Summary: Solaris 7 64-bit w/ EMC PowerPath 1.5.3: path_to_inst H BA conflict prevents boot

From: Doug Clendening (Doug.Clendening@storagenetworks.com)
Date: Tue May 09 2000 - 13:07:50 CDT


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Summary:
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The problem was caused by the patch 106300-08. We installed 106300-07
version of the patch and the problem went away.

Thanks

wdc

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Original Post
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Question:
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Anybody successfully running Solaris 7 (64-bit) with EMC's Volume Logix and
Powerpath software?

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System:
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E450
(2) LP8000 FC with latest firmware and 4.0 driver
Solaris 7 w/ latest recommended patch cluster plus two patches required by
EMC Powerpath patch 150-3.
Volume Logix
Powerpath

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Problem:
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Install OS and patches.
Install Emulex 4.0 driver
Configure persistant binding for the two FC HBAs.
Install EMC Volume Logix.
Install EMC Powerpath 1.5.
Install EMC Powerpath patch 150-03 to enable 64-bit support.
Attempt reboot but system detects a host bus adapter conflict in
/etc/path_to_inst, which it attempts to fix.
Reboot again, but same problem. Attempt boot in single-user mode, but get
same path_to_inst error.
Boot off cdrom and uninstall Powerpath.
System comes up clean.

Doug Clendening
Storage Networks, Inc
Phone: 713-353-2300 x311
Email: doug.clendening@storagenetworks.com



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