* Josip Rodin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [2007-05-03 9:29 +0200]: > On Mon, Apr 30, 2007 at 03:27:08PM +0200, Ireneusz Nadolski wrote: > > I have tried to install debian and gentoo on this SunFire 280r but without > > success. In google I found that it is possible to install debian (the first > > message below) on 280r. I tried many installation CDs and tftp boot images > > but there is no support for hard disks with fiber chanel. > > You can probably use the sarge CD images, which still had the right firmware > in the install system kernel (which activates the fibre channel controller), > and then upgrade to etch. > > Alternatively, boot a newer installation system but also find a way to make > the ql2200_fw.bin file available to it... somehow :)
For instance as described here: http://lists.debian.org/debian-sparc/2007/03/msg00012.html ciao, ema -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
