Server 1709 (Server 2016 Fast Track) on BL460c Gen9

[mulanax]

Has anyone been able to install Server 1709 on HPE Blade hardware? 

If running directly from the the DVD (No intelligent Provisioning), the installation process hangs when loading the splash screen.

If intelligent provisioning is used the bits are transferred to the disk but the first boot of the OS after the initial boot files causes the OS to hang at the splash screen with the circling dots.

The ISO image was downloded from Microsoft Volume Licensing Web site

Below is the image's title.

SW_DVD9_Win_Server_STD_CORE_1709_64Bit_English_DC_STD_MLF_X21-49499.ISO

[Gintaras Vaidakavicius]

I'm also unable to setup 1709. Tried 3 different Gen9 models, including BL460c. Setup hangs after "Loading files" screen. No BSD and no error, just silent ... nothing.

[Faton]

I am having the same issue on dl360 gen9 servers exactly the same thing happens . I have opened the case still awaiting response . I think they haven't tested this version yet on gen9 servers

[Artic6]

Yes same issue here very annoying

[Arthur_35]

Faton have you heard back from HPE on your issues yet? I've tried every possible change in the UEFI and legacy BIOS but I'm getting the same thing like everyone else?

[Jimmy Vance]

Refer to my posting in this thread

https://community.hpe.com/t5/ProLiant-Servers-ML-DL-SL/Windows-Server-2016-1709-can-t-installed-on-HP-Proliant-DL380/m-p/6989787#M160007

[ToddHunter]

I have installed on several Gen8 BL460c blades.  Both Hyper-V and full OS with GUI.

I know your problem in on Gen9, but thought you might like to know.

ISOs used.

14393.0.161119-1705.RS1_REFRESH_SERVER_EVAL_X64FRE_EN-US.ISO

14393.0.161119-1705.RS1_REFRESH_SERVERHYPERCORE_OEM_X64FRE_EN-US.ISO

[Disbemrj · Accepted solution]

The release date of the update from Microsoft with this fix has been changed to on or about 1/9/2018. If you need the update sooner, you can request it directly from Microsoft support.

Contact Microsoft support and reference KB4055537

If you or your company have a support contract with Microsoft, then follow the normal process of opening a support case, otherwise,

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/assistedsupportproducts

Type 1709 in the dialog box and select either Standard or Datacenter  

Complete the remaining questions to create a support case in order to receive the update

[mulanax]

Thanks to everyone who offered their input.

We have several Hyper-V clusters running Server 2016.   We were hoping to start using Server 1709 for our upcomming Hyper-V clusters.  It looks like we will have to wait a bit longer to put into production.

[Faton]

Hello Mulanax 

Can you share any info on what microsoft told you to do ?!

[Faton]

Hey Arthur 

Hp just told there are probably no drivers for 1709 an pointed me to microsoft nothing else but unfortunately I don't have Microsoft Support