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How to use these charts

On the following pages a "bluecheck" means the operating system has been tested with that particular system, will run on that system, and is considered "ServerProven" which is an IBM supported environment.

The specific update or service pack initially tested may be seen by clicking on the "bluecheck".

Updates or service packs equal to or higher within the same OS release family of the operating system are also supported. However, support for newer releases or versions are not supported unless specifically identified on the following pages with the "bluecheck".

A "bluecheck" does not imply that the operating system will work under all combinations of hardware and software. Please click on the "bluecheck" to view any known configuration limitations. The third party operating system support data provided on these pages is provided as a convenience for informational purposes only.

Note: Technical and defect support information can be in the product documentation that comes with your system. If you require additional support services, please contact IBM or the third party provider. For more information on the IBM support service offerings available for purchase in your country, please click here.


Microsoft Operating Systems
Model: 7981 8678 8843 8832 8839 8842 8844, 7988 8850
Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition     Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition with 8843 Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition with 8832       Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard x64 Edition with 8850
Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard Edition with 7981 Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard Edition with 8678 Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard Edition with 8843 Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard Edition with 8832 Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard Edition with 8839     Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard Edition with 8850
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition with 7981 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition with 8678 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition with 8843 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition with 8832       Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition with 8850
Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise Edition with 7981 Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise Edition with 8678 Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise Edition with 8843 Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise Edition with 8832 Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise Edition with 8839     Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise Edition with 8850
Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition     Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition with 8843 Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition with 8832       Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Enterprise x64 Edition with 8850
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed. w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed. w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 7981 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed. w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8678 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed. w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8843 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed. w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8832 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed. w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8839     Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed. w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8850
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed.(64 bit) w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed.(64 bit) w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 7981   Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed.(64 bit) w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8843 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed.(64 bit) w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8832       Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Ent. Ed.(64 bit) w/Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8850
Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard Edition     Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003/2003 R2, Standard Edition with 8843          
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with 7981 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with 8678 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with 8843 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with 8832 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with 8839     Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with 8850
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with 7981 Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with 8678 Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with 8843 Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with 8832 Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with 8839     Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with 8850
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server w/ Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS)   Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server w/ Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8678   Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server w/ Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8832 Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server w/ Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) with 8839      

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Notes:

  • Microsoft Windows Datacenter operating systems are only supported in the specific configurations that have been certified by IBM. Please click here for more information on the IBM Datacenter Solution Programs.
  • For detailed information on testing performed by the OS Vendor, please visit the following site: Microsoft