[nycbug-talk] 2x 3Ware Escalade 9500S-4LP SATA

[David Fox]

Ike wrote:
> Hey All,
> 
> Upbeat Update:
> 
> So it looks like it's n APIC issue, (GIANT_LOCKED).  I just  
> recompiled the kernel without APIC support, and viola, it works-  
> albiet without SMP.
> 
> Sad thing is, the machines I'm putting these cards in are dual Xeon  
> rigs.
> 
> --
> Ok, on Vinod's suggestion, I called 3Ware/AMCC support, and a *very*  
> helpful person there took me through figuring out what firmware I  
> had, and told me the new firmware fixes this problem.
> 
> With that, I need to update firmware and try installing/booting fresh  
> again, but the 3Ware/AMCC KnowledgeLibrary site is downed with some  
> DB error... (doh!)
> 
> So, with that, I'm done for the day- but looks like I almost have  
> this issue solved, for now, with these cards.  Will keep everyone  
> posted.
> 
> Rocket-
> .ike

Sorry that this probably isn't threaded properly, I just joined the list.
:)

What ended up happening with that, Ike?  I've got the exact same issue.  :)

	Dave