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Re: Intel servers: Debian support? (spec. RAID controllers)



Hi Dave!

> Which kernel modules do these controllers use?  Compiling a new kernel

Intel GDTH from what I recall.

> is not a problem.  What about *installing* though, if the installation
> CD doesn't support the controller?

I made a bootable CD with the proper kernel.  And it is possible that the
newer debian install images can boot/install your system, so try the latest
one.

> Do you mean you have to install Windows in order to do the firmware/BIOS
> setup?

No, intel's CD will do it before even attempting an windows install.

-- 
  "One disk to rule them all, One disk to find them. One disk to bring
  them all and in the darkness grind them. In the Land of Redmond
  where the shadows lie." -- The Silicon Valley Tarot
  Henrique Holschuh



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