Windows 2003 install on a DL360 G1 hangs at starting windows

[tongas]

I have the same problem with my DL360, and I download the driver, press F6 but say that I need the oem file. please helpme. the server has the integrated array controller.

[Vijay_44]

You do not need to press F6, Windows 2003 has native support for the Integrted Smart Array Controller. If it gets stuck at the point where its trying to load windows, it is probably the os selection in the system Configuration; it should be set to Windows 2000, do not select other.

http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/13227.html

[tongas]

My problem is that the driver (downloaded from HP) not contain the file .OEM that needs Windows 2003 to run when I press F6

[jun07]

hello. maybe you would not need this anymore, but i found the driver and it worked for me
http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/storage/us/download/23395.html

[PeteH]

I found this old post and thought I would add my solution. I have a DL360 G1 that I had loaded SmartStart 5.5 on and then Server 2000. I wanted to upgrade to Server 2003. The automatic setup option on SmartStart 5.5 only allows as far up as Server 2000.

Tried version 7.5.1 of SmartStart. Got the "Not supported on this server" message. Tried SmartStart 5.5 again. Cleared the settings to start over.

But now I tried with the manual option. Make sure you just don't gloss over the HW array setup. I did this and then realized that my 2 SCSI drives were setup outside the array like 2 normal HDDs. Then I had to wipe it again, go back to the manual again, then setup the array with striping as I had it setup before.

Select Windows 2000 as the OS, which really doesn't matter, but you have to select something. When it gets to the OS install, you put in the Server 2003 disks and install like you would as normal. Works like a charm. I am up and running now with Server 2003 and RAID 0. W00t!

[PeteH]

Oh, and no F6 needed for the "3rd party SCSI/Array driver" to complete the install of the OS. Like was said above, Server 2003 has enough SW to cover what is needed in our old Proliant DL360s. I haven't had any trouble yet.

If I do I shall post that later.;-)