Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Secondary UnixWare Controller with UnixWare 2.1.2

Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Secondary UnixWare Controller with UnixWare 2.1.2

Mylex multifunction controllers use firmware 4.x or above. A special patch is required for operation of these controllers with UnixWare 2.1.2 (not required for UnixWare 7.x on x86 or UnixWare 2.1.3). UnixWare must already be installed on another controller before you may install this special patch. Follow the steps below to download the patch file and create a diskette:

Note

If you are installing UnixWare 7.x or UnixWare 2.1.3 as a secondary controller, please refer to “Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Secondary UnixWare Controller with UnixWare 7.x/2.1.3” on page 6-5.

1.Download the following file from the Technical Support area of the Mylex web site:

pcipatch.exe

2.Insert a non-bootable DOS-formatted floppy diskette in the diskette drive and run:

pcipatch.exe a:

Use the diskette you’ve just created when requested in the procedure below.

To install the UnixWare driver for the Mylex Disk Array Controller:

Note

If installing onto a system that is SISL capable and using a SISL capable DAC it is recommended to disable the SCSI chip driver on the system by entering the DCU at the appropriate screen then select Software Device Drivers and disable the appropriate driver.

1.Insert the patch diskette in the file server’s diskette drive.

2.Type the following (match case exactly as shown):

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N

6 I

X

W

A

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6-8

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