Windows 2008 will install onto a DL380 G5, no problem, even without the SmartStart CD (booting directly from the Windows DVD). That's actually how I prefer to do it and then install the HP tools later so I can pick which ones I really need.
You might check the boot order of your drives. Maybe try resetting the NVRAM on the system just in case.
With Windows 2003, you probably need to hit F6 or whatever during the setup and add the Smart Array driver. It wouldn't have any built in support for the P400i like Windows 2008 does.
You might check the boot order of your drives. Maybe try resetting the NVRAM on the system just in case.
With Windows 2003, you probably need to hit F6 or whatever during the setup and add the Smart Array driver. It wouldn't have any built in support for the P400i like Windows 2008 does.