Comments on: Adaptec 1430SA on Debian Linux “Etch”

By: adam

adam — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:47:57 +0000

Yes there probably is but I don’t know how.

I suggest you try the new “Lenny” install CD. It probably has the RAID drivers built-in for this card.

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:37:30 +0000

Is there a way to modify the netinstall cd like 3ware did so that you could boot of the raid? and install directly to the raid without any need for anything else?

By: adam

adam — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:58:36 +0000

I thought I just did!

OK, basically all you need to do is install an upgraded kernel.

STEP 1: Go to http://packages.debian.org/etch-backports/admin/ and download a new kernel. The version numbers are changing all the time so you’ll have to identify one of version 2.6.22 or later and find the one appropriate for your platform. The file will be called linux-image-_.deb

If you are on a regular PC, your platform will be 686 / i386.

The one I got was linux-image-2.6.22-4-686_2.6.22-6~bpo40+2_i386.deb

STEP 2: Install the kernel you just downloaded. Use the dpkg command to do this. You need to be logged in as root first. Here is an example:

dpkg -i linux-image-2.6.22-4-686_2.6.22-6~bpo40+2_i386.deb

STEP 3: Reboot

That’s it. The card will now be automatically recognised by Debian and you can access any drives which are attached to it.

By: Istvan

Istvan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:44:02 +0000

Hi Adam,

I need your knowledge with Adaptec 1430SA. Could you write me exactly how did you make the installation of this card with Debian?
Thank you very much!

Istvan