Topic: Does a same-version upgrade detect all new devices?

[atman]

I have implemented a server (version 6.0) which has worked a treat. Until I ran into the 4GB backup limit when backing up to a remote desktop. So I added a Adaptec SCSI controller that all FAQ's say is supported, and a HP DAT drive. Then I ran a same version upgrade hoping that it would plug-and-play the new hardware.  But when I configure tape backups, the logs tell me there is no such device.

The SCSI BIOS sees the tape drive just fine on boot-up.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[raem]

atman

>.....I ran into the 4GB backup limit when backing up to a remote desktop

Alternatively you can use the backup2ws contrib from dmay to backup to shared drives eg workstations.
If you wish to be able to restore as well, then keep your backup file size under 2Gb by specifiying the size in the backup2ws job you create. It will automatically split the backup file into multiple parts but see the files as if they are one big backup file.
Note the backup job # 911, Disaster Recovery Backup will backup everything that is needed to recreate your server. Also note that only the 911 job backs up the mysql databases.
You can create other backup jobs and specify which data you want backed up but they will not include mysql stuff, so be warned.
Do not try to backup the complete sme server file system as it will not work correctly.

Search for further references to the 2Gb and restore issue, it has been answered many times.

[atman]

Hi Ray,

Thanks for this advice.

Is there any way I can get the existing server to recognise the new hardware?

Kind Regards

[kruhm]

http://mirror.contribs.org/smeserver/contribs/mblotwijk/HowToGuides/AddExtraHardDisk.htm

[raem]

atman

Have you searched the forums, for example this post may give you some clues

http://forums.contribs.org/index.php?topic=27139.msg111530#msg111530