Different CPU steppings

[Daniel Roberts_1]

Working with an ML370G2 that was shipped w/one Compaq PIII 1.4Ghz CPU. Added a second Compaq PIII. Loaded WIN2K Server and in system information within computer management I'm seeing the two cpu's listed as different steppings. The original CPU is a stepping 1, the added is a stepping 4.

Wondering if this is a non-issue or possibly an issue that could come up later with certain applications. This server will most likely be running telephony based apps and hardware such as Dialogic.

[Sunil Jerath]

Hello Daniel,
Under the normal circumstances, the stepping of both CPUs should be same. I am not sure if you'r having any issues right now. But if you do then please contact the Tech Support at 1-800-652-6672 and the issue shall be resolved.
Regards,

[Terry Hutchings · Accepted solution]

HP supports N + N processor steppings on the Proliant line of servers (N = a processor having shipped as a new or spare part from HP).

The firmware on the server is written to support different steppings. This message in the event viewer is also informational and doesn't indicate a problem.

[Daniel Roberts_1]

Thank you for the responses.

Did not actually get any messages in the Event Viewer concerning the differences in steppings. And not experiencing any problems.

[Guido Elia]

Don't forget to place the lower step CPU as first