Re: Event Id 6008 Windows Server 2003 Server Reboot
If there was nothing in the hardware logs then it was not likely a hardware issue. Do you know if power was lost to the server around the time of the shutdown? You will typically get voltages errors in...
View ArticleR520 windows 2008 R2 SP1 installation
I cannot use the System Build and Update Utility 7.1 to install the Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, after I select all option from Build utility input screen and reboot server, the installation cannot find...
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Good morning,What happens if you install the OS without the SBUU? The controller drivers should be native on the 2008 R2 disk. Regards,
View ArticleRe: R520 windows 2008 R2 SP1 installation
Hi Gernamluk,SBUU 7.1 will attempt to boot on the first available VD and it doesn't have intelligence currently to select the BOOT VD set. While the next release SBUU 7.2 scheduled in mid of december...
View ArticleRe: R520 windows 2008 R2 SP1 installation
Vivek, I retain RAID setup on the SBUU installation, there are no error when going through all the setup process of SBUU, but after the first time auto reboot, the server try to boot from the RAID disk...
View ArticleRe: R520 windows 2008 R2 SP1 installation
it can install successfully when using the 2008 R2 installation disk, NO. I have to manually import the RAID driver.
View ArticlePowerEdge 2650 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
I have a used Poweredge 2650 and would like to install Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2.Is it possible to do so, and if so how??? I have tried OpenManage 5.2, but this does not seem to support SBS...
View ArticleRe: PowerEdge 2650 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
You can install one of two ways:1. Use the OpenManage installation utility, SBUU. Your 2003 media MUST have SP2 on it to be able to use this utility (and may need to be R2). If it doesn't, you can...
View ArticleRe: PowerEdge 2650 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
Thank you for your reply.I have a few followup questions based on your response:Method 1: SBUU 5.5 does not specifically say it is compliant with Windows Small Business Server 2003 (only Windows...
View ArticleRe: PowerEdge 2650 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
I should also add that my Win SBS 2003 disks are not originals...the originals were copied to hard drive and then I have burned new copies. I am not 100% sure they are bootable
View ArticleRe: PowerEdge 2650 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
The SBUU 5.5 readme says 2003 SBS R2 SP2 ... should work fine. I seem to remember some version requiring SBS installs to use "2003" ... IF it is not an option (see below).No, RAID drivers will not...
View ArticleRe: PowerEdge 2650 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
Ha ha ... good timing :) I would make sure you have bootable media before proceeding, as nothing will work until then :)
View ArticleRe: PowerEdge 2650 and Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
OK...thanks very much for your help...I am downloading SBUU 5.5 now and I will confirm the CD is good.
View ArticleRe: R520 windows 2008 R2 SP1 installation
While using SBUU, during the 2nd time reboot can you try to load boot manager (F11) and attempt to continue the setup. Ideally if the 1st reboot is done it goes out of SBUU scope. Just to confirm on...
View ArticleRe: cannot install any windows server ver on poweredge on poweredge 2950
Chris, apologies per the late reply. My bootable drive is a raid 0 @ 1.1 TB. Aain, I have tried everything and yet...still nothing. So, for kicks and giggles I used Gparted and with no problem at all...
View ArticleRe: cannot install any windows server ver on poweredge on poweredge 2950
Are you installing 2008 or 2008 R2? If 2008, are you installing 32-bit or 64-bit (just to make sure we are working with the right drivers)? 2008 R2 has the PERC 6 drivers built-in.If 2008x64, the...
View ArticleRe: cannot install any windows server ver on poweredge on poweredge 2950
A bit of clarity. The original request (from the lab) was a server build w/ the primary os to be server03 (thus the F6 option) w/ a svr08 and 12 vm running within 03. So, that being said I was trying...
View ArticleLatest Dell SBU doesn't have Windows 2012 as OS Install Option
I just downloaded the latest Dell SBU (2.1 core 339) and I am attempting to use it to install Windows 2012 to a PowerEdge R720 server, however there is no "Windows Server 2012" selection among the OS...
View ArticleRe: Latest Dell SBU doesn't have Windows 2012 as OS Install Option
Hello JohnjbencivengoDo I just choose Windows 2008 R2 but put the 2012 disc in when it asks for 2008?You can definitely give that a try, but honestly I would not bother with an install disc on 2012. We...
View ArticleRe: Latest Dell SBU doesn't have Windows 2012 as OS Install Option
Sounds good to me. Thank you very much for your quick response!
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