IBM eServer BladeCenter JS21 Type 8844 Release Information for Blade Server Firmware NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN N/A Build ID / Image Name: ibm_fw_bios_mb-240.470.014_anyos_ppc64.img Version Number: 01MB240_470_014 Version Date: 08/10/2006 (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information under "NOTICES AND TRADEMARKS" in this document. Contents: 1.0 Overview 2.0 Installation and setup instructions 3.0 Configuration information 4.0 Unattended mode 5.0 Web information 6.0 Notices and trademarks 7.0 Disclaimer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.0 Overview 1.1 Updated Version 01MB240_470_014 of JS21 Blade Server Firmware 2.0 Installation and setup instructions 2.1 Firmware installation, flash update, commit, recovery and verification instructions are defined in Chapter 7 of the Hardware Maintenance Manual. 2.1.0 Linux customers should refer to the "Update and manage system flash using Linux service aids" section for detail procedures / steps to be performed. 2.1.1 AIX customers should refer to the "Update and manage system flash using AIX diagnostics" section for detail procedures / steps to be performed. 3.0 Configuration information N/A 4.0 Unattended mode N/A 5.0 Web information 5.1 Please refer to the IBM Support Web Site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ for the current versions of JS21 product documentation and any late breaking product news. Supported Blade Center and / or JS21 Blade code updates (in addition to this Firmware) can also be downloaded from the IBM web site. 6.0 Notices and trademarks 6.1 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice. IBM, the e-business logo, eServer, and IntelliStation, are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. 7.0 Disclaimer 7.1 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. 7.2 Note to 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.