Re: AHA 2940 w/ Alpha/Linux

[Designer Seven <designer_7 yahoo com>]

To add to the list, I've heard that the Symbios 8751SP
works well too. You can find it for $59 at 
http://www.centrix-intl.com

D.

p.s. - I've actually never used one,... been very
happy with a AHA3940UW.

--- Maurice Hilarius <maurice@harddata.com> wrote:
> With regards to your message at 10:19 PM 1/18/00
> -0800, Terrence 
> Fleischman. Where you stated:
> >Hello,
> >I'm really new to Alpha/Linux. We're trying to
> install an Adaptec 2940 to 
> >an XP1000. In the startup, the card is detected. We
> connected an external 
> >SCSI tape drive and it booted fine. We then
> disconnected the tape drive 
> >and connected an external SCSI Seagate hard disk.
> During the boot process, 
> >the card and external hard drive, as well as the
> internal hard drive were 
> >all recognized. However an error came up - HALT
> CODE = 5 , boot failure, 
> >etc... I then disabled the BIOS on the SCSI card
> and got the same results. 
> >How can I get this setup to work? I also cannot get
> the SCSISelect to come 
> >up on the Alpha. I'm not sure how to install the
> patch found on the Compaq 
> >website - the file is an .exe. With my little
> experience with Alpha/Linux 
> >, step by step instructions will be most helpful.
> Hope you can help! Thanks!
> >
> >Also, are there are other SCSI cards that will work
> smoother?
> >Terry Fleischman
> 
> Yes, look at http://www.intraserver.com
> 
> Their cards are now used in most of the Alphas made
> by Compaq.
> They are VERY well made, and have the best support
> in the business.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Maurice W. Hilarius       Telephone: 01-780-456-9771
> Hard Data Ltd.            FAX:       01-780-456-9772
> 11060 - 166 Avenue       
> mailto:maurice@harddata.com
> Edmonton, AB, Canada      http://www.harddata.com/
>     T5X 1Y3
> 
> 
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