Re : Ignite restore on a rx2620 fail

[Vincent_5]

Hi Guys,
Can someone advice how can I resolve this problem. I have a rx2620 corrected to a tape array 5300 via the 68pin port behind the server. When I try to restore the OS from ignite recovery , it prompt error. file not found, and whether I type y or n to continue it will not restore. Pls advice.

Attach is the screen capture output from ignite


Regards
Vincent

[MarkSyder]

When you say tape array, do you mean remotely connected? Ignite will only work with locally connected tape drives.

Mark Syder (like the drink but spelt different)

[Nguyen Anh Tien]

Pls re-attach the file

[Torsten.]

No attachement!

Did you bootet the install DVD?
You have to go to

-> Install HP-UX -> select Advanced Installation -> Recovery tape -> GO!

[Vincent_5]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the reply, the tape array is connected directly to the scsi port behind the server. I think is sharing the port with the internal hardisk and I have check the path, it is the same the only different is the scsi id. Please advice.

*Note,

I have follow the steps booting from the DVD and recover from there, it still fail

Please advice

[MarkSyder]

What is the result of the command ioscan -fnC tape? (assuming you are able to get that far).

Mark

[Vincent_5]

Hi,
The result of ioscan -kfnC tape is claimed with /dev/rmt/0m

Regards
Vincent

[Sanjay_6]

Hi,

Looks at this doc,

http://docs.hp.com/en/5991-0690/5991-0690.pdf

Look at the section Itanium®-based systems --> Booting from a tape on page 8/9

then look at this link,

http://docs.hp.com/en/B2355-90959/ch09s09.html

Hope this helps.

regds