******************************************************************** * IBM FAStT ESM Firmware Update Pack Readme.txt Version 1.00 * * ******************************************************************** 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 6.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 7.0 Trademarks and Notices 8.0 Disclaimer _____________ 1.0 Overview _____________ 1.1 Overview of this code The IBM FAStT ESM Update Pack contains ESM and updates for FAStT 200s, FAStT 500s, FAStT 600s,FAStT 700s and FAStT 900s with EXP500s and EXP700s attached. The microcode level for the EXP500 ESM will remain 9166. The microcode level for the EXP700 ESM will be 9324. 1.2 Limitations The minimum controller firmware levels for this update are: 7.10/04.01 Client Software/Firmware: Model Type Appware/Bootware NVSRAM 3552-1RU 04.01.02.33/04.01.02.03 NV3552R710NT012 3552-1RX 04.01.02.33/04.01.02.03 NV3552R710NT012 3542-1RU 04.01.02.34 NV3542R710NT019 3542-1RX 04.01.02.34 NV3542R710NT019 3542-2RU 04.01.02.34 NV3542R710NT020 3542-2RX 04.01.02.34 NV3542R710NT020 8.21/05.21 Client Software/Firmware: Model Type Appware/Bootware NVSRAM 3552-1RU 05.21.05.10/05.00.02.00 CNV3552R820NT012 3552-1RX 05.21.05.10/05.00.02.00 CNV3552R820NT012 1742-1RU 05.21.05.10/05.00.02.00 CNV1742R820NT012 1742-1RX 05.21.05.10/05.00.02.00 CNV1742R820NT012 3542-1RU 05.21.12.10 CNV3542R820NT029 3542-1RX 05.21.12.10 CNV3542R820NT029 3542-2RU 05.21.12.10 CNV3542R820NT030 3542-2RX 05.21.12.10 CNV3542R820NT030 8.30/8.40/05.30 Client Software/Firmware: Model Type Appware/Bootware NVSRAM 3552-1RU 05.30.09.00/05.30.00.00 N3552F500R830V03 3552-1RX 05.30.09.00/05.30.00.00 N3552F500R830V03 1742-1RU 05.30.09.00/05.30.00.00 N1742F700R830V03 1742-1RX 05.30.09.00/05.30.00.00 N1742F700R830V03 3542-1RU 05.30.09.00 N3542-1RUR830V04 3542-1RX 05.30.09.00 N3542-1RUR830V04 3542-2RU 05.30.09.00 N3542-2RUR830V05 3542-2RX 05.30.09.00 N3542-2RUR830V05 1742-90U 05.30.09.00/05.30.00.00 N1742F900R830V04 1742-90X 05.30.09.00/05.30.00.00 N1742F900R830V04 1722-60U 05.33.05.00 N1722F600R833V02 1722-60U 05.33.07.00 N1722F600R833V02 1.3 Enhancements The EXP500 ESM updates in this release include a security feature that will prevent downloading incorrect ESM firmware, such as FW for the EXP700. The EXP700 ESM updates in this release correct false fan and temperature errors, correct problems where the drives in bays 11-14 would not spin up at power up, correct other drive side issues, and provide support for copper GBIC cabling for use only with the SAN Integrated Server. 1.4 Level of Recommendation IBM considers this update to be highly recommended for all customers. The 9166 ESM firmware is needed to prevent accidental corruption from downloading the wrong firmware to the ESM. In environments where there are EXP500s and EXP700s in the same controller, it is IMPERATIVE that all EXP500s ESMs are updated to 9166 before the EXP700 ESM firmware is applied. The EXP500 and EXP700 ESM FRU replacements will also be updated to the current levels in this release (9166 and 9324 respectively), so if the surviving ESM in an EXP500 is not updated before the first ESM failure, downtime must be scheduled to update it before the replacement is inserted. If the new ESM is installed before the surviving ESM is updated, the FAStT controller will register a firmware mismatch. The EXP enclosure will run, but long term operation with a mismatch is not recommended. Customers who have updated to FAStT Storage Manager 8.3/8.40 and firmware 05.30.xx.xx or 05.33.xx.xx can update ESMs online with no downtime if both ESMs are functional. IBM strongly recommends applying both the HDD and ESM firmware at the next possible maintenance window. 1.5 Dependencies Before applying ESM updates, first update the FAStT TotalStorage Server NVSRAM/Firmware to the levels listed above or higher. FAStT 200, FAStT 500, FAStT 700, and FAStT 900 storage controllers can be updated to the latest levels, Storage Manager 8.3/8.40 and firmware 5.30.12.00. The FAStT 600 can be updated to Storage Manager 8.3/8.40 and firmware 5.33.07.00. Be sure to follow the list of prerequisites before updating. For ESM updates, all activity must be stopped if the controllers are at any firmware below 05.30.xx.xx. For ESM updates, all EXP500s need to be updated to 9166 before EXP700s can be updated to 9324. ___________________ 2.0 Change History ___________________ 2.1 Version 1.00 First package to include only ESM updates. Previous packages included EMS and HDD firmware updates. The changes included in this package include: EXP500 ESM code is updated to 9166 to improve bypass diagnostics when a bad GBIC is detected, correct an error where a HDD replacement is logged when an ESM is replaced, correct a condition where the ESM reports incorrect EXP component information, and protects the ESM from accepting incorrect firmware. Updated EXP700 ESM Firmware to 9324 to correct false fan and temperature errors, correct problems where the drives in bays 11-14 would not spin up at power up, corrects various other drive side issues, and provide support for copper GBIC cabling for use only with the SAN Integrated Server. ___________________________ 3.0 Installation and Setup ___________________________ 3.1 Applying updates on FAStT controllers with 04.01.xx.xx or 05.2x.xx.xx firmware To apply ESM Updates use the IBM FAStT Field Tool v8.21. See the README included with that utility for directions on how to apply updates. The utility can be found on the firmware update page at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=506&uid=psg1MIGR-40120&loc=en_US. 3.2 Ensure that all activity to the controllers is stopped while performing ESM firmware updates with controller firmware 04.01.xx.xx or 05.2x.xx.xx. This will require downtime. 3.3 Applying updates on FAStT Controllers with 05.3x.xx.xx firmware To apply ESM updates use the FAStT Storage Manager Client v 8.30 or v 8.40, See the on-line help included in the FAStT Storage Manager v 8.30 or v 8.40. 3.4 Applying ESM firmware on FAStT Controllers with 05.3x.xx.xx firmware should be performed during non-peak utilization periods. 3.5 Allow approximately 5-10 minutes per ESM to complete the firmware update. ______________________________ 4.0 Configuration Information ______________________________ 4.1 There is no configuration required with the ESM firmware Updates. ____________________ 5.0 Unattended Mode _____________________ 5.1 See the appropriate application tools for any possible unattended mode operations. _______________________________________ 6.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number _______________________________________ 6.1 IBM TotalStorage™ Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site: http://www-1.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/fastt/index.html 6.2 IBM TotalStorage™ Marketing Web Site: http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/disk/fastt/index.html 6.3 If you have any questions about this update, or problem applying the update go to the following HelpCenter World Telephone Numbers URL: http://www.ibm.com/planetwide __________________________ 7.0 Trademarks and Notices __________________________ 7.1 The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM FAStT ToTalStorage™ the e-business logo xSeries pSeries HelpCenter Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. 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