[WBEL-users] WB crash and Dell OMSA

[Alex Georgiev]

Hi,

first try to get to a stable reproduction of the problem,
then try steps 1 to 4. I would start from 4. I heard that
cheep SCSI cards bought for tape drives are a usual reason.

sasoon

Romeo Ninov wrote:

> few ideas:
> 1. check drivers for extra SCSI controller (for LTO tape)
> 2. try to install manufacturer driver for extra SCSI controller
> 3. unplug extra SCSI and attach tape unit to buildin controller and test 
> again
> 4. if is possible change extra SCSI with other controller (same model) 
> or with other model or with other manufacturer
> 
> Karl-König Königsson wrote:
> 
>> I have used the standard megaraid drivers; seems to work OK with my 
>> setup.
>>
>> I have three 36 GB SCSI drives configured as a RAID 5 device using the 
>> built in RAID controller which I have the subsequently partitioned as 
>> part of the WBEL installation. I also have an extra SCSI card to 
>> connect the external tape device to the computer; the recommendation 
>> from the Dell technician whom I spoke to prior to purchase recommended 
>> this sollution in favour of connecting the tape drive to the built in 
>> SCSI card.
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
>>    Karl-Koenig Koenigsson
>>
>>
>> Romeo Ninov wrote:
>>
>>> Are you install drivers from DELL for SCSI controller or use a 
>>> standart instalation drivers?
>>>
>>> Karl-König Königsson wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have a Dell PowerEdge 2600 on which I am running WhiteBox. I am 
>>>> still in the configuration stage as this box is to replace an old 
>>>> Mandrake installation that has been in service for four years.
>>>>
>>>> I had the most interesting crash the other day which scared me: I 
>>>> was backing up the system to a LTO tape drive and all of a sudden 
>>>> went the machine totally limb. I don't know what happened, there 
>>>> were no traces in the logs; it just died on me.
>>>>
>>>> Anyway, I was thinking about getting the Dell OMSA package installed 
>>>> and wanted to see if anyone else is using this on their servers. Any 
>>>> tips on installation and suchlikes are most welcome.
>>>>
>>>> Oh, and if anyone can help me shed som light on the crash I'd be 
>>>> more than thankful. Ample compensation, like insane wealth, virgins 
>>>> or promises of firstborns can be discussed... :-)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Cheers!
>>>>
>>>>    Karl-Koenig Koenigsson
>>>>
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