IBM Online SAS/SATA Hard Disk Drive Update Program for Windows 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 new firmware updates for IBM Online SAS/SATA Hard Disk Drive Update Program. This is a true ONLINE update. It is designed to run under Windows and the new drive firmware will take effect immediately, no system reboot is required. It will update any drive attached to the following controllers: - Onboard LSI 1064e SAS controller (2MB only) - BladeCenter HS12 - BladeCenter HS21 XM - BladeCenter HS22 - BladeCenter HS22V - BladeCenter HX5 - BladeCenter LS22 - BladeCenter LS42 - Onboard LSI 1068e SAS controller - System x3610 - Onboard LSI 1078 SAS controller - System x3850 M2 - System x3950 M2 - IBM SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter (39Y9190) - IBM SAS Connectivity Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter (43W3974) - IBM ServeRAID BR10i SAS controller (44E8688) - IBM ServeRAID BR10il SAS controller (44X0411) - IBM ServeRAID BR10il SAS controller v2 (49Y4731) - IBM 6Gb SSD HBA (68Y7362) - MegaRAID 8480 SAS controller (39R8850) - IBM ServeRAID MR10i SAS controller (43W4296) - IBM ServeRAID MR10k SAS controller (43W4280) - IBM ServeRAID MR10M SAS controller (43W4339) - IBM ServeRAID MR10il SAS controller (44E8767) - IBM ServeRAID MR10is SAS controller (44E8695) - IBM ServeRAID MR10ie (CIOv) controller for BladeCenter (46C7167) - IBM ServeRAID M1015 SAS controller (46M0831) - IBM ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM Flex Systems (90Y4390) - IBM ServeRAID M5014 SAS controller (46M0916) - IBM ServeRAID M5015 SAS controller (46M0829) - IBM ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (90Y4304) - IBM ServeRAID M5025 SAS controller (46M0830) - IBM ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (81Y4481) - IBM ServeRAID M5110e SAS/SATA Controller for System x - IBM ServeRAID M5115 SAS/SATA Controller for Flex System x (90Y4390) With either: - ServeRAID M5100 Series IBM Flex System Flash Kit v2 for x240, (47C8808) - ServeRAID M5100 Series IBM Flex System Flash Kit v2 for x440, (47C8809) - IBM ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (81Y4478) - IBM ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (46C9110) - IBM ServeRAID M5210e SAS/SATA Controller for System x (46C9116) - IBM N2115 6Gb SAS/SATA HBA for System x (46C8988) - IBM N2215 12Gb SAS/SATA HBA for System x (47C8675) - IBM ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA Controller for System x (81Y4492) - IBM ServeRAID H1135 Controller for IBM Flex System and Bladecenter (90Y4750) - Onboard LSI 2004 SAS Conntroller 1.2 Limitations: - The following controllers are not supported by this utility: Any hard drives attached to these controllers will not be updated. - ServeRAID B5015 SSD Controller (46M0969) IBM ServeRAID C100/C105 for System x - Supported ONLY when using the IBM Bootable Media Creator environments and the IBM Online SAS/SATA Hard Disk Drive Update Program for Linux - Onboard SATA controllers - Onboard LSI 1064 SAS controller - BladeCenter HS20 - BladeCenter LS21 - BladeCenter LS41 - Onboard LSI 1064e SAS controller (1MB only) - BladeCenter HS21 - IBM SAS/SATA RAID Kit (42C1312, 42C1313) - System x3200 - System x3250 - IBM SAS/SATA RAID Kit (36Y6985) - Intellistation Z Pro (9228) - IBM SAS/SATA RAID Kit (41Y3885) - Intellistation M Pro (9229, 9230) 1.3 Problems fixed: - See change history for details 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update: - The SAS controller must be upgraded with one of the following, or later: - mpt3sas firmware 1.00.03.00 (package 1.03) - mpt2sas firmware 15.00.00.00 (package 1.15) - mptsas firmware 1.30.10.00 (package 2.75) - sraidmr (M5200 Series) firmware 4.200.20-2839 (package 24.0.2-0013) - sraidmr (M5100 Series) firmware 3.340.64-3257 (package 23.22.0-0021) - sraidmr (M5000 Series) firmware 2.130.383-2854 (package 12.13.0-0179) - sraidmr (M1000 Series) firmware 2.130.384-2291 (package 20.11.1-0137) - sraidmr (10 Series) firmware 1.40.362-2263 (package 11.0.1-0042) - megasas firmware 1.14.170-0471 (package 7.0.1-0054) - If using an mptsas based controller, the currently running mptsas device driver must be at least level 1.26.05.00 in order to run this update. 1.5 Dependencies: - None 1.6 Update Contents o ibm_fw_hdd_sas-1.14.04-1_windows_32-64.exe - The executable update package o ibm_fw_hdd_sas-1.14.04-1_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 hard disk drive firmware on disks attached to the local system Updating the local system hard disk drives: 1) Run the executable by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing 'ibm_fw_hdd_sas-1.14.04-1_windows_32-64.exe' at a command prompt. 2) Select "Perform Update" and then click "Next". 3) Click "Update". 4) 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_fw_hdd_sas-1.14.04-1_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 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. 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. 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