I solved my problem by adding "auto=yes" to the device section in mdadm.conf and afterwards rerunning update-initramfs -u -k all
The system boots now, a pristine Feisty installation although would not boot. -- initramfs-tools script doesn't wait for device initialization, preventing mdadm to assemble md arrays https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/83025 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is the bug contact for Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs