ML 370 won't install 2003 Server

[Udir]

I have a new "used" ML-370 P3 800 with 512 MB. It has 3 18.2G drives using the Integrated Array Controller.

When I insert the 2003 Server CD, it goes through the install process up to Setup is starting Windows and just hangs up there.

Anyone ran into this problem, I have updated the BIOS, but can't come up with any other problems.

Thanks.

 

[terry712]

what smartstart are you using?

 

[Udir]

5.40

 

[terry712]

that's too old

you would need 6.1 or above i beleive

 

[Udir]

Will 6.1 work with a ML 370 G1 server???

 

[terry712]

yep

shoul;d do try it
cant remember if it shows up on smartsatrt

but i try never to install ms

 

[sg4me]

You need Smartstart 5.5 to install Windows Server 2003 on a ML370 G1. You need to do a manual installation and select Windows .Net as the OS. You can still order a copy of 5.5 from this link

http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/SmartStartinfo55.html

Ben

 

[marvhuffaker]

Novell will install just fine on that server, just fyi.

Marvin Huffaker MCNE, CNE
Marvin Huffaker Consulting

http://www.redjuju.com

 

[marvhuffaker]

Hey, about that smartstart, I had a problem just last week with an ML370 G1 system where I was redeploying a server, and I tried using smartstart 6.xx, but I got an error saying that the server was not supported and I had to use Smartstart v5.5 or older. Probably the same deal here.

Marvin Huffaker MCNE, CNE
Marvin Huffaker Consulting

http://www.redjuju.com

 

[gtmaster]

need an iso copy of smartstart 5.5 please help. installing 2k3 on G1 ml370, it hangs.

 

[fcowell]

Checkout this link for installing Windows Server 2003 on an ML370 G1 :

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...skId=110&prodSeriesId=254940&prodTypeId=15351