Re: [Networker] Very slow inquire command (fwd)

I think this is a compatibility issue with RedHat ES 4 and Networker. I am 
having the same issues.
 
I was on RedHat ES 3 update 5 before, same Networker version - v.7.2.2 (jumbo 
patch) and same hardware.
Dell PowerEdge 2850 with LSI Logic HBA to an ADIC Scalar 100 with 2 IBM LTO-2 
tape drives.
 
When I was on this kernel,  you can get the response immediately after you hit 
the 'Enter' key when you use inquire and nsrjb commands, but right after I 
upgraded to RedHat ES 4 update 4, everything went too slow even using the GUI. 
Just inventory 1 to 36 slots using the GUI takes at least an hour this time.
 
To use Inquire and nsrjb command, you can go get coffee and be back before you 
can get the output.
 
I already tried to resolve this with Dell, Legato, RedHat and LSI Logic Tech. 
supports, but got nothing.
 
Update 5 is now available on RedHat ES 4, I will download it and boot from it 
and will see if there are any improvements.
 
regards,
 
 
Librado Pamintuan
Technical Support Analyst II
Information Systems Div.
Operations Group
City of Regina

Phone:          (306) 777-7573
General Fax: (306) 777-6804
eFax:             (306) 546-6002
eMail:            lpamintuan AT regina DOT ca 

>>> "McDonald, Paul" <Paul.McDonald AT DNR.STATE.OH DOT US> 30/May/2007 6:51 am 
>>> >>>
I am setting up a new networker server on a Dell 2850 running RedHat ES
4 and Networker 7.2.2 using a Emulex LP9802-E HBA to an ADIC Scalar 10k with 
Pathlight 5000 SNC.  When issuing a "inquire" to probe the SCSI bus it's

extremely slow (8m3.693s) consistently.  RedHat sees all of the hardware
ok - 
library, changer, and 4 LTO1 drives.  This is an existing library being
driven 
by RedHat AS 2.1 just fine using a Qlogic Qla2200 HBA.  Topology is set
to 
"Private Loop".

Any thoughts or help would be appreciated,

t.i.a.

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