Dell UCS-51 manual Installing the Suse Linux Enterprise Server Driver

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Installing the Driver Using an Update RPM

The following steps explain the installation procedure for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AS (versions 3, 4, and 5) operating systems and the appropriate RAID driver using an update RPM.

Installing the RPM Package with DKMS Support

1Uncompress the zipped file of the DKMS-enabled driver package.

2 Install the DKMS package using the command: rpm -Uvh <DKMS package name>.

3 Install the driver package using the command: rpm -Uvh <Driver package name>.

4Restart the system to load the new driver.

Installing the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Driver

Use the procedures in this section to install the driver for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10).

NOTE: The device driver for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Version 10 is native. To ensure you have the latest version of this driver, check the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If a newer version exists, you can download the driver to your system.

Installing the Driver Using an Update RPM

The following process explains the installation procedure for the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (versions 9 and 10) operating system and the appropriate RAID driver using an update RPM.

Installing the RPM Package with DKMS Support

1Uncompress the zipped file of the DKMS-enabled driver package.

2 Install the DKMS package using the command: rpm -Uvh <DKMS package name>.

3 Install the driver package using the command: rpm -Uvh <Driver package name>.

4Restart the system to load the new driver.

Creating the Driver Update Diskette

The following files are needed before you create the DUD.

NOTE: The SAS 5/iR driver package installs these files. You do not need to do anything at this point.

•The directory /usr/src/mptlinux -<driver_version> contains the driver source code, dkms.conf, and specifications file for the driver.

•The subdirectory redhat_driver_disk contains the files needed to create the DUD. The files needed are disk_info, modinfo, modules.dep, and pcitable.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide January 2007 P/N YD912 Contents Installing the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Driver Replacing and Rebuilding a Degraded Virtual Disk ContentsTechnical Support and Customer Service Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditCorporate Contact Details Taiwan Only Safety General Safety InstructionsSafety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Overview OverviewRAID Levels About RAIDRAID Terminology Integrated StripingIntegrated Mirroring Example of Integrated Mirroring RAIDOverview SAS 5/iR Features SAS 5/iR FeaturesRAID 0, RAID Hardware Installation Hardware InstallationInstalling the SAS 5/iR Adapter Installing a SAS 5/iR Adapter Connecting the Cable Hardware Installation Creating a Driver Diskette Driver InstallationDriver Installation Installing a Windows Driver for a New SAS 5/iR Controller Updating an Existing Windows Driver Creating a Driver Diskette Installing From the Dell Operating System MediaInstalling the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Driver Installing the Driver Installing the Suse Linux Enterprise Server Driver Installing the Driver Using an Update RPMDriver Installation Upgrading the Kernel SAS 5/iR Bios SAS 5/iR BiosBios Fault Code Messages Post MessagesNavigating the Configuration Utility Configuration UtilityStarting the Configuration Utility Functions PerformedCreate New Virtual Disk Integrated RAID Configuration and Management ScreensSelect New Virtual Disk Type Virtual Disk Field DescriptionsView Virtual Disk Manage Virtual DiskCreating an Integrated Striping Virtual Disk Performing Configuration TasksExit Screen Creating a Integrated Mirroring Virtual Disk Viewing Virtual Disk Properties Synchronizing a Virtual DiskReplacing and Rebuilding a Degraded Virtual Disk Activating a Virtual DiskDeleting a Virtual Disk General Problems TroubleshootingBios Boot Order Physical Disk Related Issues Configuration Utility Error Messages Bios Error Messages Bios Error Messages MeaningDevice may not be ready at this time. The device will be Strings file, or its options file Updating the Firmware Firmware Update UtilityUpdating the Firmware Updating the Firmware Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help Getting HelpOnline Services Automated Order-Status ServiceDell Enterprise Training Problems With Your Order Before You Call Regulatory Notices Regulatory NoticesFCC Notices U.S. Only FCC, Class BIndustry Canada, Class B Industry Canada Canada OnlyCE Notice European Union European Union, Class BRegulatory Notices Regulatory Notice Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notice Regulatory Notices Corporate Contact Details Taiwan Only Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notice Regulatory Notices Glossary GlossaryGlossary PHY RPM Smart Glossary Index IndexSAS 5/iR Adapter, 15 Windows driver Messages, 37 physical disk issues