CPQ ML530 + Smart Array 431
hey hey hey
I am valiantly struggling with getting debian 3.0r1 onto a Compaq ML530 server
which has a Smart Array 431 RAID controller (2+1)
I have had Win2K and Redhat 7.x on this server in the past with no problems, but
I would prefer to go with Debian if possible. I am currently running RH7.2 on an
identical box.
I have tried both the "vanilla" and "compact" boot CD's with similar results.
After trawling the net I have learnt that the '431 uses CPQARRAY.O, which should
already be compiled into the kernel.
Unfortunately, the controller doesn't appear to be recognised, and I
subsequently get a "No hard disk!" error when attempting to partition the drive.
I have searched high and low for a driver disk but could only find Red Hat
flavoured ones. I tried one of these but it wasn't recognised as a valid driver
disk by Debian.
SYSTEM DETAILS
Compaq ProLiant ML530
1 x PIII XEON 1Ghz
1Gb RAM
Compaq Smart Array 431 configured with 3 x 18.2Gb SCSI HDDs (RAID5)
IDE CD-ROM
Best regards
Brett Glasson
Salient Networks Pty Ltd
Level 2, 4-10 Bridge Street
Pymble
NSW 2073
Phone (02) 9144 2622
Mobile(0412) 022982
Fax (02) 9144 7266
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