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File Name: RAID-DRVR-R78575.exe
File size: 1.07 MB
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MD5: AFD1BC292D85DAADD8550A7DAB420F33
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File Name: perc-cerc-w2k-5.46-A03.exe
File size: 80 KB
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File Name: perc-cerc-w2k-5.46-A03.txt
File size: 10.59 KB
Fixes & Enhancements
1. A timer routine has been added to the driver's reset path which will be periodically be invoked and will calculate the actual system time elapsed from the start of the issuing of reset. If more than 3 minutes elapse, the adapter will be marked as failed.
In a cluster environment during heavy I/O, this would prevent the driver from stalling the CPU and allow the cluster to failover instead of freezing.
2. The driver will now expose a failed logical drive to the OS and will complete the failed I/O request with the proper status information to prevent a logical drive mismatch between the OS and the RAID management utilities.
3. Support added for PERC 4e/Si,PERC 4e/Di,PERC 4e/DC.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2000
Windows Powered
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for perc-cerc-w2k-5.46-A03.exe:
This package is a self-extracting package of the Windows 2000 device driver installation diskette for PERC 3/QC, 3/DC, 3/DCL, 3/SC, CERC ATA100/4CH, PERC 4/DC, PERC 4/SC, PERC 4/Di, PERC 4e/Di, PERC 4e/Si, and PERC 4e/DC.
perc-cerc-w2k-5.46-A03.exe - Self-extracting package to create Windows 2000 device driver installation diskette
To build the installation diskette, execute the package, directing it's output to an empty formatted diskette.
3.0.1 Installing on a New Windows 2000 Server
1. Boot the system using the Windows 2000 CD. As the message
"Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver."
appears, press F6 immediately.
2. Within a few minutes, a screen appears that asks for additional adapters in the system. Choose 'S'.
3. You are prompted for the driver diskette. Insert the PERC/CERC Windows 2000 driver diskette in the floppy drive and press Enter.
4. A list of drivers for PERC/CERC controllers appears. Select the right driver for your installed controller and press Enter to load the driver.
5. Press Enter again to continue installation process as usual.
3.0.2 Adding the PERC/CERC Driver to an Existing Windows 2000 Server
1. Boot the system to Windows 2000. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays.
2. If you are installing the PERC 3/SC or CERC ATA100/4CH, click on Next and skip to step 5. Otherwise, click Cancel on all the new devices.
3. Restart the system from the shutdown menu.
4. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays again when the system boots to Windows 2000. Click on Next.
5. Select Search for a suitable driver and click Next to continue.
6. Select Floppy disk drive, insert the PERC/CERC Windows 2000 driver diskette created above and click Next to continue.
7. Continue to click on Next and finish the installation.
8. The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears one time for each PERC 3/SC controller, three times for each PERC 4/Di, PERC 3/DC or PERC 3/DCL controller and four times for each PERC 3/QC or CERC ATA100/4CH controller. Repeat steps 5 - 7 for each time the wizard displays to complete installation of the card.
9. To confirm driver installation, right click on My Computer and select Manage. Click on Device Manager, then click on SCSI and RAID controllers to see the newly added PERC 3 controller(s) in the list.
10. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
3.0.3 Updating the PERC/CERC Driver on an Existing Windows 2000 Server
If your server is already running Windows 2000, use the following steps to update the PERC Windows 2000 driver.
Note: If your driver supports multiple RAID controllers, make sure to upgrade all the RAID controllers in your system that your driver supports.
1. Insert the PERC/CERC Windows 2000 driver diskette.
2. Position the mouse pointer to the my computer icon on your desktop and right click and select Manage.
3. Position the mouse pointer on Device Manager and click the left mouse button.
4. Position the mouse pointer on SCSI and RAID controllers and double click.
5. Select the PERC controller and double click.
6. Select the Driver tab
7. Select Update Driver
The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard displays.
8. Click on the Next Button
9. Select Search for a suitable driver and click Next to continue.
10. Select Floppy disk drive.
11. The Driver Files Search Results wizard appears. Check the box next to, "Install one of the other drivers" and then click the Next button.
12. In the Driver Files Found wizard select the appropriate device from the a:\ drive
13. Select the next button
14. When you see the Completing the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window click on Finish.
15. When/If prompted to restart your computer, click on No.
16. Close the SCSI and RAID controller by clicking the + box and position the mouse pointer on System Devices and double click.
17. RApplies to
CERC ATA 100
PERC 4/DC
PERC 4/SC
PERC3/SC