[Rocks-Discuss] Rocks 5.4.2 - Compute Node Installation - Partitioning Error
Gowtham
In one of our Rocks 5.4.2 clusters, the front end
installation was successful and so was one of the
compute nodes.
While adding the other two compute nodes, I keep
getting the following error:
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Error Partitioning
Partitioning failed: Could not allocate partitions
as primary partitions. Not enough space left to
create partition for /boot.
Pres 'OK' to reboot your system
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1. I have tried using brand new hard drives and
the same error persists
2. I have got those brand new hard drives wiped clean
and error message shows up every time
3. I have tried editing replace-partition.xml and
rebuilding the distribution as indicated in
http://www.rocksclusters.org/roll-documentation/base/5.4/customization-partitioning.html
but the error is still there
4. Since the nodes aren't even installed, I can't
do the 'nukeit.sh' approach
Any help to clear out this error message and get the
compute nodes installed will be greatly appreciated.
Best,
g
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Gowtham
Information Technology Services
Michigan Technological University
Gowtham
I think I have found the cause for this error. I put
echo "rocks manual" > /tmp/user_partition_info
in replace-partition.xml and rebuilt the distribution.
When compute-0-1 booted up and brought up the disk
partitioning screen, there was no hard drive listed.
This didn't change even when I swapped the connectors,
etc. compute-0-2 also showed the exact same behavior.
So, in summary, this seems to be a case of failing / bad
hardware.
Apologies for not doing being thorough in my search
before seeking help.
Best,
g
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Gowtham
Information Technology Services
Michigan Technological University
(906) 487/3593
http://www.it.mtu.edu/