+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #609153 +++
Created attachment 427699[details]
Patch allowing GRUB for recognizing up to 128 hard drives.
Description of problem:
GRUB can't recognize, ie. can't be installed and load stage2 loader off the 9th and further HDD.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
grub-0.97-64.fc13, but effectively any Legacy GRUB, ie. based on GRUB 0.97 sources.
How reproducible:
Always.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Start the installation on a HW setup with 9 (or more) hard drives.
2. Choose to install the OS on the 9th (or further) hard drive, use default disk layout.
3. Wait until the installation finishes, and reboot.
Actual results:
GRUB was root-ed on (hd7,0), ie. 8th hard drive.
Expected results:
GRUB should be root-ed on (hd8,0), ie. 9th (or further) hard drive.
Additional info:
This was seen on physical SAN setup, where /dev/sd[a-m] devices were part of multipath devices, and system disk was /dev/cciss/c0d0. I have also recreated the issue in VMWare Workstation virtual machine with 9 disks. However, I have some troubles recreating this in KVM virtual machine.
Since the problem described in this bug report should be
resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a
resolution of ERRATA.
For information on the advisory, and where to find the updated
files, follow the link below.
If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report.
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2011-1720.html