10.04 AND64 server install does not see all of my disks

[Mark]

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 6:08 AM, stan <stanb at panix.com> wrote:
> I am trying to install 10.04 AMD64 from the server install disk on a Sun
> V40. I have all 5 slots in the machine filled with Seagate ST330007LC
> drives. The BIOS sees all 5 of these. The partioner only sees 4 of them.
> Any thoughts as to what the issue might be here?
>
Far too many to enumerate here.

My first question would be are you sure that AMD64 is the right
install disk for a Sun V40?

Are you sure that all five disks are properly formatted and working?
The BIOS sees hardware, not necessarily what's on it.  IOW, the BIOS
sees five disk drives, but does it tell you how the disks are
formatted or what the format(s) is(are)?  I don't think so.

Which "partioner" are you using?

What alternatives to your "partioner" have you tried or are you not
aware of any?

Details, details, details - yes, they will help get your answers.

Mark