Implementing Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Hyper-V™ and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2

IMPORTANT
The F6 option for updating drivers is not available during the Windows
Server 2008 R2 installation. Microsoft has added the option to inject a
driver during installation through the “Update Driver” button if a boot
controller driver is not found. The driver may reside on USB media, floppy
drive, or CD-ROM drive.
HP ProLiant Support Pack (PSP)
The HP Smart Update Manager (HPSUM) utility lets users deploy PSP software and firmware
components from a single, easy-to-use graphical interface. Users can also maintain ProLiant Support
Packs and Smart Components on a local server or on one or more remote servers accessible over a
network connection. This utility provides legacy support for existing software and firmware
components and simplifies the overall deployment process. The utility also checks installation logic
and version control for dependencies, and installs only the correct updates for optimal configuration.
HPSUM includes the following functions:
Detects hardware and software on the server
Automatically checks component dependency
Detects components that have available updates
Allows remote deployment of PSP components
Supports command line entry
PSP requirements
To use Windows Server 2008 PSP Version 8.30 with Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, the
following requirements must be met:
Use only with HP ProLiant servers.
Use only on the host server for Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V. Do not install the PSP on a guest
OS because it is not required or supported.
Install the PSP before installing the Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V role to verify proper
functionality.
NOTE
ProLiant 100 series servers do not use the ProLiant Support Pack. For
ProLiant 100 series drivers go to the associated “Support and drivers”
page at
www.hp.com.
To download the PSP Version 8.30 from the HP website, complete the following steps :
1. Go to the HP website at www.hp.com.
2. Select Support & Driver Downloads.
3. Enter the ProLiant server model (for example, ProLiant DL380 G6).
4. Select the appropriate server model from the Product Search List.
5. Select the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system
6. Select Software - Support Pack for the quick jump selection.
7. Select ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2008.
Installing the PSP
To download the PSP self-extracting executable, complete the following steps:
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