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This file describes the features and use of the NCR SDMS device 
drivers for the NetWare v3.1x and v4.x operating system environments. 
It is divided into the following sections:

Introduction
NetWare v3.1x, and v4.x
   Features
   Description
   Installation
   Command Line Options
   Troubleshooting
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************************* Introduction ****************************

Novell NetWare provides users with a Local Area Network (LAN) featuring 
sophisticated networking capabilities. The NCR SDMS 3.0 drivers allow the 
user to utilize an NCR SCSI controller or processor containing an NCR SCSI 
BIOS with NetWare. SCSI peripherals connected to the server with SDMS driver 
support will function just like other non-SCSI peripherals. The SDMS 3.0 
software provides an NCR SCSI solution within the NetWare environment.

Separate drivers arre provided for Novell NetWare v3.1x, and Novell NetWare
v4.x. The following information will assist in a successful installation of 
the NCR SDMS SCSI drivers.


************************ NetWare v4.x *****************************

* Features *

 Full support for disk mirroring and duplexing
 Support for the ASPI interface
 Synchronous negotiation (including fast SCSI)
 Supports multiple host adapters
 Multiple logical unit number (LUN) support
 Disconnect/Reselect
 Supports scatter-gather
 Tagged command queuing


* Description *

There is a separate NCR SDMS 3.0 device driver and ASPI manager for each of 
two versions of NetWare. For NetWare v3.1x, the main SDMS device driver is
NCRSDMS3.DSK, and the file ASPICAM4.NLM isw loaded if support for the ASPI
interface is desired. For NetWare v4.x, the main SDMS device driver is 
NCRSDMS4.DSK, and the file ASPICAM4.NLM is loaded if support for the ASPI 
interface is desired.

* Installation *

Install NetWare as described in the Novell NetWare Installation Manual. 
The following information is provided to assist in the installation.

1. Ensure that your host bus adapter card is set with the proper jumper 
settings for your system. See the documentation supplied by the card 
manufacturer.

2. Create a bootable DOS system diskette from which to start your computer 
system. 

3. Use the DOS FDISK utility to create a DOS partition on the hard disk
drive. First, remove any and all existing partitions from the hard drive. 
Then, create the DOS primary partition. Be sure to set the partition to 
"active". Ensure that the remainder of the drive is unpartitioned. The 
remaining free space on the drive will be dedicated to NetWare. For more
information about FDISK, consult your MSDOS manual.

4. Using the DOS FORMAT command, format the DOS partition as the system 
partition. At the DOS prompt, type:

	FORMAT C: /S

This will allow the system to boot from the hard disk drive.

5. From the bootable floppy diskette, copy the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT 
files to the C: drive.

6. For NetWare v3.1x, create a directory called NET3. Copy the file 
NCRSDMS3.DSK from the NCR device drivers diskette into this directory. If 
ASPI support is desired, also copy ASPICAM3.NLM.

For NetWare v4.x, create a directory called NET4. Copy the file 
NCRSDMS4.DSK from the NCR device drivers diskette into this directory. If 
ASPI support is desired, also copy ASPICAM4.NLM.

7. Copy all the files from the NetWare system disks into the NET3, or NET4 
directory.

8. Reboot the computer from the hard disk drive. To start the server program, 
enter the NET3, or NET4 directory and type:

	SERVER

9. When prompted, enter the name of the file server. See the chapter on file 
server installation in the NetWare Installation manual for restrictions.

10. When prompted, enter the network (IPX) number. Any number not already 
used will do. See the chapter on file server installation in the NetWare 
Installation manual for further information.

11. At the NetWare prompt, type:

	LOAD NCRSDMS3
or
	LOAD NCRSDMS4

This command will cause the main driver to be loaded. Without this command, 
NetWare will be unable to access the hard disk drive. If ASPI support is 
desired, also type:

	LOAD ASPICAM3
or
	LOAD ASPICAM4

13. To bring up the installation menu, at the NetWare prompt type:

	LOAD INSTALL

Continue with the installation according to the file server installation 
chapter in the Novell NetWare installation manual.

14. At the Available System Options menu, select the EDIT STARTUP.NCF option 
and check to see that the line LOAD NCRSDMS3, or LOAD NCRSDMS4 is in the 
file. If not, add this line to the file. This eliminates the need to load 
the driver by hand every time the system is powered up.  If the line appears 
more than once, the duplicate statements should be removed.


* Command Line Options *

There are no command line options with the NetWare SCSI device drivers.


* Trouble Shooting *

NCR_SDMS LOCKS UP.

a. DOSCAM may not be loaded in the CONFIG.SYS file, it should be loaded.
