Topic: Installing sme-server with hw raid driver

[Nickh]

I am trying to install sme-server 7 with RocketRAID 1640 controller.  HighPoint tech supplies a linux driver which I proceeded to load according to their instructions at the boot prompt.

Everything appears to be loading fine until at the end of the config when it is about to load sme-server onto the raid array.  I get the CentOS X-windows splash screen and the 'safe to reboot' message appears.  X-windows doesn't start; I don't think it is even on the install CD.

Not sure exactly what is happening here.  If anyone has tried to install external drivers from floppy before installing sme-server, let me know if there is any work around to this problem.  I have also seen some information on the pros/cons of hw/sw RAID so please feel free to let me know if I am wasting my time with this.  This RAID array uses 3 SATA drives.

Any info and/or referrals would be appreciated.  Thanks!

NickH

[CharlieBrady]

I am trying to install sme-server 7 with RocketRAID 1640 controller.  HighPoint tech supplies a linux driver which I proceeded to load according to their instructions at the boot prompt.

I'd strongly advise you not to do that. Linux software RAID in general performs better and is more reliable than "fake" hardware RAID, such as the RocketRAID controller.

See, for example:

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?t=283487

[Nickh]

Thanks for the reply, I got rid of that SCSI card.  I installed another identical disk drive instead.  Do you know how I can test  if the mirroring is working?

Thanks again,
NickH

[NickCritten]

Log onto Console or ssh as Admin, and choose disk redundancy from the menu.