Im trying to install windows server 2012 r2 on a physical svr hp dl380 g9 using hp inteligent provisioning ver 2. Smartstart allows you to specify which programs run when you start your laptop computer, based upon the ip address you connect to. Installing windows 2012 r2 on proliant dl380 g7 without. Hp smartstart cd latest verion x86 x64 bit download link. Click to enlarge to run hpsum, download the spp software at. I have downloaded spp, but that doesnt have any windows installation options. Hi, i would like to install windows 2012 on one of my dl380g5s. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10, windows 8. Smart start hasnt been updated for a very long time, so i dont think it supports server 2012 r2. Hp smart start for server 2012 solutions experts exchange. John joyner shows you the steps you need to take to successfully install windows server 2012 on hp proliant servers. Best thing to do imo is to first run the latest spp to get the fw up to date, install the os just from the dvd, run the spp to get the latest drivers and hp tools. How i installed server 2012 r2 on hps proliant dl320e gen8 v2. This is useful for those who frequently connect to multiple.
A hardware migration to the gen8 proliant platform prompted hp to end the smartstart legacy with version 8. In this video i show how i installed windows server 2012 r2 on a hp proliant dl320e gen8 v2 using hps intelligent provisioning 1. Hp stated that smartstart will not be updated beyond version 8. How to install windows server 2012 on hp proliant servers. Installing windows 2012 r2 on proliant dl380 g7 without smartstart in the case of the hp proliant dl380 g7, the normal windows installation doesnt. Hp smart update manager sum locates the latest versions of windows server 2012 drivers. Lost smartstart for dl380 gen9 hp support community. Hi all, i have 3 physical hp dl 360 g8 servers and am planning on deploying server 2012 but it has just been pointed out to me that i cant smart start the install when i want to install 2012. Hp however has made this very handy step by step guide to help you get up and running with server 2012 without the use of the smart start disk. Click to enlarge to run hp sum, download the spp software at hp. How to install of windows server 2012 on hp proliant servers.