Hi all,
A customer runs Windows Server 2012 on a rather old HP ProLiant G4 server. Trying to upgrade the server to 2012 R2 fails, and the compatiblity report shows the following:
Windows won't install unless (bla bla).
Make these changes:
Install updated drivers for the following devices (bla bla)
Storage controllers: Smart Array 6i Controller (Media Driver)
I was unable to find more detailed information on why this driver works on Windows Server 2012, but is deemed incompatible with 2012 R2. The setupact.log file did not provide any more information either.
Trying to replace the 2012 driver from Microsoft with the Windows x64 HP-driver (from 2008, probably made for Windows Server 2008) only leads to the server crashing at boot. Using last good known configuration fixes it.
So I have to questions:
1. Is there any other setup log file that might shed light on why the Smart Array 6i driver is blocking setup?
2. Does anyone know why a driver that works in 2012 is not compatible for 2012 R2?
Thanks for reading, help appreciated.
/Maurice