ML110G2 Windows2000 Setup

[Lammel]

I just get a new ML110G2 X3.2 SP5540TV Part Number 470063-180. Installed is a Adaptec 2610sa Raid with 3*80GB HD.

I get confused about the driver support for this server. On the CD is only software for Windows 2003. I need Windows 2000 on this server so I go to the support forum and take a look for software and drivers. What I get is only the RAID driver. All Lan and Systemdrivers are not compatible with my server.

I do a research and found some Intel driver for the chipset and LAN adapter too. So I can work with this server under Windows2000.

The chipset driver was hard to find. The layoutprint inside the case have syntax erros for the Intel Chip specs. Then its unclear what I have: 7220 (as noted on the picture) or a 7221 Chipset (Intel index). Intel doesn't know a 7220.

Now my question is: Is there any more software for this server? I need a tool to watch RAID status in Windows and recive alarms if a drive fails.
I search on Adaptec.com but it seems that they offer absolut nothing for the AAR-2610sa. Where I can get more for this server ?

[Igor Karasik]

Did you check this link ?
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/20_6127.html

[Lammel]

Yes, I checkt the link. This was the first what I do. Every Network driver from there didn't work (errormessage wrong hardware). There is no storage controller software except the driver.

I fear that the G2 support page need an update.

[Lammel]

I found a first solution. if you follow this link: http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/storage/us/download/23531.html

you get HP SATA RAID Controller Manager for Windows 2000/Windows Server 2003

This seems to work with this machine well. Any other needfull HP software for this server?

[Brian_Murdoch]

Hi,

The Intel zip file on the ML110G2 Windows Server 2003 link actually supports 2000 as well. It should really be duplicated on the ML110G2 Windows 2000 link.

Download this driver kit and you should be OK. Have a look at the README.TXT and other files once you have expanded it.

http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/22856.html

I hope this helps.

Brian

[Lammel]

Hello Brian,

I verifyed that driver set and yes, it work. It is nearly the same pack that I get from Intel. So lets make a final conclusion:

Under Windwos 2000 you need to get the SATA Raid Driver from HP (it is defect on the CD V1.0) and the HP storage manager. Then you install the chipset driver from the CD, found in the Win2003 directory or get one one from Intel. You need also download the Intel Pro Lan driver because no working driver on the CD and HP homepage.

When you do this you get a working Windows 2000 system with drive monitoring. I set today this serverto production and it works well.