Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 12:45:28 -0600 From: "J. Buck Caldwell" <freebsd@bitparts.org> To: freebsd-stable@freebsd.org Subject: Problem with IBM xSeries 226 with ServeRAID 6i+ using FreeBSD 5.3 Message-ID: <4249A248.9060709@bitparts.org>
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I'm having a serious problem with my IBM xSeries servers. I have several in the field working properly, using ServeRAID 6i controllers with firmware v7.00.14. However, I just recently ordered two new ones, and now I can't get them to work. The controller is a 6i+, with firmware v7.00.17. Using stock 5.3 Boot CD or floppy, I get as far as the IPS driver resetting the controller, which appears to work (the drive lights flash as though the controller is resetting). Then nothing. The system hangs, the fans slow down, nothing ever happens. If I boot in Non-ACPI mode, it's the same thing. However, if I boot in Safe Mode, it works perfectly. I've even managed to install the OS onto the system. However, in Safe Mode, I have no network adapters, so the server becomes instantly useless. Any help would be appreciated. Requests for more detail will be answered promptly.
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