Adaptec APA-358 User Manual download pdf (Page 32)

• A fresh backup tape

You will need to know:

• The CONFIG.SYS file settings needed to enable the ASPI

manager for the SCSI host adapter and tape drive. Look at

the existing CONFIG.SYS file contents for working

syntax.

INSTALL

• The ASPI manager files (specific drivers for the tape

drive that is connected to the server to be restored).

Building the Rescue Diskette

• SYS A:

• Edit a:\config.sys

• Files=30

• Buffers=20

• Add your disk manager if using IDE drives requiring it.

device=<your disk manager>

example: device=ontrack.sys

Note > If you are not using a disk manager such as On-Track or other boot

sector manager ignore the above line.

1. Add your ASPI manager driver. Use the appendix for a

list of what driver is required for what controller.

Device=<your aspi manager>

example: device=aspi8dos.sys

2. Press Alt-F then select Save.

3. Press Alt-F then select Exit

4. Copy the managers from the above steps onto the floppy.

The drivers are shipped with the disks that you received

from the manufacturer, or can be obtained from their

websites. For example, the Adaptec drivers are shipped

with EZ-SCSI. The Compaq drivers are on the

SmartStart CD, etc.

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