ZFS related kernel panic

[a.smith at ukgrid.net]

Quoting Alexander Motin <mav at FreeBSD.org>:

>
> It looks like during timeout handling (it is quite complicated process
> when port multiplier is used) some request was completed twice. So
> original problem is probably in hardware (try to check/replace cables,
> multiplier, ...), that caused timeout, but the fact that drive was
> unable to handle it is probably a siis(4) driver bug.
>

Hi,

   about checking for faulty hardware, to recap... So far I have  
replaced the server, moved from i386 to amd64, and now I have also  
replaced the eSATA PCI card. With all of these changes I am still  
getting the panics.
On Monday I will swap out the drive enclosure and the cable which  
should cover off the things you mentioned. Once Ive tested that Ill  
let you know if Im still seeing the issue,

thanks Andy.

PS the disk enclosure is this:

http://uk.startech.com/product/S352U2RER-35in-eSATA-USB-Dual-SATA-Hot-Swap-External-RAID-Hard-Drive-Enclosure

Which according to the specs is using a Sil5744, I assume this is  
providing the port multiplier support. Just in case thats of any help,  
ie any know issues...