On Wed, 27 Feb 2008, Joseph L. Casale wrote: >> hi all, >> >> i just inherit a server: >> >> Compaq ProLiant ML370 Generation 2 Server with Smart Array 5300 >> Controller with 6x18.2GB hard drives. >> >> i want to install centos 5 on it with hardware raid 1. any idea how? >> it >> also has a build-in and add-on ethernet cards. how do i know which one >> is >> which to assign ip? >> >> thanks. >> t. hiep > > First deduce what Raid Levels mean, possibly at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_RAID_levels. A mirror across 6 tiny discs like those won't leave you much room :) You might gain the performance/redundancy you need with an alternative level, I doubt you need 6 discs mirrored:) What are you doing with this server? That will help define what config/partitioning scheme you might want to use. > > Do you have a cdrom or DVDrom? That dictates what media type to download, unless you want to do a net install for example. > > Goto HP's site and download the manual for your server so you can figure out how to configure boot orders, array's etc. > > As far as the NIC's go, you could use a combination of lspci and ifconfig, just watch as it goes up and down when you move the cables for example. > > Good luck, > jlc > _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS at centos.org > http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos > basically, my question is do i want to config raid before install os or vs? i only want to use hardware raid and my controller & hd are scsi. thanks, t. hiep