LSI Logic PERC3/DCL, PERC3/DC, PERC3/QC, PERC3/SC, v.1.18h, A02

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Redhat Linux 8.0 PERC 3/QC, 3/DC, 3/DCL, 3/SC driver
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes and Enhancements:

1. Maximum sectors for smaller stripe sizes is reduced from 1024 to 128 since
it put a constraint on firmware resources resulting in command aborting.
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Version

1.18h, A02

Release date

28 Aug 2003

Download Type

Driver

Category

SCSI RAID

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
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File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: perc3-rh80-1.18h-a02.exe
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Custom Instructions for perc3-rh80-1.18h-a02.tar.gz:

Install Instructions:

Downloading and Creating the Driver Diskette:

You will need a formatted 3 1/2 inch floppy diskette for the following
procedure.

1. On a Linux system:

Download the file xxxx.tar.gz to a temporary directory on your working system.

Extract the file to the floppy disk as follows:

Type the following commands under a Linux command shell:
mount /dev/fd0 /mnt/floppy
tar xvzf (full path to the archive) -C /mnt/floppy
(Eg: /temp/xxxx.tar.gz)
umount /mnt/floppy

NOTE: Winzip 7.0 does not extract the driver files correctly under Microsoft
Windows.

2. On a Windows system:

You will need a formatted 3 1/2 inch floppy diskette for the following
procedure. Download the xxxx.exe file to a temporary directory on your Windows
system.

1) Double click on the file to run the executable.
2) Click on the Continue button.
3) To install the RHL drivers use this diskette for a new install or an driver
upgrade.
4) This diskette contains the same files as the .tar.gz file above.

Installing the Driver for the PERC/CERC:

There are two ways of installing the RHL device driver onto the PERC/CERC
card. One is using a driver disk during OS installation and the second is
using a driver (megaraid) RPM to update driver after OS is installed. The
steps for both of these methods are provided below. All the files needed for
both methods are included in the driver diskette created above.

For more detailed installation instructions of Red Hat, please refer to the OS
installation guide at http://www.dell.com/linux.

Installing the Driver during OS Installation:

The following modules are needed to install device driver during a fresh
installation.

a. modinfo
b. modules.cgz
c. modules.dep
d. pcitable
e. rhdd-6.1

The five modules are contained in the driver diskette created above.

1. Boot normally from the Redhat installation CD-Rom.
2. Type 'linux dd' on the boot prompt.
3. When the install prompts for a driver disk, insert the driver diskette
created above and press 'Enter'.
4. Complete the installation as directed by the install.

Updating the Driver using RPM after OS is Installed:

Type the following commands under a Linux command shell:

mount /dev/fd0 /mnt/floppy
cd /mnt/floppy
rpm -ivh megaraid-1.18h-2.i386.rpm

Reboot the system for the changes to take effect.

Custom Instructions for perc3-rh80-1.18h-a02.exe:

Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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