********************************************************************* * IBM ServeRAID 7k Firmware and BIOS Update * * README.TXT * * Version 7.12 * ********************************************************************* CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change history 2.1 ServeRAID Family 7.10 to 7.12 2.2 ServeRAID Family 7.00 to 7.10 3.0 Installation and setup instructions 3.1 Updating the BIOS and firmware 4.0 Troubleshooting tips 5.0 Web Site and Support Phone Number 6.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview _____________ NOTE: This README provides information needed to install and configure an IBM ServeRAID-7k Ultra320 SCSI controller. Follow each step in this README to ensure that your ServeRAID controllers have the latest software levels. The ServeRAID 7.12 release of code contains the following levels of firmware: o Firmware level 7.12 for the ServeRAID-7k Ultra320 SCSI Controllers Creating logical drives, prior to installing the ServeRAID Manager program, requires the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD. This CD comes with your ServeRAID controller or you can download an ISO image from the IBM Support Web site. Refer to the documentation that comes with your CD-ROM writer for details on how to create a CD from an ISO image. If a CD writer is not available and the CD is lost, defective, or destroyed, contact the IBM HelpCenter for a replacement "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD. There is a ServeRAID issue that can cause data corruption with 8GB of RAM. IBM strongly recommends updating to this code level immediately. This diskette should be used after applying 7.10.18 code or higher available on the IBM Support Web site. 2.0 Change History __________________ 2.1 ServeRAID Family 7.10 to 7.12 __________________________________ o Fixed ServeRAID 7k problem with data corruption in systems with 8GB or more RAM. Refer to retain tip H184002 for more information. 2.2 ServeRAID Family 7.00 to 7.10 __________________________________ o Fixed ServeRAID-7k error "2807" during POST. o Fixed ServeRAID 7k false battery failures caused by battery controller timeout. o Fixed ServeRAID 5i/6i/6M/7k timeout issue with tape devices. o Support for the IBM ServeRAID-7k Ultra320 SCSI controller 3.0 Installation and setup instructions ________________________________________ NOTE: If your operating system is already installed on a ServeRAID controller, update the ServeRAID device driver before updating the BIOS and firmware. Refer to the IBM ServeRAID Device Driver Installation Instructions (DEVDRV.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory on the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD. 3.1 Updating the BIOS and firmware ___________________________________ NOTES: o To install a ServeRAID-7k controller in a server with one or more existing ServeRAID controllers, do the following: * Update the BIOS and firmware on the existing controllers using the ServeRAID 7.12 software. * Install the new controller in the server. 1. Insert the "IBM ServeRAID Support" diskette into the diskette drive; then, turn on the server. 2. Wait for the IBM ServeRAID ROM Update Wizard to start and follow the instructions on the screen. 4.0 Troubleshooting tips ________________________ o On a Netfinity server, if your operating system fails to start three times consecutively, the system BIOS will turn off the processor cache. When this happens the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD behaves unexpectedly. To correct this problem, enter the system BIOS and re-enable the processor cache (or load the default settings). Refer to your system documentation for instructions on entering the system BIOS. o The Caps Lock key is disabled when using the ServeRAID Manager program in startable-CD (bootable-CD) mode. 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number _______________________________________ o You can download new and updated files for the IBM ServeRAID and Clustering products from the IBM Support Web site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ o For the latest list of supported operating systems, see the IBM Server Proven - SCSI and RAID Controllers Web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/controllers/matrix.html For supported operating systems on legacy (non-shipping) controllers, see: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/machines/index.html o With the original purchase of an IBM hardware product, you have access to extensive support coverage. During the IBM hardware product warranty period, you may call the IBM Personal Computer HelpCenter (1-800-772-2227 in the U.S.) for hardware product assistance covered under the terms of the IBM hardware warranty. 6.0 Trademarks and Notices ___________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: Active PCI OS/2 Warp HelpCenter PC Server IBM Predictive Failure Analysis Netfinity ServeRAID Netfinity Manager ServerGuide OS/2 UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries and is licensed exclusively through The Open Group. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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. Adaptec and HostRAID are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adaptec, Inc. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 7.0 Disclaimer _______________ THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation.