Re: Windows Server 2003 Ent (Not R2) will not recognize 1.5TB disk...

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NewarkGoss wrote:
I am trying to install WS2K3 Enterprise to a Dell PE 2850 with 6 300GB
SCSI drives in a RAID5 (1.5TB yield). Booting from the CD, the
install indicates there is no hard disk.

I can use the install CD from WS2K3 Std R2, and all goes as expected -
but I need to put the Ent version on. Any thoughts?

Most likely R2 has the necessary drivers for your RAID controller but the non-R2 version does not.

You'll need a floppy disk with the correct mass storage device drivers on - sometimes known as an 'F6 Floppy' because you'll need to hit F6 when prompted ("Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...")

Your hardware manufacturer's website should have the necesasary downloads.

Cheers,

--
Chris M.

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