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2 = Adaptec Ultra320 Family Manager Set =
5 = The Linux Operating System =
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8 The following information is available in this file:
12 3. Command Line Options
19 The following Adaptec SCSI Host Adapters are supported by this
22 Ultra320 ASIC Description
23 ----------------------------------------------------------------
24 AIC-7901A Single Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
26 AIC-7901B Single Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
27 Ultra320 SCSI ASIC with Retained Training
28 AIC-7902A4 Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
30 AIC-7902B Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to
31 Ultra320 SCSI ASIC with Retained Training
33 Ultra320 Adapters Description ASIC
34 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
35 Adaptec SCSI Card 39320 Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to 7902A4/7902B
36 Ultra320 SCSI Card (one external
37 68-pin, two internal 68-pin)
38 Adaptec SCSI Card 39320A Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to 7902B
39 Ultra320 SCSI Card (one external
40 68-pin, two internal 68-pin)
41 Adaptec SCSI Card 39320D Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to 7902A4
42 Ultra320 SCSI Card (two external VHDC
43 and one internal 68-pin)
44 Adaptec SCSI Card 39320D Dual Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to 7902A4
45 Ultra320 SCSI Card (two external VHDC
46 and one internal 68-pin) based on the
48 Adaptec SCSI Card 29320 Single Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to 7901A
49 Ultra320 SCSI Card (one external
50 68-pin, two internal 68-pin, one
52 Adaptec SCSI Card 29320A Single Channel 64-bit PCI-X 133MHz to 7901B
53 Ultra320 SCSI Card (one external
54 68-pin, two internal 68-pin, one
56 Adaptec SCSI Card 29320LP Single Channel 64-bit Low Profile 7901A
57 PCI-X 133MHz to Ultra320 SCSI Card
58 (One external VHDC, one internal
60 Adaptec SCSI Card 29320ALP Single Channel 64-bit Low Profile 7901B
61 PCI-X 133MHz to Ultra320 SCSI Card
62 (One external VHDC, one internal
66 3.0 (December 1st, 2005)
67 - Updated driver to use SCSI transport class infrastructure
68 - Upported sequencer and core fixes from adaptec released
69 version 2.0.15 of the driver.
71 1.3.11 (July 11, 2003)
72 - Fix several deadlock issues.
73 - Add 29320ALP and 39320B Id's.
75 1.3.10 (June 3rd, 2003)
76 - Align the SCB_TAG field on a 16byte boundary. This avoids
77 SCB corruption on some PCI-33 busses.
78 - Correct non-zero luns on Rev B. hardware.
79 - Update for change in 2.5.X SCSI proc FS interface.
80 - When negotiation async via an 8bit WDTR message, send
81 an SDTR with an offset of 0 to be sure the target
82 knows we are async. This works around a firmware defect
83 in the Quantum Atlas 10K.
84 - Implement controller suspend and resume.
85 - Clear PCI error state during driver attach so that we
86 don't disable memory mapped I/O due to a stray write
87 by some other driver probe that occurred before we
88 claimed the controller.
90 1.3.9 (May 22nd, 2003)
91 - Fix compiler errors.
92 - Remove S/G splitting for segments that cross a 4GB boundary.
93 This is guaranteed not to happen in Linux.
94 - Add support for scsi_report_device_reset() found in
97 - Simplify handling of the packetized lun Rev A workaround.
98 - Correct and simplify handling of the ignore wide residue
99 message. The previous code would fail to report a residual
100 if the transaction data length was even and we received
103 1.3.8 (April 29th, 2003)
104 - Fix types accessed via the command line interface code.
105 - Perform a few firmware optimizations.
106 - Fix "Unexpected PKT busfree" errors.
107 - Use a sequencer interrupt to notify the host of
108 commands with bad status. We defer the notification
109 until there are no outstanding selections to ensure
110 that the host is interrupted for as short a time as
112 - Remove pre-2.2.X support.
113 - Add support for new 2.5.X interrupt API.
114 - Correct big-endian architecture support.
116 1.3.7 (April 16th, 2003)
117 - Use del_timer_sync() to ensure that no timeouts
118 are pending during controller shutdown.
119 - For pre-2.5.X kernels, carefully adjust our segment
120 list size to avoid SCSI malloc pool fragmentation.
121 - Cleanup channel display in our /proc output.
122 - Workaround duplicate device entries in the mid-layer
123 device list during add-single-device.
125 1.3.6 (March 28th, 2003)
126 - Correct a double free in the Domain Validation code.
127 - Correct a reference to free'ed memory during controller
129 - Reset the bus on an SE->LVD change. This is required
130 to reset our transceivers.
132 1.3.5 (March 24th, 2003)
133 - Fix a few register window mode bugs.
134 - Include read streaming in the PPR flags we display in
135 diagnostics as well as /proc.
136 - Add PCI hot plug support for 2.5.X kernels.
137 - Correct default precompensation value for RevA hardware.
138 - Fix Domain Validation thread shutdown.
139 - Add a firmware workaround to make the LED blink
140 brighter during packetized operations on the H2A4.
141 - Correct /proc display of user read streaming settings.
142 - Simplify driver locking by releasing the io_request_lock
143 upon driver entry from the mid-layer.
144 - Cleanup command line parsing and move much of this code
147 1.3.4 (February 28th, 2003)
148 - Correct a race condition in our error recovery handler.
149 - Allow Test Unit Ready commands to take a full 5 seconds
150 during Domain Validation.
152 1.3.2 (February 19th, 2003)
153 - Correct a Rev B. regression due to the GEM318
154 compatibility fix included in 1.3.1.
156 1.3.1 (February 11th, 2003)
157 - Add support for the 39320A.
158 - Improve recovery for certain PCI-X errors.
159 - Fix handling of LQ/DATA/LQ/DATA for the
160 same write transaction that can occur without
161 interveining training.
162 - Correct compatibility issues with the GEM318
163 enclosure services device.
164 - Correct data corruption issue that occurred under
165 high tag depth write loads.
166 - Adapt to a change in the 2.5.X daemonize() API.
167 - Correct a "Missing case in ahd_handle_scsiint" panic.
169 1.3.0 (January 21st, 2003)
170 - Full regression testing for all U320 products completed.
171 - Added abort and target/lun reset error recovery handler and
172 interrupt coalescing.
174 1.2.0 (November 14th, 2002)
175 - Added support for Domain Validation
176 - Add support for the Hewlett-Packard version of the 39320D
177 and AIC-7902 adapters.
178 Support for previous adapters has not been fully tested and should
179 only be used at the customer's own risk.
181 1.1.1 (September 24th, 2002)
182 - Added support for the Linux 2.5.X kernel series
184 1.1.0 (September 17th, 2002)
185 - Added support for four additional SCSI products:
186 ASC-39320, ASC-29320, ASC-29320LP, AIC-7901.
188 1.0.0 (May 30th, 2002)
189 - Initial driver release.
191 2.1. Software/Hardware Features
192 - Support for the SPI-4 "Ultra320" standard:
193 - 320MB/s transfer rates
194 - Packetized SCSI Protocol at 160MB/s and 320MB/s
195 - Quick Arbitration Selection (QAS)
196 - Retained Training Information (Rev B. ASIC only)
197 - Interrupt Coalescing
198 - Initiator Mode (target mode not currently
200 - Support for the PCI-X standard up to 133MHz
201 - Support for the PCI v2.2 standard
204 2.2. Operating System Support:
205 - Redhat Linux 7.2, 7.3, 8.0, Advanced Server 2.1
206 - SuSE Linux 7.3, 8.0, 8.1, Enterprise Server 7
207 - only Intel and AMD x86 supported at this time
208 - >4GB memory configurations supported.
210 Refer to the User's Guide for more details on this.
212 3. Command Line Options
214 WARNING: ALTERING OR ADDING THESE DRIVER PARAMETERS
215 INCORRECTLY CAN RENDER YOUR SYSTEM INOPERABLE.
216 USE THEM WITH CAUTION.
218 Edit the file "modprobe.conf" in the directory /etc and add/edit a
219 line containing 'options aic79xx aic79xx=[command[,command...]]' where
220 'command' is one or more of the following:
221 -----------------------------------------------------------------
223 Definition: enable additional informative messages during
225 Possible Values: This option is a flag
226 Default Value: disabled
227 -----------------------------------------------------------------
228 Option: debug:[value]
229 Definition: Enables various levels of debugging information
230 The bit definitions for the debugging mask can
231 be found in drivers/scsi/aic7xxx/aic79xx.h under
233 Possible Values: 0x0000 = no debugging, 0xffff = full debugging
234 Default Value: 0x0000
235 -----------------------------------------------------------------
237 Definition: Do not reset the bus during the initial probe
239 Possible Values: This option is a flag
240 Default Value: disabled
241 -----------------------------------------------------------------
243 Definition: Force extended translation on the controller
244 Possible Values: This option is a flag
245 Default Value: disabled
246 -----------------------------------------------------------------
247 Option: periodic_otag
248 Definition: Send an ordered tag periodically to prevent
249 tag starvation. Needed for some older devices
250 Possible Values: This option is a flag
251 Default Value: disabled
252 -----------------------------------------------------------------
254 Definition: Probe the scsi bus in reverse order, starting
256 Possible Values: This option is a flag
257 Default Value: disabled
258 -----------------------------------------------------------------
259 Option: global_tag_depth
260 Definition: Global tag depth for all targets on all busses.
261 This option sets the default tag depth which
262 may be selectively overridden vi the tag_info
264 Possible Values: 1 - 253
266 -----------------------------------------------------------------
267 Option: tag_info:{{value[,value...]}[,{value[,value...]}...]}
268 Definition: Set the per-target tagged queue depth on a
269 per controller basis. Both controllers and targets
270 may be ommitted indicating that they should retain
271 the default tag depth.
272 Examples: tag_info:{{16,32,32,64,8,8,,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32,32}
274 specifies a tag depth of 16 for target 0
275 specifies a tag depth of 64 for target 3
276 specifies a tag depth of 8 for targets 4 and 5
277 leaves target 6 at the default
278 specifies a tag depth of 32 for targets 1,2,7-15
279 All other targets retain the default depth.
281 tag_info:{{},{32,,32}}
283 specifies a tag depth of 32 for targets 0 and 2
284 All other targets retain the default depth.
286 Possible Values: 1 - 253
288 -----------------------------------------------------------------
289 Option: rd_strm: {rd_strm_bitmask[,rd_strm_bitmask...]}
290 Definition: Enable read streaming on a per target basis.
291 The rd_strm_bitmask is a 16 bit hex value in which
292 each bit represents a target. Setting the target's
293 bit to '1' enables read streaming for that
294 target. Controllers may be ommitted indicating that
295 they should retain the default read streaming setting.
296 Example: rd_strm:{0x0041}
298 enables read streaming for targets 0 and 6.
299 disables read streaming for targets 1-5,7-15.
300 All other targets retain the default read
302 Example: rd_strm:{0x0023,,0xFFFF}
304 enables read streaming for targets 1,2, and 5.
305 disables read streaming for targets 3,4,6-15.
307 enables read streaming for all targets.
308 All other targets retain the default read
311 Possible Values: 0x0000 - 0xffff
312 Default Value: 0x0000
313 -----------------------------------------------------------------
314 Option: dv: {value[,value...]}
315 Definition: Set Domain Validation Policy on a per-controller basis.
316 Controllers may be ommitted indicating that
317 they should retain the default read streaming setting.
318 Example: dv:{-1,0,,1,1,0}
319 On Controller 0 leave DV at its default setting.
320 On Controller 1 disable DV.
321 Skip configuration on Controller 2.
322 On Controllers 3 and 4 enable DV.
323 On Controller 5 disable DV.
325 Possible Values: < 0 Use setting from serial EEPROM.
328 Default Value: DV Serial EEPROM configuration setting.
329 -----------------------------------------------------------------
330 Option: seltime:[value]
331 Definition: Specifies the selection timeout value
332 Possible Values: 0 = 256ms, 1 = 128ms, 2 = 64ms, 3 = 32ms
334 -----------------------------------------------------------------
336 *** The following three options should only be changed at ***
337 *** the direction of a technical support representative. ***
339 -----------------------------------------------------------------
340 Option: precomp: {value[,value...]}
341 Definition: Set IO Cell precompensation value on a per-controller
343 Controllers may be ommitted indicating that
344 they should retain the default precompensation setting.
345 Example: precomp:{0x1}
346 On Controller 0 set precompensation to 1.
347 Example: precomp:{1,,7}
348 On Controller 0 set precompensation to 1.
349 On Controller 2 set precompensation to 8.
351 Possible Values: 0 - 7
352 Default Value: Varies based on chip revision
353 -----------------------------------------------------------------
354 Option: slewrate: {value[,value...]}
355 Definition: Set IO Cell slew rate on a per-controller basis.
356 Controllers may be ommitted indicating that
357 they should retain the default slew rate setting.
358 Example: slewrate:{0x1}
359 On Controller 0 set slew rate to 1.
360 Example: slewrate :{1,,8}
361 On Controller 0 set slew rate to 1.
362 On Controller 2 set slew rate to 8.
364 Possible Values: 0 - 15
365 Default Value: Varies based on chip revision
366 -----------------------------------------------------------------
367 Option: amplitude: {value[,value...]}
368 Definition: Set IO Cell signal amplitude on a per-controller basis.
369 Controllers may be ommitted indicating that
370 they should retain the default read streaming setting.
371 Example: amplitude:{0x1}
372 On Controller 0 set amplitude to 1.
373 Example: amplitude :{1,,7}
374 On Controller 0 set amplitude to 1.
375 On Controller 2 set amplitude to 7.
377 Possible Values: 1 - 7
378 Default Value: Varies based on chip revision
379 -----------------------------------------------------------------
381 Example: 'options aic79xx aic79xx=verbose,rd_strm:{{0x0041}}'
382 enables verbose output in the driver and turns read streaming on
383 for targets 0 and 6 of Controller 0.
387 4.1. Known/Unresolved or FYI Issues
389 * Under SuSE Linux Enterprise 7, the driver may fail to operate
390 correctly due to a problem with PCI interrupt routing in the
391 Linux kernel. Please contact SuSE for an updated Linux
394 4.2. Third-Party Compatibility Issues
396 * Adaptec only supports Ultra320 hard drives running
397 the latest firmware available. Please check with
398 your hard drive manufacturer to ensure you have the
401 4.3. Operating System or Technology Limitations
403 * PCI Hot Plug is untested and may cause the operating system
405 * Luns that are not numbered contiguously starting with 0 might not
406 be automatically probed during system startup. This is a limitation
407 of the OS. Please contact your Linux vendor for instructions on
408 manually probing non-contiguous luns.
409 * Using the Driver Update Disk version of this package during OS
410 installation under RedHat might result in two versions of this
411 driver being installed into the system module directory. This
412 might cause problems with the /sbin/mkinitrd program and/or
413 other RPM packages that try to install system modules. The best
414 way to correct this once the system is running is to install
415 the latest RPM package version of this driver, available from
416 http://www.adaptec.com.
419 5. Adaptec Customer Support
421 A Technical Support Identification (TSID) Number is required for
422 Adaptec technical support.
423 - The 12-digit TSID can be found on the white barcode-type label
424 included inside the box with your product. The TSID helps us
425 provide more efficient service by accurately identifying your
426 product and support status.
429 - Search the Adaptec Support Knowledgebase (ASK) at
430 http://ask.adaptec.com for articles, troubleshooting tips, and
431 frequently asked questions about your product.
432 - For support via Email, submit your question to Adaptec's
433 Technical Support Specialists at http://ask.adaptec.com/.
436 - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec.com/.
437 - For information about Adaptec's support options, call
438 408-957-2550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
439 - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist,
440 * For hardware products, call 408-934-7274,
441 Monday to Friday, 3:00 am to 5:00 pm, PDT.
442 * For RAID and Fibre Channel products, call 321-207-2000,
443 Monday to Friday, 3:00 am to 5:00 pm, PDT.
444 To expedite your service, have your computer with you.
445 - To order Adaptec products, including accessories and cables,
446 call 408-957-7274. To order cables online go to
447 http://www.adaptec.com/buy-cables/.
450 - Visit our Web site at http://www.adaptec-europe.com/.
451 - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call, or email,
452 * German: +49 89 4366 5522, Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00 CET,
453 http://ask-de.adaptec.com/.
454 * French: +49 89 4366 5533, Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00 CET,
455 http://ask-fr.adaptec.com/.
456 * English: +49 89 4366 5544, Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00 GMT,
457 http://ask.adaptec.com/.
458 - You can order Adaptec cables online at
459 http://www.adaptec.com/buy-cables/.
462 - Visit our web site at http://www.adaptec.co.jp/.
463 - To speak with a Technical Support Specialist, call
464 +81 3 5308 6120, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,
465 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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