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problem with smart array p400 on dl385 g2 for rhel 4 es

maurizio di salvo — Mon, 21 May 2007 11:21:34 GMT

on dl 385 g2 i have not a floppy and i have a problem for install the driver for smart array p400. please help me step by step for load driver on usb key, because when i install rhel with linux dd don't see the file on the usb key.

thanks

Re: problem with smart array p400 on dl385 g2 for rhel 4 es

Ivan Ferreira — Mon, 21 May 2007 11:34:48 GMT

You can use a driver image from the red, use:

linux dd=url

where urs is the HTTP, FTP or NFS address of the driver images.

Re: problem with smart array p400 on dl385 g2 for rhel 4 es

maurizio di salvo — Mon, 21 May 2007 11:38:24 GMT

thanks but my server has not external connenction .
can i use floppy usb o external usb cd for load driver with command linux dd ?

Re: problem with smart array p400 on dl385 g2 for rhel 4 es

Steven E. Protter — Mon, 21 May 2007 11:51:06 GMT

Shalom,

Yes.

You can also download the driver to pc and ftp it in after moving the file to a machine on the same network as the DL385.

SEP

Re: problem with smart array p400 on dl385 g2 for rhel 4 es

Ivan Ferreira — Mon, 21 May 2007 13:53:18 GMT

See also:

http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/RHEL-5-manual/Installation_Guide-en-US/ch07s03.html#id3210255

What options do you have in the screen:

Driver Disk Source

Have your plugged the USB disk before booting the installation media so it can be detected?

Re: problem with smart array p400 on dl385 g2 for rhel 4 es

Jess Long — Tue, 22 May 2007 08:40:01 GMT

You can create a Driver Update Diskette from the software available at http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/1116_6272.html#32
Then connect your USB floppy drive with the diskette in it, boot the server from CD 1, and at the prompt enter, 'linux dd'. Then follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.

Re: problem with smart array p400 on dl385 g2 for rhel 4 es

maurizio di salvo — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 07:02:10 GMT

i jave try all and the problem is up. i have verify this:
if i load wmware esx server it see smart array p400 and the same if i load CENTOS4 OS. THEN i think if i use RHEL ES VERSION 4 UPDATE X ( I DON'T KNOW THE VERSION OF UPDATE ) THIS IS THE SOLUTION AT MY PROBLEM.

WHO CAN CONFIRM THAT I SAY??

THANKS