Unable to install Redhat linux AS 2.1 on HP proliant ML 570G2

[mjsunil]

Hi,

Iam unable to install RHAS2.1 on HP ML570 G2. Iam getting an error like "an error has occured - no valid devices were found on which to create the file system". How do I solve this problem. Pls help
rgds
mjs

[mjsunil]

Hi,
I download the later smart array 640x driver and booted with "linux dd",it seems to detect cciss scsi driver but throws the error.
rgds
mjs

[Stuart Browne]

If you've downloaded and are using the appropraite 'cciss' driver, then I would assume that you've not correctly assigned the containers in the array.

Have you created the containers in the SmartArray utility during the boot process?

[Vitaly Karasik_1]

- do you see cciss in "lsmod" output?

- try to run "fdisk -l" - do you have any output?

[Jeroen Peereboom · Accepted solution]

There are more threads on this subject, e.g.
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=400388

You may want to search the forum using the search field at the top of the screen.

I used a recent RedHat AS2.1 download (Quarterly Update 3) which gave no problems at all on my DL360 (which has an HP SmartArray 5i+.

First, at boot up configure the array for example as 1 logical RAID 1 disk (mirroring). Linux should see one disk...

JP.

[Prashant (I am Back)]

Hi Sunil,

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/17784.html

Please try to download following link and process the information for installation.

Regards,
Prashant S.

[mjsunil]

Thks prashant, I have downloaded the driver, i will try it today evening and let you know the result.
rgds-mjs

[mjsunil]

Stuart, I have created the array and works fine if i install win2k on the server, my doubt is iam not using the correct driver.
Jeroen Peereboom, thks for the link I think this should be the same problem iam facing right now.I will give u 10 point if my problem is solved

Vitaly Karasik, I suppose u havent understood my problem Iam yet to install RHAS 2.1 so iam afraid I cant award you points for that.
Thks a lot guys, you have been very helpful. Now I will wait till this evening and see if my problem is solved!!
rgds-mjs

[Stuart Browne]

Ok, so you've correctly assigned the container. Cool.

You've downloaded the driver diskette, and are loading it using:

linux dd

when starting the installation, and then inserting the 'cciss' driver?

[Prashant (I am Back)]

Hi Sunil,

Any updates on same problem we were facing.

regards,
Prashant S.

[mjsunil]

Hi All,
Sorry for the delay in reply, I managed to install with the driver from the link which Jeroen Peereboom and prashanth gave me. Thks a ton guys for the support.
rgds-mjs