Re: Upgrade to W2K problem - PowerEdge Server 2400?

From: Bjorn Landemoo (mvp2.REMOVE_at_landemoo.com)
Date: 10/05/04 

Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2004 23:13:39 +0200

Mikee

Adaptec produces this controller for Dell. Usually it is referred to as a
Dell Perc 2/Si.

In order to upgrade to the latest firmware for the controller, your system
BIOS must be A09 or later. Also, your controller firmware must be 2.6 or
later, before installing version 2.8. You might need to upgrade firmware in
steps to accomplish this.

Here's a link to firmware 2.8:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/format.aspx?c=us&cs=555&l=en&s=biz&SystemID=PWE_PNT_P03_2400&os=WNT5&osl=en&deviceid=1373&devlib=35&category=0&releaseid=R75263

(URL might wrap)

Best regards

Bjorn 

-- 
Bjorn Landemoo - mvp2@landemoo.com - http://landemoo.com/
Microsoft MVP (Windows Server - File System)
"Mickee" <Mickee2000@hotmail.com> wrote:
>Thanks for the reply. I think I am doing exactly what you mentioned.
>
>How do I know for sure - what exact RAID controller I have?
>
>Is 2/Si a specific controller model or just a type of controller that is
>manufactured by several companies? I am thinking if I have an Adaptec Perc
>2/Si controller and I am trying to install drivers for a Dell Perc 2/Si
>controller.
>
>Thanks.
>
>
>
>
>"Dokim" <Dokim@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>news:6DC5C10E-8FDF-4CE7-A072-EDB1C8EB03A6@microsoft.com...
>> Im not sure why the firmware upgrade is not working, usually the download
>is
>> a file that makes a boot disk. with that boot disk you boot with it to
>> upgrade the firmware for the controller. The driver disk is the same, you
>> need to download the file and make a boot disk with it, its a executable
>that
>> will prompt you to make this disk.
>> When you installing w2k, as the setup starts you hit f6 when it prompts
>for
>> additional driver. Then put the disk in, and point it to the a drive and
>pick
>> the correct controller. If this doesnt work, you probably are not using
>the
>> right driver.
>>
>>
>> "Mickee" wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > I am trying to upgrade Dell PowerEdge Server 2400 which has a Dell Perc
>2/Si
>> > RAID controller, from WinNT to Win2K.
>> >
>> > When the server is booting up, it says 2/Si controller - which means
>that my
>> > server has a Perc 2/Si RAID controller!!!
>> >
>> > Now, I downloaded the Perc 2/Si W2K drivers and a firmware upgrade from
>Dell
>> > website. When I try to upgrade firmware, it says the files are not
>> > compatible. The drivers also don't get installed.
>> > When I insert and boot from the Win2K CD, it does not find and Hard
>Disk.
>> >
>> >
>> > What could be wrong?
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>

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