Troubleshooting
Problem
While installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on a blade, the installer will start in text mode and the local CD-ROM will not be detected. This results in a "CD not found" error message halting the installation.
Resolving The Problem
Source |
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RETAIN tip: H183889
Symptom |
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While installing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on a blade, the installer will start in text mode and the local CD-ROM will not be detected. This results in a "CD not found" error message halting the installation.
Affected configurations |
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The system may be any of the following IBM BladeCenter:
- IBM BladeCenter, type 8677, any model
- IBM BladeCenter HS40, type 8839, any model
- IBM BladeCenter HS20, type 8678, any model
- IBM BladeCenter HS20, type 8843, any model
- IBM BladeCenter HS20, type 8832, any model
- IBM BladeCenter JS20, type 8842, any model
- IBM BladeCenter LS20, type 8850, any model
- IBM BladeCenter T, type 8730, any model
- IBM BladeCenter T, type 8720, any model
The following operating systems are affected:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), version 4
Note: This does not imply that the network operating system will work under all combinations of hardware and software. Please see the compatibility page for more information: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/nos/ematrix.shtml
Solution |
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This is fixed in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4, update 1.
Workaround |
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If there is another blade server available:
- switch the media tray to it, and then back to the blade server that is being installed
- select Back , then Local CD-ROM
- proceed with the installation
If there is only one blade:
- return to the previous screen
- click remote control on the MM menu
- start remote control
- set change media tray owner to none on remote control screen
- switch back to the media tray using the media tray switch on the blade
- continue installation
Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 January 2019
UID
ibm1MIGR-59554