[ubuntu-za] Old server help

[wayne]

Glenn S wrote:
> Hello All
> I was wondering if anyone has experience in using an old Compaq ML370 G1 
> server with UBUNTU server. It is a old 2x800 proc and 1 gig mem. 3 x 9.1 
> gig scsci discs running raid 0 - 1 logical 25gig
> 
> I get the following error when it gets to partitioning.
> Unable to determin geometry of file/device
> you should not use parted unless you really know what you are doing.
> 
> I beleive these server use a smartstart cd or something to help setup 
> raid and disc and os installations, but I cannot find one here.
> 
> Do you know a work around or a place on the web to download the 
> smartstart cd?
> 
> thanks
> 
Hi Glenn
All is not lost. Lovely machine!, the only prob is ubuntu somehow 
refuses to load the cpqarray driver needed to *see* the drives.
There is a thread on Ubuntuforum outlining the install for dapper and 
feisty.
It basically entails inserting the cpqarray drv on startup, and 
recompiling the initrd.

If u need further assistance PM me.
W
Ps: Don't be fooled by old, this baby it was built when they could still 
make servers.