Installing Ubuntu 9.10 server on Dell Poweredge 2600 error

asakura797 · 6 Apr 2010 at 11:30

Ok, basicaly I want to install Ubuntu 9.10 server edition onto a Dell Poweredge 2600. I do all the necessary things change boot sequence etc. However when I put the disk in it says 'No Boot device detected' and won't install it. The disk does work as I tried it on my own PC. When I put in the Dell Open Mange Assistant that runs with no problems. The only problem is when selecting the Server OS the option isn't there for the Ubuntu 9.10. All the other OS you need to pay for and enter a product code. Has any one got any help with installing Ubuntu 9.10 onto the Poweredge 2600? Thanks in advance!

lgray · 6 Apr 2010 at 11:32

Does the server recognise any other disk?

asakura797 · 6 Apr 2010 at 11:53

No. I tried to put in a Vista disk and a XP OS disk both came up with the same message as the Ubuntu disk. However the Dell Open Manage Server Assistant comes up fine when you set the boot sequence with CD-ROM as the primary boot device.

lgray · 6 Apr 2010 at 11:57

What are the other options in your boot sequence?

asakura797 · 6 Apr 2010 at 11:59

CD-ROM, HARD DISK DRIVE, DISKETTE 3.5

lgray · 6 Apr 2010 at 12:00

Ok and no other disk is read except the Dell Open Manage Disk

lgray · 6 Apr 2010 at 12:06

Could i be right in thinking that your CD-ROM drive doesnt recognise CD-RW or CD-R

or are you trying to write this to a DVD?

asakura797 · 6 Apr 2010 at 12:33

I'm writing this to a DVD. The Dell open manage server is on a CD-R though in saying that. Is it possible that my optical drive doesn't support DVD?

Sp00n · 6 Apr 2010 at 12:35

Yes, its very possible and probably the most likely suspect.

lgray · 6 Apr 2010 at 12:51

Yes i think that is your problem

The ubuntu images are usually for CD-R or RW aswell unless you burn the DVD version.

But i would say that is most likely the reason.

asakura797 · 6 Apr 2010 at 13:03

I mean in a realistic sense there is no reason why it shouldn't install off of it aside from the drive being unuseable to DVDs?

lgray · 6 Apr 2010 at 13:04

No

but i have noticed in the past depending on the hardware some servers will install from dvd and some wont, im not sure the reason.

But just to save the hassle i always burn to CD

asakura797 · 6 Apr 2010 at 14:50

I'll try to burn the ISO onto a CD then see if that makes any difference. Just for my clarity there is no reason why it shouldn't install any OS you put onto it is there?

KIA · 10 Apr 2010 at 13:43

asakura797 said:
Just for my clarity there is no reason why it shouldn't install any OS you put onto it is there?

Make sure the hardware is supported by the operating system.