Bug 19297

Summary:	Can't install RedHat 7.0 into a external SCSI SyJet drive!
Product:	[Retired] Red Hat Linux	Reporter:	twliao <twliao>
Component:	anaconda	Assignee:	Erik Troan <ewt>
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Version:	7.0
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Description twliao 2000-10-18 01:46:39 UTC

I am have a problem trying to install RedHat 7.0 into a external SCSI 
SyJet (it's the only drive on the system, there is no internal HD)

When I try to install it, after where u choose what kind of package u want 
to install (Server, Workstation, Custom, and Upgrade options) It shows a 
error message:

An error ocurred - no valid devices were found on which to create new 
filesystems. Please check your hardware for the cause of this problems.

In the SyJet disc, I have RedHat 6.2 installed and even if I choose 
the "upgrade" option, it shows the same thing.  I doubt it's any hardware 
problem cause I try to reinstall RedHat 6.2 and everything went fine!

Comment 1 Erik Troan 2000-10-23 14:48:27 UTC

What kind of SCSI card is the SyJet on? You probably need to use the driver disk
which is included with 7.0.

Comment 2 twliao 2000-10-23 17:31:03 UTC

It's a Adaptec 2940UW SCSI Card. During the install, I did see RedHat 
installing AIC7XXX driver.

Comment 3 Matt Wilson 2000-10-23 18:31:12 UTC

bootpc -> anaconda

Comment 4 twliao 2000-10-23 20:15:44 UTC

don't understand what's
bootpc -> anaconda
please explain!!

Thanks

Comment 5 Brock Organ 2000-11-07 17:18:03 UTC

could you try running the install in "text expert" mode ... is your SyJet
visible then ... ?

I ask since removable drives are not visible to anaconda in 7 except during
"text expert" mode ...

Comment 6 Michael Fulbright 2000-11-28 17:39:34 UTC

Closing due to inactivity.