There are 3 methods for installing the OS on that system: 1. boot to the OS media and provide the drivers as needed or slipstream them using nliteos.com's tool 2. use the Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) (size 1.7GB)  in conjunction with a second disc called Windows OS support pack (475MB). note, there is a checkbox during  the installation that says "install server administrator" uncheck that.   www.dell.com/.../poweredge-1950 3. the final option is the systems management tools and documentation (SMTD) 3.1GB, this disc would have everything you would need to install the OS on one disc and has the OpenManage Server Administrator on it as well (if you need it)
Hi everyone, I'm very new to Dell servers. I am trying to install server 2008 R2, but having a hard time finding the 3rd party raid drivers so that my hard drive will be recognized by windows. Anyone know where I can find the raid drivers for my 1950 PowerEdge?   Thank you
New hard drive first time setup