Ok here is my dilemma. I have purchased, (x4) 2950 and (x4) 2900 to run a website. They are all used and in hardware working order.
I fought with all the machines, to try to get them to install Windows server 2008. They get to the point to the install screen, then when you click install, I get a window, where it wants me to install a driver or two. I do not have the original disk's for these machines. So I have chosen to upgrade to 2008. It always stops at that screen, because I have no way to get drivers for these machines, because they are all exe files. I just need a driver that will install at this screen.
I also tried installing server 2003, with the same results.
So when I began looking for a solution, I came across this SBUU utility, that is supposed to be actually compatible with all my servers I own (PowerEdge 840, 2950, 2900, 2600). But does not work with these 2950 or 2900, when it says it should. They are in the list provided with the utility preface.
I have downloaded the "Dell system build and utility version 1.6 Rev." I keep getting these errors, from all machines. Here's the link: http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=NF1CT&osCode=WNET&fileId=2731102793
The SBUU utility is supposed to allow the temporary install of drivers off the disk created, so you can then install the OS.
I have tried installing directly as you would with any other machine. But when it gets to the install part it says I need a CD/DVD or Driver to run the DVD drive. I don't understand. I am using the OS disk at this point, and end up with this issue.
So I have read around and found the utility above, but it won't run because of a MD5 Error I believe. Have no idea how to get around any of this. I have ran all that I can on the ISO I burned (Named above). To no avail. I don't know where else to turn. This has me stumped.
When I installed an OS on my PowerEdge 840 and PowerEdge 2600, it was simple and direct.
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