Re: [gentoo-user] Can't boot Compaq Proliant 1600

[Dale]

Alan McKinnon wrote:
> On Saturday 01 March 2008, Daniel da Veiga wrote:
>
>> Hello list,
>>
>> I am struggling with an old Compaq Proliant 1600 for a while. It
>> boots perfectly using the Minimal Install CD, and all the install
>> process goes well. When its time to boot its own kernel, GRUB loads
>> the files, goes to the message "OK, booting the kernel." and just
>> hangs there. I used genkernel to compile the kernel. I'm now trying
>> to compile it manually to see if it will work.
>>
>> Please note that this particular machine has no SMART-2 Array
>> controller, so the disks are seen as common SCSI devices (sda and
>> sdb), currently I'm installing the whole system at sda, leaving "b"
>> untouched for backup purposes when I get this beast up and running.
>>
>> Anyone has any experience booting one of these machines?
>>
>
> Not this specific model, but I would start by comparing the boot command
> and modules loaded from the Minimal CD with what you are trying to use
> when booting the installed OS.
>
> Supplying some error messages, command lines and even a relevant config
> file or two at this point might be found to be useful by those inclined
> to help you out of this predicament.......
>
>
>

I *think* I have one of these old boat anchors out in my shop.  I'm not 
sure if it still boots or not but I may could get you a .config file for 
the kernel if you have no luck any other way.  I say 'any other way' 
cause I would have to drag that monster in the house and hook it back up 
to the network to access it. 

Let me know if all else fails.  I'll check the model before hooking the 
tractor and chain to it.  LOL

Dale

:-)  :-) 
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