Hewlett-Packard (HP) has long been a leader in the server industry, and their latest offering, the Hewlett-Packard 9000 EPYC Server, is no exception. Powered by AMD's EPYC processors, this server is designed to handle the most demanding workloads, making it an ideal choice for hosting multiple websites and web applications, as well as powering database servers.
The Power of AMD EPYC Processors
The AMD EPYC processors are known for their exceptional performance and scalability, and the Hewlett-Packard 9000 EPYC Server takes full advantage of these capabilities. With its powerful processing power and high memory capacity, this server can easily handle a large number of concurrent requests, making it perfect for hosting multiple websites and web applications.
When it comes to database servers, the Hewlett-Packard 9000 EPYC Server truly shines. Its powerful EPYC processors can handle the heavy workload of transactions, data storage, and retrieval with ease. Whether you're running a small-scale database or a large enterprise-level one, this server has the processing power and memory capacity to meet your needs.
Windows Server Support for AMD EPYC Processors
If you're considering using the Hewlett-Packard 9000 EPYC Server with Windows Server, you'll be pleased to know that it is fully supported. Whether you're running Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2012 R2, you can take advantage of the power of AMD EPYC processors.
Windows Server 2019 Support
Windows Server 2019 supports all AMD EPYC 7000 Series processors. However, for the newer EPYC 7002 and EPYC 7003 Series processors, you will need to use the refreshed media image released in October 2019 or later.
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Windows Server 2016 also supports all AMD EPYC processors. However, there is a limitation of a maximum of 255 logical processors. Additionally, the x2APIC mode is not supported. For the newer EPYC 7002 and 7003 Series processors, you will need to disable the x2APIC mode and IOMMU in the BIOS. If you are using a dual processor server with 64 core EPYC processors, make sure to disable SMT in the BIOS as well.
Windows Server 2012 R2 Support
Windows Server 2012 R2, although in extended support cycle, supports all AMD EPYC processors. Similar to Windows Server 2016, there is a limitation of a maximum of 255 logical processors. The x2APIC mode is also not supported. For the newer EPYC 7002 and 7003 Series processors, you will need to disable the x2APIC mode and IOMMU in the BIOS. If you are using a dual processor server with 64 cores, make sure to disable SMT in the BIOS.
It is worth noting that while Windows Server 2012 R2 is still supported, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest Windows Server 2019 for the most modern and up-to-date features and support.
AMD EPYC Processor SKU Support
AMD offers a wide range of EPYC 7000 Series Processors, including the newer EPYC 7002 and EPYC 7003 Series Processors. When installing Windows Server on a computer that uses AMD EPYC 7002 and 7003 Series processors, it is important to ensure that the total number of processor threads enabled is set to less than 256 during the OS installation and restart process.
It is recommended to use the latest installation media image from an appropriate licensing channel when installing any version of Windows Server. After the initial installation, be sure to update the system to the most recent Windows Update release.
Hpe proliant servers: power & performance for your businessIf your server is configured to enable 256 processor threads and is running Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2019 (prior to October 2019), follow these steps:
- Disable the SMT settings in the BIOS
- Disable the x2APIC settings and IOMMU in the BIOS
- Use the OS media to install Windows Server
- Install the latest Windows Server updates
- Restart the system and enable the SMT, x2APIC, and IOMMU settings for Windows Server 2019 in the BIOS
Known Issues and Limitations
Known Issue with Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) for Windows Server 2019
Attempting to boot into WinRE for Windows Server 2019 may result in a blue screen error 0x5C HAL_INITIALIZATION_FAILED. To resolve this issue, the WinRE image must be updated to support configurations with 256 or more processors and the x2APIC mode enabled. Applying the latest cumulative update for Windows Server 2019 to the WinRE image will enable this support.
Known UI Limitations for Windows Server 2012 R2/2016/2019 Task Manager, WMI, or PowerShell Queries
There are some limitations when using Task Manager, WMI, or PowerShell queries to pull CPU information on Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 201Task Manager may not display L2 and L3 cache sizes correctly or display an incorrect number of sockets and NUMA nodes with more than 64 logical processors enabled. These limitations are not specific to the AMD EPYC 7000 series and may occur on all AMD EPYC platforms.
The Hewlett-Packard 9000 EPYC Server is a powerful solution for hosting multiple websites and web applications, as well as powering database servers. With the exceptional performance and scalability of AMD EPYC processors, this server can handle the most demanding workloads with ease. Whether you're running Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2012 R2, you can take advantage of the power and support of AMD EPYC processors. Upgrade to this server today and experience the performance and reliability that Hewlett-Packard and AMD bring to the table.
What is the AMD EPYC used for?
The AMD EPYC processors are used for hosting multiple websites and web applications, as well as powering database servers. They offer the processing power and memory capacity to handle a large number of concurrent requests and transactions.
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Yes, AMD EPYC processors are fully compatible with Windows Server. Whether you're running Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, or Windows Server 2012 R2, you can take advantage of the power and support of AMD EPYC processors.