If anyone needs SmartStart CD's let me know I have access to these.



Joel Schneider wrote:

>On Mon, Sep 29, 2003 at 08:14:10AM -0500, Sam MacDonald wrote:
>  
>
>>I agree that some Compaq servers have quirks when it comes to Linux.  
>>Notice that it is mostly Redhat installations that have issues and the 
>>issues are surmountable.
>>    
>>
>
>In order to install Debian on the ProLiant, I found it necessary to use
>a boot disk containing a Linux kernel with compiled-in support for the
>SMART array.  I don't think the Compaq quirks are RedHat specific.
>
>It's possible that newer distros may have better hardware recognition, 
>enabling them to automatically recognize the SMART array and set up an
>appropriate initrd image (IIRC, this was the case with Mandrake 7).
>
>  
>
>>Using the correct OS installation settings in SmartStart will help avoid 
>>running in to issues when installing Linux on a Compaq server.
>>    
>>
>
>Mine didn't come with a SmartStart CD, but the Compaq (now HP) web site
>was very helpful.  E.g.:
>
>http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/8_1127.html
>
>  
>


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