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Old 01-17-2008, 06:08 PM
Volker Gruenewald
 
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Default Re: Loading kernel module automatically for QLogic Fiber card

Hi,

> Hi, I am trying to load a kernel module automatically without success.
> I have read many docs with google searches and tried several suggested
> methods but still no go. I am using RedHat kernel 2.4.21-9.ELsmp.
>
> The module file is at
> /lib/modules/2.4.21-9.ELsmp/kernel/drivers/addon/qla2200/qla2300.o
>
> /etc/modules.conf has the line:
>
> alias scsi_hostadapter2 qla2300
>
> I can run modprobe scsi_hostadapter2 and it loads fine. Here is an

output:
>
> $ sudo modprobe -v scsi_hostadapter2
> /sbin/insmod
> /lib/modules/2.4.21-9.ELsmp/kernel/drivers/addon/qla2200/qla2300.o
> Using /lib/modules/2.4.21-9.ELsmp/kernel/drivers/addon/qla2200/qla2300.o
> Symbol version prefix 'smp_'
>
>
> How do I load this AUTOMATICALLY at boot? I know I can put this in the
> rc scripts but is there any other way to do this?


man mkinitrd

> Thanks in advance.
>
> -Moe


regards

Volker


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