Hi, i would like to install windows 2012 on one of my dl380g5s. Hp smartstart cd latest verion x86 x64 bit download link. Hp smart update manager sum locates the latest versions of windows server 2012 drivers. Installing windows 2012 r2 on proliant dl380 g7 without smartstart in the case of the hp proliant dl380 g7, the normal windows installation doesnt. Lost smartstart for dl380 gen9 hp support community. The hp usb key utility is a windows application that will allow the user to copy the intelligent provisioning recovery media to a usb pen drive key. How i installed server 2012 r2 on hps proliant dl320e gen8 v2. A hardware migration to the gen8 proliant platform prompted hp to end the smartstart legacy with version 8. I have downloaded spp, but that doesnt have any windows installation options. Click to enlarge to run hpsum, download the spp software at. This feature can be used with hp smartstart cd version 8. 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. Smart cd for server 2012 r2 ml110 g7 hewlett packard. John joyner shows you the steps you need to take to successfully install windows server 2012 on hp proliant servers.
Click to enlarge to run hp sum, download the spp software at hp. Do i just boot from the windows disk and update all the drivers after installation. 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. How to install windows server 2012 on hp proliant servers. Hp smart start for server 2012 solutions experts exchange.