********************************************************************* * IBM ServeRAID-7t SATA Controller Firmware Update * * README.TXT * * Version 4.1 (7236) * ********************************************************************* CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change history 2.1 Firmware level 4.1 (7235) to 4.1 (7236) 3.0 Installation and setup instructions 3.1 Updating the BIOS and firmware 3.2 Creating logical drives 3.3 Installing or updating the device driver 3.4 Installing the ServeRAID Manager 3.5 Installing the AACCLI command-line program 4.0 Web Site and Support Phone Number 5.0 Trademarks and Notices 6.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview _____________ NOTE: This README provides information needed to update the firmware for the IBM ServeRAID-7t SATA controller. Follow all of the instructions in this README to ensure that your ServeRAID-7t SATA controller has the latest software levels. This firmware update contains the following levels of code: o Firmware level 4.1 (7236) for the ServeRAID-7t SATA controller Creating logical drives 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. 2.0 Change History __________________ 2.1 Firmware 4.1 (7235) to 4.1 (7236) ______________________________________ o Fixed a problem that prevented the ServeRAID-7t controller from detecting SATA drive S.M.A.R.T errors (PFA alerts) 3.0 Installation and setup instructions ________________________________________ NOTE: If an operating system is already installed on the ServeRAID-7t controller, update the ServeRAID-7t device driver before updating the BIOS and firmware. Refer to the IBM ServeRAID and Adaptec HostRAID Device Driver Installation Instructions (DEVDRV.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory on the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD. 3.1 Updating the BIOS and firmware ___________________________________ 1. Insert the "IBM ServeRAID-7t Firmware Update (1 of 2)" diskette into the diskette drive; then, turn on the server. 2. Wait for the ROM Update Wizard to start and follow the instructions on the screen. 3.2 Creating logical drives ____________________________ NOTES: o Skip this step if your ServeRAID controller already has been configured with logical drives. o You must create logical drives on the ServeRAID controller before you can use it. 1. After you update the firmware using the firmware update diskette, insert the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD into the CD-ROM drive; then, restart the server. 2. When the ServeRAID Manager starts, you will see an Express/Custom choice on the screen. Choose Express for the ServeRAID Manager to automatically create your logical drives. Choose Custom to manually create your logical drives. 3.3 Installing or updating the device driver _____________________________________________ Install the ServeRAID device drivers that are provided with the IBM ServeRAID controllers on the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD. Refer to the IBM ServeRAID and Adaptec HostRAID Device Driver Installation Instructions (DEVDRV.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory on the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD. 3.4 Installing the ServeRAID Manager _____________________________________ Install the ServeRAID Manager program that is provided with the IBM ServeRAID controllers on the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD or from the IBM Support Web site. Refer to the IBM ServeRAID User's Reference (SRAID.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory on the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD for more installation information. To install the ServeRAID Manager from the World Wide Web, use the following instructions: 1. Download the Windows version of the ServeRAID Manager program from the World Wide Web. 2. Double-click on the downloaded file to start the installation. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the program. 3.5 Installing the AACCLI command-line program ________________________________________________ Install the AACCLI command-line program that is provided on the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD or from the IBM Support Web site. Refer to the IBM ServeRAID User's Reference (SRAID.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory on the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD for more installation information. 5.0 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. 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.