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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 10:03:03 +0100
From: Martin Knoblauch <"martin.knoblauch "@mscsoftware.com>
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To: waltabbyh@mindspring.com, linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org
Subject: Re: Adaptec 79xx support in 2.4.x
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> Adaptec 79xx support in 2.4.x
> 
> From: Walt H (waltabbyh@mindspring.com)
> Date: Thu Dec 19 2002 - 23:21:42 EST
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> Hello,
> 
> I have a Tyan Thunder K7XPro based server with the onboard AIC7902
> controllers. At the present time, its is running 2.4.19 patched with
> Adaptec's source release for the SCSI support. Adaptec's drivers did not
>   seamlessly integrate into the 2.4.19 kernel. I found an old mail
> stating that support for this chipset would be added eventually. It
> doesn't appear to be added to the 2.4 series yet. Is there something I
> should be concerned about with regards to my server? The overall
> performance and stability seem fine so far, but it is a relatively new
> box with only about 1 month in production - so far so good :)
> 
> According to Justin at Adaptec, the source has been given to both Linus
> and Marcelo. I'd sure like to see it in mainline to avoid having to hack
> it in there as it stands. Thanks.
> 
> -Walt
> 

 I would like to second that request. Those 7902 pop up in a lot of new
motherboards recently and not having them in mailine is a PITA.

 The driver itself seems to be OK, but there seems to be a higher
sensitivity to cabling and drive quality that with U160. I am just now
fighting with some FUJITSU MAP3735NC on a SuperMicro P4DP8-G2
motherboard that only work OK when running at 160 MB/s.


My two Eurocent
Martin
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