Remember when you are trying to set up bootable RAID on a system that the raid options must be compiled into the kernel, not modules. Remember even more that your SCSI drivers must be in the kernel as well, and not modules, or you’ll spend a day bashing your head against the desk, and end up at the end of the day with a big dent in your forehead.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to head to that sleep place before a morning run.