Re: Can a hosted Linux Partition install from DVD -- MIDRANGE-L

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I am getting used to answering my own questions on this Linux stuff...

I think the answer is no, at least on this hardware. I was able to burn a set of CD's and it now boots up to the install options. Getting it to install has been another matter but at least the CD will boot to install.

Pete

Pete Helgren wrote:

A couple of years ago when this box (9406 [power 5] 520)was on V5R3M0 I tried to install Linux using a DVD and ran into problems. I am trying again today and seeing similar results. Has anybody done an install of Linux as a hosted partition using a DVD as the install source? The CD is flashing like crazy when I start the NWSD but then the install falls over to a BOOTP mode.

I had configured the partition using the HMC. Had initially activated the partition using the HMC and then shut it down to initialize the firmware but it won't start the install. The image path in the NWSD is valid (checked and double checked).

Suggestions? Pointers? (I did a search and found my post from two years ago but no resolution)

Pete Helgren

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