Adaptec 29160N - Having a few problems.

[Jeff Hill]

Michael Parkinson wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> Currently using Debian on all our servers.  Never had any problems setting
> up Linux, always worked fine until:
> 
> Just recieved two new servers from our supplier, but instead of the usual
> SCSI card we ended up with two nice new Adaptec 29160N's in them.  Now my
> install disk hasn't got a clue?
> 
> I am desparately seeking some infomation/links/help on how to get the
> systems up using Debian.......
> 
> Where can I get the latest and greatest copy of the aic7xxx driver with
> this device included? 

Latest versions of aic7xxx are at:

	http://people.redhat.com/dledford/

You'll have to patch the driver and compile as a module or compile into
kernel.

I don't know about support for 29160Ns, having my own difficulties
getting 2940U2Ws to work properly.

You might also try the linux-scsi list as it seems very few people are
on this one.

Best of luck.

Jeff Hill
 
> Having not re-compiled many kernels what is the best way of getting this
> information onto a floppy and from there onto the machine to allow me to
> set-up and install the base system so I can then recompile the kernel on
> the system to include the new drivers??
> 
> Please help..........getting desparate there isn't much out there regarding
> these cards or not that I could find.
> 
> With thanks
> 
> Michael Parkinson
> 
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