> The 2100 doesn't support fabric it only supported > loop mode > So you really can't use 2100 with a SAN only with > older storage and point to point connections > this is the reason the support for it has > disappeared
Shame. The 2100 (I think I paid $15 for it on eBay) is a cheap entry level controller. I have one, and I attach it to a 3 disk "array" either directly or a FC hub. This is all done with an AL though, so nothing "real" there. But still, there's a market for it. People who just want a bucket of storage independent of their PC but with decent performance (like me) can make a lot of use from a simple FC-AL setup. And I do. So just for people like me: Don't simply drop support for these devices, but throw the sources out there! At least so we can keep using our stuff in Solaris. Also people wanting to experiment with storage can have a lot of fun with these kind of controllers. I've spent a few bucks on eBay and friends, and I've got a 3 disk FC loop setup for like $250 or so. That includes all the spare parts, hub (not needed for a simple loop), GBICs (copper and fiber, not needed for a simple loop either), backplane, disks, cabling, etc. BTW, the controller works fine in Solaris 10 (SPARC) with the package mentioned earlier in this thread. I haven't gotten my JNI/Adaptec controller or the Emulex Lightpulse to work in Solaris, but as long as the QLA2100 works, I'm happy. Too bad the ext2 driver I found crashes the kernel so I can't get to the data I need :) This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list [email protected]
