Verifying Utility Version
The Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card requires Version 1 Revision 19 (or later) of the sisconfig utility. To verify the version number of the sisconfig utility, do the following:
1.If necessary, log in as root user.
2.Type:
sisconfig --version
Press Enter.
The following is an example of the data that displays on your screen:
sisconfig: Ver. 1 Rev. 19.10
Note: The version displayed in the example might be different from the output displayed on your screen.
If the version displayed is not at the recommended level and updates are needed, obtain them from your Linux distributor or download them from the IBM Support Web site. The Web address is:
Installing the Downloaded Device Driver and Utility Software
Software required for the Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card is usually installed when the Linux operating system is installed. Software installation is not necessary unless verification has failed.
If it is necessary to install software, obtain it from one of the following sources in the order listed:
1.Your supported Linux operating system
2.Your Linux distributor
3.Online at the IBM Support Web site:
After downloading the needed software package, install the software by continuing with the instructions in this section. Then, return to “Verifying Linux Software Installation” on page 13, and follow the procedure to ensure that the installation was successful.
Installing Device Driver Software
If you downloaded the ibmsis device driver package, do the following:
1.Turn on the power to your system unit.
2.At the system prompt, log in as root user.
3.If necessary, untar the device driver package. Type: tar
Press Enter.
4.Compile and install the device driver. For instructions on how to compile and install the ibmsis device driver, see the readme file located in the ibmsis/src/ directory.
5.Reboot your system.
Installing the Utility Software
If you downloaded the sisutils utility package, do the following:
1.Turn on the power to your system unit.
2.At the system prompt, log in as root user.
3.If necessary, untar the utility package. Type: tar
Press Enter.
4.Compile and install the sisutils utility package. For instructions on how to compile and install the utility package, see the readme file located in the sisutils/ directory.
20Dual Channel SCSI RAID Enablement Card: Installation and Using Guide