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Installing SCO UnixWare
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Installing SCO UnixWare Installing SCO UnixWare 7 This section discusses installation issues related to the SCO UnixWare operating systems (UnixWare 7.1.1 and UnixWare 8.0). For a successful installation, study the SCO system manuals thoroughly. The required drivers can be created from the RAID Software Suite CD-ROM. 7.1 General Installation Notes This section identifies the minimum hardware and software required to successfully install the ICP RAID controller with the accompanying RAID Software Suite. Ensure that you have completed the steps described in Chapter 2, "Getting Started," before beginning the installation described in this chapter. 7.1.1 Minimum Hardware Requirements For detailed hardware requirements, specifications, and installation procedures specific to your ICP RAID controller, consult the Hardware Guide. 7.1.1.1 Computer System Requirements • Computer with CD-ROM Drive (not attached to the ICP RAID controller) • One available PCI slot • ICP RAID controller • PCI 2.2 compliant system BIOS • SCSI hard disk drives (the minimum needed to meet desired RAID level requirements) Note: If the ICP RAID controller is configured with removable SDRAM, be sure that the DIMM is installed in the adapter prior to use. (Ensure that the optional battery backup is disconnected during any installation or removal of the DIMM). Not all adapters are configured with removable SDRAM or battery backup support. For installation details and applicability to your ICP RAID controller, consult the Hardware Guide. 7.1.2 Minimum Software Requirements • RAID Software Suite CD-ROM • 20 MB of free hard disk space • RAID Software Suite Driver Installation diskette for UnixWare (see Section 2.2, Create the RAID Driver Installation Diskette for instructions). - One blank high density floppy diskette† may be required to create the installation diskette • SCO UnixWare 7.1.1 or 8.0† OS software 76 Software Installation and User's Guide