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*        IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Diskette Images        *
*                            README.TXT                             *
*                        SLES9 SP3 Updates v3.00.63                 *
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CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
     1.1  Linux files in tar.gz 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
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  Support is provided for ServeRAID 7e SCSI HostRAID 


  1.1 Linux files in tar.gz format for ServeRAID controllers
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  The following files are included in this compressed tar.gz files:
  
                 
   o  a320raid.sles9sp3.i586.img        
                        - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support
                          for SuSE Linux Professional 9 Service Pack 3" diskette
                          for Intel and AMD 32 bit kernels

   o  a320raid.sles9sp3.i586.rpm 
                        - RPM for updating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support
                          for SuSE Linux Professional 9 Service Pack 3" diskette
                          for Intel and AMD 32 bit kernels

   o  a320raid.sles9sp3.x86_64.img       
                        - Image for creating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support
                          for SuSE Linux Professional 9 Service Pack 3" diskette
                          for Intel and AMD 64 bit kernels

   o  a320raid.sles9sp3.x86_64.rpm     
                        - RPM for updating the "Adaptec HostRAID Support
                          for SuSE Linux Professional 9 Service Pack 3" diskette
                          for Intel and AMD 64 bit kernels

                       

  1.2 Change History
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  V3.00.49 to V3.00.63
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  o  Improved medium error handling when sector reassignment occurs. Please see         retain tip H184689.
  o  Fixed failure to resume from S3 on IBM IntelliStation M-Pro, 6218.
  o  Fixed inability to set write cache enable/disable.
  o  Fixed inability to detect PFA drives.

  V3.00.08 to V3.00.49 
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  o  Fixed RH3.0 QU3 kernel panics w/ 4GB memory 

  V3.00.08
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  o  Initial release to support Adaptec 7902 SCSI controllers. 


 
2.0  Instructions for creating a diskette
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    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
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  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
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  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
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  INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
  FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
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  IBM Corporation.