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10-10-2008 12:31 AM
10-10-2008 12:31 AM
SmartStart installation problem
Hi,
Trying to install Windows2k3 x64 on a BL465c.
It sees the SAN boot disk but has been at "Preparing drive for OS installation..." for hours.
This should take a few mins so i dont know why this is happening. ive tried to restart the process but same result.
iLO 1.60
OA firmware 2.25
HBA firmware latest.
Smartstart CD 8.10 (latest)
Any ideas?
thanks
Trying to install Windows2k3 x64 on a BL465c.
It sees the SAN boot disk but has been at "Preparing drive for OS installation..." for hours.
This should take a few mins so i dont know why this is happening. ive tried to restart the process but same result.
iLO 1.60
OA firmware 2.25
HBA firmware latest.
Smartstart CD 8.10 (latest)
Any ideas?
thanks
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