Have the above server (got it for free) with the PERC 4e/Di raid controller inside (according to dell's site).
I've downloaded the drivers to a floppy. The Windows Server 2003 Install disk recognizes the fact these disks exist and that the drivers on the floppy are newer. I select them to load, I see several screen flashes with "Windows is starting…" at the bottom of the screen and then I get the message saying no hard disks could be found.
We've looked inside the machine and there is no IDE or SATA capability to speak of.
Any ideas on what we should do? 🙂
Best Answer
The easiest way to build Windows Server 2003 on a PowerEdge 2800 is to use Dell's Systems Build and Update Utility for the 2800. Download the ISO, burn it to a CD then boot from it and follow the instructions.
It will gather some key data from you and then drive the W2K3 build for you while ensuring that all the necessary drivers (including the RAID driver for the boot volumes) are included.