On Mon, 31 May 1999, Francisco Jose Montilla wrote:
> On Sun, 30 May 1999, James O'Kane wrote:
> > > Also, which kernel version/raid patch version/raidtools utilities
> > > version are you using?
> > >
> >
> > We're using 2.2.6, with the raid patch that goes with the 2.2 kernels,
> > I'll have to check when I get to work. I'm using raidtools 0.90 as I
> > stated in the subject.
> If you're using all the latest, I assume you use:
>
> raidtools-19990421-0.90.tar.gz
> raid0145-19990421-2.2.6.gz
> And a 2.2.6 kernel.
These are the versions and patches that I am using.
> I guess yours is a matter of compatability/configuration, that
> raid, as it pushes harder the hardware, pops out. Maybe using 2.2.7, the
> previous mentioned patches, and the fs.h merge patch (posted by Ingo to
> the list) can help you. Check if from 2.2.6 to 2.2.7 have been changes
> that could benefit you.
>
> Otherwise, check IDs, terminations, negotiated speeds,
> (dis|re)connect, driver options, etc...
Does anyone have a url for the cable maximums for SCSI? The cable from
terminator to terminator is at least 8 feet. Does this exceed the max
length?
I'm in the process of rebuilding a kernel and then the raid on a standby
machine to try this again. I've been given a deadline of Friday to get
this working before we start looking at hardware solutions.
-james
