You might have already tried this ...
at the ok prompt try typing
probe-scsi
also
probe-scsi-all
And see if the drives are even listed.
If they are not then theres something wrong with drives or the connection
(cables perhaps?)
Sorry cant think of anything else at he moment
On 15 Feb 2002 at 8:59, Ted Jackson wrote:
> This is a request for help on a Sun Sparc20 system. All others please
> disregard.
>
> To keep broadcast messages to a minimum, please respond to me only.
> (tjackson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
>
> Now for my problem.
>
> I have a Sun P/N 600-3344-02 (Sparc 20?) system which contained a dual
> processor board, P/n 2613-01 REV51. A CPU apparently failed and another
> workstation, P/N 603-2085-03 was acquired. The second unit is a single
> processor system.
>
> I have moved the disk drive from the first unit to the second and am
> able to successfully boot. However, the system does not seem to detect
> the external drives connected to the SCSI port on the back of the unit.
>
> Is there some command or firmware "key" which activates the port? Is
> the system board defective?
>
> I downloaded SPARCstation 20 Service Manual dated July, 1996, but cannot
> find anything therein to help except diagnostic commands. The system
> passes diagnostics.
>
> My total Sun experience* is still measured in hours, so I would appreciate
> any help someone can provide.
>
> Ted Jackson
>
> * I suppose you could say I have been in the dark all my life?
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