If you’ve ever tried to run Knoppix on a Compaq or HP Proliant with a Smart Array controller, you probably got a rude surprise.
Here’s how to make the hard drive(s) show up.Open a shell window.
Type ‘su’ (no quotes) to become root.
Type ‘insmod cciss’ — you may get a message that it’s already installed.
Type ‘cd /dev’
Type ‘MAKEDEV cciss’ (this is case-sensitive).
Now Knoppix will see your drives so you can mount them and/or edit the partitions with qtparted.
David Farquhar is a computer security professional, entrepreneur, and author. He started his career as a part-time computer technician in 1994, worked his way up to system administrator by 1997, and has specialized in vulnerability management since 2013. He invests in real estate on the side and his hobbies include O gauge trains, baseball cards, and retro computers and video games. A University of Missouri graduate, he holds CISSP and Security+ certifications. He lives in St. Louis with his family.