Setting up Linux on a SAS storage device

Setting up Linux on a SAS storage device - Guidance

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Elleths
Junior Member

10-02-2025, 03:26 PM

I have an outdated server ready for a Linux upgrade, including several SAS storage devices. You're aiming to use one of those for your boot disk, but Linux isn't recognizing them. The machine is a Dell PowerEdge 2950.

Elleths

10-02-2025, 03:26 PM #1

khaledkb_
Senior Member

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10-22-2025, 12:35 PM

Are the SAS drives included in an earlier raid configuration? You should access the raid controller and inspect for damaged raid volumes, as this could be causing your problem.

khaledkb_

10-22-2025, 12:35 PM #2

Are the SAS drives included in an earlier raid configuration? You should access the raid controller and inspect for damaged raid volumes, as this could be causing your problem.

xTripleMinerx
Posting Freak

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10-23-2025, 10:01 AM

How do I boot into a raid controller?

xTripleMinerx

10-23-2025, 10:01 AM #3

How do I boot into a raid controller?

Razlorus
Posting Freak

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10-24-2025, 01:39 AM

I can't perform live searches, but I can help you draft a query or clarify what information you need about booting a RAID controller on your model server. If you're unsure whether it's your personal setup or a company system, you might want to check the documentation or contact your administrator for confirmation.

Razlorus

10-24-2025, 01:39 AM #4

Coolpius
Member

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10-25-2025, 05:40 AM

Okay. It is a personal server, but I don't know where it came from originally.

Coolpius

10-25-2025, 05:40 AM #5

Okay. It is a personal server, but I don't know where it came from originally.

LaniBooster
Senior Member

344

10-25-2025, 11:32 AM

I discovered how to access my RAID controller and connected two standard drives, but when setting up Linux Mint it failed. The sample desktop appeared, yet clicking the "Install Linux Mint" option didn’t work. I retried with Ubuntu Server, encountering an odd error later in the process, and then tried a regular Ubuntu install, which also failed with another issue. I’m sure something related to the disks is the problem.

LaniBooster

10-25-2025, 11:32 AM #6

mikevu00
Junior Member

10-31-2025, 04:00 PM

This resource could assist you in your current scenario. https://www.dell.com/community/PowerEdge...131#M30816

mikevu00

10-31-2025, 04:00 PM #7

This resource could assist you in your current scenario. https://www.dell.com/community/PowerEdge...131#M30816

AlexRoosio
Member

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11-02-2025, 04:11 AM

You're asking for advice on troubleshooting without issues related to RAID or hot spares. It would help if you shared the error messages you're encountering so I can suggest the right steps. Posting the details can clarify the problem and guide a more accurate solution.

AlexRoosio

11-02-2025, 04:11 AM #8

MacManTyler
Member

178

11-11-2025, 04:20 PM

Screenshots assist in understanding.

MacManTyler

11-11-2025, 04:20 PM #9

Screenshots assist in understanding.

TooFarAway
Member

11-13-2025, 07:15 AM

#10

Crash report details provided. Please specify which section you'd like to view in full.

TooFarAway

11-13-2025, 07:15 AM #10

Crash report details provided. Please specify which section you'd like to view in full.

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