Charles Shannon Hendrix wrote:
> The Dell uses the MCP55 Pro.
> 
> I thought it supported AHCI due to some messages from the kernel, but 
> evidently it doesn't, or does not do so completely.
> 
> That's probably the issue.
> 
> However, it seems like there should be some way to work around this, in both 
> OpenSolaris and Solaris 10.
> 
> Is there some way to make Solaris use the working driver during install?
> 
> Is there some way I could install the newer version of Solaris from the older 
> one while it is running, and then copy the working driver into the new system?
> 
> I really need to find a way around this because I need Solaris 10/08 
> installed ASAP.
> 
> I would use Open Solaris but I had some issues with it that made me decide to 
> stick with the Sun releases.
> 
> Are there any kernel boot parameters that might help?

Have you considered a jumpstart install?

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