Fedora kernels not recognizing Compaq Smart Array controller (solved)

[David Nedrow]

On Aug 13, 2004, at 12:34, Christopher K. Johnson wrote:

> I have verified that the cpqarray module is present in 2.6.6-1.435.2.3 
> and 2.6.7-1.494.2.2 kernel rpms:
> /lib/modules/2.6.6-1.435.2.3/kernel/drivers/block/cpqarray.ko
> /lib/modules/2.6.7-1.494.2.2/kernel/drivers/block/cpqarray.ko
>
> My guess from your description is that the initrd is missing this and 
> supporting modules.  Try booting your rescue kernel, checking whether 
> there is an entry in /etc/modprobe.conf for it:

The module defs were there in modprobe.conf, so I reran mkinitrd after 
chroot'ing from a rescue boot.

Now a regular boot works! Woohoo!

So, would you consider this a problem with the initrd image shipping 
with Fedora kernels?

Maybe they did an --omit on scsi?

Thanks for the help.

-David