Greetings,

I have a Compaq ProLiant DL360 rack-mount PC which uses a Compaq Smart Array Controller to run a pair of SCSI HDs. Thus far, the only way I've been able to get Linux on the machine at all is to use the "compact" pair of install floppies. However, I want Knoppix plus all the goodies on this machine.

When I boot with the Knoppix install CD, it doesn't recognize the HD controller so the drives cannot be mounted, preventing me from installing onto the HD.

Is it possible for those who release Knoppix to add auto-detection for this controller? If you run "make xconfig", you can see the "Smart" disk controller listed under "block devices".

Can someone explain to me (someone with just basic Linux experience) how to get this done, what are my options, steps to perform, etc.? I want to be able to get Knoppix and all of its goodies intalled onto this Compaq box.

I was able to get Knoppix to install on an IDE system with no problem. Is it possible to rebuild that kernel with the Smart Array controller selected and then make a Knoppix install CD from the HD image? Of course I'd then use this new CD to auto-detect on bootup and install onto the Compaq.

Thanks much for your help!