Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 on HP ProLiant servers and HP ProLiant server blades, 3rd edition

Technical white paper | Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Table 4. Supported ProLiant NICs

NIC

Driver(s)

Location

Download

Windows

Media

HP Intelligent Provisioning

HP SPP

NC522m

NC522 SFP

NC524FLR SFP+*

NC375i

NC375T

NC523 SFP

CN1000Q

QLXGND64.SYS

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* CDN-compliant NIC

Pre-installation tasks

To prepare for installation, ensure that you complete the following tasks:

• Make sure that your server and components are recommended for Windows Server 2012:

– Select a server from the recommended system platforms listed in the “Recommended ProLiant servers” section.

– Make sure that the server has a DVD drive (either installed or attached to the server receiving the installation). Note

that you need a license key to use iLO virtual media with HP ProLiant ML or DL servers.

– Select additional storage options from the storage options listed in the “Storage options” section.

– Select additional NICs from those listed in the “Network adapters” section.

• Make sure that your server is completely configured and up-to-date. If necessary, complete the following:

– Update the ROM to the required version. You can apply ROM updates from the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (HP SPP),

which is available at hp.com/go/spp or the HP Support Center at hp.com/go/support.

– Use the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) to configure the server hardware, set the date and time appropriately, and

configure the boot controller order if necessary. To access the RBSU, press F9 from the main boot screen. For

instructions on using the RBSU, see HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide at hp.com/support/rbsu.

– Update iLO firmware to the latest version. To download the latest iLO firmware, see the HP Support Center at

hp.com/go/support.

– Update the Intelligent Provisioning firmware to the latest version. Update the Intelligent Provisioning firware by

following the steps provided in the HP Intelligent Provisioning User Guide, located at hp.com/go/intelligentprovisioning.

– Update your server using the latest version of the SPP. For instructions, see the “Installing components from the HP

SPP” section.