IBM ServeRAID 8k and 8k-l BIOS and Firmware Update for Windows Version: 5.2-0 (Build 17003) Adapters Supported: IBM ServeRAID 8k SAS Controller (25R8064) IBM ServeRAID 8k-l SAS Controller (n/a) (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999, 2011. 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 will upgrade the BIOS and firmware of your ServeRAID 8k or 8k-l controller to version 5.2-0 (Build 17003) Follow each step in this Readme to ensure that your ServeRAID controllers have the latest firmware and BIOS levels. 1.2 Limitations: - None 1.3 Problems fixed: - See change history 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update: - None 1.5 Dependencies: - None 1.6 Update Contents o ibm_fw_aacraid_8k-8kl-5.2.0-17003_windows_32-64.exe - The executable update package o ibm_fw_aacraid_8k-8kl-5.2.0-17003_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 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 BIOS and FW on the local system - to copy all files necessary for the update to the local hard drive or other media - to create a DOS based bootable diskette that can be used to update the BIOS and FW in an offline fashion Updating the local system: 1) Run the executable by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing 'ibm_fw_aacraid_8k-8kl-5.2.0-17003_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 1) Run the executable by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing 'ibm_fw_aacraid_8k-8kl-5.2.0-17003_windows_32-64.exe' at a command prompt. 2) Select "Extract to Floppy" and then click "Next". 3) Insert a blank diskette into the diskette drive. 4) To perform another function, click "Back", otherwise click "Exit" to exit the utility. NOTE: If you are running the update on a system where the diskette drive is not mapped to A:, you will need to type, at a command prompt: 'ibm_fw_aacraid_8k-8kl-5.2.0-17003_windows_32-64.exe -xd ' where, is something like 'b:'. Extracting files 1) Run the executable by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing 'ibm_fw_aacraid_8k-8kl-5.2.0-17003_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 ______________________________ For detailed installation and setup instructions for your controller, refer to the IBM ServeRAID Installation Guide (INSTALL.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory of the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD. 4.0 Unattended Mode ____________________ To run this package in unattended mode, use the following command: ibm_fw_aacraid_8k-8kl-5.2.0-17003_windows_32-64.exe -s 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 __________________________ This product may contain program code or packages ("code") licensed by third parties, as well as code licensed by IBM. For non-IBM Code, the third parties, not IBM, are the licensors. Your use of the non-IBM code is governed by the terms of the license accompanying that code, as identified in the attached files. You acknowledge that you have read and agree to the license agreements contained in these files. If you do not agree to the terms of these third party license agreements, you may not use the accompanying code. IBM and ServeRAID are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and other countries. Adaptec is a trademark or registered trademark of Adaptec, Inc 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.