Proliant 3000 / Smart Array 4200 controller, newbie reinstall procedure

[Anthony Soprano]

Just received a Proliant 3000 Dual P-III 500 with a SA 4200 controller. Has six 18.2's 10K.

I got this for free from my dad's company. They told me to do a low level format to delete the info off of it. I would like to put Win2K3 Server on it (have the 180day eval copy).

What do I need? I have downloaded the erase utility but it says I need to put in a SmartStart CD in. I do not have this CD. Where can I get it? Can I download an ISO of it?

I'm just trying to get into the controller to begin a low level format. I am a little familiar with the Adaptec controllers where you can press like F4 to get into a controller menu when booting up. I don't see any option to bypass into a controller menu with the Compaq controller.


Thanks! :)

[Vijay_44]

Ed,

The SA4200 controller does not have a ROM based setup utility. If you have already run the erase, you will need the SmartStart CD to run the Array Configuration Utility.
You have to call HP to get a SmartStart CD. The last version of the SmartStart that's supported on your server is 5.5.

Check with your dad's company if they have a SmartStart lying around.

[Prashant (I am Back)]

Hi Ed,

Vijay is correct we cannot download iso image from web for smart start cd. But we can buy it from hp
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/subscription/PSM_subscription.html

OR

Alternate option is use the following link and choose the option and go ahead
http://www.geocities.com/rlcomp_1999/manual-smartstart.html


Regards,
Parhant S.

[Ed Siegner · Accepted solution]

Thank you both for the replies! I will attempt to get this working tonight!

Thanks,

Ed