Adaptec PERC2, PERC2/Si, PERC3/Si, PERC3/Di, v.2.8.0.6075, A13

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This software contains the Netware 5.x driver for the DELL PERC 2, PERC 2/Si, PERC 3/Si, and PERC 3/Di controllers.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes/Enhancements
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-Change to /LUN load parameter.
-Masks adapter interrupts during a driver unload.
-Fix bug found in Certification QUEUE Test (Priority Hacb/ Frozen Queue)
-Auto_Error_Sense enabled for Tape Drives
-Fix for failing AEN Notification Test in Novell Certification Test with a WARNING
-Change to NetWare 5.1 / 6.x device driver install script ( PERC2.DDI ): Add SPROC entries (requested by Novell Certification)
-Added support for new vSCSI implementation
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Version

2.8.0.6075, A13

Release date

14 Apr 2004

Download Type

Driver

Category

SCSI RAID

Importance

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Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: NW5A13DR.exe
File Size: 64.88 KB
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This software code release requires all V2.8 components; firmware,
device driver and management utilities. Using some components from previous
releases may cause some unknown errors.
PERC3/Di
Installing or Upgrading the NetWare Device Drivers

Fresh Installation of the Netware Driver

1. Boot to the Novell Netware OS CD

2. Follow the instructions on the screen until you reach
the Storage Driver Support screen. This screen is used
to add, change or delete drivers.

3. Select Storage Adapters on the Storage Driver Support screen.

4. Delete any existing PERC adapters.

5. Press "Insert" to add unlisted drivers.
Press "Insert" again. A path displays.

6. Insert the driver diskette into the floppy drive
and press "Enter".

7. The system finds the PERC2.HAM driver.

8. Return to the Driver Summary screen.
Continue the installation.


Upgrading NetWare 5.x Device Drivers

To upgrade the perc2.ham driver for the controller on a
NetWare 5.x system, follow these steps. Before you
begin, make a backup copy of the old driver before
installing the new driver. Note, however, that during the
upgrade, you are prompted to save the current driver files.

1. At the NetWare console prompt, type the following
command:

YOUR_SERVER_PROMPT> load nwconfig

2. Select "Driver Options" and press "Enter".

3. Select "Configure disk and storage device drivers" and
press "Enter".

4. From the "Additional Driver Action" menu, select
"Select an additional driver" and press "Enter".

5. Check that the proper driver for any on-board SCSI
controller is installed.

If the on-board driver has not been installed, install
it before installing the NetWare driver for the
controller. Refer to your DELL server documentation
for further information.

6. Insert the diskette that contains the driver for
NetWare V5.0 or NetWare V5.1 into the floppy drive and
press the "Insert" key.

7. An explanatory screen appears. Press "Enter" to have
the system scan the diskette for the driver.

8. Select "perc2.ham DELL PERC 2, 2/Si, 3/Si, 3/Di RAID
Controller" and press "Enter".
This will bring you to the driver Parameters screen.

9. Answer "Yes" to the prompt "Do you want to copy driver
perc2.ham?"

10. Specify the path where you want the perc2.ham
installed or press "Enter" to accept the default.

11. You will be prompted to save the existing driver and
its attendant files. Answer "Yes" to these prompts.

12. Press to exit NWConfig and return to the
System Console.

14. At the console prompt, type "unload perc2.ham"
and press "Enter", then type "load perc2.ham"
and press "Enter". Load the driver for all applicable
adapters.

15. If necessary, install the Novell NetWare Support Pack
6 or higher for NetWare 5.0 or Novell NetWare Support
Pack 2 for NetWare 5.1.

CAUTION: Novell recommends installing the Support
Pack on your server from a client. If installing the
Support Pack from a CD, mount the CD as a NetWare
volume and then install the software.

Installing NetWare and the NetWare Device Drivers Via
the Network

To install NetWare and the NetWare device drivers for your
controller via the network, follow these steps in the
following sections:

o All NetWare and NetWare device driver files are on the
remote server

o Device driver files are on the local server

Installing When All NetWare and Ne

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