On Wed, Jan 22, 2003 at 07:58:52AM -0700, RJ45 wrote:
> 
> Hello
> I plan to install NetBSD 1.6 on my ultra 10
> I want to try to plug into the PCI bus a 3COM905 card
> in general how does behave NetBSD/spar64 with devices plugged into the PCI
> slots like a NIC or a SCSI host adapter ?
> will mostly fail or work ?

Should work. I tested a few ethernet adapters, and siop and adaptec SCSI
adapters in my U5

> I Also read on the FAQ how to configure a thirdy party device to being
> seen by PROM console, but I did not understand very well to tell the
> truth...
> For example if I plug an adaptec SCSI 29160 how I have to confiure to
> being it seen at PROM ?

I don't think a 29160 will be seen by the prom.
It does see tekram 390U (ncr53c875-based). I'll have to try with a 390U3.

> Anyway even if PROM cannot see it the device is usable by NetBSD?

Yes

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