ServeRAID M Series and MR10 Series SAS Controller Driver for RHEL 5 (also supports MegaRAID 8480 SAS Controller) Adapters Supported: - ServeRAID M5210e SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x - ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller - ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (81Y4481) - ServeRAID M5110e SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x - ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (81Y4478) - ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA controller (46M0830) - ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (90Y4304) - ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA controller (46M0829) - ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA controller (46M0916) - ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller (46M0831) - IBM ServeRAID MR10il SAS controller (44E8767) - IBM ServeRAID MR10is SAS controller (44E8695) - IBM ServeRAID MR10ie (CIOv) SAS controller (46C7167) - IBM ServeRAID MR10i SAS controller (43W4296) - IBM ServeRAID MR10k SAS controller (43W4280) - IBM ServeRAID MR10M SAS controller (43W4339) - MegaRAID 8480 SAS controller (39R8850) Supported Kernels: RHEL 5.10 2.6.18-371 RHEL 5.9 2.6.18-348 RHEL 5.8 2.6.18-308 RHEL 5.7 2.6.18-274 RHEL 5.6 2.6.18-238 RHEL 5.5 2.6.18-194 RHEL 5.4 2.6.18-164 (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999, 2014. 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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 ServeRAID M series and MR10 series SAS controllers and the MegaRAID 8480 SAS controller supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (RHEL 5). 1.2 Limitations: - None 1.3 Problems fixed: - See change history 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update: - kernel-source rpm must be installed for update to complete. 1.5 Dependencies: - There are some RPMs, such as PERL and BASH, that must be installed on your system for the driver installer to work properly. All of these are common components that can be found on the OS installation media, and are installed by default on a 'Standard' Linux install. If you do not have a necessary component, the driver installer will inform you. 1.6 Update Contents: o ibm_dd_sraidmr_6.602.03.00_rhel5_32-64.tgz - Driver update package o ibm_dd_sraidmr_6.602.03.00_rhel5_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 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 --------------------------------- The driver package contains the following: Binary RPMs: compiled for the kernels of the three most recent major service packs or update releases (may work on other kernels as well, as long as the Kernel Application Binary Interface (kABI) is consistent between the kernels) Installation tools: to install the binary RPMs in an automated fashion on supported kernels Source RPM: to create a binary driver for kernels where a pre-compiled binary will not work ISO images: to create media containing a driver to use during operating system installation (these are provided for the three most recent major service packs or update releases) To use any of the components in this package, first do the following: 1) Copy the ibm_dd_sraidmr_6.602.03.00_rhel5_32-64.tgz package into a temporary directory. Change into the temporary directory, and execute all further commands there. 2) Type 'tar xzf ibm_dd_sraidmr_6.602.03.00_rhel5_32-64.tgz' Next, complete the steps for your specific use: To install a binary RPM on one of the supported kernels: 3) Type './install.sh --update --override --add-initrd' --override - allows the driver to replace the in-distro driver, if that is what is currently running --add-initrd - is required on RHEL 5, SLES 10, and SLES 11 to create a new initrd for the kernel For detailed usage instructions for the install.sh script, please see the README.fixid which is included in the tgz package. To compile a binary driver for use on a non-supported kernel: *NOTE* The pre-compiled binaries will work on many kernels, as long as there is no kABI breakage. It is suggested that you try the above method for installing a binary RPM before using this manual compile and install method. If, for any reason, none of the binary RPMs will work, a clear error message will be returned. 3) Locate the source RPM under the 'SRPM' directory. 4) Use the procedures native to your Linux distribution to compile and install the driver. To use the driver during installation of the Linux OS: 3) Locate the driver ISOs under the 'disks' directory. 4) Choose the ISO that matches the kernel and architecture for the OS that you are installing: RHEL 5.1 - 2.6.18-53 RHEL 5.2 - 2.6.18-92 RHEL 5.3 - 2.6.18-128 RHEL 5.4 - 2.6.18-164 5) Use the native ISO-to-media application from your distribution to create a CD, USB key, or other media containing the driver. 6) During installation, type 'linux dd' at the boot screen. The 'dd' denotes that you wish to add the driver during installation. This option can be used with other boot options where necessary. 7) When prompted, insert/attach the driver media and select the desired driver. 2.2 Troubleshooting tips ------------------------ None 3.0 Configuration information ______________________________ For detailed setup instructions for your controller, refer to the documentation on the "ServeRAID M Support" CD. 4.0 Unattended Mode ____________________ To run this package in unattended mode, use the following command, executed in the directory containing the ibm_dd_sraidmr_6.602.03.00_rhel5_32-64.tgz package: NOTE: This command should all be entered on a single line, but is broken up here for readability. tar xzf ibm_dd_sraidmr_6.602.03.00_rhel5_32-64.tgz ; export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/bin ; ./install.sh --update --override --add-initrd 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number ______________________________________ 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 __________________________ IBM and ServeRAID are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and other countries. LSI and MegaRAID are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 ______________ THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. 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