my first unix.. but i just wanted server. but some issues:
needs 2nd cpu (not installed) can i just add second processor? has slot
1gb ram i can buy more, but dont want to unless i can get this working
has 6 hd raid.. not sure how set up think 2x 3 disk raids (36gb)
4 hds say ddd but im not sure
i used boot cd to get system up.
wondered how i can find what hard drives are bad?
i ask because it boots up unixware, so i think its there. i want to install server 2003/8/12 on 2 hdd mirror, but wanted to keep unix on side.
any thoughts? was hoping for unix/linux help to access hard drives. its raid.
see whats in there, if its good, etc.
The x235 is a great server - I used to look after several - although a bit long in the tooth now. Obviously there are disks in it and it can be booted from them - there are several options here.
It is unlikely that you will be able to bring it up properly on the existing disks without a username and password, so you could get a Linux live CD and boot from that - from memory the x235 was certified on Suse Linux 8.3 - mount the boot device and hand edit the /etc/shadow file.
To find the bad drives I'd suggest that the easiest way is to pull all drives except the bottom one which I think will show up as /dev/sda and then try and mount using the following command;
Code:
mount -t auto /dev/sda1 /mnt
From there you may be able to see the /mnt/etc directory and edit the shadow file.
As to installing the second OS, you would be correct in installing it on an other hdd - but you will have to configure Grub.
you could get a Linux live CD and boot from that - from memory the x235 was certified on Suse Linux 8.3 - mount the boot device and hand edit the /etc/shadow file.
To find the bad drives I'd suggest that the easiest way is to pull all drives except the bottom one which I think will show up as /dev/sda and then try and mount using the following command;
Code:
mount -t auto /dev/sda1 /mnt
From there you may be able to see the /mnt/etc directory and edit the shadow file.
As to installing the second OS, you would be correct in installing it on an other hdd - but you will have to configure Grub.
Regards
Dave
thanks, i got the linux cd, now hoped you might be able to help me. im new to linux, i work microsoft. my first attempt.
hoped you might be better able to explain what to do when i boot from cd with regards to the commands above.
and how do i check the status of the scsi drives? i think one might be bad...any help appreciated, thanks
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