RE: Installing Debian on Dell PowerEdge 2400
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ross Tsolakidis [mailto:rtsolakidis@powerserve.com.au]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 11:26 PM
> To: debian-user@lists.debian.org
> Subject: Installing Debian on Dell PowerEdge 2400
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I've installed Debian countless times, but never on a
> SCSI/RAID system.
> Basically at the startup point and it says,
>
> "No hard drives were detected, load pre-essential modules
> from a floppy."
>
> I've never actually done this before.
> Dell have some RPM stuff for Red Hat on their site, but
> buggered if I know how to use them...
>
> Can someone point me in the right direction on where I can
> download this essential module so Debian can see the Hard Disk ?
>
> I believe it's an American Megatrends Raid controller, I've
> configured it to be one container, Raid 5.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> --
> Ross.
>
Ross,
I don't know about the Dell array controllers, but try installing from CD 2
which is what I had to use for the install to see my array on a Compaq
Proliant. If I get a chance today I'll dig deeper on this one..
Good Luck,
Barry deFreese
Technology Services Manager
Nike Team Sports
(949)-616-4005
Barry.deFreese@nike.com
"Technology doesn't make you less stupid; it just makes you stupid faster."
Jerry Gregoire - Former CIO at Dell
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