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» What is a Windows Integrity Solution Release
» Recent Windows Integrity Solution Releases
» Support matrix
» Download the latest Windows Integrity Solution Releases
» Previous Windows Integrity Solution Releases
» Location of Windows on Integrity documentation

What is a Windows Integrity Solution Release?

HP Integrity Windows Solution Releases are a tested set of I/O cards/drivers, firmware, HP manageability software, Windows OS, MS QFEs, SQL/SAP tested with each Integrity platform.

A Windows Solution Release consists of:

  • Smart Setup Media: Assists with installation. Has value add software such as drivers, manageability software, utilities, and tools. The Support Pack is located on the Smart Setup Media and contains drivers and manageability software in one package that you can install on top of the OS.
  • Smart Update DVD: A value-add component just for Integrity that contains critical MS QFEs with which we have tested.
  • Reinstall Image and DVD: Image preinstalled from HP. The reinstall DVD is also provided to the customer.

Recent Windows Integrity Solution Releases

Windows Integrity Solution Release 7.1


Windows Solution Release 7.1 adds support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1).

Windows Solution Release 7.1 supports the following platforms with Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2:

  • HP Integrity BL860c i2
  • HP Integrity BL870c i2
  • HP Integrity BL890c i2
  • HP Integrity rx2800 i2

Windows Solution Release 7.1 supports the following platforms with Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2:

  • HP Integrity BL860c
  • HP Integrity BL870
  • HP Integrity rx2660
  • HP Integrity rx3600
  • HP Integrity rx6600
  • HP Integrity rx7640
  • HP Integrity rx8640
  • HP Integrity Superdome SX2000

In addition to the new Operating System support, this release also adds new features, enhancements, and defect fixes to the Windows Integrity solution. Some of the highlights include:

  • Enhancements in manageability software products
  • New image and EFI-Based Setup Utility (EBSU) versions to fix a machine-check architecture (MCA) error
  • Various documentation updates
  • Various defect fixes

Note:

  • This release does not support Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (without SP2). Platforms running these versions of the operating system must remain on the Windows Solution 6.2 or earlier.
  • This release does not support HP Integrity rx7620, rx8620, or Superdome SX1000. These platforms must remain on the Windows Solution 6.1 or earlier.



Windows Integrity Solution Release 7.0


  • Windows Solution 7.0 adds support for the following new HP Integrity servers (on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2):

      • BL860c i2
      BL870c i2
      BL890c i2
      rx2800 i2

  • Also supports the following existing HP Integrity servers (on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2):

      • BL860c
      BL870c
      rx2660
      rx3600
      rx6600
      rx7640
      rx8640
      Superdome sx2000



  • In addition to the new server support, this release adds several new features, enhancements, and defect fixes to the Windows Integrity solution. Some of the highlights include:

    • Added support for the HP PCIe SAS SA P411 256MB Controller (AM311A)
      Added WBEM Provider support for BL860c i2, BL870c i2, and BL890c i2 servers
      Enhanced the System Management Homepage System Summary page to display logical-to-physical mapping under the Processor Group Information section
      Enhanced the System Management Homepage so that the overall Server Health status icon is aligned with the HP System Insight Manager Server Health icon

Note:

  • This release does not support Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (without SP2). Platforms running these versions of the operating system remain on Windows Solution 6.2 or earlier.
  • This release does not support HP Integrity rx7620, rx8620, or Superdome sx1000. These platforms must remain on Windows Solution 6.1 or earlier.

Web Release of Windows Solution 6.22 for Windows Server 2003 SP2 included the following:


  • Windows Solution 6.22 is an updated release for Windows Server 2003 SP2 customers using zx2 and sx2000 platforms. We recommend customers update to this release since it contains critical fixes. A Smart Setup Media ISO and Support Pack have been posted:


  • The 6.22 Support Pack was built on top of the 6.2 Support Pack and contains the following changes, in addition to what was released for 6.2 (see below for a description of 6.2 features):
    • WBEM Providers 6.2 was removed from the Support Pack due to a performance issue. Please use the SNMP Agents instead of the WBEM Providers.
    • The SNMP Agents were updated with an enhancement to monitor the System hive size and a fix for a potential crash.

For detailed information on the fixes contained in Windows Solution Release 6.22, please read the Release Notes.

Support matrix

The table below lists the latest Windows Integrity Solution Release that is supported for each platform/OS combination.
Product WS2003
(with SP2)		 WS2008
(no SP2)		 WS2008
(with SP2)		 WS2008
R2		 WS2008 R2
(with SP1)
BL860c i2
 NS
 NS
 NS
 7.1
 7.1
BL870c i2
 NS
 NS
 NS
 7.1
 7.1
BL890c i2
 NS
 NS
 NS
 7.1
 7.1
BL860c
6.22
 6.2
 7.1
 7.1
 7.1
BL870c
6.22
 6.2
7.1
 7.1
 7.1
rx1620
 5.5
 NS
 NS
 NS
 NS
rx2600
5.1
 NS
 NS
 NS
 NS
rx2620
 5.5
 NS
 NS
 NS
 NS
rx2660
 6.22
 6.2
 7.1
 7.1
 7.1
rx2800 i2
 NS
 NS
 NS
 7.1
 7.1
rx3600
6.22
6.2
7.1
 7.1
 7.1
rx4640
5.5
NS
 NS
 NS
 NS
rx5670
 5.1
NS
 NS
 NS
 NS
rx6600
6.22
 6.2
 7.1
 7.1
 7.1
rx7620
6.1
6.1
 6.1
NS
 NS
rx7640
 6.22
 6.2
7.1
7.1
7.1
rx8620
 6.1
6.1
 6.1
 NS
 NS
rx8640
 6.22
 6.2
 7.1
 7.1
 7.1
Superdome (sx1000)
 6.1
6.1
 6.1
 NS
 NS
Superdome (sx2000)
6.22
 6.2
7.1
 7.1
 7.1

NS = Not supported

Download the latest Windows Integrity Solution Releases

The latest Windows Integrity Solution Releases can be located as follows:
  1. Go to the HP Support and Driver website
  2. Under Step 1, select Download drivers and software (and firmware)
  3. Under Step 2, enter your server model number and click Go
  4. Click the link that describes your operating system: Windows Server 2003 64-bit Edition or Windows Server 2008 Itanium
This page will include all of the relevant Windows Integrity software. A few key items:
  1. For the Smart Setup Media ISO image go to "Software - CD-ROM".
  2. For the Support Pack go to "Software - Support Pack"
  3. For the QFE bundles that are part of the Smart Update DVD go to "Operating System – Enhancements and QFEs"

Previous Windows Integrity Solution Release

Web Release of Windows Solution 6.52 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 included the following:


  • Windows Solution 6.52 is an updated release for Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2 customers using sx2000 platforms (rx7640, rx8640 and Superdome sx2000). We recommend that customers using sx2000 platforms update to this release or later because it contains critical fixes. A Smart Setup Media ISO and two Support Packs have been posted:


  • The 6.52 Support Pack was built on top of the 6.51 Support Pack and contains the following changes, in addition to what was released for 6.51 (see below for a description of 6.51 features):
    • Updated WBEM Providers, Array Configuration Utility (ACU), and EBSU components to deliver critical fixes for a performance issue seen on the HP Integrity rx7640, HP Integrity rx8640, and HP Integrity Superdome sx2000 platforms when booting from Smart Array Provider 6402 or 6404 Adapters.

This release should not be used on any other Integrity platforms. For detailed information on the fixes contained in Windows Solution Release 6.52, please read the Release Notes.

Web Release of Windows Solution 6.51 Support Packs for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 included the following:


  • The Windows Solution 6.51 Support Pack contains some critical fixes that should be installed on top of Windows Solution Release 6.5. Two support packs have been posted:


  • The 6.51 Support Pack contains the following fixes:
    • HP 8 Internal Port SAS HBA with RAID driver (for the BL860c and BL870c) version 1.28.03.65 (cp012078.exe) was added to the Integrity Support Pack. This driver fixes an issue with the in-box version of the driver that resulted in Event ID 129s being logged to the Event Log every 30 seconds, impacting system performance. (Windows Server 2008 R2 only)
    • Storport Driver Component for Qlogic FC HBAs version 9.1.8.19 (cp011934.exe) was also added. Integrity Support Pack v6.50 did not contain a smart component for Qlogic FC HBAs.
    • HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel Adapter Kit for the Emulex Storport Driver and HBAnyware Utility version 2.10.0.1 (cp011883.exe) replaces version 2.10.0.0 (cp010947.exe). The new component contains the GUI HBAnyware utility (version 4.1a36). The Emulex Storport driver version is unchanged (6-2.20.006)
    • Version Control Agent (VCA) version 2.2.2.835 (cp011594.exe) replaces version 2.2.1.830 (cp010620.exe). The new version fixes a VCA hang during HPSIM SW status poll. It also fixes an error that occurred when some special characters were used in the password when connecting to VCRM.

Windows Solution Release 6.5 included the following:


  • Windows Solution 6.5 is supported running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008 SP2 on the following HP Integrity Servers: BL860c, BL870c, rx2660, rx3600, rx6600, rx7640, rx8640, and Superdome SX2000.
  • This release adds several new features, enhancements, and defect fixes to the Windows Integrity solution. Some of the highlights include:
    • Added support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2:
      • One key new feature is that Windows Server 2008 R2 scales to 256 logical processors. The HP Integrity Superdome SX2000 platform will be supported running 256 logical processors (64 sockets/128 cores/256 threads).
    • Enhancements in the manageability solution including:
      • Enhanced the System Management Homepage to display additional information on the System Event log pages, Auto Server Recovery page, and System Report page.
      • Improved System Management Homepage performance for platforms with large configurations.
      • Note: The manageability solution for this release supports WBEM Providers only. The HP Insight Management Agents are not supported on Windows Solution Release 6.5. If the HP Insight Management Agents are required, use Windows Solution Release 6.2 or earlier.
    • Various documentation updates
    • Various defect fixes

Note:

  • This release does not support Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (without SP2). Platforms running these versions of the operating system must remain on the Windows Solution 6.2 or earlier.
  • This release does not support HP Integrity rx7620, rx8620, or Superdome SX1000. These platforms must remain on the Windows Solution 6.1 or earlier.


Support for Windows Server 2008 SP2:

  • Support available May 2009; Shipping with current products July 2009
  • Windows Server 2008 SP2 requires Windows Solution Release 6.2

Windows Integrity Solution Release 6.2 included the following:

  • Shipping with new systems May 2009
  • Posted to the web for existing customers March 2009
  • Updates for the Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 solution
  • Added support for the following I/O cards:
    • Emulex LPe1205-HP 8 Gigabit mezzanine FC HBA for the HP c-Class blade system (456972-B21)
      • QLogic QMH2562 8 Gigabit mezzanine FC HBA for the HP c-Class blade system (451871-B21)
      • HP Smart Array P700m mezzanine card for the HP c-Class blade system (451017-B21)
    • Enhancements to manageability software including:
      • WBEM Providers are now included in the Integrity Support Pack, and are installed by default. You can also install the Insight SNMP Agents from the Integrity Support Pack
      • Support for Version Control Agent is now a 64-bit application. In prior releases it was 32-bit
      • Enhancements to Integrity WBEM Providers
      • Enhancements to System Management Home Page for 3.0
    • Various documentation updates
    • Various defect fixes

Windows Integrity Solution Release 6.1 included the following:

  • Support for HP StorageWorks 8Gb PCI-e FC Emulex HBA – Single Port (AH402A) and Dual Port (AH403A)
  • Support for HP StorageWorks 8Gb PCI-e FC Qlogic HBA – Single Port (AH400A) and Dual Port (AH401A)
  • Support for HP PCI-X 266MHz 10Gb Ethernet SR Card (AD385A)
  • Support for HP NC360m Dual Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter (445978–B21)
  • Multiple enhancements to HP Insight Management Agents
  • Various defect fixes

Windows Integrity Solution Release 6.0 included the following:

  • Support for the new Microsoft Windows Server 2008 operating system on the following HP Integrity servers: BL860c, BL870c, rx2660, rx3600, rx6600, rx7620, rx7640, rx8620, rx8640, and Superdome sx1000 and sx2000.
    Note: Some older I/O components might require upgrades to operate with Windows Server 2008. For a list of these components, see the Release Notes.
  • Support for Remote Deployment Pack (RDP) 3.8 and SmartSetup Scripting Toolkit (SSTK) 3.0 on Windows Server 2008. RDP 3.8 includes the Windows Integrity Solution 6.0 Support Pack.
  • Support for the Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb FC HBA for the HP c-Class BladeSystem (403621-B21).
    Note: In Windows Server 2003, this card is supported only on systems running Service Pack 2.
  • Support for PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit Mezzanine NIC (NC364M) (447883-B21) on HP Integrity BL860c and BL870c servers.
  • Support for the following new Smart components for Windows Server 2008:
    • HP Platform-controlled Power Management for Windows Server 2008 on Itanium-based systems for use with Insight Power Manager.
  • Software enhancements:
    • The Smart Setup CD user interface is enhanced for user convenience, including simplification for quick access to the Integrity Support Pack and hyperlinks to access the latest versions of software and documentation from the HP website.
  • Various defect fixes

Location of Windows on Integrity documentation