ML530, Dual800 Question

[Lyncoln GIll]

I recently managed to aquire a ML530, Dual Xeon 800 server w/ Smart Array 3200 SCSI controller and 5 - 9.1 10k drives. I did not get any manuals etc w/ it and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to get these and or help in setting up/configuring this server.

I have never used a "full blown" server before, but the price was right and it will do a lot better than my previous Tualatin server. I have zero experience in setting up this sort of configuration/server.

ANy help would be much appreciated as I don't seem to be finding anything so far - BIOS setup, Array setup etc.

[Tarek Kawach · Accepted solution]

Hi Lyncoln:

You will need to buy a smart start cd 5.50 or under:

here is the link:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/subscription/PSM_subscription.html

for Help on smartstart:
http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/smartstart/index.html

Bios guides etc:
http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/smartstart/documentation.html

manuals:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp?locale=en_US&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=341571〈=en&cc=us

Best Regards,

Tarek.

[Lyncoln GIll]

thans for the quick response. Hopefully my local HP/Compaq agent willl be able to supply me with the CD's so as to expedite the servers inception into my LAN.

[Lyncoln GIll]

I was wondering, with the Smart Start 5.5 Setup can I install Server 2003? It was my planned OS but when I got into the setup it doesn't offer the option. DO I have to install server 2000 and then upgrade or is there a patch for Smart Start and/or can I use a newer version of Smart Start w/ suport for server 2003?

thanks in advance for any help

[Tarek Kawach]

you cannot install 2003 server using smart start 5.50 as assisted install,

- but you can using the smart start 5.50 using manual install and selecting other for the o/s ; it is like installing windows 2003 as manual install.

cannot use newer smart start cds; for initial install; but once the o/s is up and running you can autorun from the cdrom.

Tarek.

[Lyncoln GIll]

Thanks again for the quick reply.

I have another problem now (not having any documentation really is a pain, especially when it's your first time at it) I am getting a "05 301-keyboard error" now and I don't know y. The BIOS is ver 19 06/02/2000. I have tried the F9 key to get into the setup but it isn't working - at what point during boot up should I be pressing it to gain access to the setu? I ran the smart start setup and configured it for win 2000 since I didn't see the 2003 option and now it says " no system disk" when I hit F1 to contniue. I've booted to a bootable floppy but I don't get any other drives as being available -even the CD-ROM. HOw can I re-run the smart start again so I can choose the "other OS" option and installl server 2003? It will not load now I have confiured the array.

thanks again
Lyncoln