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= Adaptec Ultra320 Family Manager Set v1.3.0 =
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= README for =
= The Linux Operating System =
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The following information is available in this file:
1. Supported Hardware
2. Version History
3. Command Line Options
4. Additional Notes
5. 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 39320D Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
Ultra320 SCSI Card (two external VHDC
and one 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) based on the
AIC-7902B ASIC
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 29320LP 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
Ultra320 SCSI ASIC
AIC-7902B Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
Ultra320 SCSI ASIC
2. Version History
(V1.3.0, January 2003) Full regression testing for all U320 products
completed.
(V1.3.0 ALPHA, November 2002) Initial Alpha release.
Added abort and target/lun reset error recovery handler and
interrupt coalessing.
(V1.2.0, November 2002) Added support for Domain Validation and
Hewlett-Packard version of the 39320D and AIC-7902 adapters.
Support for previous adapters has not been fully tested and should
only be used at the customer's own risk.
(V1.1.1, September 2002) Added support for the Linux 2.5.X kernel series
(V1.1.0, August 2002) Added support for four additional SCSI
products: ASC-39320, ASC-29320, ASC-29320LP, AIC-7901.
(V1.1, August 2002) Added support for four additional SCSI
products: ASC-39320, ASC-29320, ASC-29320LP, AIC-7901.
(V1.0, May 2002) This is the initial release of the
Ultra320 FMS. The following is a list of supported features:
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)
- Retained Training Information (Rev B. ASIC only)
- 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
2.2. Operating System Support:
- Redhat Linux 7.2, 7.3, 8.0, Advanced Server 2.1
- SuSE Linux 7.3, 8.0, 8.1, Enterprise Server 7
- only Intel and AMD x86 supported at this time
- >4GB memory configurations supported.
Refer to the User's Guide for more details on this.
3. Command Line Options
WARNING: ALTERING OR ADDING THESE DRIVER PARAMETERS
INCORRECTLY CAN RENDER YOUR SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
USE THEM WITH CAUTION.
Edit the file "modules.conf" in the directory /etc and add/edit a
line containing 'options aic79xx aic79xx=[command[,command...]]' where
'command' is one or more of the following:
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Option: verbose
Definition: enable additional informative messages during
driver operation.
Possible Values: This option is a flag
Default Value: disabled
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Option: debug:[value]
Definition: Enables various levels of debugging information
The bit definitions for the debugging mask can
be found in drivers/scsi/aic7xxx/aic79xx.h under
the "Debug" heading.
Possible Values: 0x0000 = no debugging, 0xffff = full debugging
Default Value: 0x0000
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Option: no_reset
Definition: Do not reset the bus during the initial probe
phase
Possible Values: This option is a flag
Default Value: disabled
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Option: extended
Definition: Force extended translation on the controller
Possible Values: This option is a flag
Default Value: disabled
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Option: periodic_otag
Definition: Send an ordered tag periodically to prevent
tag starvation. Needed for some older devices
Possible Values: This option is a flag
Default Value: disabled
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Option: reverse_scan
Definition: Probe the scsi bus in reverse order, starting
with target 15
Possible Values: This option is a flag
Default Value: disabled
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Option: global_tag_depth
Definition: Global tag depth for all targets on all busses.
This option sets the default tag depth which
may be selectively overridden vi the tag_info
option.
Possible Values: 1 - 253
Default Value: 32
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Option: tag_info:{{value[,value...]}[,{value[,value...]}...]}
Definition: Set the per-target tagged queue depth on a
per controller basis. Both controllers and targets
may be ommitted indicating that they should retain
the default tag depth.
Examples: tag_info:{{16,32,32,64,8,8,,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32}
On Controller 0
specifies a tag depth of 16 for target 0
specifies a tag depth of 64 for target 3
specifies a tag depth of 8 for targets 4 and 5
leaves target 6 at the default
specifies a tag depth of 32 for targets 1,2,7-15
All other targets retain the default depth.
tag_info:{{},{32,,32}}
On Controller 1
specifies a tag depth of 32 for targets 0 and 2
All other targets retain the default depth.
Possible Values: 1 - 253
Default Value: 32
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Option: rd_strm: {rd_strm_bitmask[,rd_strm_bitmask...]}
Definition: Enable read streaming on a per target basis.
The rd_strm_bitmask is a 16 bit hex value in which
each bit represents a target. Setting the target's
bit to '1' enables read streaming for that
target. Controllers may be ommitted indicating that
they should retain the default read streaming setting.
Example: rd_strm:{0x0041}
On Controller 0
enables read streaming for targets 0 and 6.
disables read streaming for targets 1-5,7-15.
All other targets retain the default read
streaming setting.
Example: rd_strm:{0x0023,,0xFFFF}
On Controller 0
enables read streaming for targets 1,2, and 5.
disables read streaming for targets 3,4,6-15.
On Controller 2
enables read streaming for all targets.
All other targets retain the default read
streaming setting.
Possible Values: 0x0000 - 0xffff
Default Value: 0x0000
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Option: dv: {value[,value...]}
Definition: Set Domain Validation Policy on a per-controller basis.
Controllers may be ommitted indicating that
they should retain the default read streaming setting.
Example: dv:{-1,0,,1,1,0}
On Controller 0 leave DV at its default setting.
On Controller 1 disable DV.
Skip configuration on Controller 2.
On Controllers 3 and 4 enable DV.
On Controller 5 disable DV.
Possible Values: < 0 Use setting from serial EEPROM.
0 Disable DV
> 0 Enable DV
Default Value: DV Serial EEPROM configuration setting.
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Option: seltime:[value]
Definition: Specifies the selection timeout value
Possible Values: 0 = 256ms, 1 = 128ms, 2 = 64ms, 3 = 32ms
Default Value: 0
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*** The following three options should only be changed at ***
*** the direction of a technical support representative. ***
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Option: precomp: {value[,value...]}
Definition: Set IO Cell precompensation value on a per-controller
basis.
Controllers may be ommitted indicating that
they should retain the default precompensation setting.
Example: precomp:{0x1}
On Controller 0 set precompensation to 1.
Example: precomp:{1,,7}
On Controller 0 set precompensation to 1.
On Controller 2 set precompensation to 8.
Possible Values: 0 - 7
Default Value: Varies based on chip revision
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Option: slewrate: {value[,value...]}
Definition: Set IO Cell slew rate on a per-controller basis.
Controllers may be ommitted indicating that
they should retain the default slew rate setting.
Example: slewrate:{0x1}
On Controller 0 set slew rate to 1.
Example: slewrate :{1,,8}
On Controller 0 set slew rate to 1.
On Controller 2 set slew rate to 8.
Possible Values: 0 - 15
Default Value: Varies based on chip revision
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Option: amplitude: {value[,value...]}
Definition: Set IO Cell signal amplitude on a per-controller basis.
Controllers may be ommitted indicating that
they should retain the default read streaming setting.
Example: amplitude:{0x1}
On Controller 0 set amplitude to 1.
Example: amplitude :{1,,7}
On Controller 0 set amplitude to 1.
On Controller 2 set amplitude to 7.
Possible Values: 1 - 7
Default Value: Varies based on chip revision
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Example: 'options aic79xx aic79xx=verbose,rd_strm:{{0x0041}}'
enables verbose output in the driver and turns read streaming on
for targets 0 and 6 of Controller 0.
4. Additional Notes
4.1. Known/Unresolved or FYI Issues
* Under SuSE Linux Enterprise 7, the driver may fail to operate
correctly due to a problem with PCI interrupt routing in the
Linux kernel. Please contact SuSE for an updated Linux
kernel.
4.2. 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.
4.3. Operating System or Technology Limitations
* PCI Hot Plug is untested and may cause the operating system
to stop responding.
* Luns that are not numbered contiguously starting with 0 might not
be automatically probed during system startup. This is a limitation
of the OS. Please contact your Linux vendor for instructions on
manually probing non-contiguous luns.
* 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.
5. 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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