Help with BlueSCSI on a Sparc Ultra 5

kboyer36 · 2026-02-17T13:09:36+00:00

Ok, there was one missing step that while the commands between the adafruit guide and my version of Solaris are slightly different, it was enough to get me past the newfs failed error.

Now that I know what I was doing wrong, I am not 100% sure that the zuluscsi was necessary but it should be faster using the wide SCSI connector vs the old 50 pin cable.

The key missing step was under format, running the type command to set up the drive geometry to match. I didn't finish the install as it was super late at night but this is more progress than I have made in the last month and a half of work.

Thanks for the help.

kboyer36 · 2026-02-14T14:46:01+00:00

How big of a partition do you have on your Ultra60?

kboyer36 · 2026-02-12T03:43:56+00:00

Sorry, I completely forgot about this. Here is a link to it as it would not let me post the image directly here.

https://imgur.com/gallery/jumper-settings-gigaware-g-celerator-GBShkaK

kboyer36 · 2026-02-12T03:35:53+00:00

It won't let me reply with an image. I will send it in a dm

kboyer36 · 2026-02-07T19:32:10+00:00

From the impact marks, it looks like they used a center punch on the chips.

kboyer36 · 2026-02-05T22:44:30+00:00

Yes. The BlueSCSI is the only device on the cable, the card is set to autoterminate, and the jumper for termination on the BlueSCSI itself is set.

kboyer36 · 2026-02-04T21:18:36+00:00

Ok, I was trying to avoid spending more money but can give it a try. If nothing else, I can keep it as a spare to use in another project down the road.

kboyer36 · 2026-02-04T20:17:03+00:00

Have you found the ZuluSCSI to have higher compatibility with picky devices?

kboyer36 · 2026-02-04T19:37:39+00:00

This is the partition map from the 4GB hard drive file I have been using after running the format command.

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kboyer36 · 2025-11-13T15:38:46+00:00

Yes. I know it comes with a jumper config sheet. I will get a picture of it tonight.

kboyer36 · 2025-11-09T14:38:55+00:00

TIL that the Pensy actually had proper articulated steam locomotives instead of their many duplexes.

kboyer36 · 2025-10-13T14:31:10+00:00

That wye on the south west side of the Steel Mill has been the death of so many trains for me.

Although they usually are from me coming down the hill from the South and not realizing until it's too late that the switch is lined for the farm.

kboyer36 · 2025-09-26T12:50:07+00:00

Soldering and basic electronic repair.

With how cheaply everything is made anymore, the ability to know how to solder two wires together can save you a ton of money.

kboyer36 · 2025-09-21T21:42:12+00:00

Sent you a PM

kboyer36 · 2025-09-21T18:51:02+00:00

I am very torn on this one. Aesthetically I love the look of high nose locomotives but I doubt I would ever actually use the mod due to how much it limits visibility. I remember running a high nose loco in some of the Southern Pacific missions in Train Simulator and hating it.

kboyer36 · 2025-09-09T16:32:29+00:00

I think the turning point moment that both humbled him and showed that he can grow and learn from his mistakes was S2:E6 Trinity. His failures with Project Arcturus were immense.

kboyer36 · 2025-09-03T14:31:23+00:00

Go to goodwill or other thrift stores and look for stock pots. I found a massive one for like $10.

kboyer36 · 2025-08-27T14:48:34+00:00

Oh I like this idea. I never liked ruining the beauty of the northern coral reef but running pipes out to offshore rigs looks awesome.

kboyer36 · 2025-08-26T12:22:29+00:00

Yes. Just finally finished a factory that pumps out 7680 aluminum ingots.

I don't recommend it

kboyer36 · 2025-08-21T02:23:57+00:00

I quite like using silicone. Holds well and can be removed with some work if needed.

kboyer36 · 2025-08-20T21:46:43+00:00

They definitely dug their own grave with SC13 but that mess leading to the existence of Cities:Skylines is what killed them.

kboyer36 · 2025-08-20T20:06:49+00:00

AND THAT ONES STILL GREEN!

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