On 4/7/07, Merp.com Volunteer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I used the directions from eclectica here: http://www.eclectica.ca/howto/openbsd-software-raid-howto.php
To be blunt: you are using old (3.7) instructions that are not from the OpenBSD project, that involve compiling your own kernel (see the FAQ on that [1]), that you do not fully follow either. Why do you expect help on misc@ (instead of contacting the author of your instructions)?
My partitioning scheme is a little different, and maybe that's part of the problem. I'm trying to have it setup as: /raid0a => /boot /raid0d => /
Why do you want a separate /boot? If the answer to that question is: "It works that way on my Linux system" alarm bells should go off, prompting you to read the documentation. If I misinterpreted things here, please say so. The 'a' partition is for your root. Using it for /boot (which is a single file on OpenBSD, not a directory) is bound to get you strange results. The raidctl(8) manual, for instance, is quite clear on that (see the -A root option). Your easiest option would be to acquire a decent RAID card (the ami(4), mfi(4) or mpi(4) cards come to mind) and perform a regular install. Granted, doing so costs money and I do not know your budget. Given your sender address, the choice probably depends on the scarcer of the two: volunteers or money. If others will need to maintain the system after you're involved, spending money to save them time later may be well worth it. If you want to continue on RAIDframe (which is a fine product, but requires more skills from you), I suggest you rethink your partition scheme and make raid0a the root partition. In fact, I would recommend starting from scratch and with the documentation to figure out a proper procedure. You're likely to come out with a better understanding of the system. Please document your entire setup (and recovery) procedure for posterity and fellow volunteers to come. They *will* need it at some point in time. If you are not planning to do documentation, better rethink the whole effort. Cheers, Rogier References: 1. OpenBSD FAQ - Why do I need a custom kernel? http://www.openbsd.org/faq/faq5.html#Why
