Hi Arno:
>As you actually get TapeAlterts regarding the SCSI interfaces, I would
>recommend trying a different cable and terminator anyway.
Firstly, sorry for late replies. I was busy with other stuffs. I've asked for an exchange of the cable and terminator, the problem still doesn't seem to go away still.
> scsi 3:0:4:1: Medium Changer HP 1x8 G2 AUTOLDR 1.70 PQ: 0
> ANSI: 5
>
> From lspci:
> 03:02.0 SCSI storage controller: LSI Logic / Symbios Logic 53c1030
> PCI-X Fusion-MPT Dual Ultra320 SCSI (rev 07)
That is an HBA I don't have access to. But the LSI controllers and
drivers have a reputation of reliability and very good linux support.
One thing to consider is that using a RAID HBA for tape drives often
doesn't work very well. As I don't know if your HBA does include
internal RAID functions, you should verify that first.
If you find you're using a RAID-enabled HBA, it might be worthwile
trying a different, simpler HBA. Alternatively, you could try to
explicitly disable the RAID functionality - I *believe* this is
possible with the LSI FusionMPT compatible HBAs.
> My OS is:
> Debian Sarge Kernel 2.6.22-3-686
>
> The SCSI card is from Hewlett Packard, but the chipset is LSI. I
> think i did not install any drivers for it as the OS auto detects
> the card. Could it be the problem??
I don't think so.
Arno
The OS that i'm using is Debian, but at the HBA support site:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DriverDownload.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=332403&prodSeriesId=332401&prodTypeId=329290&taskId=135&swLang=8
There are only drivers for Redhat, Suse but not Debian. By default, my Debian auto detect the HBA. Should i install the drivers using the RPM package from Redhat? I'm out of ideas here :(
