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Hardware RAID controller

You can install NethSecurity 8 on enterprise-class hardware, but it's important to consider certain driver compatibility limitations, particularly with hardware RAID controllers.

NethSecurity 8 is based on a minimalist distribution that does not include all the proprietary drivers found in general-purpose operating systems.

NethSecurity 8 Boots from USB but ns-install Does Not Detect Storage​

This behavior is typical when the server's RAID controller is not recognized by the system. This usually happens because the controller:

  • is not supported out-of-the-box
  • requires specific drivers not included in the installation image.

Possible Solutions​

Set the RAID controller to HBA mode (Host Bus Adapter)​

If the controller supports it, setting it to HBA mode exposes the disks directly to the system, avoiding the need for specific drivers.

Check for an Integrated SATA Controller​

Some servers include a basic (non-RAID) SATA controller. If available, connect the disk directly to this controller.

Use a Hypervisor​

As a last resort, install NethSecurity as a virtual machine (e.g. with Proxmox or VMware ESXi) and assign a virtual disk, bypassing direct hardware RAID management.