Intel SRCMR, User Manual

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56 Intel RAID Controller SRCMR User’s Guide
Installing an Intel RAID Controller SRCMR onto an
Existing Linux Server
Installation of Driver Sources from the Intel RAID Controller
SRCMR CD-ROM
The same procedure can be used for updating a currently installed Intel RAID Controller SRCMR
driver using the driver sources.
1. If you are installing the driver sources from the Intel RAID Controller SRCMR CD-ROM, and
if the CD InstallShield has not started automatically, place the Intel RAID Controller SRCMR
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and use the following procedure:
a.
Mount the CD-ROM by typing the following command:
$ mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom
b. Copy the driver sources to /usr/src/linux/drivers/scsi
c. Enter the following command:
$ cp /mnt/cdrom/linux/drivers/gdth.tgz /usr/src/linux/ drivers/scsi*
d. Unpack and unzip the tar file using the following command:
$ tar -zxvf /usr/src/linux/drivers/scsi/gdth.tgz
*Linux kernel versions are specific. For example, the directory /usr/src/linux-2.4.2 is specific to
Linux kernel version 2.4.2 found in Red Hat version 7.1. You should be aware of the specific path
for your distribution.
2. Compile a new kernel with module support and GDTH SCSI support enabled. This procedure
depends on the Linux distribution, make config, make dep, make clean may be necessary to
install the RAID volume. Refer to your specific Linux distribution documentation for help.
3. Compile the modules. This procedure depends on the Linux distribution. Refer to your
specific Linux distribution documentation for help.
4. Configure Lilo.conf to use the new module support. This procedure depends on the Linux
distribution. Refer to your specific Linux distribution documentation for help.