********************************************************************* * IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD * * README.TXT * ********************************************************************* CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Overview 2.0 Changes 3.0 Web Site and Support Phone Number 4.0 Trademarks and Notices 5.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview _____________ The IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support CD contains drivers, utilities, and documentation necessary to use the Adaptec HostRAID capabilities of select IBM eServer xSeries systems. For more information, please reference the IBM ServeRAID User's Reference contained in the books directory on the CD. 2.0 Change History ___________________ 2.1 Version 1.01 to 1.10 __________________________________ o Support for the following operating systems: + Microsoft Windows XP Professional + Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1, Quarterly Updates 3 and 4 + Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3.0, Quarterly Update 2 + SuSE Linux Desktop 1.0 + United Linux 1.0 (SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 "out of box") 2.2 Version 1.00 to 1.01 __________________________________ o Support for the following operating systems: + Novell NetWare 6.5 + SuSE Linux Professional 9.0 2.3 Version 1.00 __________________________________ o First version support for IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) o Support for the following operating systems: + Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, and Web Edition + Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 for Intel 32-bit kernels + Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3 for Intel and AMD 32-bit kernels + SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 (UnitedLinux) o Enhanced functionality in the ServeRAID Manager program: - New user-interface look and feel, featuring the Enterprise view and Physical and Logical device views - Configuration wizard for IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) o HRCONF command-line tool for IPSSEND-like functionality. 3.0 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. 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.