3D Connexion DB15-000358-00 manual Chapter Overview, Driver Description

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Chapter 1

Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the drivers for the MegaRAID controllers. It consists of the following sections:

•Section 1.1, “Driver Description”

•Section 1.2, “Driver Names”

Subsequent chapters in this manual provide detailed installation instructions for the operating systems. Use the latest updates provided by the operating system manufacturer and review the readme file that accompanies the driver for any updated information.

1.1Driver Description

You can install the MegaRAID SAS controller in any IBM AT-compatible computer that has a PCI Express local bus. The RAID controller can run under various operating systems.

To use the controller with these operating systems, you must install software drivers. LSI Logic provides software drivers for the following operating systems:

•Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, XP x64, Server 2003 (x86), Server 2003 (x64)

•Red Hat Linux versions 3.0 and 4.0

•SuSE SLES version 9

MegaRAID SAS Device Driver Installation User’s Guide

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Contents LSI Logic MegaRAID USER’S Guide Trademark Acknowledgment Preface AudienceOrganization Related Publications Conventions Used in This ManualRevision History Fd1spTechnical Support MailPhone Support Web SiteContents ViiiContents Tables MegaRAID Device Driver FilesXContents Chapter Overview Driver DescriptionDriver Functions Driver Names MegaRAID Device Driver Files4Overview Chapter Windows Driver Installation Installing the Windows System Driver in a New Windows SystemPress F6 if you need Installing the Windows System Driver in a New Windows System Press F6 if you need Chapter Red Hat Linux 3.0 Driver Installation Installing the Driver in a New Red Hat Linux SystemAdding the Red Hat Linux Driver to an Existing Installation Updating the Red Hat Linux System Driver Red Hat Linux 3.0 and 4.0 Driver Installation Installing the Driver in a New SuSE Sles Linux System Updating the SuSE Sles 9 Driver Index IX-2Index
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