DL380 G6 – powers down when trying to install linux - works fine with Windows

[Florian Beck]

I have successfully installed Windows system on a new Proliant DL380 G6 with HP Smart Array P410i.
No problem with it.

However, I want to use it with Linux (Debian Lenny).
But I cannot install it. The installation starts, but finishes almost immediately and the server powers-off with the emergency diode becoming red.
Thanks for any advise.

[cnb]

Hi,

Welcome!

Start here and get the Support Pack:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=3884083&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=3884082&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=4032

Rgds,

[Florian Beck]

Hi cnb,

Thanks for the suggestion.
However, as far as I understand, the CD with the support pack could be used once the basic Linux installed? And I cannot do this - the server would shut-down.
I will give a try to the Support Pack CD.

[Florian Beck]

The wokaround was to install Linux with the option acpi=off, then modify the /boot/grub/menu.lst to add "acpi=off" option and make the change permanent.