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PC SERVER runs SLOW while MIRRORING with NetWare



Subject: PC SERVER runs SLOW while MIRRORING with NetWare (Updated)
Updated PC Server RETAIN TIP: 

     Record number:       H136094
     Device:              D/T8640
     Model:               M
     Hit count:           UHC00141
     Success count:       USC0000
     Publication code:    PC50
     Tip key:
     Date created:        O97/01/14
     Date last altered:   A98/06/10
     Owning B.U.:         USA


Abstract: PC SERVER runs SLOW while MIRRORING with NetWare


SYMPTOM:

While Mirroring or Duplexing with NetWare, the Server runs slowly. Performance is degraded.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:

The system is a PC Server with one or more of the following Adaptec SCSI Adapters / Controller installed:



The Operating System is NetWare 3.1x or 4.1x with Mirroring OR Duplexing enabled.


FIX:

Edit the STARTUP.NCF so the loading of the Adaptec device drivers are as follows:

 For Duplexing:
    load aic7870.dsk slot=xx read_after_write=1     (primary drive)
    load aic7870.dsk slot=xx read_after_write=0    (mirrored drive)
 For Mirroring:
    load aic7870.dsk slot=xx read_after_write=0


By default (no parameters), read after write verification is ENABLED for the aic7870.dsk device driver.

By using the "read_after_write=0" parameter, read after write verification is DISABLED and system performance is improved. Read after write verification will appear "DISABLED" for the mirrored drive on the NetWare Monitor (Disk Information) screen when "read_after_write=0" is used as the parameter.


Adaptec is a trademark of Adaptec, Inc.
NetWare is a trademark of Novell, Inc.


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