ML110 - Unable to install Windows Server 2008

[RAStar_1]

I am using the CD provided by HP to select my OS (wink 2k8 enterprise r2). I get to the point where it asks me to enter my OS's dvd, which I do.
It then copys files upto 99% which is where I get the following error message - the wim.xml file was not generated correctly. This may have resulted from a failed file copy of install.wim

Which prevents me from continuing the installation.
Any ideas how I may be able to resolve this issue please?

[Ali]

Hi RaStar,

Looks like an issue with CD.

you may try installation directly from OS CD proving Storage controller driver.

or download and try another HP CD

thanks,
Aftab

[Ali]

Manual installation is suggested if Easy setup CD does not work.

HP ProLiant ML110G6 Easy Setup CD

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=3984625&prodNameId=3984626&swEnvOID=4064&swLang=13&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=MTX-d69c8dfaf9c04dd2833bca45ca

Driver - Storage Controller for manual windows 2008 installation
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=3984625&prodNameId=3984626&swEnvOID=4064&swLang=13&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=MTX-ab08b40c868f4512a547f14b90

[RAStar_1]

When I try direct from the cd I get the error message when copying files - Windows cannot install required files. The file may be corrupt or missing. Make sure all files required for installation are available and restart the installation.
Error code: 0x80070017

[Murali_V]

Hi,

This could be issue with the OS media itself, try with different Windows CD. Also, run clear erase utility from SmartStart CD before installation.

Regards,
Murali

[Ali]

Hi RAStar,

In some cases using another DVD ROM has helped, but the above error code is mainly related with corrupted media.

You may use the virtual media / KVM option from ILO to install windows 2008 remotely.

thanks,
Aftab

[Marty Us]

In addition to verifying the media (you could also try to install in a VM on a different computer), you may want to run a MEMTEST on your server to ensure all the RAM is ok.

I have run into similar file copy errors when installing Windows XP/Windows Server 2003, and the problem was usually bad RAM. It would seem that the Microsoft installer exercises most/all available RAM when installing.

[RAStar_1]

Progress - I am now able to install from my win 2k8 dvd, seemed it needed cleaning.

However now I need to install the raid controller drivers as it wont detect my HD's upon installation.

I have tried to install the ones from here - http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=3984625&prodNameId=3984626&swEnvOID=4064&swLang=13&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=MTX-fc7b4e54c0e7433abe2f8801d5

However it said it could not install them and to contact my vendor.

Any ideas please?

[Murali_V]

Try to install OS using the Easy Setup CD as mentioned above by Aftab.
Also, please confirm the Generation (G6 / G1... etc) of the ML110 and let me know if you have installed any other storage controllers.

[HenryV]

Hello Everyone  8-3-2011

I am also having this problem. I am attempting to install Windows server 2008 R2 x64 on a DL380 G7 I am using Smartstart 8.70. The installation gets to 99% after inserting the Windows disc and then this message appears. I have tried different Smartstart disc (Brand New) and different Windows disc (Copies). I have used these disc recently on two other servers that did not exhibit this problem. Tomorrow I will install windows without smartstart.

Henry