Compaq ProLiant ML370 Server G1

[Muhammad Salim Shahzad]

dear gurus/seniors,

we have first model compaq Compaq ProLiant ML370 Server G1, that use windows 2000 server.

we plan to upgrade the o/s to windows 2003 server std edition.

we try to smartsart to boot from 7.90,7.60,.7.01,6.30,6.x serial, it does not boot and workout, there is message appear like "smartstart does not support this system please reboot with smartstat 5.50 or earlier version"

so i download based on above comments smartstart 5.50, as .zip file, extract to folder and make cd of it. but this cd not working as BOOTABLE cd.

can anyone read all above scenerio and comments what should i do next to solve the issue. we need to upgrade the os windows 2003 srvr std edt.

i also upgrade the BIOS(p17) that make enable support to install w2k3 os

thanks and kind regards in advanaced
salim

[chongkan]

Installation




Contents of this ZIP file:

Readme.txt

CD ISO image

spd.ini
Making a physical CD from an ISO image file
Download the file to a temporary directory and extract the ISO image to that directory.

To create a CD from this ISO image, you must use a software utility capable of writing an ISO file to a recordable media such as CD-R.


Note: Simply copying the ISO file to a CD-R will NOT result in a usable CD.


Use NERO or any software capable to make a cd out of an ISO file.. burning the ISO file as file won't work as bootable cd..

[Muhammad Salim Shahzad]

dear sir

i have download the below zip file
psp-5.50B.w2k3.i386.zip

i unzip to 1 folder and create nero as bootable disc then try to boot server and other machine boot looks like it did not create the bootable smartstart

the file download is belong to non bootable, how to make bootable

the file u mension i cant find inside the above folder like readme,spi.ini etc

be advise further thanks for prompt response

rgds salim

[Muhammad Salim Shahzad]

dear sir

this is to update you,

the hp smartstart cd ver 5.50, i found the link has
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/22678.html

which support only w2k server,above is bootable cd iso/zip image etc and ur files as u mention spd.ini,readme.txt etc all there

where i found another updated link for
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/SmartStartinfo55.html

there hyperlink for "ProLiant Support Pack for Microsoft Windows Server 2003", but NOT-BOOTABLE, i download this file.

can anyone advise on this how can i make bootable cd smartstart 5.50 with support of w2k3 any ideas/knowldge sharing thanks and rgds
salim

[chongkan]

The proliant support pacj is just the drivers pack. It isn't bootable..

Now, what you have to do is do a manual installation, provide the storage controller driver by pressing F6 when begining the installation.

Right after installing apply the Proliant Support Pack and reboot.

[chongkan]

I forgot,.

Use the Bootable SSCD for windows 2000 to configure the array.. then save changes and boot to windows CD.. or use nliteos from www.nliteos.com to make a slipstream cd..

For more info look for nliteos on the forums search engine..

[Muhammad Salim Shahzad]

dear gurus thanks for update

could you advise where to update the Driver - Storage Controller, diskette

as i found mostly are gui and run by windows, there is no which create a disk

so let us assume, we install manually windows 2003 during this we need array controller scsi 431 diskette

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/storage/us/locate/69_1270.html

i download all , but no one is diskette for windows 2003

can you put some highlight on it.

also i start downloading 5.5 smartstart cd which is the last version support on this model of server

thanks and kind regards
salim

[~sesh]

Hello!

You are in a little bit of a tight spot. There is no Windows 2003 driver diskette for the server, and the Smartstart 5.5 doesn't support "assisted install" for Windows 2003 server.

This issue has also been discussed elsewhere on ITRC.
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=675699

If that gives you no joy, check the document "Implementing Microsoft Windows Server 2003" at:
http://internet.ziffdavis.com/hp/wpapers/Win2003_upgrade_WP.pdf
(Page 12 onwards)

Please note that the white paper talks about creating System Configuration Utility diskettes to help in Smartstart assisted install. I haven't tried it, but please do let us know if it works that way.

[~sesh]

Sorry the link isn't opening (not sure why), posting again.
http://internet.ziffdavis.com/hp/wpapers/Win2003_upgrade_WP.pdf