Do i really nead a SmartStart CD

[me_20]

Hello,

I have a proliant 5500 with a smart array 3200 controller and no OS installed. Can I reconfigure the array and install an OS without using a SmartStart CD? If this is possible, please explain how.

Tony

[Sunil Jerath]

Hello Tony,
For basic installation you dont need the Smart Start CD but if you intend to set up raid then surely you do. For all what it is worth I would suggest you do obtain Smart Start 5.50. Once again the ph no to call for Smart Start CD is 1-800-573-1099. The folks are pretty prompt to ship. For basic hardware configuration you would need System configuration utility i.e. SP19619. I provided you the link to download already. Windows 2000 has built in divers for SA3200 controller.

Regards,

[Emilio Vega]

NOOOO look on ebay for a smart start CD... theyre like a few bucks shipped.

[Sven Geschke · Accepted solution]

Try this site (and don't forget the points) ;-))
http://www.geocities.com/rlcomp_1999/manual-smartstart.html