problem installing debian 3.1 on a server with LSI Logic 53c1010 SCSI Card

truelinux · 11-16-2005, 04:43 AM

Hi I am a system adminitrator and I have tried very hard to convince my management to use linux. They have infact responded positively, but the problem is that We have a server designed by HP, which uses the Symbios LSI Logic Card 53C1010-66(SCSI Adapter).I dont know how to install the driver before installation, and I personally choose Debian for installation on our server.

Now I am in a fix because my management has responded positively, but still I cant set up the Server.

Kindly help me as soon as possible!!

Wells · 11-16-2005, 08:45 AM

Try using the sym53c8xx driver. I know that it doesn't appear to be the right one, but check out this changelog entry:

Code:

Fri Apr 14 9:00 2000 Pam Delaney (pam.delaney@lsil.com)
        * version sym53c8xx-1.6b-9
        - Added 53C1010_66 support.
        - Small fix to integrity checking code.
        - Removed requirement for integrity checking if want to run
          at ultra 3.
Mon Jan 10 10:00 2000 Pam Delaney (pam.delaney@lsil.com)
        * version sym53c8xx-1.60
        - Added capability to use the integrity checking code
          in the kernel (optional).
        -  Added PPR negotiation.
        - Added support for 53C1010 Ultra 3 part.
        - Based off of 1.5f

Note that both of those were in the year 2000, so I think you are probably good to go with this driver.

truelinux · 11-17-2005, 12:29 PM

thank you for your reply,
but do you know how do we install a driver before installation.
PLZ Help me.
thank you

okmyx · 11-17-2005, 12:38 PM

I would have thought that the install process would automatically detect the card and load the correct driver module.

Wells · 11-17-2005, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by truelinux
thank you for your reply,
but do you know how do we install a driver before installation.
PLZ Help me.
thank you

During the installation process, when it comes up and asks you for drivers because it cannot find a harddrive to install, you should be able to select SCSI drivers to use.

truelinux · 11-22-2005, 10:43 AM

thank you for your help