[parisc-linux] HP9000 800/G30 and G50 Support?

[parisc-linux] HP9000 800/G30 and G50 Support?

[Pete]

Hi Everyone,

I have come across some G30's and G50's in my travels.

I hit the archive (via a google search) and there was mention that 
the G30 was too old and not likely supported, is this the case?

Thanks,


Pete.

Re: [parisc-linux] HP9000 800/G30 and G50 Support?

[Pete]

Hi everyone,

> I have come across some G30's and G50's in my travels.
> 
> I hit the archive (via a google search) and there was mention that 
> the G30 was too old and not likely supported, is this the case?

I still haven't been able to acertain if this archcetecture is supprted 
with the linux port...  Anyone willing to offer a yes or no?

Pete.

Re: [parisc-linux] HP9000 800/G30 and G50 Support?

[Matthew Wilcox]

On Tue, Jan 30, 2001 at 06:01:20PM +1100, Pete wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> 
> > I have come across some G30's and G50's in my travels.
> > 
> > I hit the archive (via a google search) and there was mention that 
> > the G30 was too old and not likely supported, is this the case?
> 
> I still haven't been able to acertain if this archcetecture is supprted 
> with the linux port...  Anyone willing to offer a yes or no?

it's in the faq.

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Re: [parisc-linux] HP9000 800/G30 and G50 Support?

[Pete]

> > I still haven't been able to acertain if this archcetecture is supprted 
> > with the linux port...  Anyone willing to offer a yes or no?
> 
> it's in the faq.

Yep you're right... 

I even remember reading it.. I wasn't making a correlation to the server model 
and what was written, don't ask why, it's not that unclear in the faq.



-- snip --
The earliest PA-RISC servers have proprietary HP devices attached to 
proprietary HP bus architectures. It is unlikely that documentation on these 
busses and devices will ever become available, since so few people are 
interested in spending any effort finding and releasing the docs. Machines in 
this category are the E, F, G, H, I class (aka Nova) and T500 series 
(Emerald) machines as well as some earlier, unlettered servers. 

-- snip --

Having said that the G30 and G50 obviously fall into the list of lettered 
machines not supported.

Thanks..



Pete.

Re: [parisc-linux] 800/G30, G50, E55 Support?

[Christoph Plattner]

But there are some people who are interested in writing drivers
for these machines and I want to use my E55 (9000/856). I only
need the input (doucmentation, HP-UX sources, etc) to do such
work (especially for the 8-port serial multiplexer).
Of cource I can only do that in my spare time, and of course I 
will have problems and cannot do it in only a few days, but I am
interested in having a full E55 support, although I have to work
on it.
Where can I get the INFOS to do that ????

With friendly regards

	Christoph



Pete wrote:
> 
> > > I still haven't been able to acertain if this archcetecture is supprted
> > > with the linux port...  Anyone willing to offer a yes or no?
> >
> > it's in the faq.
> 
> Yep you're right...
> 
> I even remember reading it.. I wasn't making a correlation to the server model
> and what was written, don't ask why, it's not that unclear in the faq.
> 
> -- snip --
> The earliest PA-RISC servers have proprietary HP devices attached to
> proprietary HP bus architectures. It is unlikely that documentation on these
> busses and devices will ever become available, since so few people are
> interested in spending any effort finding and releasing the docs. Machines in
> this category are the E, F, G, H, I class (aka Nova) and T500 series
> (Emerald) machines as well as some earlier, unlettered servers.
> 
> -- snip --
> 
> Having said that the G30 and G50 obviously fall into the list of lettered
> machines not supported.
> 
> Thanks..
> 
> Pete.
> 
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Re: [parisc-linux] 800/G30, G50, E55 Support?

[Grant Grundler]

Christoph Plattner wrote:
> But there are some people who are interested in writing drivers
> for these machines and I want to use my E55 (9000/856). I only
> need the input (doucmentation, HP-UX sources, etc) to do such
> work (especially for the 8-port serial multiplexer).
...
> Where can I get the INFOS to do that ????

I've sent some HP internal URLs to someone in HP who expressed interested
in getting SPIFI (NIO SCSI) docs published. I haven't heard back from him
in a while.

Someone from HP who shares your interest can do either (or both)
of the following two things:
o write and publish an initial version of the code you need and provide
  technical support when needed. This is what I did for ccio code.
  (which is trivial compared to writing SPIFI chip support)
o Enable someone else to write the code by: review the relevant
  unpublished docs, fix references to IP not owned by HP, delete
  people/project names, get an HP attorney to review and bless the result.

Any other takers inside HP?
If so reply to me privately and I'll try to help locate the documents.

grant

Grant Grundler
parisc-linux {PCI|IOMMU|SMP} hacker
+1.408.447.7253

Re: [parisc-linux] 800/G30, G50, E55 Support?

[Christoph Plattner]

Plaese, contact me, if there is a chance to do something for my E55 !

Cheers

	Christoph P.


Grant Grundler wrote:
> 
> Christoph Plattner wrote:
> > But there are some people who are interested in writing drivers
> > for these machines and I want to use my E55 (9000/856). I only
> > need the input (doucmentation, HP-UX sources, etc) to do such
> > work (especially for the 8-port serial multiplexer).
> ...
> > Where can I get the INFOS to do that ????
> 
> I've sent some HP internal URLs to someone in HP who expressed interested
> in getting SPIFI (NIO SCSI) docs published. I haven't heard back from him
> in a while.
> 
> Someone from HP who shares your interest can do either (or both)
> of the following two things:
> o write and publish an initial version of the code you need and provide
>   technical support when needed. This is what I did for ccio code.
>   (which is trivial compared to writing SPIFI chip support)
> o Enable someone else to write the code by: review the relevant
>   unpublished docs, fix references to IP not owned by HP, delete
>   people/project names, get an HP attorney to review and bless the result.
> 
> Any other takers inside HP?
> If so reply to me privately and I'll try to help locate the documents.
> 
> grant
> 
> Grant Grundler
> parisc-linux {PCI|IOMMU|SMP} hacker
> +1.408.447.7253
> 
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Re: [parisc-linux] 800/G30, G50, E55 Support?

[Christoph Plattner]

He, that's interesting:

See link:
	http://www.mkg.sfc.keio.ac.jp/support/FAQ/README

Here a copy and paste out of it:

2.2 MIPS

RT-Mach and 4.4BSD Lite server for MIPS-based Sony NEWS workstation
currently support the following devices.

        CPU:    R4400 (and compatibles).
        Devices:Built-in Serial (Zilog 85230 ESCC)
                Built-in SCSI (HP SPIFI)
                Built-in Ethernet (Sony SONIC)
                Video Board (NWB-1102)
                Keyboard
                Mouse

It seem as they support the SPIFI of HP !
I have not downloaded yet. I have to register and I want to read around
that stuff.
I also does not know, if this is a source snapshot.
But perhaps it can help .....

Cheers
	Christoph


Grant Grundler wrote:
> 
> Christoph Plattner wrote:
> > But there are some people who are interested in writing drivers
> > for these machines and I want to use my E55 (9000/856). I only
> > need the input (doucmentation, HP-UX sources, etc) to do such
> > work (especially for the 8-port serial multiplexer).
> ...
> > Where can I get the INFOS to do that ????
> 
> I've sent some HP internal URLs to someone in HP who expressed interested
> in getting SPIFI (NIO SCSI) docs published. I haven't heard back from him
> in a while.
> 
> Someone from HP who shares your interest can do either (or both)
> of the following two things:
> o write and publish an initial version of the code you need and provide
>   technical support when needed. This is what I did for ccio code.
>   (which is trivial compared to writing SPIFI chip support)
> o Enable someone else to write the code by: review the relevant
>   unpublished docs, fix references to IP not owned by HP, delete
>   people/project names, get an HP attorney to review and bless the result.
> 
> Any other takers inside HP?
> If so reply to me privately and I'll try to help locate the documents.
> 
> grant
> 
> Grant Grundler
> parisc-linux {PCI|IOMMU|SMP} hacker
> +1.408.447.7253
> 
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