PE2950 server 2003 r2 sp1 installation error

[pe2950]

Hello, i'm installing the named os and in the final steps of the instalation the activity bar of the 2003 server hangs and later on the lcd display e1410 CPU 1 IERR.

I have only one proc, and the server is brand new. I use the instalation cd that came with the server for the os instalation.

I have 3 scsi drives but i have order the server with no raid, it cames with PERC6i i think, so in the step of selecting raid y choose "later" thinking that my server dont have raid.

I talk to dell support and the said to me that the dvd drive is defective and causing the hang and later error in lcd panel. the are sending a new one asap. I personally just dont beleive the dvd thing.

Anyone have an idea of what is happening

thanks

 

[NickFerrar]

Well I'd just go with Dell's advice for now, it does sound odd that error would be DVD drive related but for a tech to say that I'm guessing the code is in their knowledgebase and points to a DVD issue.

If a new DVD drive fails to resolve it then they'll try something else - that's the benefit of having support

In terms of setup what you're doing sounds fine, even with a RAID system I usually skip RAID config as it's done at the factory so no need to change it unless I want a different config.

 

[baddos]

I had a similar problem with that server booting a windows 2003 box. The solution strangely enough was to unplug both power supplies for about 30 seconds and plug them back in.

 

[pe2950]

the tech come to see the server and was the cable that conect de dvd to the mother, he replaced it and the server start normally.