Configure Proliant ML150 G3 server

[Andrew Affleck]

I'm wanting to install Windows 2003 Standard on the above model of server.

Obviously this server model is not supported by a smartstart install. Anybody got any special recommendations?

Is it a case of configuring the Array controller/logical drives during the BIOS stage then popping in the windows CD.

And is it an option to install a PSP afterwards?

Thanks

[KarloChacon]

hi Andrew

what is your controller?
# HP Embedded SATA RAID Controller
# HP Smart Array E200/128 BBWC Controller
does your server has floppy?


sorry PSP no is supported on 100 Series you need to install driver manually

http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/69_6265.html

regards

[Andrew Affleck]

Hi,

Its the E200 controllor.

The server doesn't have a floppy but i can always conect an external one via the usb port.

Cheers

[KarloChacon]

yes I forgot

yes during post when the controller appears you have to press F8 to configure the raid level.

regards

[KarloChacon]

hi

ok e200

the situation is this

you need to create the RAID level pressing F8 after that install Windows manually the OS will ask you about a driver for the controller E200 you need to use your usb floppy lo load it (at this point if the flppy does not work is because you need a usb floppy drive HP branded)

if that works go ahead with the installation

if not the other option is to create a CD adding the driver for the controller E200
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/27543.html
this using nlite

check the attached file for the explanation

regards