Hi!

> > But it seems that you have to configure this controller, as I have
> > downloaded the Documentation from www.cmd.com and the small port at
> > the side is a serial port. Well, I hooked up a VT220, but I don't
> > get anything on this port. And AFAIK I have build the cable
> > correctly.
> 
> You shouldn't have to use that port at all.  You configure it using
> the various jumpers on the board.  The documentation should show all
> the various possibilities.

I've set the jumpers according to the documentation, but it just won't be
detected (neither under VMS nor under NetBSD)

> 
> > So my Question: Does it work with NetBSD? Can I boot from it? Do I
> > need extra Configuration?
> 
> Being a SCSI to MSCP converter, it should "just work".  However, in my
> experience it doesn't work with -current; a recent /boot won't, and
> the old /boot I'm using will happily load -current kernels, but they
> don't work with the controller.

Is the controller being recognized at NetBSD startup? If yes, can I have
the output of dmesg for this controller, so that I can verify it with mine
output? And do I have to attach discs to it to get it recognized by my
MicroVAX II?

MTIA
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	Freddy

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