IBM HBA/LSI 12Gb SAS/SATA/SSD Driver for Windows 2016 Supported Controllers: - IBM N2226 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x (00AE916) - IBM N2225 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x (00AE912) - IBM N2215 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x (47C8676) - SAS/SATA HBA (00AE912) NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #N/A (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999, 2014. 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 in "Notices and trademarks" in this document. CONTENTS ________ 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 _____________ 1.1 This update includes a new device driver for the listed adapters supporting Windows. 1.2 Limitations: - None 1.3 Problems fixed: - See change history for details 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update: - None 1.5 Dependencies: - None 1.6 Update Contents: o ibm_dd_mpt3sas_2.51.27.01_windows_32-64.exe - The executable update package o ibm_dd_mpt3sas_2.51.27.01_windows_32-64.chg - Change history 2.0 Installation and setup instructions ________________________________________ This package can be used with several of IBM's update management tools, including IBM UpdateXpress Manager, IBM UpdateXpress System Packs, and IBM Director. It can also be used as a standalone executable 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 --------------------------------- As a standalone package, this executable can be used in the following ways: - to update the SAS controller driver on the local system - to copy all files necessary for the update to the local hard drive or other media - to create a device driver update diskette that can be used during OS installation Updating the local system: 1) Run the executable by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing 'ibm_dd_mpt3sas_2.51.27.01_windows_32-64.exe' at a command prompt. 2) Select "Perform Update" and then click "Next". 3) Click "Update". 4) To perform another function, click "Back", otherwise click "Exit" to exit the utility. Creating a diskette NOTE: The direct "Extract to floppy" function is disabled for driver updates. To create a diskette: 1) Follow the directions for extracting files, below. 2) From the newly created directories, select the directory which corresponds to the OS that you want a driver diskette for. 3) Copy all of the files from the selected directory onto a blank diskette. Extracting files 1) Run the executable by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing 'ibm_dd_mpt3sas_2.51.27.01_windows_32-64.exe' at a command prompt. 2) Select "Extract to Hard Drive" and then click "Next". 3) Select the desired destination directory or media and then click "OK". 4) To perform another function, click "Back", otherwise click "Exit" to exit the utility. 2.2 Troubleshooting tips ------------------------ - None 3.0 Configuration information ______________________________ - None 4.0 Unattended Mode ____________________ To run this package in unattended mode, use the following command: ibm_dd_mpt3sas_2.51.27.01_windows_32-64.exe -s 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number ______________________________________ o You can download new and updated files for IBM products from the IBM Support Web site: http://www.ibm.com/support/ o For the latest list of supported operating systems, see the IBM ServerProven - SCSI and RAID Controllers Web site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/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 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 __________________________ IBM is a registered trademark 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. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. 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.