Mistakes have been found in the code to handle programming of the Atmel flash parts on some new HBA's. This patch provides the correct block size for erase commands and uses dword addresses to determine sector boundaries.
Created attachment 321536 [details] Atmel flash fix
in kernel-2.6.18-122.el5 You can download this test kernel from http://people.redhat.com/dzickus/el5
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patch verified in 2.6.18-123.el5.
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0225.html