Dell PowerEdge 2450 boot
I searched through
the mail list archives for answers to a question that I am sure has been
answered before, but without luck.
I would like to
install Debian on a rack of Dell PowerEdge 2450 servers. These machines use an
Adaptec AIC-7866 SCSI Raid controller card (also referred to as PERC/2 si). I
found mention of methods to use boot floppies with modified kernels and adding
"aic7xxx=no_probe" to the boot: prompt during the install startup. I am
attempting to use a CD with Debian 2.2r2, but even with the added command the
install is not able to see the drives.
I have some
information from a Mr. Ossama Othman regarding this, but the information is 2
years old. I have had no luck finding the custom boot floppies he refered to,
and I admit that rebuilding the kernel is currently beyond my
skill.
My question: where
can I get a set of boot floppies that will work with my systems and allow me to
continue the install from CD, thereby keeping my numerous installs as quick
as possible?
- Andrew
Pease
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