ServeRAID M5000 Series SAS/SATA Controller Firmware Update for Linux

Adapters Supported: ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA Controller (46M0829)
		    ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA Controller (46M0916)
		    ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller (46M0830)


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CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Installation and setup instructions
     2.1 Standalone usage instructions
     2.2 Troubleshooting tips
3.0  Configuration information 
4.0  Unattended mode
5.0  Web site and support phone number
6.0  Notices and trademarks
7.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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  1.1    This update includes a new firmware update for the ServeRAID M5014,
         M5015, and M5025 SAS Controllers.  
  
  1.2    Limitations:
	 - When upgrading from firmware version 12.7.0-0020 or below, a
	   one-time firmware update to version 12.12.0-0085 is required
	   before going to 12.12.0-0111 or higher (Retain Tip H206469).
         - Rollback to a previous firmware level is not supported via attended
           or unattended method for this update package.  Rollback to previous
           firmware may be done via storcli and has only been verified for the
           following level(s): 12.13.0-0179, 12.13.0-0153, and 12.12.0-0133.
         - Roll back to 12.7.0.xxxx or earlier will cause the controller to
           stop functioning.
         - Power save technology is not supported on any physical or logical
           drives. 

  1.3    Problems fixed:
         - See change history

  1.4    Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update:
         - 32 bit libstdc++.so and libncurses.so are required for the update run.
             Example:  RHEL 6 install - libstdc++-4.4.4.13.el6.i686.rpm
		       		      - ncurses-libs-5.7-3.20090208.el6.i686.rpm

  1.5    Dependencies:
         - None

  1.6    Update Contents
         o  ibm_fw_sraidmr_m5000-12.15.0-0248_linux_32-64.bin
             - The executable update package
         o  ibm_fw_sraidmr_m5000-12.15.0-0248_linux_32-64.chg
             - Change history


2.0  Installation and setup instructions
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  This package can be used with several of IBM's update management tools, 
  including IBM UpdateXpress Manager, IBM UpdateXpress System Packs, IBM 
  ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator, and IBM Director.

  It can also be used as a standalone package.  

  To use the package with one of IBM's update management tools, follow the 
  instructions that came with your specific management tool.

  2.1 Standalone usage instructions
  ---------------------------------

  Updating the local system:
    1) Type "./ibm_fw_sraidmr_m5000-12.15.0-0248_linux_32-64.bin -s" at a 
       command prompt.
    2) Reboot system for firmware to take effect.

  2.2 Troubleshooting tips
  ------------------------
    None


3.0  Configuration information
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     None


4.0  Unattended Mode
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  To run this package in unattended mode, use the following command:

	./ibm_fw_sraidmr_m5000-12.15.0-0248_linux_32-64.bin -s


5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
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  o  You can find support and downloads for IBM products from the IBM Support 
     Web site:

     http://www.ibm.com/support/
     
     You can find support and downloads specific to disk controllers by 
     searching for the "Disk Controller and RAID Software Matrix" from the 
     main support page.

  o  For the latest compatibility information, see the IBM ServerProven Web 
     site:

     http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

  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 HelpCenter (1-800-IBM-SERV in the U.S.) 
     for hardware product assistance covered under the terms of the 
     IBM hardware warranty.


6.0 Trademarks and Notices
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  IBM and ServeRAID are trademarks or registered trademarks of International 
  Business Machines Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  LSI is a registered trademark of LSI Logic, Corp in the United States and 
  other countries.

  Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and 
  other countries.

  Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks 
  of others.


7.0 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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  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.