NT Problem

Well you didn't supply much information so I'll offer what help I can with the information supplied.

I assume you are using some kind of RAID controller and it sounds like the OS can't see the hard drives. If this is the case you need to get the drivers (from Dell) for the RAID controller.

You might also check the boot.ini to make sure that it is pointing to the correct partition.

Well good luck and I hope you get your server up and running.

Did your install any necessary SCSI drivers using the F6 key during the hardware detection?
Primary SCSI drivers can NOT be installed using the default SCSI driver configuration normally asked during a typical setup.
Start with that and the partition mapping in the boot.ini file.

Did you use the Dell-provided recovery cd? That should have restored the correct drivers when you re-installed. If you used the standard Microsoft CD you probably have to manually select drivers as already suggested. The drivers should be on the recovery cd.

As the answer above stated, I would boot off your Dell provided CD and follow the prompts to make the startup disk etc. This will install all the necessary drivers for you and enable you to install NT again.

I've run into this on a number of occasions. Do not let NT install try to detect hardware. Use F8 to have the install prompt to to list drivers then use the appropriate RAID controller driver, SCSI driver, CD driver etc. to specify manually. Thisworks for 2400 and 2450 plus a few other Dell models.

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