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In comp.os.linux.hardware Bob Counts <rcount1@osf1.gmu.edu> wrote:

: We're getting ready to purchase a new piece of hardware as a linux based 
: office server.  I've had problems with other SCSI controllers in the past 
: and put a 1542 in a previous system.  The dual Pentium II from Dell that 
: we're looking at comes with a 2940UW.  After reading the hardware help 
: from linux.org (http://www.ccil.org/~esr/clone-hw-guide/diskwars.html) and 
: (http://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/HOWTO/Hardware-HOWTO-7.html#ss7.1), it does 
: list the 2940, but the 2940UW designation concerns me.  Any
: help/suggestions are 
: appreciated much! 



If you're lucky, the 2940UW will work fine.  If you're not, then it's
little more than an expensive doorstop.

I have a 2940AU (which I bought before I knew better), and it wouldn't
be detected by the 2.0.18 kernel (there was a simple hack that got it to work).
The 2.0.29 and later kernels work just fine with my controller.

However, if it is true that Adaptec isn't talking to the Linux developers,
then THIS WILL BE THE LAST ADAPTEC PRODUCT THAT I WILL BUY.

Are you listening, Adaptec?

If your 2940UW doesn't work, your options are:

1. Ditch the Adaptec for a Mylex, or other fully-supported controller.
2. Wait for a new kernel release that supports it (good luck!).
3. Hack the kernel yourself to get it to work (good luck!).


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