On 12 Jun 2001 10:08:20 -0500, Steve Lord wrote:
>
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > I have been trying to install the cvs full tree for xfs from sgi. I
> > have found that the aix7xxx scsi driver will not compile as a module
> > or as part of the kernel. This is a huge problem since this is the
> > fondation scsi device on the 12 and 1450's. Any suggestions? If not,
> > thats okay , I wanted to let you know.
> >
> > John roach
> > Iowa SGI Sales
> > Beacon Microcenter
> > 515-224-1992
>
>
> Hmm, I am running on an aix7xxx based motherboard now, the driver does
> compile
> if you know the correct magic incantation.
>
> Generally you need to set the configuration option to build the driver
> firmware
> with the kernel, and in order to build the firmwaretools you need a
> db-devel
> package installed (db3-devel-3.1.14-6 in my case).
>
> Steve
>
>
I have to say, I have and do run quite a few aic7xxx SCSI adapters and
have never had a single problem with them. I keep hearing about how
there are all kinds of issues, but I'm probably done 20-30 installations
onto drives on these cards and never had a single issue. Would someone
please enlighten me as to what is wrong with them?
Chris Tooley
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