DL380 G6 and SBS 2008

[Clay Zahrobsky]

No matter which way I try to install SBS2008 on this machine, it always hangs @ Completing Installation...
I have tried via the SmartStart v8.25 and v8.3. I have also tried just to boot with the DVD and use PSP later.

Has anyone seen this? Any suggestions?

[Mark 035]

Not going to be able to add much as a solution... but I have spent a day going through the same issue on a ML350 G6.

Need to complete this install by Monday AM and its now Friday PM... Customer will not be happy.

[marcus1234]

ok guys use is cd hP oem or microsoft version..
now make sure youdo not have mor thabn 2 sticks ram in and not more than 4 gigs at this moment

remove optional pci card and option disk expansion cage if any

now see what happens are these local installs or via ilo or rdp, or sif setupinstalls , pxeetc

please clarify and use my instructions for a local install.

enjoy and feedback the i will guide you what to do when install is completed ;)

enjoy :)


This is how we thank in the forum

http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/helptips.do?#33

[marcus1234]

you should download smart start 8.3 ,8.25 will do nothing but give you head bangs,,

[Clay Zahrobsky]

Using 8.3

Using Microsoft's Actual DVD

If you let it sit, it takes approximately 4-5 hours then reboots and continues

[marcus1234]

did it see dvd did you have to type mount/dvd

[Clay Zahrobsky]

yes..it got stuck in the Microsoft part of the install. It happens using smartstart or not

its got to be a hardware driver issue or something

[marcus1234]

have you used fw cd as i guided above please follow that guide i posted then let me know , the i can advise as i need to know what base we are starting with

[Mark 035]

Made some progress... actually before I read the comments in this thread, but I think I can help confirm the solution.

I removed the sas hba for the tape drive and I removed the network cable. I believe I had tried it initially without network cable but can't be 100%.

I did a manual install with just the HP branded SBS 2008 DVD. This time it went through.

Therefore I think its tied to the sas hba. (It is a genuine HP item for attaching the Ultrium drive).

I am away and hope to complete the install in time for Monday morning.

Thanks guys.

[Mark 035]

Extra info...

Its a local install and I have 6GB of RAM in this box.

(And it does now go through with the above config.)