DL160 G6 cannot boot after install FC HBA

[TLC06]

I have DL160 G6 installed with Windows 2003 server. It was working fine. After I install FC HBA Qlogic (FC1242SR 4Gb PCI-e), my system cannot boot. I also check the RBSU, I set the boot order to boot from smart array controller first. The system cannot boot to widows. Only the cursor blink at black screen.

When I plug out the FC HBA, windows server boot normally.

Can anyone tell what setting I might misconfigure? Thanks in advance.

[MattLavallee2]

Windows is looking for its system drive based on the controller ID; in all likelihood, your new controller took a lower ID (usually 0) that the existing SmartArray was using.

As wonky as it sounds, try moving the FC card to a different slot. Otherwise, you can edit boot.ini to point to a different controller ID (not recommended, but will work).

-Matt

[TLC06]

Yes, I also think that the FC controller has the higher boot priority than smartarray controller. The problem is I do not other slot to move. The FC HBA is plug to the single slot raiser card.

I tried to disable the Qlogic HBA card BIOS but still can't resolve the problem.

Today I found out when I unplug the FC HBA, I can see the system detect hard disk in boot order at BIOS setting. If I inserted the FC HBA, no hard disk.

[Creek]

I would suggest trying the 7/28/09 DL160 G6 BIOS, now available on hp.com. It resolves some issues around booting with certain FC cards installed.