Preparing to add or replace a controller
If the required device driver is not already installed on your system:
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Use
pkgadd(1M)
to add a device driver from the UnixWare 7 CD-ROM,
from update media, or from a PTF.
If the controller manufacturer provided
a device driver, follow their instructions for adding it.
NOTE:
Spurious entries can occur after adding a device driver that
supports both autoconfigurable (EISA/PCI) and
non-autoconfigurable (ISA) controllers.
Use the DCU to remove any unneeded entries.
See
``Viewing or updating hardware device configuration''.
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Rebuild the device driver using
idbuild -c -M driver name
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Load the device driver using
modadmin -l driver name
For SCSI adapters, set the SCSI target
ID and verify that termination is appropriate for your system.
When replacing a controller, it is important to minimize the amount of time
the old controller is out of service before bringing up the new controller.
You should first install and power on the new controller in
an empty slot before removing the old controller.
Then, suspend the driver instance for the old controller, move the
cables, and resume or add a driver instance for the new controller.
See
``Adding a controller''.
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UnixWare 7 Release 7.1.4 - 22 April 2004