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diff --git a/en/using-d-i/modules/partman.xml b/en/using-d-i/modules/partman.xml index 24e6906f4..5ff23875b 100644 --- a/en/using-d-i/modules/partman.xml +++ b/en/using-d-i/modules/partman.xml @@ -10,7 +10,23 @@ Now it is time to partition your disks. If you are uncomfortable with partitioning, or just want to know more details, see <xref linkend="partitioning"/>. -</para><para> +</para> +<warning arch="sparc"><para> +<!-- BTS: #384653 --> + +If a hard disk has previously used under Solaris, the partitioner may not +detect the size of the drive correctly. Creating a new partition table +does not fix this issue. What does help, is to <quote>zero</quote> the +first few sectors of the drive: + +<informalexample><screen> +# dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/hd<replaceable>X</replaceable> bs=512 count=2; sync +</screen></informalexample> + +Note that this will make any existing data on that disk inaccessible. + +</para></warning> +<para> First you will be given the opportunity to automatically partition either an entire drive, or available free space on a drive. This is |