Help - Cannot format large partition.

[TST System Administrator]

I am trying to install RedHat 4.2 onto a Micropolis 1991 HD.  I have 
three of these drives running now with no problems.  

When I install the software, there is no problem formatting partitions 
under 1gig.  As soon as I try to go over 1 gig I get 
    Couldn't get free page .....
while trying to write the inodes using mke2fs -c /dev/sda3

If I try a larger partition, the SCSI bus just starts resetting and looping.

This is the stalk RH4.2 install from the CD using either a 2940/2940U or 
a 2940AU controller.

Will I have to change the setting in the source code and then recompile 
the kernel?  I shouldn't have to since I have formatted a full 1991 using 
the same install from the same CD.  

I have tried moving and rerouting the cables.
Changing termination power on the drive.
Formatting the partitions while doing the install.

All ending with a kernel panic.

Need to build a server with this drive ASAP and require any help or 
pointers possible.

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