> Ok, intermediate issue - > > I tried Solaris 10 CDs on the target system. They > boot, but won't recognize the Smart Array 221 (this > is a compaq Proliant ML370 G1) controller. I tried > the compaq disks for Solaris 8 (the newest ones they > had) but they did nothing.
Solaris 8 only drivers, might work on Solaris 9, http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/19341.html Also install it as a diskless client see the admin guide or look for a PCI controller IDE HD drives or SCSI that is on the HCL list. > I also tried a Proliant 6000, but literally once it > boots all I get is a screen full of multicolored > blocks with characters in them - looks like a *major* > display problem. Was it becouse you tried to use the GUI, try disabling dtlogin svcadm disable cde-login try using the serial port , boot wth the kernel option i.e -B console=ttya for a serial com1. setup /etc/remote entry for cuaA:dv=/dev/cua/a:br#9600 for tip from another server or laptop using tip or hyperterminal under windows. submit a prtconf -pv and a /iusr/X11/bin/scanpci -v bug/rfe link http://www.opensolaris.org/bug/report.jspa along with your /var/log/Xorg.0.log This message posted from opensolaris.org
