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 Linux on Dell systems FAQ-O-Matic : Dell PowerEdge RAID Controllers : Adaptec-based PERC Controllers and ROMB :
How do I install Red Hat Linux 7.2 on a PE1650 or PE2650? |
To install by passing the PCI IDs to the driver (aacraid) as parameter, follow the steps below:
1. Boot your system with Red Hat Linux 7.2 CD 1
2. At the "boot" prompt, type "expert noprobe"
3. Say "No" when asked "Do you have a driver disk"
4. Choose a language, keyboard type, and installation method
5. Select "Add Device" when you get to "Devices" section
6. Select "SCSI" as "Device" type
7. Move down cursor to "Adaptec AACRAID (aacraid)", choose the "Specify module parameters" box
8. On the popped window,
· For PowerEdge 1650, enter
aacraid_pciid=0x1028,0x0A,0x1028,0x011B
· For PowerEdge 2650, enter
aacraid_pciid=0x1028,0x0A,0x1028,0x0121
9. If you want to load other drivers, choose "Add device" otherwise choose "Done" and continue with the installation.
Matt_Domsch | |
| If doing it in kickstart's ks.cfg file, you put: device scsi aacraid aacraid_pciid=.... with the proper values for .... of course. Matt_Domsch | |
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