********************************************************************* * IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) ICH5 SATA Diskette Images * * README.TXT * * V4.00.63 Updates * ********************************************************************* CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Overview 1.1 Linux files in zip format for ServeRAID controllers 1.2 Change History 2.0 Instructions for creating a diskette 3.0 Web Site and Support Phone Number 4.0 Trademarks and Notices 5.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview _____________ Support is provided for Intel ICH5 SATA controllers. 1.1 Linux files in zip format for ServeRAID controllers __________________________________________________ The following files are included in this compressed zip files: o aarich.ul10.i686.img - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0" (or SLES8) diskette for 32-bit kernel versions o aarich.ul10.i686.rpm - Source code for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0" (or SLES8) diskette for 32-bit kernel versions o aarich.ul10.athlon.img - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0" (or SLES8) diskette for Athlon kernel versions (also known as SLES8 SP4) o aarich.ul10.athlon.rpm - Source code for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0" (or SLES8) diskette for Athlon kernel versions (also known as SLES8 SP4) o aarich.ul10_sp3.i686.img - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP3 " (or SLES8 SP3) diskette for 32-bit kernel versions o aarich.ul10_sp3.i686.rpm - Source code for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP3 " (or SLES8 SP3) diskette for 32-bit kernel versions o aarich.ul10_sp3.athlon.img - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP3 " (or SLES8 SP3) diskette for Athlon kernel versions (also known as SLES8 SP4) o aarich.ul10_sp3.athlon.rpm - Source code for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP3 " (or SLES8 SP3) diskette for Athlon kernel versions (also known as SLES8 SP4) o aarich.ul10amd64_sp3.x86_64.img - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP3 " (or SLES8 SP3) diskette for AMD 64-bit kernel versions o aarich.ul10amd64_sp3.x86_64.rpm - Source code for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP3 " (or SLES8 SP3) diskette for AMD 64-bit kernel versions o aarich.ul10_sp4.i686.img - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP4 " (or SLES8 SP4) diskette for 32-bit kernel versions o aarich.ul10_sp4.i686.rpm - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP4 " (or SLES8 SP4) diskette for 32-bit kernel versions o aarich.ul10_sp4.athlon.img - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP4 " (or SLES8 SP4) diskette for Athlon kernel versions (also known as SLES8 SP4) o aarich.ul10_sp4.athlon.rpm - Source code for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP4 " (or SLES8 SP4) diskette for Athlon kernel versions (also known as SLES8 SP4) o aarich.ul10_sp4.x86_64.img - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP4 " (or SLES8 SP4) diskette for other 64-bit kernel versions o aarich.ul10_sp4.x86_64.rpm - Source code for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support for UnitedLinux 1.0 SP4 " (or SLES8 SP4) diskette for other 64-bit kernel versions 1.2 Change History __________________________________________________ V4.00.49 to V3.00.63 __________________________________ o Fixed failure to recognize Hitachi 80G SATA drives. V4.00.34 to V3.00.49 __________________________________ o Fixed RH3.0 QU3 kernel panics w/ 4GB memory V4.00.34 __________________________________ o Initial release to support Linux 2.6 kernels. 2.0 Instructions for creating a diskette _________________________________________ To create a diskette, refer to the Adaptec HostRAID Device Driver Installation Instructions (DEVDRV.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory on the "IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support" CD. 3.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number _______________________________________ 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 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. 4.0 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. 5.0 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.