File Name: README.TXT

       IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Windows Server Software

       Version 5.29, Build ID:HLP409A

       CONTENTS
       --------

       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   This package contains support software for IBM Remote
                   Supervisor Adapter II (RSA II) hardware on xSeries 
                   servers.

             1.2   Limitations

                   - N/A

             1.3   Enhancements

                   - N/A

             1.4   Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the
                   Update:

                   - IBM strongly recommends this update to customers
                     running version 5.28 or lower.

             1.5   Dependencies:

                   - Before installing the RSA II software, make sure the 
                     mini USB cable is connected between the RSA II and a 
                     USB port on the xSeries server.  Also make sure the 
                     RSA II is configured for "Other OS".  If either of 
                     these steps are not performed then the RSA II software
                     installation may fail.  Refer to the RSA II 
                     InstallationGuide and RSA II User's Guide for 
                     additional information. 
     

       2.0   Change History
       --------------------

             Version 5.29
                
                   - Fixed a resource leak in the RSA II DLL.
                
             Version 5.28
                
                   - Fixed a memory leak in the RSA II system service. 
                
             Version 5.27
                
                   - Internal build, not released. 
                
             Version 5.26
                
                   - Added support for future IBM xSeries eServers.
                
             Version 5.25
                
                   - Added support for future IBM xSeries eServers.
                
             Version 5.24
                
                   - Fixed the installation software to display the correct 
                     messages when installing on systems with an incorrectly
                     configured RSA II.
                
             Version 5.23
                
                   - Changed the README.TXT version number to match the 
                     internal version of the system management device driver
                     so that all verbal, written and software references 
                     that identify the driver version will be consistent.
                
             Version 1.01
                
                   - Added support for future IBM xSeries eServers.
                
             Version 1.00

                   -  IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Windows Server 
                      Software initial version. 
                
                NOTE:  The previous version of RSA2 Windows Server Software
                       was included in the IBM Advanced System Management 
                       Windows Device Driver Diskette version 2.23.  That 
                       package will no longer support for RSA II from version 
                       2.24 onward.  
                

       3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
       -----------------------------------------

             3.1   Installation steps:

                   - Execute the RSA II package ( HLP409A.EXE ).

                   - Follow the directions that appear on the screen.

             3.2   Other:

                   - Before installing the RSA II software, make sure the 
                     mini USB cable is connected between the RSA II and a 
                     USB port on the xSeries server.  Also make sure the 
                     RSA II is configured for "Other OS".  If either of 
                     these steps are not performed then the RSA II software
                     installation may fail.  Refer to the RSA II 
                     Installation Guide and RSA II User's Guide for 
                     additional information. 
     

       4.0   Configuration Information
       -------------------------------

             4.1   There are no configuration options associated with 
                   this package.


       5.0   Unattended Mode
       ---------------------

             5.1   Steps for unattended mode.

                   - run the RSA II package with parameters as shown:
                     
                     HLP409A.EXE -s -a -Q


       6.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
       ----------------------------------------

              6.1  IBM Support Web Site:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

              6.2  IBM Marketing eServer xSeries Web Site:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/eserver/xseries

              6.3  If you have any questions about this update, or problems
                   applying the update go to the following Help Center World
                   Telephone Numbers URL:
                   http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html


       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
                   -  xSeries
                   -  eServer
                   -  Remote Supervisor Adapter II

             7.2   The following terms are trademarks of the Microsoft 
                   Corporation in the United States or other countries or 
                   both:

                   -  Windows
                   -  Windows 2000
                   -  Windows Server 2003

             7.3   Other company, product, and service names may be
                   trademarks or service marks of others.



       8.0   Disclaimer
       ----------------

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                   OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
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                   MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS
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