Install linux on R410 with SAS 6 raid controller

Hello,

What version of CentOS are you trying to install? I haven't tried to install Linux on a system with this RAID controller, but I do see a RHEL6 driver. I'll link to it below. I believe the S series controllers didn't support Linux, but I'm seeing a driver listed for the S300 for RHEL6, too. I do know that the drivers being loaded into RHEL changed at one point and this was an issue for older controllers. You hopefully just need to add a driver.

There's a second link listed below, but it's a thread where someone had a 2950 with a SAS6 ir and they appear to have installed RHEL 5.2. It's an old thread where he was trying to update a driver, but he does appear to have gotten the system working, aside from the update issue. I don't think it'll be of help to you, just that it demonstrates that Linux should be an option with this controller.

https://dell.to/33kljnh

https://dell.to/3q9d6w4

Thanks for the response.  I am trying install version 7.9.

I will try the driver you suggested and see if that helps.  If not, I will go ahead and upgrade the controller to H200 as I believe that will work without any issue.

I am finally getting back to this.  I was able to install a H200 card on my R410 but unfortunately I was still unable to get the CentOS to recognize any drives in the array (RAID 0 or RAID 1).  I'm sure there is a way to make this work, perhaps a very simple solution, I just can't seem to find it.  Any input would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks!

Hello,

If you're looking at the same version of Linux, you might see if RHEL6 gives you a different behavior. If it does, you'll have identified it as a driver issue. 

Good idea! I'm going to try that.