MLX(4) | Device Drivers Manual | MLX(4)

# NAME

`mlx` — Mylex DAC960 RAID controller driver

# SYNOPSIS

`mlx* at eisa? slot ?`
`mlx* at pci? dev ? function ?`

# DESCRIPTION

The `mlx` driver provides support for the Mylex DAC960 family of RAID controllers, including OEM versions from Compaq and DEC. Attached disk arrays are supported by the `ld` driver.

The `mlx` driver will warn if a controller firmware upgrade may be necessary, although as a matter of course, the latest available firmware should always be used.

# HARDWARE

Supported controllers include:

DEC/Compaq SWXCR
Mylex AcceleRAID 150
Mylex AcceleRAID 200
Mylex AcceleRAID 250
Mylex DAC1164P (eXtremeRAID 1100)
Mylex DAC960P
Mylex DAC960PD
Mylex DAC960PG
Mylex DAC960PJ
Mylex DAC960PL
Mylex DAC960PR
Mylex DAC960PRL
Mylex DAC960PT
Mylex DAC960PTL0
Mylex DAC960PTL1

# SEE ALSO

intro(4), ld(4), mly(4), mlxctl(8)

# HISTORY

The `mlx` driver first appeared in NetBSD 1.5.3, and was derived from the FreeBSD driver of the same name.

January 10, 2000 | NetBSD 11.99