Implementing Windows Server 2012 SR-IOV on HP ProLiant Servers, 2nd edition

Technical white paper | Microsoft Windows Server 2012 SR-IOV
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Table 3. Known issues and workarounds
Issues
Certain ProLiant servers do not support ACS and ARI functions in all PCIe slots.
Description
The PCIe slots noted for the following servers do not support ACS and ARI functions. If you need advanced SR-
IOV functionality, do not install the PCIe NIC to be used with SR-IOV in the following slots:
• HP ProLiant DL360e Gen8 Server: Slot 2
• HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Server: Slot 4
• HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server: Slot 3
• HP ProLiant DL560 Gen8 Server: Slot 3
• HP ProLiant ML350e Gen8 Server: Slot 5 and Slot 6
• HP ProLiant ML350p Gen8 Server: Slot 5
Workaround/Solution
We are working to resolve this issue. We will be documenting information about this issue in a Customer
Advisory, which will be available at hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c03517970.
May not be able to create the maximum number of VFs on ProLiant DL980 G7 server
Description
A ProLiant DL980 G7 server with four SR-IOV enabled NICs may create a maximum of 256 VFs.
Workaround/Solution
We are working with Microsoft and Intel to resolve this issue.
ProLiant blade servers with a Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 530FLB adapter indicate that the NIC does not support SR-IOV.
Description
When making sure that a VM is enabled on a Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 530FLB adapter in a ProLiant blade server,
the results indicate that the NIC does not support SR-IOV.
Workaround/Solution
The Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 530FLB adapter does support Windows Server 2012 SR-IOV.
To resolve this issue, complete the following steps:
1. Update the drivers using the latest SPP.
2. Restart the server, and press ctrl+s during POST to view the Comprehensive Configuration Menu (CCM).
3. Change the Mode setting for the Flex-10 10Gb 2-port 530FLB adapter from “multi-function” to “single
function.”