From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 From: Luben Tuikov Subject: [ANNOUNCE] Adaptec SAS/SATA device driver [27/27] Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:38:46 -0500 Message-ID: <4214D6A6.4010100@adaptec.com> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Received: from magic.adaptec.com ([216.52.22.17]:23443 "EHLO magic.adaptec.com") by vger.kernel.org with ESMTP id S262343AbVBQRiv (ORCPT ); Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:38:51 -0500 Received: from redfish.adaptec.com (redfish.adaptec.com [162.62.50.11]) by magic.adaptec.com (8.11.6/8.11.6) with ESMTP id j1HHcor32125 for ; Thu, 17 Feb 2005 09:38:50 -0800 Received: from rtpe2k01.adaptec.com (rtpe2k01.adaptec.com [10.110.12.40]) by redfish.adaptec.com (8.11.6/8.11.6) with ESMTP id j1HHcnb21913 for ; Thu, 17 Feb 2005 09:38:49 -0800 Sender: linux-scsi-owner@vger.kernel.org List-Id: linux-scsi@vger.kernel.org To: SCSI Mailing List The readme file. diff -Nru a/drivers/scsi/adp94xx/readme.txt b/drivers/scsi/adp94xx/readme.txt --- /dev/null Wed Dec 31 16:00:00 196900 +++ b/drivers/scsi/adp94xx/readme.txt 2005-02-16 16:08:12 -05:00 @@ -0,0 +1,289 @@ +==================================================================== += Adaptec SAS/SATA Family Manager Set v1.0.0 = += = += README for = += Red Hat Linux Advanced Server 2.1 = += Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 = += SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 / UnitedLinux 1.0 = += SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 = += = += $Id: //depot/razor/linux/src/readme.txt#11 $ = +==================================================================== + +0. Supported Hardware + + The following Adaptec SAS/SATA Host Adapters are supported by this + driver set. + + SAS/SATA Adapters Description + ---------------------------------------------------------------- + ASC-48300 Eight port SAS and SATA 64-bit PCI-X + 133MHz to SAS/SATA host bus adapter + with 4X SFF-8484 internal connector + and 4X SFF-8470 external connector. + AIC-9410 Eight port SAS and SATA 64-bit PCI-X + 133MHz ASIC. + + +1. Version History + 1.0.0, November 1st, 2004, Initial driver release. + +1.1. Software/Hardware Features + - Support for the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) protocol + as specified in T10/1562-D specification, Revision 5. + - Protocol supported: SSP, STP and SMP. + - Support for ATA/ATAPI protocols as specified in + ATA/ATAPI-7 V1, Revision 4b and ATA/ATAPI-7 V3, + Revision 4a. + - Protocol supported: SATA and ATAPI. + - Initiator Mode (target mode not currently supported) + - Support for the PCI-x standard up to 133MHz + - Support for the PCI v2.2 standard + +1.2. Kernel support + 2.4.x, x86, AMD64 and EM64T + 2.6.x, x86, AMD64 and EM64T + + Refer to the User's Guide for more details. + +2. Installation Instructions + +2.1. Installing Red Hat Linux Advanced Server 2.1 / + Enterprise Linux 3.0 with a SAS/SATA Host Adapter + + 1) Install the SAS/SATA adapter and power on your + system. + 2) Boot from the Red Hat CDROM. + 3) At the boot menu, type 'linux dd' and press ENTER. + 4) Follow the on-screen prompts to insert the Adaptec + Red Hat driver disk. + 5) Proceed with the normal Red Hat installation steps. + +2.2. Installing SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8, UnitedLinux + 1.0, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 with a SAS/SATA + Host Adapter + + 1) Install the SAS/SATA adapter and power on your system. + 2) Boot from the SuSE CDROM. + 3) At the boot menu, press the ALT key to stop the boot. + For SLES 9, use F6 key instead ALT key. + 4) Press 'Enter' and follow the on-screen prompts to insert + the Adaptec SuSE driver disk. + 5) Proceed with the normal SuSE installation steps. + +2.3. Installing the Driver when Red Hat or SuSE is Already + Installed + + 1) Download the Adaptec driver RPM file appropriate to + your version of Red Hat/SuSE. + 2) From a shell prompt, type: rpm -ivh + 3) Make sure to reboot the system by issuing the + command "shutdown -h now". After the system reboots, + the procedure is then done. + +2.3. Removing the Driver + + Removing the Adaptec SAS/SATA driver is not presently supported. + +3. Command Line Options + + WARNING: ALTERING OR ADDING THESE DRIVER PARAMETERS + INCORRECTLY CAN RENDER YOUR SYSTEM INOPERABLE. + USE THEM WITH CAUTION. + + Module parameters for loadable modules are specified only + as the parameter name with optional '=' and value as + appropriate, such as: + + modprobe adp94xx attach_HostRAID=1 cmd_per_lun=10 + + Module parameters for modules that are built into the kernel image + are specified on the kernel command line. + + 2.6.x: The module name plus '.' plus parameter name, with + '=' and value if appropriate, such as: + + adp94xx.attach_HostRAID=1 adp94xx.cmd_per_lun=10 + + 2.4.x: The module name plus '=', plus the parameters, + assignment is done by ':', parameters are period separated, such as: + + adp94xx=attach_HostRAID:1.cmd_per_lun:10 + + The parameters are: + + cmd_per_lun: + Global tag depth for all targets on all ports. + This option sets the default tag depth for all + targets if they support tag-queueing. + Default Value: 32, range 1 to 64. + + attach_HostRAID: + Controls whether the driver should atttach to + HostRAID enabled controllers. + Default: 0, false, the driver would *not* attach to + RAID enabled controllers. To make the driver + attach to RAID controllers, turn this on by setting + it to 1. + + debug_mask: + Sets the debug mask for the driver. Must be compiled + with ASD_DEBUG macro defined for this to work. Default: 0. + + To see complete list of parameters, try "modinfo -p ". + +4. Additional Notes + +4.1. Known/Unresolved or FYI Issues + +4.2. Third-Party Compatibility Issues + + Adaptec only supports SAS and SATA hard drives running + the latest firmware available. Please check with your + hard drive manufacturer to ensure you have the latest + version. + +4.3. Operating System or Technology Limitations + + * PCI Hot Plug is untested, use at your own risk! + + * Sparse LUN space may not be automatically probed. + This is a limitation of some kernels. Contact your + OS vendor for support on this. + + * Using the Driver Update Disk version of this package + during OS installation under Red Hat might result in + two versions of this driver being installed into the + system module directory. This might cause problems + with the /sbin/mkinitrd program and/or other RPM + packages that try to install system modules. The + best way to correct this once the system is running + is to install the latest RPM package version of this + driver, available from http://www.adaptec.com/. + + +5. Diskette Structure (obsolete section) + + Red Hat Advanced Server 2.1 (x86): + modules.cgz + modules.dep + pcitable + readme.txt + rhdd-6.1 + + Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 (x86): + modules.cgz + modules.dep + pcitable + readme.txt + rhdd-6.1 + + Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 (AMD64, EM64/T): + modules.cgz + modules.dep + pcitable + readme.txt + rhdd + + SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8, UnitedLinux 1.0 (x86): + readme.txt + linux/UnitedLinux/i386-ul1/install/update.post + linux/UnitedLinux/i386-ul1/install/update.pre + linux/UnitedLinux/i386-ul1/install/update.tar.gz + linux/UnitedLinux/i386-ul1/modules/adp94xx.o + + SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8, UnitedLinux 1.0 (AMD64, EM64/T): + readme.txt + linux/UnitedLinux/x86_64-ul1/install/update.post + linux/UnitedLinux/x86_64-ul1/install/update.pre + linux/UnitedLinux/x86_64-ul1/install/update.tar.gz + linux/UnitedLinux/x86_64-ul1/modules/adp94xx.o + + SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (x86): + readme.txt + linux/suse/i386-sles9/install/update.post + linux/suse/i386-sles9/install/update.pre + linux/suse/i386-sles9/install/update.tar.gz + linux/suse/i386-sles9/modules/adp94xx.ko + linux/suse/i386-sles9/y2update/modules/Vendor.ycp + + SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 (AMD64, EM64/T): + readme.txt + linux/suse/x86_64-sles9/install/update.post + linux/suse/x86_64-sles9/install/update.pre + linux/suse/x86_64-sles9/install/update.tar.gz + linux/suse/x86_64-sles9/modules/adp94xx.ko + linux/suse/x86_64-sles9/y2update/modules/Vendor.ycp + +6. Contacting Adaptec + + A Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number is required for + Adaptec technical support. + - The 12-digit TSID can be found on the white barcode-type label + included inside the box with your product. The TSID helps us + provide more efficient service by accurately identifying your + product and support status. + Support Options + - Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at + http://ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and + frequently asked questions for your product. + - For support via Email, submit your question to Adaptec's + Technical Support Specialists at http://ask.adaptec.com. + + North America + - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com. + - To speak with a Fibre Channel/RAID/External Storage Technical + Support Specialist, call 1-321-207-2000, + Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., PST. + (Not open on holidays) + - For Technical Support in all other technologies including + SAS, call 1-408-934-7274, + Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., PST. + (Not open on holidays) + - For after hours support, call 1-800-416-8066 ($99/call, + $149/call on holidays) + - To order Adaptec products including software and cables, call + 1-800-442-7274 or 1-408-957-7274. You can also visit our + online store at http://www.adaptecstore.com + + Europe + - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec-europe.com. + - English and French: To speak with a Technical Support + Specialist, call one of the following numbers: + - English: +32-2-352-3470 + - French: +32-2-352-3460 + Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 17:30 CET + Friday, 10:00 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 CET + - German: To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, + call +49-89-456-40660 + Hours: Monday-Thursday, 09:30 to 12:30, 13:30 to 16:30 CET + Friday, 09:30 to 12:30, 13:30 to 15:00 CET + - To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables: + - UK: +0800-96-65-26 or fax +0800-731-02-95 + - Other European countries: +32-11-300-379 + + Australia and New Zealand + - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com.au. + - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call + +612-9416-0698 + Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., EAT + (Not open on holidays) + + Japan + - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call + +81-3-5308-6120 + Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to + 6:00 p.m. TSC + + Hong Kong and China + - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call + +852-2869-7200 + Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 to 17:00. + - Fax Technical Support at +852-2869-7100. + + Singapore + - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call + +65-245-7470 + Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 to 17:00. + - Fax Technical Support at +852-2869-7100 +