unable to install the bootloader - Dell R720

A

artware

New Member
Jun 23, 2011
3
0
1
Hello,
I have a Dell R720, dual Xeon E5-2620, 64GB Rdimm, 300Gb sas raid1, 500Gb sas raid1, PERC H310 Mini Raid Controller.
I try to install 5 times, an both raid array, everything is ok until installing bootloader, and give back this error, unable to install the bootloader.
I try with pveboot, see down errors.
Any ideea?
Thank you!pveboot.jpg
 
Hi,
Can you give some additionnal details? What kind of install from the Pve iso or debian+pve
I juste achieve a new install in a r720 server with perc h710 debian 7.1 and pve 6.1 without any problem.
 
tmehdi said:
Hi,
Can you give some additionnal details? What kind of install from the Pve iso or debian+pve
I juste achieve a new install in a r720 server with perc h710 debian 7.1 and pve 6.1 without any problem.
Click to expand...

iso Proxmox 3.1, latest. Installed from usb and CD,...same problem.
Debian netinstall working without problems!
 
Last edited:
I can confirm same error as on screenshot and final result: unable to install the bootloader
at the end of installing last version of Proxmox 3.1

This is Intell SR2612URR with two E5620 and Adaptec 5405Z controller (made 2 raid partions).
Before it was successfully installed by Proxmox v2.3 but it was just for testing purpose and failover.
Now ready for production but couldn't install last version.
Should I try to install Proxmox v2.3 once again and upgrade to v3.1 ?
 
Good news, I've found workaround for my "unable to install the bootloader".
Extra volumes on controller Adaptec 5405Z rised this error.
So I just plugged out SAS cable from controller. Booted and installed Proxmox 3.1 from CD (by USB-DVD).
I had only one /dev/sda to install on it.
First start was successful. Power off.
Plug in SAS cable to controller. Power on. Controller read configuration from unchanged volumes.
Proxmox 3.1 running like a charm and I have my two volumes from SAS Raid available.

Guess it can solve issue on any system with same installation error.
 
Last edited:
findfast said:
Good news, I've found workaround for my "unable to install the bootloader".
Extra volumes on controller Adaptec 5405Z rised this error.
So I just plugged out SAS cable from controller. Booted and installed Proxmox 3.1 from CD (by USB-DVD).
I had only one /dev/sda to install on it.
First start was successful. Power off.
Plug in SAS cable to controller. Power on. Controller read configuration from unchanged volumes.
Proxmox 3.1 running like a charm and I have my two volumes from SAS Raid available.

Guess it can solve issue on any system with same installation error.
Click to expand...

Great! I also had the "unable to install grub" error while trying to install from USB drive to one disk which was connected to a SATA controller with two other disks connected to it. I disconnected the two other disks, and TADAAA! no more errors :)
Thanks for sharing!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom