[H-GEN] Ultra66 HDD controllers and Linux?

[Frank Brand]

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On Mon, 04 Oct 1999, R B wrote:
> [ Humbug *General* list - semi-serious discussions about Humbug and
> Unix-related topics. ]
> 
> I am after some information / advice on using an Ultra66 HDD controller
> to use a 10gig HDD under Linux and NT4 and DOS.

My understanding, although it could be wrong is that Linux did not support the
Ultra 66 yet.

> 
> Has anyone had any experience with these on an older PnP BIOS (pre large
> drives).

Gee you are pushing things here. If the BIOS will recognise the 10 Gig drive
then Linux probably wont be a problem. I would think at worst you would need a
parameter for geometry at the lilo boot but if it is an old BIOS will it
actually support more than 8.4 Gb. The BIOS might be more of a problem than
Linux. You may need to download a BIOS upgrade.

> Also Is the PROMISE unit the "bees-nees" or is there another.

Promise Technology cards are OK but I think most generic PCI interfaces are
just as good.

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Frank Brand
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