I'm assuming your referring to " FreeBSD 8 GPT install, how?" thread you originated? While that thread covers generically installing on GPT, it does not cover this issue.
Also, even after adjusting a few things -- using gpart instead of gpt to make partitions and "gpart bootcode" instead of "gpt boot" which is the only difference between what these faqs suggest and what I was doing -- I am still encountering the same issue. -Adam On Dec 13, 2009, at 5:53 PM, Steven Hartland wrote: > There's already a thread about this last week, which contains the info you > need to set this up. > > The only thing I'd warn you about is to ensure you use the DVD not the CD as > the CD doesn't have > all the things you'll need on it. > > Regards > Steve > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Jacob Muller" > <freebsd-sta...@adam.gs> > To: <freebsd-stable@freebsd.org> > Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 8:26 PM > Subject: freebsd / gpt boot > > > Hi, > I'm trying to setup a system with a very large RAID array (total ~10TB), I > would ideally like to have the system boot directly off that 10TB array, so > i'm trying to get the system setup with GPT but running into an issue. > > > The initial pre-loader (boot0 I think? -- i'm not sure what this is called) > is unable to find loader at /boot/loader nor can it load /boot/kernel/kernel > > Copying /boot/loader to /loader allows me to enter /loader at the "boot:" > prompt and the loader will load, however, its unable to load the kernel. > > If I do an "ls" at the loader prompt I can see boot listed as a directory > (with a "d" before it) > Trying to do "ls boot" inexplicably it says "boot: not a directory" > > re-applying my /boot/loader.conf settings (for some reason > vfs.root.mountfrom=ufs:/dev/label/root is required, or else I get a > mountroot>) and then: > load /kernel > boot > > does work, and lets the system boot normally and everything is as expected > (/boot is a directory etc). > > Anyone have any ideas about either of these things (the vfs.root.mountfrom is > minor i guess but i'm curious if they are related?) > > Thanks in advance, > > -Adam > > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-stable-unsubscr...@freebsd.org" > > > ================================================ > This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the > person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the > recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise > disseminating it or any information contained in it. > In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please > telephone +44 845 868 1337 > or return the E.mail to postmas...@multiplay.co.uk. > > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-stable-unsubscr...@freebsd.org" _______________________________________________ freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-stable-unsubscr...@freebsd.org"
