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Asked: 2011-05-04 05:50:15 +0800 CST

Windows Server 2003 can't find RAID array during install on Dell PowerEdge 2850

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I'm trying to install Windows Server 2003 Web Edition on a Dell Poweredge 2850.

I've configured the RAID following these instructions:

http://lists.us.dell.com/pipermail/linux-poweredge/2007-August/032551.html

However - when i hit enter to install from the windows install media - it just says it can't find the disks. Is there anything above and beyond what is mentioned in that post or should this just work ?

[edit] This was sorted using a streamlined driver install as suggested by DanBig - thanks guys :)

windows-server-2003 installation raid dell-poweredge

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  1. Best Answer

    You will need the RAID driver. When you boot from the Windows installation CD it will ask you to press F6 for drivers. Hit F6 and have your RAID driver available on a floppy.

    At this point you should see your configured array and be able to install or partition as necessary.

    Since you do not have a floppy drive, the only other way to get drivers loaded is to slipstream them into the installation, and burn a new install CD/DVD. Check out nLite to get this done.

    Or, install Server 2008, which will most likely have the driver in it's list.

    EDIT: As others have mentioned, you could also use the Dell recovery disc that came with the server, or order one from Dell.

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