trouble use USB to install open-e

[sweet_man]

then give it a try with the CD , to see if the problem still happend or not.

[ishmell]

I've had exactly the same problem trying to install DSS v6 Lite on my supermicro MB based storage server. I've tried using the USB stick method as well as the CD method. I've tried installing to USB media as well as a local SATA hard drive. It just gives me the "No such file or directory" error and sits at a # prompt. I have to power cycle to get out.

Anyone from Open-E have any ideas?

[fbrockerhoff]

I've had exactly the same problem trying to install DSS v6 Lite on my supermicro MB based storage server.

Same here, I would like to test the software before buying, but I'm not able to install it:

egrep: /proc/bus/usb/devices: No such file or directory
#

What to do?

Regards from Duisburg,

Falk Brockerhoff

[To-M]

This looks like some installation issue, there is a video that might help in situations like this where you are having issues to get DSS V6 booting.

http://www.open-e.com/library/webcasts-and-videos/
2010.09 Installing Open-E DSS V6 - EN

[Adrian]

I've watched the suggested video and I'm still having trouble deciphering this error. I must have a clear and concise answer on what may be causing it.

egrep: /proc/bus/usb/devices: No such file or directory#

Everything described above by other members matches my experience. The system locks on this error and I'm forced to power cycle the server. I've tried installation via both CD and USB.

With both types of media I'm able to run Open-e in 64-bit "read only" mode. It's only when I attempt to install the software locally that I run into this error. Any assistance from an Open-e engineer would be greatly appreciated.

[Gr-R]

this is a very simple process.....
explain where you cant make it work:

1- format usb stick on windows PC to FAT16, quick format is fine.
2- unpak downloaded DSSV6 .zip file to usb drive.
3- run /boot/bootinst.exe to make bootable
4- boot dss appliance from usb drive.
5- enjoy

[To-M]

When you say locally do you mean on a USB flash stick or 2GB RAID volume that is assigned as the first boot order. If you are able to boot fully without an issue via the CDROM or USB then it now lays in the device. What type device? Watch the video as there are some other tips that might help you.

[Adrian]

Hey Todd,
Thanks for your reply. If I read your response correctly, you're suggesting I can run Open-e off a USB drive in a prodiction enviormnment? I never really considered it, but assuming it will save all the configs, I suppose it should work just fine. My initial trial was based off a read only boot from an ISO burned to CD.

I was previously attemting to install Open-e on a 2GB RAID, but kept running into this blasted egrep error.

Device Type: Intel Mainboard S3420GPX