Filename: Release.txt Broadcom (R) NetXtreme (TM) Gigabit Ethernet Software CD for the IBM eServer xSeries BCM57xx-based Gigabit Ethernet products. RELEASE 8.3.9 (2/7/2006) ========================================================================= xSeries release package based on the Broadcom v8.3.9 Drivers Software CD Release. The Microsoft Windows Drivers are digitally signed. CONTENTS -------- 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Configuration 4.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 5.0 Trademarks and Notices 6.0 License and Disclaimer 1.0 Overview _____________ This package includes device drivers and documentation for all IBM eServer xSeries Broadcom 57xx-based Gigabit Ethernet, including both integrated ethernet on-boards and options adapters. This .exe package is created by PackageForTheWeb, which allows users to be able to extract all files and directories into either the default destination provided or any drive destination the users wish to specify. An .iso package version of this release is also provided. This release contains the following software programs: Miniport Driver for Microsoft Windows NT4 - b57nt4.sys Microsoft Windows NT service pack 6 or greater is recommended to use with this release of theminiport driver. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \WinNT\Driver subdirectory for latest changes. Miniport Driver for Microsoft Windows 2003 - b57xp32.sys Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Win2003 subdirectory for latest changes. Miniport Driver for Microsoft Windows 2000 - b57w2k.sys Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Win2000 subdirectory for latest changes. DOS/OS2 NDIS2 Driver. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \NDIS2 for latest changes. Server ODI Driver - b57.lan Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Netware\ODI32 subdirectory for latest changes. DOS ODI Driver - b57.com Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Netware\ODI16 subdirectory for latest changes. Linux Driver This driver supports LINUX Redhat Version 2.1, 3.0 and Fedora Core 2. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \linux subdirectory for latest changes. Linux SNMP - This SNMP agent is designed to support the configuration and statistics information pertaining to the Broadcom BASP driver. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \linux\SNMP subdirectory for latest changes. BROADCOM Advanced Server Program (BASP) for Microsoft Windows NT4, Windows 2000, and Windows 2003. In this release, Broadcom Smart Load Balance (SLB) supports failover among BCM570x Adapters independent of transport protocols (TCP/ip, IPX, Netbeui). BROADCOM Advanced Server Program for Novell Netware 4.2 (basp4x.lan)/5.X /6.0 (basp.lan). In this release, Broadcom Smart Load Balance (SLB) supports failover among BCM570x Adapters independent of transport protocols(TCP/ip, IPX, Netbeui). A Broadcom version (v2.05b) of Alteon Tigon 2 ODI Driver is required to support failover from BCM570x Adapters to Alteon Tigon 2. VLAN is not supported in this release. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Netware\BcmServ subdirectory for latest changes. BROADCOM Advanced Server Program (BASP) for Linux This release supports failover and load balance using Broadcom Smart Load Balance and Fast Ether Channel(FEC/GEC). Refer to \Linux\BcmServ\release.txt for details information. BASP Silent Config Program - BaspSCfg.exe - Broadcom BASP Silent Configuration is a Win32 console application that allows end users to configure team(s), VLAN(s) and static IP address for team(s) and VLAN(s) from command line or a input file. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \tools\BaspSCfg directory for latest changes. BROADCOM Advanced Control Suite (BACS) This is an integrated GUI application that allows you to view information of all NICs in the system, configure the load balance and failover team, view statistics per VLAN, and LOAD BALANCE teams. The Cable diagnostic is supported in this release. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \MgmtApps subdirectory for latest changes. This application should be installed by running setup from the \MgmtApps subdirectory on the installation CD. Unattend - Unattended Installation is a hands-free and convenient method of installing Microsoft Windows 2000. It allows the administrator to set options in the unattended.txt for specific needs. Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \Tools\Unattend subdirectory for latest changes. SNMP - Broadcom Advanced Server Program SNMP sub-agents Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \MgmtApps\Notes\snmp subdirectory for latest changes. SNMP - Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controller SNMP sub-agents Refer to the RELEASE.TXT file on the installation CD in the \MgmtApps\Notes\Bcmif subdirectory for latest changes. Broadcom Management Programs Setup Application- located in the \MgmtApps subdirectory on the CD. This setup application will allow you to install 3 components onto your system. You may install the Broadcom Advanced Server Control Suite, SNMP sub-agents, and/or the PCI Hot Plug service. Note: The Microsoft SNMP Service must be installed for the Advanced Server SNMP sub-agents to work properly. Also, if you wish to utilize the Hot Plug feature, DMI Service Provider software v2.0 MUST be installed "prior" to installing the Broadcom DMI PCI Hot Plug service. See release notes for each of these products for more information. Note: The Broadcom DMI PCI Hot Plug service is not available on Windows 2000 systems. * Third-party trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Broadcom, Broadcom Advanced Server Program, Broadcom Advanced Server Control Suite, and Smart Load Balance are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation. 2.0 Change History ____________________ A summary of the driver level changes are in the VERSION.TXT file in the root directory and shown below. For detailed changes for each device driver, see the RELEASE.TXT file in the sub-directory that contains the device driver. *** Release Version Information Table *** Version reference between v8.3.9 release and previous v8.3.6 release: ===================================================================== CD Release v8.3.9 Previous v8.3.6 Product Version Version Windows NT4 Driver 8.48e 8.48e Windows 2000 Driver 8.48e* 8.48e* Windows Server 2003 IA32 Driver 8.48e* 8.48e* Windows Server 2003 IA64 Driver 8.48e* 8.48e* Windows Server 2003 x64 Driver 8.48e* 8.48e* BASP Windows NT 6.0.11 6.0.11 BASP Windows 2000 6.1.20* 6.1.17* BASP Windows Server 2003 6.1.20* 6.1.17* BASP Windows Server 2003 IA64/x64 6.1.20* 6.1.17* BASP Silent Config 6.1.5 6.1.5 DOS/OS2 NDIS2 Driver 8.28 8.28 Netware ODI32 Driver 8.65 8.60 Netware ODI16 Driver 8.27 8.27 BASP for Netware 2.25 2.25 Linux Driver 8.3.14 8.3.14 Linux SNMP 1.0.2 1.0.2 Linux Diagnostics 1.24 1.24 SCO OpenServer 8.3.2 8.3.2 Unixware 7 8.3.2 8.3.2 BACS 8.2.63 8.2.63 CABW32 6.1.8 6.1.8 SNMP-BASP 7.1.3 7.1.3 SNMP-Extensible-Agent 7.1.4 7.1.4 MgmtApps Installer 32/64 bit 8.76.01 8.68.05 Driver installer 8.22.11 8.22.11 HTML User Guide 5.07.21 5.07.21 Note: An asterisk (*) following a version number represents a certified driver. Key enhancements with this v8.3.9 sw CD release include: ======================================================== - Enhancement to Windows BASP and MgmtApps Installer software for BASP update function. - Enhancement to Windows BASP/BACS for remote install, silent install, and Windows diagnostics. - Enhancement to NetWare ODI32 driver for optimal performance. - Enhancement to Linux driver software for optimal performance. - Updated NetWare ODI32 driver for proper handling of loading multiple adapters and frame types. - Updated NDIS2 OS/2 driver to resolve an OS/2 Trap problem when HPFS386 is installed. 3.0 Installation and Configuration ____________________________________ Execute the LAUNCH.EXE in the root directory to view the User Guide, install applications, create diskettes, or browse the contents of this release. 4.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ________________________________________ IBM Support Web Site: http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/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.ibm.com/planetwide. 5.0 Trademarks and Notices ____________________________ The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM eserver xSeries Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Broadcom and NetXtreme are trademarks or registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 6.0 License and 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 DOCUMENRANTS 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 Corp.