Re: help! RAID impossible with Tyan Thunder K7X Pro/dual Athlon/Adaptec 2120S

Hi Toby,

I had a similar problem with a 64 bit 3Ware card and a Tyan S2885 (Thunder
K8W) motherboard. I see that the Adaptec 2120S is a 64 bit card. Try
putting it in a 32 bit slot to see if your problems go away. This is what
I did with the 3Ware card and I don't see any performance loss.

I see you are using a Riser card. Can that be put in one of the other
slots?

Let me know how it goes.

Good luck,

Steve
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toby wrote:

> Booting Linux from generic Gentoo 2005.0 install CD (kernel 2.6.11 &
> aacraid driver).
>
> After a few seconds or more of data movement to RAID (e.g. untarring
> a 1.4GB install tree), an error message is logged: "aacraid: Host
> adapter reset request. SCSI hang?". The device is then offline and all
> I/O fails.
>
> On a reboot, the message "Fatal error: Controller kernel panic,
> unknown firmware error, error code 63" may appear. This does not appear
> on subsequent reboot. Also, array may now appear FAILED or IMPACTED
> after reboot.
>
> I cannot succeed in completing a system install. Is anyone aware of
> any issues with this Tyan motherboard, or current (2.6.11) kernel
> driver, that may contribute to this problem?
>
> Could the PCI riser (Tyan "K7RISER") be contributing to the problem?
> Unfortunately the card cannot be mounted in a vertical position (off
> riser) because of the projecting external connector.
>
> Have tested RAM, checked SCSI cabling, cleared CMOS. Any help
> appreciated. Had similar problems with K7 motherboard in same system.
>
> --Toby

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