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Installing the Driver
Linux
The Adaptec RAID controller supports Red Hat 7.0 and 7.1 and SuSE 7.0
and 7.1 with kernel versions 2.2.14-5.0, 2.2.16-22, 2.2.14, and 2.2.16.
Note: For the most up-to-date information on Adaptec’s
support of Linux, or to download driver sources, visit
http://linux.adaptec.com.
Caution: When adding a Zero Channel RAID (ZCR)
controller to an existing system, backup all data from
system drives prior to the installation. If the boot device is
connected to one of the onboard SCSI channels, the
operating system will need to be reinstalled after installing
the ZCR controller.
Installing the Driver in a New Linux System
In this scenario, you are installing the controller in a new Red Hat
Linux system.
Note: This installation procedure applies to Red Hat
Linux only.
To install the driver
1 Create the driver disk using the Adaptec RAID Installation CD.
a Insert the Adaptec RAID Installation CD.
b Start from the CD. The CD loads a Linux kernel that is used
to manage all of the CD functions.
c Follow instructions and respond to prompts as necessary to
get to the Adaptec splash screen.
d When you see the Adaptec splash screen, click Create
Driver Disk. Then, click the appropriate operating system.
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