This README file contains the latest information about installing IBM TotalStorage™ DS4000 Storage Manager version 9.1 for Linux on pSeries Servers (Linux on POWER). Note: The Linux on POWER host attachment to the IBM 1722-all models (DS4300), the IBM 1724-100/1SC (DS4100) and the IBM 1742-90U/90X (DS4500) requires the additional purchase of an IBM DS4300/DS4100/DS4500 Linux on POWER Host Kit Option. The IBM DS4000 Linux on POWER Host Kit options contain the required IBM licensing to attach a pSeries server running Linux Operating Systems to the DS4100, DS4300 or DS4500 storage servers. Please contact your IBM service representative or IBM resellers for purchasing information. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage™ Support Web Site or CD for the IBM DS4000 Storage Manager version 9 Installation and Support Guides for AIX, HP-UX, Solaris and Linux on POWER. This guide along with the DS4000 Storage Manager program Online Help provide the installation and support information. Last Update: 11/16/2004 Products Supported: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | New Model | Old Model | Machine Type | Model | |------------|-----------|--------------|------------------------| | DS4500 | FAStT 900 | 1742 | 90X, 90U | |------------|-----------|--------------|------------------------| | DS4400 | FAStT 700 | 1742 | 1RX, 1RU | |------------|-----------|--------------|------------------------| | DS4300 | FAStT 600 | 1722 | 6LX, 6LU, 60X and 60U | |------------|-----------|--------------|------------------------| | DS4100 | FAStT 100 | 1724 | 100, 1SC | |----------- |-----------|--------------|------------------------| | N/A | FAStT 500 | 3552 | 1RX, 1RU | |------------|-----------|--------------|------------------------| | N/A | FAStT 200 | 3542 | 1RX, 1RU, 2RX and 2RU | ------------ --------------------------------------------------- Note: - The DS4000 Storage Server controller firmware version 05.40.xx.xx and earlier along with its associated NVSRAM files should not be loaded into DS4000 storage servers connected to DS4000 EXP100 drive expansion enclosures. - The DS4300 storage servers with Standard option requires controller firmware version 05.41.5x.xx and its associated NVSRAM file to be installed before it can be attached to the DS4000 EXP100 drive expansion enclosures. - For the DS4300 Turbo, DS4400 and DS4500 storage servers connected to DS4000 EXP100 drive expansion enclosures, the controller firmware version 06.10.xx.xx and its associated NVSRAM file must be used. - For the DS4100 storage servers, the controller firmware version 05.42.xx.xx and its associated NVSRAM file must be used. - For the DS4300 storage servers with Standard or Single Controller option, the controller firmware version 05.34.xx.xx and its associated NVSRAM file must be used. Do not attempt to download the controller firmware version 06.1x.xx.xx into these DS4000 storage server models. Linux kernels Supported: ======================== --------------------------------|--------------------------------- | LoP-SLES 9 | 2.6.5-7.97 | | | | |--------------------------------|---------------------------------| | LoP-SLES 8 | 2.4.21-218-pseries64 | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------ ======================================================================== CONTENTS -------- 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 6.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 7.0 Trademarks and Notices 8.0 Disclaimer ======================================================================= 1.0 Overview -------------- 1.1 Overview -------------- This is the latest release of the IBM DS4000 Storage Manager for Linux on POWER. It is required for managing the DS4000 storage servers - DS4300 Turbo, DS4400 and DS4500 - with controller firmware version 06.10.xx.xx installed. The pLinux directory on the "Linux support for pSeries" CD-ROM contains the documentation and files necessary for installing the IBM DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9.1 Clients that are required to setup and manage the DS4000 Storage Server. Further, information on the IBM DS4000 Storage Manager version 9.1 installation can be found in the readme.txt files included in the operating system (WIN32, WS03_32bit, WS03_64bit, Linux, Linux_IA64 or AIX) directories on this CD. In addition, the "IBM DS4000 Storage Manager version 9 Installation and Support Guides for Windows 2000/Server 2003, Netware, ESX Server, and Linux" or the "IBM DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9 Installation and Support Guide for AIX, HP- UX, Solaris and Linux on POWER" is located in the \Docs directory on this CD or is available on IBM's Support Web Site as a downloadable Portable Document Format (PDF) file. Supported pSeries configurations and setup information can be found in the DS4000 storage server document, IBM DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9 Installation and Support Guide for AIX, HP-UX, Solaris and Linux on POWER, located in the \Docs directory on this CD. Also, refer to the http://www.ibm.com/eserver/pSeries/linux IBM web site for the latest Linux for pSeries information and document updates. For the latest DS4000 readme files, publications, and released code, refer to the http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk IBM TotalStorage™ Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site. ======================================================================= 1.2 Limitations ---------------- 1. The IBM DS4000 Storage Manager version 9.1 Client software packages are not available at this time for installation on pSeries hosts running the Linux operating system. The Storage Manager version 9.1 Client program must be installed in out-of-band management configurations on management stations with supported operating systems. 2. For the IBM DS4000 Storage Manager version 9.1 Client limitations, refer to the appropriate operating system readme files. These readme files can be found in the operating system (WIN32, WS03_32bit, WS03_64bit, Linux, Linux_IA64 or AIX) directories on this CD. For the latest DS4000 readme files, publications, and released code. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage™ Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site. http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk 3. For the Linux on pSeries limitations, refer to the "IBM DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9 Installation and Support Guide for AIX, HP-UX, Solaris and Linux on POWER" publication located in the \Docs directory on this CD. Also, refer to the http://www.ibm.com/eserver/pSeries/linux IBM web site for the latest Linux for pSeries limitations and document updates. 4. There is no support for multipath at this time with SLES 9 kernel (2.6.5-9x) ======================================================================= 1.3 Enhancements ----------------- N/A ======================================================================= 1.4 Prerequisites ------------------ For the IBM DS4000 Storage Manager version 9.1 Client prerequisites, refer to the appropriate operating system readme files. These readme files can be found in the operating system (WIN32, WS03_32bit, WS03_64bit, Linux, Linux_IA64 or AIX) directories on this CD. For the Linux on pSeries prerequisites, refer to the pSeries Server document, "IBM DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9 Installation and Support Guide for AIX, HP-UX, Solaris and Linux on POWER", located in the \Docs directory on this CD. Also, refer to the http://www.ibm.com/eserver/pSeries/linux IBM web site for the latest Linux for pSeries prerequisites and document updates. ======================================================================= 1.5 Dependencies ----------------- For the IBM DS4000 Storage Manager v9.1 Client dependencies, refer to the appropriate operating system readme files. These readme files can be found in the operating system (WIN32, WS03_32bit, WS03_64bit, Linux, Linux_IA64 or AIX) directories on this CD. For the Linux on pSeries dependencies, refer to the DS4000 storage server document, "IBM DS4000 Storage Manager Version 9 Installation and Support Guide for AIX, HP-UX, Solaris and Linux on POWER", located in the \Docs directory on this CD. Also, refer to the http://www.ibm.com/eserver/pSeries/linux IBM web site for the latest Linux for pSeries dependencies and document updates. ======================================================================= 2.0 Change History ----------------------------- Release Dated 11/24/2004 - Support for the DS4000 FC/SATA storage expansion enclosure intermix option - Enhance the DS4000 Enhance Remote Mirroring Global Copy and Global mirroring functions - Support for the attachement of EXP100 SATA storage expansion enclosures to the DS4400 storage server - Support the DS4100 storage server with Single Controller option - Support for the increase in the maximum number of EXP100 drive expansion enclosures that can be connected to a DS4100 storage server. The maximum EXP100 drive enclosure that can be connected to DS4100 is now 7 instead of 4 - 254966 (PR 81363) DS4000 controllers do not agree on configurations - 256414 (PR 81441) Cannot creat new LUN using FSM 9.1 / FW 6.1 - 259611 (PR 82674) Cannot install SM 9.10 because of a defect in Storage Manager host soffware uninstall - 261681 download allenclosures firmware cmd not working correctly. - hlpct_53466 (PR 80833) tcp port scan causes controllers to reboot - change MIB file name to SM9_10.MIB Release Dated 8/31/2004 - Enhance Remote Mirroring support. Besides Metro Mirroring, IBM DS4000 Storage Manager version 9.1 also supports Global Copy and Global Mirroring Remote Mirror options. - Parallel hard drive firmware download. - Staged controller firmware download. - Full command-line SMcli support. - Improve DS4000 storage manager client Subsystem Management GUI - Adding additional diagnostic features - Drive Channel status, hard drive sector failure list. Release Dated 6/18/2004 1. Support new DS4100 Storage Server Host Attachment to IBM pSeries Servers. 2. Support for DS4000 Storage Server firmware versions 5.4x. Release Dated 4/30/2004 1. DS4000 Storage Server Linux support for IBM pSeries Servers. ======================================================================= 2.1 Key Features added to this IBM DS4000 Storage Manager 9.1 release. --------------------------------------------------------------------- - Enhance Remote Mirroring support. Besides Metro Mirroring, IBM DS4000 Storage Manager version 9.1 also supports Global Copy and Global Mirroring Remote Mirror options. - Parallel hard drive firmware download. - Staged controller firmware download. - Full command-line SMcli support. - Support new EXP710 drive expansion enclosure model. - Support for both FC and SATA hard-drive technology EXP enclosures behind the same DS4000 storage servers. This is a purchased option. - Improve DS4000 storage manager client Subsystem Management GUI - Adding additional diagnostic features - Drive Channel status, hard drive sectors failure list. - Support new DS4100 storage server with Single Controller option. - Support for the attachement of EXP100 SATA storage expansion enclosures to the DS4400 storage server - Support for the increase in the maximum number of EXP100 drive expansion enclosures that can be connected to a DS4100 storage server. The maximum EXP100 drive enclosure that can be connected to DS4100 is now 7 instead of 4 For more information, refer to the appropriate operating system readme files. These readme files can be found in the operating system (WIN32, WS03_32bit, WS03_64bit, Linux, Linux_IA64 or AIX) directories on this CD. ======================================================================= 2.2 Code levels at time of release are as follows ------------------------------------------------------------------- Currently, IBM DS4000 Storage Manager version 9.1 Runtime, Client, Utilities and Agent host software is not available for pSeries server running Linux OS. In addition, the IBM Linux RDAC is also not supported at this time. Please contact your IBM representatives or resellers or visit IBM web site for the availability of such supports in the future. One can also use a non-pSeries Server or a pSeries server running AIX OS as the management station. Please refer to the appropriate operating system readme file for code levels. These readmes can be found in the other operating system (WIN32, WS03_32bit, WS03_64bit, Linux, Linux_IA64 or AIX) directories on the DS4000 Storage Manager version 9 support for Linux on POWER Host Kit CD-ROM. Refer to the http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk IBM TotalStorage™ Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site for the latest released code levels. ======================================================================= 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions ---------------------------------------------------- 3.1 Readme files ------------------------ a. Determine which operating system of the management station that you will be installing this code on. b. Change to the appropriate directory on this CD (either WIN32, WS03_32bit, WS03_64bit, Linux, Linux_IA64 or AIX). c. Follow the instructions in that directory on how to install the IBM DS4000 Storage Manager version 9.1 Host Software. 3.2 Supported Fibre Channel HBAs for Linux on POWER platforms only ------------------------------------------------------------------- IBM has tested configurations with the following Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters with the stated adapter firmware and device driver versions: IBM Feature Code 6228, 6239, or 5716(6239-CR) HBA Firmware Minimum Levels for RHEL3u4 ppc64 Linux (LoP): 1. FC 5716 Driver: 7.1.8, ElxLinuxApps-2.0a19-7.1.11-1, lpfc_2.4_driver_kit-7.1.11-1, F-code 1.90A4 2. FC 6239 Driver: 7.1.8, ElxLinuxApps-2.0a19-7.1.11-1, lpfc_2.4_driver_kit-7.1.11-1, F-code 1.81x1 3. FC 6228 Driver: 7.1.8, ElxLinuxApps-2.0a19-7.1.11-1, lpfc_2.4_driver_kit-7.1.11-1, F-code 3.91Ax HBA Firmware Minimum Levels for SLES 9 ppc64 Linux (LoP): 1. FC 5716 Driver: lpfcdriver-2.10g, Apps. Kit:lpfcapp-2.10g-1.ppc64 2.10g, F-code 1.90A4 2. FC 6239 Driver: lpfcdriver-2.10g, Apps. Kit:lpfcapp-2.10g-1.ppc64 2.10g, F-code 1.81X1 3. FC 6228 Driver: 7.1.8, ElxLinuxApps-2.0a19-7.1.11-1, lpfc_2.4_driver_kit-7.1.11-1, F-code 3.91Ax pSeries adapter code can be downloaded from: http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload2/download.html 3.3 Helpful Hints ----------------------- Please refer to the appropriate operating system readme file for specific helpful hints. These readmes can be found in the operating system (WIN32, WS03_32bit, WS03_64bit, Linux, Linux_IA64 or AIX) directories on this CD. ======================================================================= 4.0 Configuration Information ------------------------------------------ 4.1 Configuration Settings ------------------------------------- Please refer to the appropriate operating system readme file for specific configuration setting. These readmes can be found in the operating system (WIN32, WS03_32bit, WS03_64bit, Linux, Linux_IA64 or AIX) directories on this CD. ======================================================================= 4.2 Unsupported Configurations -------------------------------------------- Please refer to the appropriate operating system readme file for a list of unsupported configurations. These readmes can be found in the operating system (WIN32, WS03_32bit,WS03_64bit, Linux, Linux_IA64 or AIX) directories on this CD. ======================================================================= 5.0 Unattended Mode --------------------- N/A ======================================================================= 6.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ---------------------------------------- 6.1 IBM TotalStorage™ Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk/ 6.2 IBM TotalStorage™ Marketing Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk 6.3 If you have any questions about this update, or problem applying the update go to the following HelpCenter World Telephone Numbers URL: http://www.ibm.com/planetwide 6.4 The IBM Linux for pSeries web site: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/pSeries/linux IMPORTANT: You should download the latest version of the DS4000 Storage Manager host software, the DS4000 storage server controller firmware, the DS4000 drive expansion enclosure ESM firmware and the drive firmware at the time of the initial installation and when product updates become available. To be notified of important product updates, you must first register at the IBM Support and Download Web site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk/ ======================================================================= 7.0 Trademarks and Notices ---------------------------- 7.1 The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM FAStT ToTalStorage™ the e-business logo xSeries pSeries HelpCenter Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United states, other countries, or both. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. 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