1950s with SAS 5/I controller and install debian etch

[Robert Goley]

To my understanding, it should be supported using the megaraid_sas kernel 
module.  I am not sure which vanilla linux kernel version the support for 
this particular controller was added to.  Can anyone chime in her for details 
on that?  When you boot from the etch installer, it should automatically find 
your hard drives.  If it does not you may need tell it to probe for the 
megaraid_sas module.  After that you should be able to partition and install 
Debian.  

Robert

On Monday 04 September 2006 10:08, Prajyot wrote:
> Hi,
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> We have several Dell 1950s with SAS 5/I controller and we are trying to
> install debian etch in it http://www.us.debian.org/devel/debian-installer/
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> Researching on its compatibility I have sense that Debian etc h might not
> have the drivers for the SAS 5/I controllers. Will I be able to install
> debian etch in Dell 1950s with SAS 5/I controllers?
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> If not, can anyone help me how can I get debian etch OS installed in a dell
> 1950 with sas 5/I controllers? Do I need to switch to perc 5e controller,
> is debain compatible with perc 5e controllers that comes in dell 1950?
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> I am very new to debian, so please help me. Thanks in advance.
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> Regards,
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> Prajyot Shirsolkar
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