I have 2003 server with 2 SCSI HDs and an AHA-2940U controller.  Installed Ghost, ran backup wizard, machine bounced but I can't see the 2 SCSI drives.  One was installed specifically for backup, but I'm tired of NTBackup.  This is a terminal server for 30 users.  Any comments appreciated. >:(

tried boot floppy?

or bootable cd?

sometimes you need you use the down-arrow to see drives.

I've been trying thinigs all weekend.  The Drivers (to the most common SCSI controller in existence) are not loading so I cannot 'down arrow'.  Anyone have a recipe for floppy or CD that will boot and load or other recovery method?  I'm glad I can affored test machines...   

spinrecovery

What version of Ghost are you using?

Have you tried the Ghost Boot Wizard.  In Ghost 2003, the first setup page after selecting the *Standard Ghost Boot Disk* offers the option of including *SCSI CD/DVD--Include Adaptec ASPI drivers*.

From the Ghost 2003 User Manual:


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Installing SCSI drivers Norton Ghost automatically installs Adaptec SCSI drivers in the Virtual Partition if it finds a SCSI hard disk. The SCSI drivers allow Norton Ghost to access any SCSI device. If you want to install SCSI drivers manually, you can set this as a default preference or install the drivers from a wizard. You can scan for Adaptec SCSI cards and let Norton Ghost select the correct drives. If you are using a card other than Adaptec, then you must manually install the correct drivers. See *Installing extra drivers* on page 56. To install SCSI drivers 1 Do one of the following: --To set the default installation of SCSI drivers, in the Ghost Basic window, click Options. --To install the SCSI drivers while running a task, in the Advanced Settings window, click Advanced Settings. 2 Check the SCSI drivers that you want to install. 3 To let Norton Ghost scan for Adaptec SCSI cards, click Auto-Detect for SCSI drivers. 4 Click OK.

I have the Adaptec 19160 and use Ghost 2003. I don't have to do anything special when creating the Ghost boot floppy. Both my SCSI drives show up automatically. I run WXP Pro.

Maybe it has something to do with the server OS you are running. Can you try creating a Ghost boot floppy on a non-server OS?

I am using Ghost 2003.   On the "Advanced Settings" applet "SCSI Drivers" tab none of the four drivers were selected default in the Bu Wizard.  I clicked the "Auto-detect" feature" and it informed that no additional drivers were needed.  When the machine booted to DOS, it hung and I ultimately had to ASR the box.

Now - As suggested I have created a boot-floppy, and the config.sys lists all 4 default scsi drivers - I get many errors on boot. The Ghost imaging console then locks.  I have exited mid-boot (pre-ghost.exe) and there are now drive letters for my scsi drives (progress).  Boot log also states aic78xx.sys is  needed, which I have but doesn't come with G2003.  This is Win2003 server.  

I will post the method when I do manage to image the Win 2003 system disk to its on-board (identical) backup disk.  Comments welcome.

spinrecovery

I have read that Ghost 2003 will not run compatibly on a Win2003 Server, but you should be able to boot to DOS and create images *outside* of the Windows environment.

G2003 has reported now 2X on 2 identical setups that it cannot access it's partition due to its "inability to defragment" the partition.  One is a newly minted W2003 install.  So now I am back to the boot floppy.  If G2003 won't run on Win2003, do you suppose it would create a boot floppy on W2003? Mine won't. Maplethorp says he has no trouble with SCSI on XP.  Since all my computers are *identical* I will try it on an  XP test  box.  I wish I didn't have work to do and could just TECH out for a day...  Thanks for yanking me off the W2003 slippery slope.

From the DOS environment, the server partition should look no diferent than a WXP partition, just a bunch of bits.