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I do not know of any way to boot from a network drive.

Using partition magic. Has a boot loader that may allow you to use a USB dirve. But like I said, I do not know of any way to boot fram a network drive. Maybe some of the Virtuallazation software can do it. If you are using XP Pro, MS released it to the public for free.

The data you gave on the 2000 is just the serial no. (name used for netbios). The serial number tells me it is more than likely a v1 2000, want know for sure with out the HW and BIOS version. This model does not support hd > 137gig. If it is running v2 or less, your current capacity is capped at 8 gig or less.

To see if the 2000 is still working, Install any size hd into the master position. And see what happens.

You can purchase HD from Snap (Adaptec) with OS pre loaded for the 2200 model.

If the 2000 does not boot, it is more than likely a HD failure. Loggin and check the disk status. If you want to through them out (my way) , I will pay for shipping.

As for as replacements. Snap has some real nice highspeed expandable dual gig port units. The newer models running the Guardian OS is loaded with features. Hot swap drives, snapshots for quick backup, SCSI build in (on some) for attaching tape units. The newer models are also design for users to service.