Adaptec CERC SATA1.5/6ch, v.4.1.0.7031, A03
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Fixes & Enhancements
No functional change from DELL release version A02 R74946, only packaging change from .zip to .exe format.
Read MoreVersion
4.1.0.7031, A03
Release date
16 Nov 2004
Download Type
Driver
Category
Storage
Importance
RecommendedDell 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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: NW-7031.exe
File Size: 102.35 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Supported Operating Systems
Novell Netware
Applies to
CERC SATA1.5/6ch
INFO,PWS470,C3,SATA,R0,3 HDD
INFO,PWS670,C3,BOOTNO,S,R03HD
INFO,PWS670,C3A,BOOTNO,S,R04HD
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for NW-7031.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.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package.
2. Specify the location to unzip the files.
3. Click on the unzip button to extract files.
Creating a Driver Diskette
1. To create a driver diskette, copy all extracted files to a blank, formatted diskette.
Installation
This section contains the following procedures for installing the drivers for the Novell® NetWare® operating systems:
• During Operating System Installation—Use this method if you are performing a new installation of Novell NetWare using Dell Server Assistant and want to include the drivers. See "Installing a Windows Driver During Operating System Installation" in "Installing the Windows Driver" for more information. (Operating system and driver installation workflow on Server Assistant is the same for all operating systems.)
NOTE: For information about installing drivers if you use the NetWare CD to install your operating system, see your Novell documentation.
• Installing a Driver for a New Controller—Use this method if Novell NetWare is already installed and you want to add the device drivers after installing the RAID controller.
• Performing a Standard Mode Installation of NetWare 5.1SBE—With standard mode installation, you accept the defaults for the components to be installed.
• Updating an Existing Driver—Use this method if Novell NetWare and the RAID controller are already installed, and you want to update to the latest drivers for the controller.
Installing a Driver for a New Controller
Perform the following steps to add a NetWare 5.1 or later driver to an existing installation.
1 - Create a driver diskette. See "Creating a Driver Diskette" for details.
2 - At the root prompt, type nwconfig and press Enter.
The Installation Options screen is displayed.
3 - Select Configure Disk and Storage Device Options, then press Enter.
4 - Select Discover and load an additional driver.
The system detects the extra unit.
5 - At the prompt to select a driver from the list, press Insert to insert the driver.
Your installation is complete. Proceed to step 6 only if you want to select an additional
driver.
6 - Select an additional driver.
The Select a Driver screen is displayed.
7 - Press Insert and read the instructions that are displayed.
8 - Insert the driver diskette you created in step 1 and press Enter.
The system detects a driver and installs it.
Performing a Standard Mode Installation of NetWare 5.1SBE
Standard mode means that you accept the defaults for the components to be installed.
Perform the following steps for a standard mode installation on NetWare 5.1SBE.
1 - Create a driver diskette. See "Creating a Driver Diskette" for details.
2 - Select Standard Installation.
3 - Type the NDS information, then click Next.
4 - Select the correct time zone, then click Next.
5 - When prompted for a license diskette, insert the License Diskette and press Enter.
The installation screen appears. It displays a list of devices, including Storage Devices.
6 - Press Esc to display another list of devices, including Storage Adapters.
7 - Select Modify.
8 - Scroll down to Storage Adapters and press Enter.
9 - Insert the driver diskette you created in step 1.
10 - Press Insert to add a driver.
11 - Press Insert again to make an addition to the driver list.
12 - Once driver installation is complete, press Esc to return to the main menu.
12 Select Continue and press Enter to continue system installation.
Updating an Existing Driver
Perform the following steps to update an existing driver for NetWare:
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.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package.
2. Specify the location to unzip the files.
3. Click on the unzip button to extract files.
Creating a Driver Diskette
1. To create a driver diskette, copy all extracted files to a blank, formatted diskette.
Installation
This section contains the following procedures for installing the drivers for the Novell® NetWare® operating systems:
• During Operating System Installation—Use this method if you are performing a new installation of Novell NetWare using Dell Server Assistant and want to include the drivers. See "Installing a Windows Driver During Operating System Installation" in "Installing the Windows Driver" for more information. (Operating system and driver installation workflow on Server Assistant is the same for all operating systems.)
NOTE: For information about installing drivers if you use the NetWare CD to install your operating system, see your Novell documentation.
• Installing a Driver for a New Controller—Use this method if Novell NetWare is already installed and you want to add the device drivers after installing the RAID controller.
• Performing a Standard Mode Installation of NetWare 5.1SBE—With standard mode installation, you accept the defaults for the components to be installed.
• Updating an Existing Driver—Use this method if Novell NetWare and the RAID controller are already installed, and you want to update to the latest drivers for the controller.
Installing a Driver for a New Controller
Perform the following steps to add a NetWare 5.1 or later driver to an existing installation.
1 - Create a driver diskette. See "Creating a Driver Diskette" for details.
2 - At the root prompt, type nwconfig and press Enter.
The Installation Options screen is displayed.
3 - Select Configure Disk and Storage Device Options, then press Enter.
4 - Select Discover and load an additional driver.
The system detects the extra unit.
5 - At the prompt to select a driver from the list, press Insert to insert the driver.
Your installation is complete. Proceed to step 6 only if you want to select an additional
driver.
6 - Select an additional driver.
The Select a Driver screen is displayed.
7 - Press Insert and read the instructions that are displayed.
8 - Insert the driver diskette you created in step 1 and press Enter.
The system detects a driver and installs it.
Performing a Standard Mode Installation of NetWare 5.1SBE
Standard mode means that you accept the defaults for the components to be installed.
Perform the following steps for a standard mode installation on NetWare 5.1SBE.
1 - Create a driver diskette. See "Creating a Driver Diskette" for details.
2 - Select Standard Installation.
3 - Type the NDS information, then click Next.
4 - Select the correct time zone, then click Next.
5 - When prompted for a license diskette, insert the License Diskette and press Enter.
The installation screen appears. It displays a list of devices, including Storage Devices.
6 - Press Esc to display another list of devices, including Storage Adapters.
7 - Select Modify.
8 - Scroll down to Storage Adapters and press Enter.
9 - Insert the driver diskette you created in step 1.
10 - Press Insert to add a driver.
11 - Press Insert again to make an addition to the driver list.
12 - Once driver installation is complete, press Esc to return to the main menu.
12 Select Continue and press Enter to continue system installation.
Updating an Existing Driver
Perform the following steps to update an existing driver for NetWare:
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