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=                    Adaptec Ultra320 HostRAID v1.2                =
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=                            README for                            =
=                          Redhat Linux 9                          =
=                         Redhat Linux 8.0                         =
=                  Redhat Linux Advanced Server 2.1                =
=                          SuSE Linux 8.2                          =
=                          SuSE Linux 8.1                          =
=                   SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8                 =
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The following information is available in this file:

  1. Supported Hardware
  2. Version History
  3. Installation Instructions
  4. Command Line Options
  5. Additional Notes
  6. Diskette Structure
  7. Contacting Adaptec


1. Supported Hardware

   The following Adaptec SCSI Host Adapters are supported by this 
   driver set. 

   Ultra320 Adapters         Description
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   Adaptec SCSI Card 39320    Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
                              Ultra320 SCSI Card (one external 
                              68-pin, two internal 68-pin)
   Adaptec SCSI Card 39320A   Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
                              Ultra320 SCSI Card (two external VHDC
                              and two internal 68-pin)
   Adaptec SCSI Card 39320D   Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
                              Ultra320 SCSI Card (two external VHDC
                              and one internal 68-pin)
   Adaptec SCSI Card 29320    Single Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
                              Ultra320 SCSI Card (one external 
                              68-pin, two internal 68-pin, one
                              internal 50-pin)
   Adaptec SCSI Card 29320A   Single Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
                              Ultra320 SCSI Card (one external 
                              68-pin, two internal 68-pin, one
                              internal 50-pin)
   Adaptec SCSI Card 29320LP  Single Channel 64-bit Low Profile
                              PCI-X 133MHz to Ultra320 SCSI Card
                              (One external VHDC, one internal
                              68-pin)
   Adaptec SCSI Card 29320ALP Single Channel 64-bit Low Profile
                              PCI-X 133MHz to Ultra320 SCSI Card
                              (One external VHDC, one internal
                              68-pin)
   AIC-7901A                  Single Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to 
                              Ultra320 SCSI ASIC
   AIC-7902A4                 Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to 
                              and one internal 68-pin)
   AIC-7902B                  Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to 
                              Ultra320 SCSI ASIC
   AIC-7901B                  Single Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to 
                              Ultra320 SCSI ASIC


2. Version History
   1.20 - Added support for 7901 B0 hardware and 39320B board.

   2.1. Software/Hardware Features
        - Support for the SPI-4 "Ultra320" standard:
          - 320MB/s transfer rates
          - Packetized SCSI Protocol at 160MB/s and 320MB/s
          - Quick Arbitration Selection (QAS)
          - Interrupt Coalessing
          - Initiator Mode (target mode not currently 
            supported)
          - Support for the PCI-x standard up to 133MHz
          - Support for the PCI v2.2 standard
        - Support for Domain Validation.

   2.2. Operating System Support:
        - Redhat Linux 9, 8.0, Advanced Server 2.1
        - SuSE Linux 8.1, 8.2,  Enterprise Server 8
        - only Intel and AMD x86 supported at this time
        - >4GB memory configurations not supported.

     Refer to the User's Guide for more details on this.


3. Installation Instructions

   3.1. Installing Redhat Linux 8.0/9/Advanced Server 2.1 with an
        Ultra320 SCSI HostRAID Adapter

        1) Install the Ultra320 adapter and power on your system.
        2) Boot from the Redhat CDROM.
        3) At the boot menu, type 'linux dd' and press ENTER.
        4) Follow the on-screens prompts to insert the Adaptec 
           Redhat driver disk.
        5) Procede with the normal Redhat installation steps.

   3.2. Installing SuSE 8.1/8.2/Enterprise Server 8 with an Ultra320
        SCSI HostRAID Adapter
        1) Install the Ultra320 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.
        4) Press 'Enter' and follow the onscreen prompts to insert
           the Adaptec SuSE driver disk.
        5) Proceed with the normal SuSE installation steps.

   3.3. Installing the Driver when Redhat or SuSE is Already 
        Installed

        1) Fetch the Adaptec driver RPM file appropriate to your version
           of RedHat/SuSE.
        2) Type: rpm -ivh <RPM file>
        3) Make sure to reboot the system by issuing the command
           "shutdown -h now". After the system reboots, the 
           procedure is then done.
 
   3.3. Removing the Driver

        Removing the Adaptec U320 driver is not presently supported.


4. Command Line Options

    No command line configuration options are supported in this driver.

5. Additional Notes

   5.1. Known/Unresolved or FYI Issues

        * Under United Linux, installation of a United Linux Service
          Pack will revert the installed driver to the version embedded
          in the Service Pack.  Installing this RPM again will restore
          the driver to the latest version.  By default, the "rpm"
          rpm command prevents re-installing packages that are already
          installed.  If this RPM was installed before the Service Pack
          upgrade, the user can force the rpm utility to re-install this
          RPM with the "--force" command line argument..

          Example: rpm -Uvh --force <RPM file>

        * Under United Linux, performing a full install from service
          pack media installs the *base* operating system via an updated
          installer, but does not result in a system upgraded to that
          service pack release.  More information on how to update your
          system to the latest service pack level can be found in the
          README file on the service pack installation media.

          Base installation using service pack media requires a
          driver update diskette specific to that service pack.
          Do not use the base United Linux 1.0 driver update diskette
          when installing using service pack media.

        * Under SuSE 8.1, the driver may fail to operate correctly due
          to a problem with interrupt routing under ACPI.  Please
          contact SuSE for an updated Linux kernel.  As a workaround
          for installing under the stock SuSE 8.1 configuration,
          select the 'Linux safe settings' option from the GRUB menu
          during boot.

        * RedHat 9 changed the way that options are parsed in the
          /etc/modules.conf file.  The driver name in the second argument
          of the 'options' line must have a '.o' appended to it for
          /sbin/mkinitrd to handle the option correctly.


   5.2. Third-Party Compatibility Issues

        * Adaptec only supports Ultra320 hard drives running
          the latest firmware available. Please check with
          your hard drive manufacturer to ensure you have the
          latest version.

   5.3. Operating System or Technology Limitations
        
        * PCI Hot Plug is untested and may cause the operating system 
          to stop responding.
        * Using the Driver Update Disk version of this package during OS
          installation under RedHat 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.


6. Diskette Structure

   RedHat 9, 8.0, Advanced Server 2.1:
   /mnt/floppy/modules.cgz
   /mnt/floppy/modules.dep
   /mnt/floppy/pcitable
   /mnt/floppy/readme.txt
   /mnt/floppy/rhdd-6.1

   SuSE 8.1:
   /mnt/floppy/readme.txt
   /mnt/floppy/linux/suse/i386-8.1/install/update.post
   /mnt/floppy/linux/suse/i386-8.1/install/update.pre
   /mnt/floppy/linux/suse/i386-8.1/install/update.tgz
   /mnt/floppy/linux/suse/i386-8.1/modules/a320raid.o

   SuSE 8.2:
   /mnt/floppy/readme.txt
   /mnt/floppy/linux/suse/i386-8.2/install/update.post
   /mnt/floppy/linux/suse/i386-8.2/install/update.pre
   /mnt/floppy/linux/suse/i386-8.2/install/update.tgz
   /mnt/floppy/linux/suse/i386-8.2/modules/a320raid.o

   SuSE Linux Enterprise 8:
   /mnt/floppy/readme.txt
   /mnt/floppy/linux/UnitedLinux/i386-1.0/install/update.post
   /mnt/floppy/linux/UnitedLinux/i386-1.0/install/update.pre
   /mnt/floppy/linux/UnitedLinux/i386-1.0/install/update.tgz
   /mnt/floppy/linux/UnitedLinux/i386-1.0/modules/a320raid.o

7. 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 
      SCSI, 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

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