We are using a MegaRAID 320-2 storage controller to connect a Proliant DL360 server and an old Compaq 4314r storage chassis. The controller cannot recognize anything beyond 7 drives in the chassis. LSI claims the problem is not with the controller. Why can't the controller recognize the other 3 drives in the chassis?

Check and Clean Processor FAN and all cooling Fans inside the server.
Check the cable connectivity of the CPU Fan on the M/B.
Update server with Latest BIOS firmware.

use floppydrive to select driver / dump server media & drivers into on folder.use windows unattended cdcreator to create media with drivers

This is a long shot, but:

• Get into BIOS settings
• System Options, Diskette Boot Control, Disabled
• Save on Exit

Machines from 2006 were really not very good at booting from USB.

why use a servere
its not designed for gaming at all..
sure free. but ?

so this software loads from maker ok?
and the device manager is clear of ALL ERRORS> in the stack
no yellow, no red marks no missing drivers? there?
Geforce 8400 Graphics card

You firstly have to make your usb key bootable just google instructions on how to do that.
Set the boot order in the bios to boot from it and then transfer the image to the usb key and install from it.

windows xp is not intended to be used for server
the dl360 server supports windows server 2003 and 2008

This cant be done..

As soon as the server turns on and you see a BIOS screen press the F8 key constantly. This should be you to the safe mode screen. If not then try another keyboard, or another USB slot.

For Server-HP Proliant , Boot using SmartStart Cd(if you don't have download iso image from HP support site--Free & burn it to media)
Now boot using this Smartstart cd and choose Maintain Server...Use Diagostic options..to check hardware.....Also check Drives status....if amber light

Replace hardware or it is Contact HP for any hardware issue

I know ATA disks are cheaper , but they don't last as long or are less reliable.

I do not recommend mixing SCSI and ATA .

Use one or the other , not both.

Do not try , unless your server is non critical.
If it is non critical , why bother with server , a PC will do as well.

Thanks
David