Unable to install Windows2003

[WW553192]

We have ML350G5 server and Linux OS install earlier.we got other server running with Linux OS hence we want to install widows 2003 on this server.i am following the steps suggested in deployment CD to install OS.While installing file missing error is occurring.Please help me as early as possible

[Murali_V · Accepted solution]

Hi,
i have just responded same POST in Servers.... pls check:

http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/ProLiant-Servers-ML-DL-SL/Unable-to-install-Windows2003/m-p/4732337#M108268

and provide details on this issue.

Regards,
Murali Mohan

[Ronald Postma]

Hi,
I guess your server has disks configured in a RAID configuration. Did you remove the full RAID set prior installing Windows?

Linus builts a different bootsector on the disks then Windows. This can give problems. If you remove the full RAID configuration (In controller setup from server or with SmartStart) and then make a new RAID set during SmartStart setup you can may be able to complete the installation.

Regards and happy new year, Ronald

[Murali_V]

Yes, i suspect the same as Ronald.
Run clear erase utility from SmartStart CD>
and reconfigure the RAID and then install Operating system.
** Ensure that you do not have any data or other logical volumes on hard drives, as clear erase will delete all the data in hard drives and attached storage.

[Murali_V]

Check the other POST for process flow...

[WW553192]

Hi,

Thanks for both of u Ronald Postma & Murali.Its working.U both done good job.Thanks for suggesting in time.

Happy new year
Thanks & Regards
Priya