Softpaq Solution:  SP1614
File Name:  EFS510
Title:  Compaq Extended Feature Supplement 5.10 for SCO UNIX 5.0
Version:  5.10
Language:  English

CATEGORY:  Drivers / Servers

EFFECTIVE DATE:  3 June 1996

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Any Compaq Server Products

OPERATING SYSTEM:
	SCO OpenServer Enterprise System, Version 5.0
	SCO OpenServer Host System, Version 5.0
	SCO OpenServer Desktop System, Version 5.0

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  Any Compaq system running one of the above operating systems.

SUPERSEDES:  SP1427

DESCRIPTION:  The Compaq Extended Feature Supplement (EFS) 5.10 for SCO UNIX 5.0 is a collection of device drivers to provide maximum performance with Compaq hardware.  EFS 5.10 also includes several utilities to monitor and increase the performance of  your Compaq server.  Support was added for the Compaq SMART-2 /P Drive Array Controller, as well as improved support for the Compaq SMART-2 /E Drive Array Controller.  This release of the Compaq  EFS is required by Compaq Insight Management Agents version 3.1 for SCO OpenServer Release 5. Earlier versions of the Compaq Insight Management Agents should be replaced with version 3.1.

Compaq EFS 5.10 was developed specifically for SCO OpenServer Release 5.0.  The product will not install on previous releases of SCO UNIX, e.g. 3.2v4 and earlier.  In addition, release of the Compaq EFS prior to version 5.0 will not nstall or function correctly under SCO OpenServer Release 5.0.

        KNOWN LIMITATIONS:

        o Remote installation, i.e. installation to or from a system over a
          network, is not supported in this release.

        o The Disaster Recovery utility will not backup drives over 2GB in
          size.

        DEVICE DRIVERS IN EFS 5.10:

        A device driver is software that the operating system uses to set up
        and communicate with hardware devices.  EFS 5.10 provides support for
        the following Compaq specific hardware not supported in the base
        operating system:

        o Compaq NetFlex Controller Support.  The Compaq NetFlex Controller
          (cet) driver supports the family of Compaq NetFlex controllers under
          SCO OpenServer Release 5.0.
 
        o Compaq Netelligent Controller Support.  The Compaq Netelligent
          Controller (cet) driver supports the family of Compaq Netelligent
          controllers under SCO OpenServer Release 5.0.

        o Compaq SCSI-2 Support.  Compaq SCSI-2 support includes drivers for
          the Integrated 32-Bit Fast-SCSI-2 Controllers in the Compaq
          ProSignia and Compaq ProLiant Family of Servers. Support is also
          provided for  the following options cards:
                Compaq 32-Bit Fast-SCSI-2 Controller card
                Compaq 32-Bit Fast-Wide SCSI-2/E Controller card
                Compaq 32-Bit Fast-Wide SCSI-2/P Controller card

                SCSI-2 support also includes driver support for the Integrated
                SCSI-2 options port on the Compaq SystemPro/XL Server.

        o Compaq Smart-2 /E Drive Array Controller.

        o Compaq Smart-2 /P Drive Array Controller.

        o ProLiant Storage System Support.  The Compaq EFS 5.10 includes a
          driver to support the features of the ProLiant Storage System when
          connected to the Compaq 32-Bit Fast-SCSI-2 Controller or the Compaq
          32-Bit Fast-Wide SCSI-2 Controller.

        o Compaq System Wellness Driver.  System Wellness features include
          hardware components that monitor system activity, temperature
          conditions, fan operation, EISA bus utilization, and operation
          system up time. It also provides Automatic Server Recovery and
          Health Log Support for the Compaq  SystemPro/XL, Compaq ProLiant,
          and Compaq ProSignia Servers.

        o Compaq Intelligent Drive Array support.  Support is included for
          the Compaq Intelligent Drive Array, Compaq IDA-Expansion, Compaq
          IDA-2, Compaq SMART, Compaq SMART-2/E, and Compaq SMART-2/P
          controllers.

        o Boot-Time Loadable Driver (BTLD).  The Boot-Time Loadable Driver
          diskette is used when installing SCO OpenServer Release 5.0 on
          Compaq systems.

        UTILITIES INCLUDED IN EFS 5.10

        o SCSI-2 Management Utility.  The SCSI-2 Management Utility provides
          support for the Compaq 32-Bit Fast-SCSI-2 Controller, the Compaq
          Integrated SCSI-2 Options Port, and the Compaq 6260 SCSI-2
          Controller.

        o Intelligent Drive Array (IDA) Diagnostic Utility.  The Intelligent
          Drive Array (IDA) Diagnostic Utility allows the administrator to
          view Compaq Drive Array controller status.

        o Compaq System Monitor Utility.  The System Monitor utility (cpqmon)
          displays system activity and performance information.

        o Compaq UPS Support.  The Uninterruptible Power Supply Utility (UPS)
          will gracefully shutdown a server if the AC power fails.

        o Disaster Recovery Utility.  The Disaster Recovery Utility creates a
          bootable Disaster Recovery diskette and a Disaster Recovery tape.
          The diskette and tape are used to restore the primary hard disk in
          the event of a failure.

        o Compaq PageMarq Support.  The PageMarq support includes the lp model
          CPQ Pagemarq printer interface script which provides support for the
          Compaq PageMarq printer. The cpqfax program provides support for
          sending faxes through the Compaq PageMarq printer.

        o Compaq Single Launch Point Utility.  The Single Launch Point Utility
          allows execution of EFS 5.10 utilities by selecting them from a
          menu.

HOW TO USE:

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!

To create five (5) EFS 5.10 diskettes: 

1. After downloading the SoftPaq, copy it to an empty directory and change to that directory.
 
2. From that drive and directory, execute the SoftPaq file:  SP1614 [ENTER]
    The following files should be created:
        EFS510._01
        EFS510._02
        EFS510._03
        EFS510._04
        EFS510._05
        QRST.EXE
        SP1614.DOC
 
3. Obtain 5 DOS formatted 1.44 MB diskettes
IMPORTANT: Only 1.44 MB, DOS formatted diskettes can be used.  DO not substitute other types of media.
 
4. To create the diskettes and install the software, refer to SP1614.DOC for instructions on running the QRST program.  Read all information in the README.EFS file on the documentation diskette            before installing the EFS.
 
5. After the diskettes are created, you may delete the downloaded file SP1614.EXE and the other files created on the hard drive if you wish.

Copyright 1996, Compaq Computer Corporation.  All rights reserved.

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