Softpaq Solution: SP1529 File Name: CPQSMRT2._01 Title: Compaq SMART-2 Array Controllers ECI Driver Version: 1.00 CATEGORY: Driver PRODUCTS AFFECTED: Servers, Option MODELS AFFECTED: Compaq ProLiant and ProSignia Servers OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: Systems with 1 or more Compaq SMART-2 Array Controllers CREATION DATE: 14 August 1996 PUBLIC AVAILABILITY DATE: 19 August 1996 DISTRIBUTION METHOD ALLOWED: Physical Media, Electronic SUPERSEDES LIST: N/A SOFTPAQ CREATION METHOD: Creates diskette DESCRIPTION: The Compaq SMART-2 Array Controllers ECI driver is a new, performance-enhanced driver that can be used with both EISA and PCI models of Compaq SMART-2 Array Controllers. It can be used to replace the Compaq Drive Array driver in systems that have only Compaq SMART-2 Controllers installed. It is important to read the README.TXT file on the created diskette for supported and unsupported features before installing the driver. NOTE: A beta version of this driver was used in the Compaq ProLiant 5000 server described in the "TPC Benchmark C Full Disclosure Report for ProLiant 5000 6/166 Model 2 using Microsoft SQL Server v.6.5 and Microsoft Windows NT v.4.0" which was published May, 1996 by Compaq Computer Corporation. HOW TO USE: 1. Obtain a formatted 1.44 MB diskette (other types of media cannot be substituted). 2. Download the SoftPaq to an empty directory on your hard drive and change to that directory. The file that is downloaded is SP1529.EXE. 3. From that drive and directory, execute the SoftPaq file: SP1529 [ENTER] You will be prompted to insert the formatted 1.44 MB diskette. 4. After the diskette is created, you may delete the downloaded file SP1529.EXE if you wish. 5. For installation instructions, read the README.TXT file in the root directory of the created diskette. Copyright 1996, Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies