Linux Driver Support
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1 - SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) installation
Overview
This section provides instructions describing how to install and utilize the RocketRAID
host adapter on a SuSE (SLES) Linux system.
2 - Installing SLES Linux on the RocketRAID 3522 Host
Adapter
Note: If the OS is running kernel that differs from the one supported by the precompiled
driver, the precompiled drivers cannot be used. A driver can be built for this kernel using
the OpenSource package for the RocketRAID host adapter. This package is available
from our website, and is posted on the BIOS/Driver page for the corresponding
RocketRAID host adapter.
To install SLES onto hard disks or RAID arrays attached to RocketRAID host adapter,
follow the steps outlined below:
Step 1 Prepare the Driver Diskette
The driver is contained in a floppy diskette image file (slesdd.img).
On a DOS or Windows system, a driver diskette can be generated using rawrite.exe.
This utility is included on the SLES Linux CD (under /dosutils). Run rawrite using a
command prompt window, and follow the directions it provides.
On a Linux system, use the “dd” command to generate a boot diskette. Insert a floppy
disk into the floppy drive and type the following command:
# dd if=SLESdd.img of=/dev/fd0
Step 2 Install SLES Linux
1. Start the install procedure by booting from SLES installation CD.
2. After the CD boots, select the “Installation” option and press F6 to load the driver.
3. Insert the Driver Diskette when it displays “Please insert the Driver Update floppy”.
4. When the “Diver Update Menu” is displayed, press “OK” and “back” for back to
installer.
5. Next. Select “back” to return to the installer.
6. Installation will now proceed normally. Refer to SLES Linux documents for additional
OS installation procedures.
