ML350 G3 Smartstart

[CA1191424]

I've built two ML350 G3 servers recently using the smartstart 6.1 CD and a Windows 2000 Server CD. However now I come to rebuild them by booting from the Smartstart CD it says it cannot find a bootable drive - the systems both have Raid5 using a 641 smart array controler - the CD gives the same error in both. When booted normally they both go into Windows 2000 server quite happily Any suggestions

[CA859951]

Paul:

Smart Start 6.10 does not have support for the 641 or any 6 series controller. You need to use SmartStart version 6.40 or later.

-john

[NormJoe]

Paul,

You can also go get a new copy of smartstart 7.1.

It is available on our website now.

http://www.hp.com/go/ssdownloads

The new Smartstart 7.1 has four CD images included:
SmartStart
Management
Firmware Maintenance
Software Maintenance

[CA859951]

HP just released this gem for us to read:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=PSD_EA040730_CW01

So... download the 7.1x ROM Update CD and burn yourself an ISO. Keep it handy from now on out...