Running ABB System 800xA 5.1 FP2 RevA in 64-bit OS

I would like to installed ABB System 800xA 5.1 FP2 RevA in 64-bit OS. Is it compatible?

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Teleng Rank: 341

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Hello,

Following OS are supported from SV 5.1 RevA (but only SV 5.1):

Server OS: From 5.1 Rev A: Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard/Enterprise 64-bit SP1

Client OS: From 5.1 Rev A: Windows 7 Professional /Enterprise /Ultimate 32/64-bit SP1

Refer attached manual for more information.

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by Teleng Rank: 341 on 10/3/2018 4:44:30 AM | Like (0) | Report

2008 R2 standard is already obsolete/EOL. Any other OS version that could be replaced?

by AftabMemon Rank: 33 on 10/3/2018 4:56:50 AM | Like (0) | Report

For 800xA system version 5.1 RevA, only Win2008 R2 is supported for a server grade machine. If there is a concern about obsolete / EOL, you can go for system version 6.0.

by rahilmohammed Rank: 57 on 10/3/2018 5:16:09 AM | Like (1) | Report

Hi,

If you are planning to install 800xA 5.1 RevA FP2 for testing and familiarization purpose on a non- production system, then you can install it on a Windows 7 professional OS(32/64bit SP1) node as well (may be try on a VM first).
Since the OS requirements specified in ABB docs are based on compatibility tests done at their RnD centres, it is wise to install 800xA only on tested and certified OS versions, to avoid any unmitigated issues.
If re-installation is required on a production system, the same OS must reinstalled on the affected node based on the doc provided by Mr. Aftab.

Regards
Rahil

by Teleng Rank: 341 on 10/3/2018 5:22:01 AM | Like (0) | Report

Hi,

My customer site version is 5.1 FP2 Rev A. However, the new hardware doesn't support win server 2008 anymore. The lowest version available is only win server 2012. any advice?

by rahilmohammed Rank: 57 on 10/3/2018 5:39:31 AM | Like (0) | Report

What node type are you adding to the existing system? OS,ES, AS,CS?

by rahilmohammed Rank: 57 on 10/3/2018 5:47:31 AM | Like (1) | Report

Hi,
In the event hardware presently available in the market does not support the OS requirements of 800xa 5.1 RevA installation, the only solution that comes to my mind is VMware hosted virtual machine running a windows 7 professional/Server2008. The VMware software must be compatible with the concerned OS.

by AftabMemon Rank: 33 on 10/3/2018 6:24:15 AM | Like (0) | Report

From the attached manual, supported OS versions are very clearly defined. If you refer your customer's machine, you would see Win2008 / Win7 would be installed, as SV is 5.1. You should install only the supported OS for any system version, as 800xA is tested with these OS.

But I agree with Mr. Rahil. You can use VMware software. Refer Section 5 Virtualization Support, from the attached manual. Hope you know that VMware is license based.

Other way would be not to use latest hardware, in a way that it can support Win2008 (Server Grade) installation.

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