From owner-freebsd-stable@FreeBSD.ORG Mon Dec 14 00:23:49 2009 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-stable@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id E8F891065670 for ; Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:23:48 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from freebsd-stable@adam.gs) Received: from mail.adam.gs (mail.adam.gs [76.9.2.116]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id A9D098FC15 for ; Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:23:48 +0000 (UTC) Received: from [127.0.0.1] (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mail.adam.gs (Postfix) with ESMTP id EF2723E2D5E for ; Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:23:45 -0500 (EST) Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v1077) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii From: Adam Jacob Muller X-Priority: 3 In-Reply-To: <9D30BF6BFAFC4DA3B9564C822CA53E1A@multiplay.co.uk> Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:23:44 -0500 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Message-Id: <467D65E4-A4F5-4DD5-A447-EF2D6020E405@adam.gs> References: <2A3A50FE-13F4-4AA7-976E-37354E5736B5@adam.gs> <9D30BF6BFAFC4DA3B9564C822CA53E1A@multiplay.co.uk> To: Steven Hartland X-Authentication: b+8ttet5ATo2IEWsfnuZ9gwNHsEeTs9Rrjl46gicaau8TUtL+0XmQe/IYOwX7v9g7C1vwMQjsASMvjYIIFmOpIMznhbQda81fTdhf46F9zaUfQwsc2SUFVPyy02izMTrqU1cC083mAIL5BE+GgCVXzKjmbvHfI28CBCVIidK8SaCH7JqgfMq/1a8MA== Cc: freebsd-stable@freebsd.org, Adam Jacob Muller Subject: Re: freebsd / gpt boot X-BeenThere: freebsd-stable@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list List-Id: Production branch of FreeBSD source code List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:23:49 -0000 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. >=20 > 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. >=20 > Regards > Steve >=20 > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Adam Jacob Muller" = > To: > Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 8:26 PM > Subject: freebsd / gpt boot >=20 >=20 > 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. >=20 >=20 > 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 >=20 > 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. >=20 > 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" >=20 > re-applying my /boot/loader.conf settings (for some reason = vfs.root.mountfrom=3Dufs:/dev/label/root is required, or else I get a = mountroot>) and then: > load /kernel > boot >=20 > does work, and lets the system boot normally and everything is as = expected (/boot is a directory etc). >=20 > 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?) >=20 > Thanks in advance, >=20 > -Adam >=20 > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable > To unsubscribe, send any mail to = "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" >=20 >=20 > =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D > 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.=20 > In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission = please telephone +44 845 868 1337 > or return the E.mail to postmaster@multiplay.co.uk. >=20 > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable > To unsubscribe, send any mail to = "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org"