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Re: Old hardware
- To: misc_(_at_)_openbsd_(_dot_)_org
- Subject: Re: Old hardware
- From: "Angus Scott-Fleming" <angussf_(_at_)_geoapps_(_dot_)_com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 06:24:40 -0700
- Organization: GeoApps
- Reply-to: angussf_(_at_)_geoapps_(_dot_)_com
On 25 Oct 2001 at 19:13, Russell P. Sutherland wrote:
> I've been given an old server to revive:
>
> HP NetServer LC II
> PII266
>
> It's got the onboard Adaptec AIC 8770P SCSI controller.
>
> Problem is that this controller does not seem to be noticed/detected
> by the boot B floppy.
>
> FreeBSD 4.4, booted from the distribution CD-ROM has no
> problem seeing the SCSI controller and hence the disks.
>
> Is there any way to install OpenBSD on these old war horses?
Have you tried an FTP install?
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