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UNIXWARE.TXT
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This is the Installation Guide for the LSI Logic Fusion-MPT (TM) Driver with
the Caldera UnixWare 7 and Open Unix 8 Operating Systems. Both of these
operating systems will hereafter be referred to as "UnixWare".
This file describes the features and use of the LSI Logic Fusion-MPT
device driver version 1.03.07. The driver is referred to as "mpt".
Note: Use only driver version 1.03.00 or higher for UnixWare. Older versions
of the operating system are not supported.
Introduction
Features
LSI Logic Devices Supported
Description
Installing the UnixWare mpt Driver
New System Installation
Existing System Installation
Troubleshooting
******************************* Introduction ********************************
UnixWare extends the Unix SVR4.2 operating system. Features include
a graphical user interface (GUI), networking, application compatibility,
multitasking and multi-user capabilities, and multiprocessor support.
The mpt driver allows UnixWare operating systems to interface with devices
connected to the LSI Logic Fusion-MPT family of chipsets and/or LSI
Logic Fusion-MPT host adapter boards. Specifically, Driver 1.03.00 and higher feature
support for the Ultra320 LSI53C1030 and LSI53C1020 chipsets, the Fibre Channel
LSIFC929, LSIFC919, and LSIFC909 chipsets, and all the associated host adapter
boards.
The following sections describe the procedures to install the driver during a
first time installation of UnixWare, or to update a currently installed system
with this driver.
Note: Current UnixWare drivers can be downloaded from the LSI Logic web site
at http://www.lsilogic.com. After you are connected to this web site,
place your cursor on the Get Drivers option in the menu bar. Click on
the Drivers selection. Choose the UnixWare operating system for
Ultra320 or Fibre Channel and click on the Go button. Follow the
instructions on subsequent screens to download the driver.
* * * * * * * * * * * * Features * * * * * * * * * * *
The mpt driver supports these features:
o Easy installation using UnixWare tools
o Multiple host adapters
o Multiple and non-contiguous Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) support
o Dynamic interrupt mapping
o Scatter/Gather
o Pass-through functionality
o Multiprocessor support
o 1 Bus with 15 SCSI devices supported.
o 8 Buses with 15 Fibre Channel devices/bus supported.
* * * * * * * * * LSI Logic Devices Supported * * * * * * * *
The mpt driver supports the following devices and their associated LSI Logic
host adapters:
o LSI53C1030
o LSI53C1020
o LSIFC929
o LSIFC919
o LSIFC909
* * * * * * * * * * * * Description * * * * * * * * * * *
The mpt driver for UnixWare operating systems is available on a 3.5-inch
diskette labeled mpt UnixWare driver. Use this diskette to load the driver
during the installation of the operating system, or to access attached
devices after a UnixWare installation. The following sections describe
these procedures.
******************* Installing the UnixWare mpt Driver ****************
This section provides installation instructions for new and existing
UnixWare systems.
* * * * * * * * * New System Installation * * * * * * * * *
1. Boot the computer using the installation diskettes or the
installation CDROMs delivered in the UnixWare Operating System media kit.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
3. Insert the mpt driver diskette when prompted to insert a host adapter
diskette.
The system loads the required drivers, such as mpt, and indicates when
they are loaded. At the end of the installation, you will see a prompt
to reinsert the HBA driver diskette.
4. Insert the mpt driver diskette and press Enter.
The kernel builds and the installation terminates.
6. Remove the driver diskette when prompted to do so and reboot the system.
* * * * * * * * * Existing System Installation * * * * * * * *
Before you install the mpt driver, make a backup copy of the existing
kernel. The backup and installation procedures follow:
1. Log on as root.
2. At the shell prompt type:
cp /stand/unix /stand/unix.safe
Use this copy of the old kernel to reboot the system if the driver
installation fails. Refer to the section titled Troubleshooting for
more information.
3. Once the old kernel is saved, insert the mpt UnixWare driver diskette.
4. Load the driver using the pkgadd command by typing:
pkgadd -d diskette1
5. Select the mpt package.
The mpt driver on this diskette is then loaded onto the system.
The system will again prompt you to load a driver even if loading was
successful.
6. Type q (quit) and press Enter.
7. Verify that the driver is now loaded successfully by typing:
pkginfo mpt
8. The package information should read:
system mpt LSI Logic IHV HBA
After the mpt package is loaded, a message may appear that indicates
a system reboot is necessary.
9. To reboot, type this command:
init 6
During the boot process, the operating system scans the system and lists the
devices found. If the kernel panics during boot, reboot the system with
the saved copy of the old kernel. Booting from the saved copy of the kernel
is described in the next section titled Troubleshooting. If the reboot is
successful, the system is ready to use.
* * * * * * * * * * Troubleshooting * * * * * * * * * *
This section describes how to utilize the backup copy of the kernel.
* * * Problem * * *
Driver Installation Fails.
* * * Solution * * *
To utilize the unix.safe kernel file that was created before installing the
mpt driver, follow these steps.
1. Reboot the system.
2. Wait for the UnixWare Logo screen to appear, then press the
space bar to begin an interactive boot session.
3. When the interactive boot prompt appears, type:
boot unix.safe
The UnixWare Logo screen will reappear. The system will then boot
from the kernel file unix.safe.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.