Installing Debian 2.2 rev 2 on RAID Controller in a Dell System
I am trying to install Debian 2.2 rev2 onto a Dell server. It is a
Poweredge 4400. My problem is the RAID array is not working. I currently
have two drives connected in a RAID 1 (Mirror) configuration. I have two
raid cards at my disposal either one will do. Dell supports the onboard
card for redhat linux so I know the hardware will work under linux.
First Solution: Onboard Raid Controller -
SCSI: Adaptec Perc3/DI.
When I am plugged into this and the drives are configured on the card.
The debian install process does not pick up any hard drives. I assume it
needs drivers for the RAID card.
I can download a RedHat install Disk Image (for expert mode installs)
to load the driver.
1. Can I make this disk work under debian? Obviously the data isn't
the way debian expects it on a disk.
2. Is there a debian driver that I have been unable to find?
Second Solution: Add on Raid Controller.
www.ami.com - It is registered on the website as an Elite 1500 (467 2
ch)
Again I have a Redhat driver on AMI's website that I can create a disk
image out of.
This card the kernel does see. It calls it megaraid which according to
a partner in crime it is.
The problem is the kernel freezes on boot. The last message I see is:
Scsi2: Found a megaraid controller at 0xfc804008 IRQ: 14
Thanks for any help!!!
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