Topic: HP ML110 server: kernle patching & recompiling

[Stefano]

Hi all..

I've to install SME 6.0.1 on a brand new HP ML110 server (and probably I'll do on several..)

this is a lspci output from it
[root@ml110 root]# lspci
00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corp.: Unknown device 2578 (rev 02)
00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corp.: Unknown device 25ae (rev 02)
00:1d.0 USB Controller: Intel Corp.: Unknown device 25a9 (rev 02)
00:1d.1 USB Controller: Intel Corp.: Unknown device 25aa (rev 02)
00:1d.4 System peripheral: Intel Corp.: Unknown device 25ab (rev 02)
00:1d.5 PIC: Intel Corp.: Unknown device 25ac (rev 02)
00:1d.7 USB Controller: Intel Corp.: Unknown device 25ad (rev 02)
00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corp. 82801BA/CA/DB PCI Bridge (rev 0a)
00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corp.: Unknown device 25a1 (rev 02)
00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corp.: Unknown device 25a2 (rev 02)
00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corp.: Unknown device 25a4 (rev 02)
04:03.0 VGA compatible controller: ATI Technologies Inc Rage XL (rev 27)
04:04.0 Ethernet controller: Broadcom Corporation: Unknown device 1654 (rev 03)

This server has a start-up cd in which I can find patches for linux kernel..

well.. I have not been able to patch and recompile a new kernel..

I've installed also SME 7.a4 and it runs smoothly.. every device is properly identified..

I've tried to recompile SME 7.a4 kernel without success..

so.. that's the question:
- is there anybody that could patch last fedoralegacy kernel suitable for SME 6.0.1?

any hint would be apreciated

TIA

Regards

Stefano

[cc_skavenger]

Ok,
let me understand what you need.  You need a version of the kernel used for SME 7 alpha 4 for 6.0.1-01?  Is this right?

[Stefano]

Ok,
let me understand what you need.  You need a version of the kernel used for SME 7 alpha 4 for 6.0.1-01?  Is this right?

Hi Marco (sounds like italian name.. )

yes.. this is one of the options: recompiling SME 7 alpha kernel for 6.0.1

the other is to patch last fedoralegacy rh 7.3 kernel and recompile it..

Thank you

Ciao
Stefano

[cc_skavenger]

Ok,

I am working on recompiling the kernel-2.4.21-27.0.2.EL.src.rpm from SME 7 alpha 4 for 6.0.1-01.  Will post something here when I have something for you to download and will have instructions for the install.

[cc_skavenger]

Just thought about this.  It might not be as easy as I think it will be.  PPP might also have to be rebuilt and possibly some other things as well.....

Oh well, we will give it a shot, If you don't might a little experimenting....

[Stefano]

Just thought about this.  It might not be as easy as I think it will be.  PPP might also have to be rebuilt and possibly some other things as well.....

Oh well, we will give it a shot, If you don't might a little experimenting....

Hi..

I'm trying to compile a patched version of fedoralegacy kernel (kernel-source-2.4.20-42.7.legacy)

This way might be easier..
Stay tuned..

Ciao
Stefano

[cc_skavenger]

will work on the same thing.  The other will take too much tinkering to make work (it seems like to me).  If you get something working, I would be happy to make it into a custom ISO so that it will easier to install.

Will post something here later.

[CharlieBrady]

I am working on recompiling the kernel-2.4.21-27.0.2.EL.src.rpm from SME 7 alpha 4 for 6.0.1-01.

Why? Why recompile it when binary RPMs already exist?

[cc_skavenger]

It was my understanding that it should be recompiled for compatability.  I guess I am wrong....

[cc_skavenger]

Nenonano & Charlie,

I tried to update a clean SME 6 install with the 2.4.21 kernel, but it had several dependencies.  The fedora legacy installed just fine.  I will create a new ISO with the fedora legacy kernel and post a link for Nenonano to download and try on his server.

[cc_skavenger]

Ok,

Here is a temp link.  It will be here for a couple of days.

http://www.ccskavenger.info/iso/

I only changed the kernel rpms.  I have loaded this up on a test server with no problems.

Nenonano, let me know if it works for your server.

In the mean time, I will be trying to make the 2.4.21 kernel work.

[Stefano]

Ok,

Here is a temp link.  It will be here for a couple of days.

http://www.ccskavenger.info/iso/

I only changed the kernel rpms.  I have loaded this up on a test server with no problems.

Nenonano, let me know if it works for your server.

In the mean time, I will be trying to make the 2.4.21 kernel work.

Hi Marco...

thanks..

I'll try tomorrow... stay tuned

thanks again

Stefano

[cc_skavenger]

No problem,

The files will be there until I decide to delete them  

I am still working on the newer kernel, it has some dependencies like vixie-cron, pam, and SysVinit.

Anyway, just let me know.

[Stefano]

I am still working on the newer kernel, it has some dependencies like vixie-cron, pam, and SysVinit.

Anyway, just let me know.

Here I'm..

mmmhhh... no luck..

but I think the problem is not only with the kernel..
it seems that there are more differences between SME6 and 7..

I mean: when SME7a4 setup starts, 2 modules are automagically loaded:
- ata_piix
- bcm5700 (AFAIR)

well.. the first one doesn't exists in sme6 kernel tree

So.. that's what I'll do: I will install SME6 and after setup load the eth Broadcom bcm5700 module

Ide and usb will not work at their best but I will survive..

It's time for me to spend some hours on SME7 alpha testing..

Thank you very, very much for your time and your attention..

CU soon

Regards
Stefano

[cc_skavenger]

It has everything to do with the kernel and the kernel modules that are built.  The 2.4.21 kernel is newer and has the modules you need for the newer components.  I hope to have something with the newer kernel this weekend.  Will keep you updated.  Hoping to solve this, could help several people.