Re: Problem with linux on SunFire 280R

[Josip Rodin <joy@entuzijast.net>]

On Mon, Apr 30, 2007 at 03:27:08PM +0200, Ireneusz Nadolski wrote:
> I have tried to install debian and gentoo on this SunFire 280r but without
> success. In google I found that it is possible to install debian (the first
> message below) on 280r. I tried many installation CDs and tftp boot images
> but there is no support for hard disks with fiber chanel.

You can probably use the sarge CD images, which still had the right firmware
in the install system kernel (which activates the fibre channel controller),
and then upgrade to etch.

Alternatively, boot a newer installation system but also find a way to make
the ql2200_fw.bin file available to it... somehow :)

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