Server 2003 r2 doesnt detect raid1 sata drives

[Tech0]

Hi all,

How can I get Windows server 2003 x64 to detect the raid 1 array (sata) non hot swappable I made via hp embedded array on post. After 2003 boots and loads its drivers, it reaches point where it says sorry can't detect drives. How do I get the drivers loaded as the server only has 1 optical drive, it does have usb though and which driver to download. Thanks in advance

[Michal Kapalka (mikap)]

hi,

when you installing Windows use F6 to load aditional driver, you need to create the driver on the floppy, and them load it.

there ale lot of links from ITRC :

for example :

http://forums13.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?admit=109447627+1258231388176+28353475&threadId=1029441


mikap

[Tech0]

Hi thanks for reply

I will try to sliplstream the required driver into the Windows Installation becasue I do not have a USB Floppy and this needs to be accomplished now. Can you direct me to the driver that I will need for this Proliant DL 120 G5 server (The HP driver that will make Windows 2003 r2 x64 recognize the Raid 1 sata array).

Thanks in advance

[Michal Kapalka (mikap) · Accepted solution]

hi,

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3683233&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=3683232&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=1113#113214

check "storage controller"

mikap

[Tech0]

Thank u for leading me in right direction, I got through quite fine, but hope maybe MS would include these drivers at some point, especially as this adds a cost for those who don't have HP usb floppy or can't figure it out. Thanks again mikap ;)

[Tech0]

personal slip streaming was the only way other than purchasing hp usb floppy drive

[Michal Kapalka (mikap)]

hi,

if you have ilo advanced pack activated on your server you will be able to mount the FDD/CD/DVD drive from yor computer.

mijap