ProLiant BL40p ProLiant DL560 ProLiant ML350 G3

ProLiant DL580 G2 ProLiant ML370 G2

ProLiant DL740 ProLiant ML370 G3

ProLiant DL760 ProLiant ML530 G2

ProLiant DL760 G2 ProLiant ML750

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Procedures This section outlines the proper procedures to follow when performing a clean (new) installation of
the Windows Server 2003 operating system on ProLiant servers.
for
performing a To complete a Windows Server 2003 installation fully supported by HP, follow these steps when
setting up the system. Read the following sequence completely before you begin.
clean
installation
Blade The ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack is a server deployment product that facilitates the
installation installation, configuration, and deployment of high-volumes of servers via a GUI-based console using
either scripting or imaging technology.

Especially designed for the ProLiant BL 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. You can set the deployment console to automatically
install or redeploy a previous computer's configuration to a new blade when replaced.

To install Windows Server 2003 on ProLiant BL servers, HP recommends using Rapid Deployment
Pack Version 1.40 (or later).

All blade enclosures ship with a BL 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 ProLiant BL servers.

For additional product information and usage instructions for Rapid Deployment Pack, visit
http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/rdp/index.html.

Details about other deployment options can be found at the following locations:

• For ProLiant BL e-Class:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliant-bl/e-class/deployment.html
• For ProLiant BL p-Class:
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/supportinformation/techpubs/installation_guides/307153-
001_rev1_us.pdf

Manual install To perform a manual installation:

1. Select a supported system platform from the server platforms listed in Table 2.

2. Inspect the system to confirm that it conforms to the platform-specific configuration listed in
Table 2. If necessary, update the system ROMs as specified in this table.

3. Use the System Configuration Utility to configure the hardware for your server. See the list of
RBSU-capable ProLiant servers on page 12 to determine if this step is necessary for your
server.

4. If the server has a Smart Array 642, Smart Array 641, Smart Array 5300, Smart Array 531,
Smart Array 5i, Smart Array 431, or Integrated Smart Array Controller installed as the boot
controller, configure these arrays by accessing the Option ROM Configuration for Arrays
utility via the F8 key during boot. Once the configuration is complete, exit the utility to
continue the boot process.

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Note: Alternatively, you may set your array controller as the secondary controller and install
the OS to a SCSI controller. Once the OS is installed, configure the array through the Array
Configuration Utility (ACU) using the PSP for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Version
6.30A.

5. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD into CD-ROM drive to begin installation.

6. After Windows Server 2003 has been installed, install the Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP), if you want to use the functionality of the ProLiant Management Agents.

• Select the Control Panel from the Start menu.

• Select Add/Remove Programs.
• Click the Add/Remove Windows Components button.
• Select Management and Monitoring Tools from the list of components.
• Click the Details button.
• Select Simple Network Management Protocol so that a checkmark is displayed in the
checkbox.
• Click the OK button and then the Next button.
• Click the Finish button.
7. Install Version 6.30A (or later) of the ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows
Server 2003, which is available at
http://h18001.www1.hp.com/partners/microsoft/windowsserver2003/support.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.

Primary installation method

• 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.
• Click the Install button to proceed with the installation. Although all software components
are selected for installation by default, only those required by the server will install. After
the installation is complete, the utility will display successfully installed components, non-
applicable components, and any component installation failures.
Command prompt installation

• Use the SETUPC.EXE to install the PSP from a command line prompt without user
interaction. This utility is designed as a tool that can be scripted. As with the SETUP.EXE
program, all components appropriate for the target server will be installed.

• For additional usage information, refer to the BP000150.TXT file included with the
downloaded files and the ProLiant Support Pack and Deployment Utilities User Guide
posted on the download Web page for the PSP.

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Unattended For detailed procedures on unattended installs, refer to Microsoft documentation. When using an
install UNATTEND.TXT file, follow these additional procedures.

1. Add the following line in the unattend section if the UNATTEND.TXT file has the
OEMPreinstall flag set.

[UNATTEND]

DisableVirtualOemDevices=Yes

2. Ensure that any special hardware-specific drivers appropriate for your ProLiant server are
available in the specified OEMFilesPath. The drivers for the supported devices may not be
included on the base media.

Note: These changes are only necessary when using an UNATTEND.TXT file with the
OEMPreinstall flag set. Failure to set this flag could cause installs to abort with the following
message: “File [filename] could not be loaded. Error code is 18. Setup cannot continue.”

Known issues This section details the known issues with installing Windows Server 2003 on ProLiant servers and
provides information about resolving them.
and
workarounds Table 7. Known Issues

Management Issue 1 Yellow exclamation mark gets displayed in ATI Device Manager with Remote
product issues 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.
However, when this happens, there is no loss of functionality or other reported
symptoms.

Workaround No workaround is available at this time.

Solution HP engineers are working with Microsoft to resolve this issue.

Memory issues Issue 2 Hibernation issue exists with 4 GB or more system memory.

Description The Hibernation tab does not install on servers with 4 GB or more system
memory.

Workaround See solution.

Solution Hibernation with 4 GB or more system memory is not supported in Windows

Server 2003.

Networking Issue 3 Embedded network interface controllers are not enumerated consistently.
issues
Description After installing and configuring embedded network interface controllers (NICs)
post Windows Server 2003 installation, the port configurations may not operate
as expected.

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Workaround Switch cables if you are experiencing this situation.

Solution HP engineers are working with Microsoft to resolve this issue.

Storage issues Issue 4 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.

Solution Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.

Issue 5 The Smart Array 4200 Controller Driver does not install during Setup.

Description During the install 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.

Workaround Manually install the CPQARRY2.SYS driver by pressing F6 during Setup.

Solution HP engineers are working with Microsoft to resolve this issue.

Issue 6 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.

Solution Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.

Issue 7 Upgrading miniport driver for secondary device requires reboot.

Description When a device driver for a secondary device is updated, the Windows Server
2003 operating system may request a reboot.

Workaround Reboot the server as prompted.

Solution Scheduled to be fixed in a later Microsoft operating system release.

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Issue 8 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.

Workaround No workaround is available at this time.

Solution HP engineers are working to resolve this issue.

Issue 9 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 See solution.

Solution Download the Microsoft HotFix WindowServer2003-KB817688-I386-ENU.EXE

from this website: http://h18001.www1.hp.com/partners/microsoft/
windowsserver2003/support.html. Then, run this executable in the Windows
Server 2003 environment.

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System health Issue 10 ProLiant Advanced System Management Controller Driver for Microsoft
issues 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.

Workaround Install version 5.30.2195.1 (or later) of the ProLiant Advanced System
Management Controller Driver for Microsoft Windows 2000. The Windows
2000 version of this driver does not have a dependency on ACPI support and
provides the same functionality on the affected systems as the Windows Server
2003 version of the driver.

Solution A Windows Server 2003 driver will be available shortly at the following
location: http://h18001.www1.hp.com/partners/microsoft/
windowsserver2003/support.html.

Unattended Issue 11 Unattended installs abort when using UNATTEND.TXT file with the
installation issues 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.

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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:

• Installation of Windows Server 2003 (or later) on a server.

• Installation must be performed using an UNATTEND.TXT script.

• Installation must be CD-ROM or Floppy Disk-based.

• 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,

PXE/Network, or Disk Image (for example, the operating system 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.

Solution HP engineers are working with Microsoft to resolve this issue.

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For more For more information about the Windows Server 2003 program, visit the Windows Server 2003
support page at http://h18001.www1.hp.com/partners/microsoft/windowsserver2003/support.html
information and the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com/).

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