Comments on: Updating the aacraid driver in Ubuntu http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:01:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Ob http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-316 Ob Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:54:00 +0000 http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-316 Great, thanks a lot ! Great, thanks a lot !

]]> By: Phil Wilson http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-315 Phil Wilson Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:11:43 +0000 http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-315 Hi Ob, to use MaxIQ SSD caching there's no dependency on the driver. You just need later firmware (17517 onwards) and latest ASM 6.30 onwards s/w if you want to configure via the GUI. I've been using build 2461 on my benchmark machine with no problems. thanks, Phil If you need deb packages for ASM 6.30 - see my comments on Oct 8th above Hi Ob, to use MaxIQ SSD caching there’s no dependency on the driver. You just need later firmware (17517 onwards) and latest ASM 6.30 onwards s/w if you want to configure via the GUI. I’ve been using build 2461 on my benchmark machine with no problems.

thanks, Phil

If you need deb packages for ASM 6.30 - see my comments on Oct 8th above

]]> By: Ob http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-314 Ob Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:13:21 +0000 http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-314 Hi, If I want to use the MAX-IQ SSD-cache product with a series 5, do I need to compile a new aacraid driver ? I have 2461 that comes with my distribution and I have been unable to compile the 2468 dkms driver against my 2.6.31 kernel. Hi,
If I want to use the MAX-IQ SSD-cache product with a series 5, do I need to compile a new aacraid driver ?
I have 2461 that comes with my distribution and I have been unable to compile the 2468 dkms driver against my 2.6.31 kernel.

]]> By: Gianni http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-313 Gianni Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:39:19 +0000 http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-313 Hi Phil, thanks for your answer. I'll try this solutions during the Week-End. My doubt was entirely due to the release note of the 6.3 version. If it works this way, great news. I'll keep you informed about results. Best Regards Gianni Hi Phil,
thanks for your answer. I’ll try this solutions during the Week-End. My doubt was entirely due to the release note of the 6.3 version. If it works this way, great news.
I’ll keep you informed about results.
Best Regards
Gianni

]]> By: Phil Wilson http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-305 Phil Wilson Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:42:05 +0000 http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-305 Hi Gianni, to try to simplify the test matrix and release process, my colleagues tend to limit the validation exercise to the latest controllers (in this case series-2 and 5). In general, later versions of ASM will work fine with even quite old controllers and I have used this version (6.30) with the 3805. Some of the features may be grayed out if they aren't supported by the firmware (for example the MaxIQ caching technology). If you do run into any issues do let me know - I'd like to raise them as a bug - and I can create deb packages on the older release if it is needed but I would personally recommend using this version. Thanks so much for the kind comments! very many thanks, Phil Hi Gianni, to try to simplify the test matrix and release process, my colleagues tend to limit the validation exercise to the latest controllers (in this case series-2 and 5). In general, later versions of ASM will work fine with even quite old controllers and I have used this version (6.30) with the 3805. Some of the features may be grayed out if they aren’t supported by the firmware (for example the MaxIQ caching technology).

If you do run into any issues do let me know - I’d like to raise them as a bug - and I can create deb packages on the older release if it is needed but I would personally recommend using this version.

Thanks so much for the kind comments!

very many thanks, Phil

]]> By: Gianni http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-304 Gianni Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:18:28 +0000 http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-304 Hi Phil, I'm planning to migrate one of our server from a centos 5.4 release to a ubuntu 9.10. Driver side seems to be OK for an Adaptec 3805, but ASM V6.3 debian version I saw in previous response seems not to be compatible with this card. Do you have other tgez verison of ASM for debian? Maybe a V5.30. Anyway, great blog! Full of usefull info! Gianni Hi Phil, I’m planning to migrate one of our server from a centos 5.4 release to a ubuntu 9.10. Driver side seems to be OK for an Adaptec 3805, but ASM V6.3 debian version I saw in previous response seems not to be compatible with this card. Do you have other tgez verison of ASM for debian? Maybe a V5.30.
Anyway, great blog! Full of usefull info!
Gianni

]]> By: Phil Wilson http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-298 Phil Wilson Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:02:11 +0000 http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-298 Hi Pat, would you be able to try the deb packages on our password support site http://www.adaptec.com/support/files/ When prompted enter :- Filename: asm_debian_x86_x64_v6_30_18508.tgz Password: ASMDEB This is a tar of both the 32bit and amd64 versions of the ASM software. It is a repackage of the latest version released on the public site (but made by me so any problems please report them back here). I'd be grateful for any feedback. huge thanks, Phil Hi Pat, would you be able to try the deb packages on our password support site

http://www.adaptec.com/support/files/

When prompted enter :-

Filename: asm_debian_x86_x64_v6_30_18508.tgz
Password: ASMDEB

This is a tar of both the 32bit and amd64 versions of the ASM software. It is a repackage of the latest version released on the public site (but made by me so any problems please report them back here).

I’d be grateful for any feedback.

huge thanks, Phil

]]> By: Pat White http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-297 Pat White Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:44:18 +0000 http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-297 Hi Phil. Noting the last two posts, I am thinking of setting up a adaptec RAID on ubuntu 9.04 server, and am encouraged by the new aacraid drivers in the kernel. However, I was wondering about any support software (ie. management, SMART detection, emails, and other warnings, etc). Some posts from a number of years ago mention converting an rpm into a deb but I am wondering if there is any simpler way (ie. a deb, or tar'd binary file, etc?) Thanks! Hi Phil. Noting the last two posts, I am thinking of setting up a adaptec RAID on ubuntu 9.04 server, and am encouraged by the new aacraid drivers in the kernel. However, I was wondering about any support software (ie. management, SMART detection, emails, and other warnings, etc). Some posts from a number of years ago mention converting an rpm into a deb but I am wondering if there is any simpler way (ie. a deb, or tar’d binary file, etc?)

Thanks!

]]> By: Phil Wilson http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-287 Phil Wilson Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:53:44 +0000 http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-287 Hi Jeremy, sorry for the delay - I'm travelling in 'wet' Spain at the moment. Ubuntu 9.04 uses a fairly recent kernel and as such includes a relatively up to date version of the aacraid driver (probably 1.1.5-2456). It shouldn't be necessary to compile any drivers or download any etc. If you have just a single array and you want to install on it - that should work without any problem. If you plan on having multiple arrays (for example some people like a mirror of the OS and a raid 5 for data volumes) then I would just create the mirror first, install the OS and then create the raid 5. If you go ahead and give it a try, post back here if you see any problems etc and I'll work with you to resolve them. thanks, Phil Hi Jeremy, sorry for the delay - I’m travelling in ‘wet’ Spain at the moment. Ubuntu 9.04 uses a fairly recent kernel and as such includes a relatively up to date version of the aacraid driver (probably 1.1.5-2456). It shouldn’t be necessary to compile any drivers or download any etc.

If you have just a single array and you want to install on it - that should work without any problem. If you plan on having multiple arrays (for example some people like a mirror of the OS and a raid 5 for data volumes) then I would just create the mirror first, install the OS and then create the raid 5.

If you go ahead and give it a try, post back here if you see any problems etc and I’ll work with you to resolve them.

thanks, Phil

]]> By: Jeremy Marks http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-285 Jeremy Marks Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:40:48 +0000 http://linux.adaptec.com/2008/12/09/updating-the-aacraid-driver-in-ubuntu/#comment-285 I have a much more basic question. I'd like to install 64-bit Ubuntu 9.04 to a fresh system containing only new hard drives managed by an Adaptec 2405 controller. Can you point me to a step-by-step HOWTO on how to proceed with the install? Specifically, what drivers to use, where to get them, how to compile (if necessary), when and how to provide them to the installer so the discs can be seen, an array can be built, and then the system can be installed there? I have done standard installs, but never with a RAID card, and there seems to be NOTHING on the forums or net at large. Is this even possible or do I have to install the system onto a BIOS controller disc? Thank yoy very much. I have a much more basic question. I’d like to install 64-bit Ubuntu 9.04 to a fresh system containing only new hard drives managed by an Adaptec 2405 controller.
Can you point me to a step-by-step HOWTO on how to proceed with the install? Specifically, what drivers to use, where to get them, how to compile (if necessary), when and how to provide them to the installer so the discs can be seen, an array can be built, and then the system can be installed there? I have done standard installs, but never with a RAID card, and there seems to be NOTHING on the forums or net at large. Is this even possible or do I have to install the system onto a BIOS controller disc?
Thank yoy very much.

]]>