IBM Raid Controller Support in Windows NT

 Last reviewed: May 28, 1997
Article ID: Q112684
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

SUMMARY

IBM manufactures computers that include a RAID 5 SCSI disk array controller on the motherboard. This controller is not on the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) and is not directly supported under Windows NT. IBM has a driver available that allows this device to function under Windows NT.

MORE INFORMATION

The IBM RAID Controller can be found in IBM Server 95/95A computers. There may be other models that include the array controller as well.

When you install Windows NT on a computer that includes the IBM Raid Controller, the following STOP message may appear: 

   ***STOP: 0x0000007B INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE
To obtain the driver, call the IBM Fulfillment Center at (800) 845-4263.

The driver is identified as "IBM Raid Controller Support Diskette Version 2.0" with a part number of 83G7707. This diskette should be in full production and available to customers by March 31, 1994.

The product included here is manufactured by IBM, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: prodnt 0x7B blue trap
Keywords : kbhw ntdriver nthw ntstop
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 28, 1997
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