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Windows Server 2003 x64 R2

Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Re-installation

How do we go about re-installing the operating system without the Dell PowerEdge Server and Management CD? We only have the Microsoft version of the OS but it doesn't detect the hard drive when it is booted from the CD. What needs to be done?

HELP NEEDED!!

  • speedstep

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    Posted September 25th, 2014 13:00

    It wont detect the hard drive because F6 drivers are not on the CD.  That is what the server assistant DVD is for.  There isn't one size fits all for this disc it entirely depends on the model of server.

    Using Dell OpenManage Server Assistant 8

     


    To stay updated with the latest Dell OpenManage software releases, enroll in the Dell OpenManage Subscription Service. Visit http://www.dell.com/openmanagefor more information

     11/7/2006 10:12 AM    112721920 om_3.1.1_doc_sc_a00.iso
    11/7/2006 10:12 AM 413880320 om_3.1.1_dsa_sc_a00.iso
    9/28/2006 9:54 AM 432766976 om_3.1_doc_sc_a00.iso
    9/28/2006 9:54 AM 701329408 om_3.1_dsa_sc_a00.iso
    4/10/2007 12:08 PM 397574144 om_3.2.0_doc_a00.iso
    4/10/2007 12:08 PM 537878528 om_3.2.0_dsa_a00.iso
    4/14/2006 3:24 PM 671580160 om_4.5.0.1_suu_a00.iso
    5/3/2006 11:10 AM 229539840 om_4.5.1_doc_a00.iso
    5/3/2006 10:57 AM 496631808 om_4.5.1_ism_a00.iso
    5/3/2006 11:27 AM 280119296 om_4.5.1_sdu_a00.iso
    5/3/2006 10:59 AM 222003200 om_4.5.1_smc_a00.iso









     

    You can obtain many of the NEW SERVER  ISOs from http://ftp.dell.com/sysman

    DELL OpenManage Server Assistant 6.4 CD set works with Dell PowerEdge 300, 350, 1300, 1400, 1550, 2300, 2400, 2450, 2500, 2550, 4300, 4350, 4400, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6450, and 8450 Systems. P/N 0703DX  Rev. A02.

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    PowerEdge 1400 / 1400SC
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    PowerEdge 1600SC
    PowerEdge 1650
    PowerEdge 1655MC
    PowerEdge 1750
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    PowerEdge 2400
    PowerEdge 2450
    PowerEdge 2500 / 2500SC
    PowerEdge 2550
    PowerEdge 2600
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    PowerEdge 6350
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    PowerEdge 6600
    PowerEdge 6650
    PowerEdge 8450
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  • jay2014

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    Posted September 26th, 2014 07:00

    Perc 5/i integrated. We have a Dell PowerEdge 2950 Server. I was able to Download the driver but it comes in .exe file format. How do we go about making the SCSI Adapter driver bootable? We don't have the server assistant CD, so we have to use the MICROSOFT OEM CD instead, which requires the SCSI Adapter driver to be installed first.

    Thanks.

  • theflash1932

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    Posted September 26th, 2014 07:00

    What model server is this?
    Which RAID controller is installed?

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    Posted September 26th, 2014 08:00

    You can extract the files from the EXE using the /extract switch or you can just use the "Hard Drive" (ZPE) version:

    http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER97902M/6/DELL_MULTI-DEVICE_A07_R211424.exe

    You must run this file on any Windows system to extract its contents before use.  You can put the files on a floppy disk to load at the F6 prompt, or you can use nLiteOS.com to integrate the drivers into your installation media (will create a new CD/ISO to install with).

    Keep in mind that the PERC does NOT support non-RAID, so you MUST first configure (AND Initialize) RAID in the CTRL-R utility, or no drives will be seen for the install even with the correct drivers.

    If you want to use the installation utility, you can download it here:

    http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=PYKGK&fileId=3365348005&osCode=WX64&productCode=poweredge-2950&languageCode=EN&categoryId=SZ

    Boot to SMTD, choose to Install OS, configure RAID (if you have not already done so in the CTRL-R utility), then insert the Windows media when prompted.  Your installation CD for 2003 R2 MUST have SP2 on it, or it will not work with SMTD.

  • theflash1932

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    Posted September 26th, 2014 08:00

    Don't use the Server Assistant ISO's listed above - they are obsolete even for the older models listed.  Use SBUU or SMTD.

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    Posted September 26th, 2014 11:00

    Server 2003x64 is supported - see image below (there is no difference between R1 and R2 support). 

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    Posted September 26th, 2014 11:00

    Could you please provide a download link to SMTD for Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Standard Editon. The link that was provide doesn't support the OS I'm looking for.

    Thanks.

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    Posted September 26th, 2014 12:00

    FYI,

    Even though MS Windows 2003 x64 is listed on the supported operating system. There is no option for Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Standard for this release. I verified it twice. There was only option for Windows Server 2008 and above.

    If you could provide me with a version that does have Windows Server 2003 x64 R2 Standard that would be great.

    Thanks.

  • theflash1932

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    Posted September 26th, 2014 12:00

    You can try an older version:
    http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?DriverId=68RWT

    Don't forget to concatenate the two ISO's before burning it to DVD.

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    Posted September 29th, 2014 10:00

    How to do you concatenate the two ISO's? I tried using UltraISO but disc two of the ISO image doesn't open. It is saying unknown file format when I try to open it.

    Thanks.