[Novalug] Adaptec 2944UW, DELL 120T tape library, Debian

[Nick Danger]

I think I had the same unit before it was rebadged as a dell. If I
remember correctly there are 4 plugs on the back, two for the changer
and two for the drive, correct?

If so, try connecting your cable and your terminator to only two of the
plugs, and see if the SCSI card finds either the change or the drive
alone. Might at least help you limit down the issue.

Also put ANYTHING on that SCSI card just to make sure it shows up :-) I
went through a pile of SCSI cards trying to it to work back in the day
(I think I had the Sun badged unit). I think the key is that the unit is
a differential scsi, and the card has to be too.

Nick

LinuxBodger wrote:
> Good afternoon folks,
> 
> I have been pulling my hair out trying to solve this problem.
> 
> This server runs Debian 4.0.  That is the linux connection!  ;)
> 
> Unfortunately, before I can get Linux booted, I have to have the tape
> library recognized by the Adaptec card.  Which unfortunately, it doesn't do.
> 
> The tape library is an HVD unit.  The 2944UW is the recommended card so it
> is HVD also.  When I boot the device and go into the scsi setup, the card
> does NOT recognize the unit.  I have called DELL and since this was a used
> purchase, they were unable to help.  I called Adaptec and they wanted a
> minimum of $80 to start troubleshooting the issue with no guarantee of a
> solution.  That is when I decided to ask the experts.
> 
> So, does anyone have any experience with this equipment and if so, would you
> be willing to offer a bit of assistance?  Also, is there anyone in the
> Sterling area with an external HVD scsi device that might be willing to
> either test a card for me?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Robert
> 
> 
> 
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