On Mon, 2005-11-07 at 01:16 +0000, Karanbir Singh wrote: > Bryan J. Smith wrote: > >>Does anyone know if it works with the regular 3ware kernel sata driver > >>or does it require a driver disk during installation? > > The built in (into 2.6.9-22.EL ) 3w-9xxx drivers work with : > 0x13c2 0x1001 and 0x1002 boards but the 9550sx shows up as : > > 0x13c1 0x1003 "3w-9xxx" "3Ware 9500 series Storage Controller" > > grab the latest drivers from their website, build and use. works fine. > > I have a driver disc image for anaconda that works with the CentOS4 way > of doing things ( you need a differnet install time and run time kernel > module ). If anyone is interested, let me know offlist. I'll err *cough* > *cough* help out. > > Reason why I am not posting it online anywhere : > > "You may not make or distribute copies of the AMCC Product, or > electronically transfer the software from one computer to another over a > network." > > ( thanks to Jim Perrin, #centos @ irc.freenode.net for finding this gem > of a distribution license ) You make it sound as if Jim picked the license! Have you approached 3ware to see if they will allow Centos to distribute their driver? If you prefer not to do this yourself, would you mind if I contacted them on your behalf as an interested 3rd party? Regards, David Johnston