HOWTO: (Arch) Linux on a Sentinel DX4000 without original compatible disks

[ceaxer]

I agree with this Gramps and I am currently using a box with a usb nic as I don’t trust the onboard nics.

see this post :

Wd sentinel dx4000 Network Adabpter are not working

I can finally reports that I have cracked it. The only way to be sure that your DX4000 is not susceptible to ethernet failure is to setup this USB nic while you can connect, load the drivers and make sure it works. If the sentinel onboard nic fails you are still able to access the server through the usb. StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter - 10/100/1000 Network Adapter - USB to Ethernet LAN Adapter - USB to RJ45 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0095EFXMC/ref=oh_au…