On Feb 18, 2009, at 4:30 PM, Ivan Warren wrote:
Basically, the requirement for an initrd was generated by 'distributed' systems.. Where you can stick in brand XXX variant ZZZ HBA.. but on IBM System z.. you can't do that ! And even more... Even if you were allowed to, it would have to follow either the Principle of Operations/OEMI channel specs/3990 CU specs or QDIO SCSI.. basically.. you have 3 drivers ! (ok.. FBA, CKD, ECKD, and FCP SCSI.. But that's still 3 since basic CKD isn't even supported!)
Or diag250. Sure, doesn't work on the metal. Nevertheless. Adam ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@vm.marist.edu with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
