https://forums.openfiler.com Openfiler Forums en http://backend.userland.com/rss https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22305#22305 22305@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Adaptec Storage Manager Message: hi all,how do you go about monitoring storage, drives, etc.?I have an openfiler installation with an adaptec 5805 (raid 5) but currently other than rebooting every now and then in order to get into bios and check things there, I dont have another solution.Has anyone successfully installed storage manager?I know that one way around it is Vsphere and openfiler as an appliance but was wondering if theres a solution for bare metal installations.thanks. Mon, 6 Sep 2010 20:27:24 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22270#22270 22270@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: HP NC550SFP 10GBE NIC's Message: I tried to install openfiler 2.3 on a new HP DL180 G7 with a dual port NC550SFP 10GbE nic.  Install went find and it picked up all the onboard 1GB ports and then under the system status it showed an unknown ServerEgnines adapter.  The NC550SFP is based on the ServerEngines chipset supported in the be2net driver but the kernel that 2.3 updates to doesnt have the updated be2net driver.  Is there a simple way to update the driver without having to upgrade the kernel?I attempted to install the openfiler 3.0 beta but it freezes on boot.What surprised me was that the 2.3 build actually recognized the LSI 9280-8e 6Gbs RAID adaptor in the system properly.  It also recognized a dual port Intel 10GbE (X520-DA2) card i tested with as an alternative to the NC550SFP which we purchased for use in our VMWARE ESX hosts.Any ideas of what i could try? Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:49:01 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22236#22236 22236@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Raid controllers Message: anyone? Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:27:05 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22222#22222 22222@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Raid controllers Message: Hi, all. Ive been trying to install openfiler on a new box i'm building.I tried initially to use an old raidcore (bc4852) controller. This did not work as openfiler does not have the right drivers. Then i bought an lsi 8208elp, but this doesnt work either..I get to the point in the install where it says load additional drivers, i check the lsi mega raid driver options but it doesnt work. I'be tried all the lsi drivers on that list..I have the sdk for raidcore but not for lsi and have tried to compile new drivers for raidcore using this as a reference http://www.jamesthebard.net/blog/?p=115 but so far i havent had much success. Any thoughts on why the lsi controller does not work?? And has anyone managed to build successfully custom drivers, if so, any tips much appreciated!!!Also, if i were to buy another raid controller is there a list somewhere that shows compatible controllers??Thanks,Alex Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:31:10 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22220#22220 22220@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Configure OpenFiler to be used by other Vm's Message: Hello all,I Installed Openfiler in my lab (VMWare) and wish to use the opefiler disks (ISCSI) with other VM's, Can that be Done? if so how i can make my other VM's connect to the Openfiler Disks?ThanksHY. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:01:33 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22183#22183 22183@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Intel 3420 Chipset, Pentium G6950 & 3ware 9650SE-8LPML 8-Port (SATA) Message: Hi guys,We're looking to purchase a Thinkmate 2U rack server with the following board, processor and SATA controller:Supermicro X8SIE-LN4 - ATX - Intel® 3420 Chipset - Quad Intel® Gigabit3ware 9650SE-8LPML 8-Port (SATA)Dual-Core Intel® Pentium® G6950 2.80GHz Anyone have experience with these two components?  Before proceeding I definitely want to make sure it works.Thanks, Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:53:53 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22152#22152 22152@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: 3ware 9500s Kernel Panic Message: Same deal, 3ware 9550SXU-8LP RAID controller.  Install seemed to go smoothly but on the first reboot (and subsequent reboots), kernel panic.I think I may not be smart enough to run OpenFiler.  In case any gurus can help a newb, my screen output is below:Red Hat nash version 4.2.15 startingEXT3-fs error (device sda2): ext3_get_inode_loc: unable to read inode block - inode=833748993, block=833748994EXT3-fs error (device sda2): ext3_get_inode_loc: unable to read inode block - inode=833748993, block=833748994ERROR opening /dev/console!!!!: 5[...]Kernel panic - not syncing: Attempted to kill init! Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:13:08 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22149#22149 22149@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Openfiler for Itanium Server Message: There isn't one.  Honestly, it's not an appropriate use for that particular kind of hardware. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:09:20 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22147#22147 22147@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Openfiler for Itanium Server Message: Hi All,I need oepnfiler release for Itanium server. Please helpThanks,Nagendra Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:55:39 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22144#22144 22144@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Openfiler install seems to be freezing Message: privategohst,Thank you very much for you time in answering my question.  After searching with the keywords you have given me I can see what you are talking about.  I will give that a try. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:23:10 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22142#22142 22142@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Openfiler install seems to be freezing Message: i would recommend, as has been recommended several dozen other times, to put your OF install on a separate disk.  keep it off the data drives.in order to load highpoint drivers, it would be best if you have a working install first.do a search for openfiler rocketraid and see what you come up with. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:48:20 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22141#22141 22141@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Openfiler install seems to be freezing Message: Hello all,I am having a problem getting Openfiler to install on a Dell Powervault 745N.  I am new to Openfiler and have limited Linux experience.  I have run installs of RedHat and Ubuntu on workstations so I figured this would be simple :)  The problem I am having is when booting from the CD (using a usb optical drive) the install freezes at "Loading sata_mv driver...".  My basic hardware config is as follows:Intel Pentium 4 x862GB RAMHighpoint PCIX 2220 SATA RAID controller4 x 2TB SATA HDDsAny help would be appreciated.  I tried searching the forums first with search strings like "Loading sata_mv driver" and Highpoint 2220, but no luck.  If this has already been addressed then I appologize for waisting your time.Thanks,Jerry Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:35:12 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22130#22130 22130@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Rpath Drivers Message: Used the install procedure provided on jamesthebard.net and was able to compile the kernel with the rocket raid opensource driver. Have not had an issue yet an I have been using those drives as a part of a VMWare ESX Server SAN. Works great!Thanks for the help guys! Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:58:54 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22123#22123 22123@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Problem installing on Dell R-410 with H700 controller Message: That card should work under the 3.0 beta.  My suggestion would be not to use it in production though. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:58:41 +0100 https://forums.openfiler.com/viewtopic.php?pid=22122#22122 22122@https://forums.openfiler.com Topic: Problem installing on Dell R-410 with H700 controller Message: I am trying to install openfiler on a new Dell R-410 system with the H700 controller card.  The installation does not recognize the disks installed in the system.  I am unable to find a driver.  Any help WILL be appreciated.Thanksmh Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:03:07 +0100