Broadcom Firmware Update for IBM eServer BladeCenter JS20.

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1.0 Overview
      This update package contains firmware updates for IBM eServer BladeCenter
      JS20. For a complete list of IBM products supported by this package, please
      refer to the change history file.
1.1 Limitations
1.2 Level recommendation and prerequisites for the update
1.3 Dependencies


2.0 Installation and setup instructions
      This firmware update can be installed via the Linux or AIX
      environment. 
2.1 Step by step instructions for this installation
      For Linux:
         To update the Broadcom firmware from within a LINUX environment, access
         access the Broadcom flash and diagnostics utility at the following site:
         
            https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/lopdiags/

         Follow the steps shown on this site for downloading and installing the
         Broadcom flash/diagnostics utility. The utility contains a readme file
         that further explains how to update the Broadcom firmware on the JS20.
      

      For AIX
         Download Microcode for Systems on AIX 5.2.0.30 and later

         This service aid provides a way to copy microcode to an adapter or device.
         The service aid presents a list of adapters and devices that use microcode.
         After the adapter or device is selected, the service aid provides menus to
         guide you in checking the current level and installing the needed microcode. 

         This task can be run directly from the AIX command line. Microcode Installation
         to Adapters and Devices

         For many adapters and devices, microcode installation occurs and becomes
         effective while the adapters and devices are in use. It is recommended that a
         current backup be available and the installation be scheduled during a non-peak
         production period. 

         Notes: 
         If the source is /etc/microcode, the image must be stored in the /etc/microcode
         directory on the system. If the system is booted from a NIM server, the image
         must be stored in the usr/lib/microcode directory of the SPOT the client is
         booted from. If the source is CD (cdX), the CD must be in ISO 9660 format. There
         are no restrictions as to what directory in which to store the image. If the
         source is diskette (fdX), the diskette must be in backup format and the image
         stored in the /etc/microcode directory. 

         Common syntax:
         diag [-c] -d <device> -T "download [-s {/etc/microcode|<source >}] [-l {latest|previous}] [-f]" 

         Flag Description 
         -c No console mode. Run without user interaction. 
         -d <device> Run the task on the device or adapter specified. 
         -T download Install microcode.  
         -s /etc/microcode Microcode image is in /etc/microcode. 
         -s <source> Microcode image is on specified source. For example, fd0, cd0. 
         -l latest Install latest level of microcode. This is the default. 
         -l previous Install previous level of microcode. 
         -f Install microcode even if the current level is not on the source. 


3.0 Configuration information
3.1 Define configuration settings
3.2 Hardware status and information


4.0 Unattended mode
4.1 Steps for unattended mode


5.0 Web information and support phone numbers
IBM Support Web Site:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

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

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/planetwide.


6.0 Notices and trademarks
The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both:

IBM
eserver
xSeries

Broadcom is a registered trademark of Broadcom Corporation.

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


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