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authorLinus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>2012-03-22 12:55:29 -0700
committerLinus Torvalds <torvalds@linux-foundation.org>2012-03-22 12:55:29 -0700
commit424a6f6ef990b7e9f56f6627bfc6c46b493faeb4 (patch)
tree0028356ed8003495fbbe1f716f359e3c8ebc35b6 /Documentation/scsi
parent1ab142d499294b844ecc81e8004db4ce029b0b61 (diff)
parentcd8df932d894f3128c884e3ae1b2b484540513db (diff)
Merge tag 'scsi-misc' of git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/jejb/scsi-misc-2.6
SCSI updates from James Bottomley: "The update includes the usual assortment of driver updates (lpfc, qla2xxx, qla4xxx, bfa, bnx2fc, bnx2i, isci, fcoe, hpsa) plus a huge amount of infrastructure work in the SAS library and transport class as well as an iSCSI update. There's also a new SCSI based virtio driver." * tag 'scsi-misc' of git://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/jejb/scsi-misc-2.6: (177 commits) [SCSI] qla4xxx: Update driver version to 5.02.00-k15 [SCSI] qla4xxx: trivial cleanup [SCSI] qla4xxx: Fix sparse warning [SCSI] qla4xxx: Add support for multiple session per host. [SCSI] qla4xxx: Export CHAP index as sysfs attribute [SCSI] scsi_transport: Export CHAP index as sysfs attribute [SCSI] qla4xxx: Add support to display CHAP list and delete CHAP entry [SCSI] iscsi_transport: Add support to display CHAP list and delete CHAP entry [SCSI] pm8001: fix endian issue with code optimization. [SCSI] pm8001: Fix possible racing condition. [SCSI] pm8001: Fix bogus interrupt state flag issue. [SCSI] ipr: update PCI ID definitions for new adapters [SCSI] qla2xxx: handle default case in qla2x00_request_firmware() [SCSI] isci: improvements in driver unloading routine [SCSI] isci: improve phy event warnings [SCSI] isci: debug, provide state-enum-to-string conversions [SCSI] scsi_transport_sas: 'enable' phys on reset [SCSI] libsas: don't recover end devices attached to disabled phys [SCSI] libsas: fixup target_port_protocols for expanders that don't report sata [SCSI] libsas: set attached device type and target protocols for local phys ...
Diffstat (limited to 'Documentation/scsi')
-rw-r--r--Documentation/scsi/LICENSE.qla2xxx41
-rw-r--r--Documentation/scsi/bfa.txt82
-rw-r--r--Documentation/scsi/libsas.txt15
3 files changed, 84 insertions, 54 deletions
diff --git a/Documentation/scsi/LICENSE.qla2xxx b/Documentation/scsi/LICENSE.qla2xxx
index 19e7cd4bba6..ce0fdf349a8 100644
--- a/Documentation/scsi/LICENSE.qla2xxx
+++ b/Documentation/scsi/LICENSE.qla2xxx
@@ -1,48 +1,11 @@
Copyright (c) 2003-2011 QLogic Corporation
-QLogic Linux/ESX Fibre Channel HBA Driver
+QLogic Linux FC-FCoE Driver
-This program includes a device driver for Linux 2.6/ESX that may be
-distributed with QLogic hardware specific firmware binary file.
+This program includes a device driver for Linux 3.x.
You may modify and redistribute the device driver code under the
GNU General Public License (a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A) published by the Free Software Foundation (version 2).
-You may redistribute the hardware specific firmware binary file
-under the following terms:
-
- 1. Redistribution of source code (only if applicable),
- must retain the above copyright notice, this list of
- conditions and the following disclaimer.
-
- 2. Redistribution in binary form must reproduce the above
- copyright notice, this list of conditions and the
- following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other
- materials provided with the distribution.
-
- 3. The name of QLogic Corporation may not be used to
- endorse or promote products derived from this software
- without specific prior written permission
-
-REGARDLESS OF WHAT LICENSING MECHANISM IS USED OR APPLICABLE,
-THIS PROGRAM IS PROVIDED BY QLOGIC CORPORATION "AS IS'' AND ANY
-EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
-IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
-PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR
-BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
-EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
-TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
-DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
-ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY,
-OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY
-OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
-POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
-
-USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT USE OF THIS PROGRAM WILL NOT
-CREATE OR GIVE GROUNDS FOR A LICENSE BY IMPLICATION, ESTOPPEL, OR
-OTHERWISE IN ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (PATENT, COPYRIGHT,
-TRADE SECRET, MASK WORK, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT) EMBODIED IN
-ANY OTHER QLOGIC HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE EITHER SOLELY OR IN
-COMBINATION WITH THIS PROGRAM.
EXHIBIT A
diff --git a/Documentation/scsi/bfa.txt b/Documentation/scsi/bfa.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..f2d6e9d1791
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Documentation/scsi/bfa.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,82 @@
+Linux driver for Brocade FC/FCOE adapters
+
+
+Supported Hardware
+------------------
+
+bfa 3.0.2.2 driver supports all Brocade FC/FCOE adapters. Below is a list of
+adapter models with corresponding PCIIDs.
+
+ PCIID Model
+
+ 1657:0013:1657:0014 425 4Gbps dual port FC HBA
+ 1657:0013:1657:0014 825 8Gbps PCIe dual port FC HBA
+ 1657:0013:103c:1742 HP 82B 8Gbps PCIedual port FC HBA
+ 1657:0013:103c:1744 HP 42B 4Gbps dual port FC HBA
+ 1657:0017:1657:0014 415 4Gbps single port FC HBA
+ 1657:0017:1657:0014 815 8Gbps single port FC HBA
+ 1657:0017:103c:1741 HP 41B 4Gbps single port FC HBA
+ 1657:0017:103c 1743 HP 81B 8Gbps single port FC HBA
+ 1657:0021:103c:1779 804 8Gbps FC HBA for HP Bladesystem c-class
+
+ 1657:0014:1657:0014 1010 10Gbps single port CNA - FCOE
+ 1657:0014:1657:0014 1020 10Gbps dual port CNA - FCOE
+ 1657:0014:1657:0014 1007 10Gbps dual port CNA - FCOE
+ 1657:0014:1657:0014 1741 10Gbps dual port CNA - FCOE
+
+ 1657:0022:1657:0024 1860 16Gbps FC HBA
+ 1657:0022:1657:0022 1860 10Gbps CNA - FCOE
+
+
+Firmware download
+-----------------
+
+The latest Firmware package for 3.0.2.2 bfa driver can be found at:
+
+http://www.brocade.com/services-support/drivers-downloads/adapters/Linux.page
+
+and then click following respective util package link:
+
+ Version Link
+
+ v3.0.0.0 Linux Adapter Firmware package for RHEL 6.2, SLES 11SP2
+
+
+Configuration & Management utility download
+-------------------------------------------
+
+The latest driver configuration & management utility for 3.0.2.2 bfa driver can
+be found at:
+
+http://www.brocade.com/services-support/drivers-downloads/adapters/Linux.page
+
+and then click following respective util pacakge link
+
+ Version Link
+
+ v3.0.2.0 Linux Adapter Firmware package for RHEL 6.2, SLES 11SP2
+
+
+Documentation
+-------------
+
+The latest Administration's Guide, Installation and Reference Manual,
+Troubleshooting Guide, and Release Notes for the corresponding out-of-box
+driver can be found at:
+
+http://www.brocade.com/services-support/drivers-downloads/adapters/Linux.page
+
+and use the following inbox and out-of-box driver version mapping to find
+the corresponding documentation:
+
+ Inbox Version Out-of-box Version
+
+ v3.0.2.2 v3.0.0.0
+
+
+Support
+-------
+
+For general product and support info, go to the Brocade website at:
+
+http://www.brocade.com/services-support/index.page
diff --git a/Documentation/scsi/libsas.txt b/Documentation/scsi/libsas.txt
index aa54f54c4a5..3cc9c7843e1 100644
--- a/Documentation/scsi/libsas.txt
+++ b/Documentation/scsi/libsas.txt
@@ -398,21 +398,6 @@ struct sas_task {
task_done -- callback when the task has finished execution
};
-When an external entity, entity other than the LLDD or the
-SAS Layer, wants to work with a struct domain_device, it
-_must_ call kobject_get() when getting a handle on the
-device and kobject_put() when it is done with the device.
-
-This does two things:
- A) implements proper kfree() for the device;
- B) increments/decrements the kref for all players:
- domain_device
- all domain_device's ... (if past an expander)
- port
- host adapter
- pci device
- and up the ladder, etc.
-
DISCOVERY
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