File Name: NetBAY_ACT_Upgrade_v1_1.TXT IBM NetBAY Firmware and Software Update Version 1.1 Readme.txt CONTENTS --------- 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 4.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 5.0 Trademarks and Notices 6.0 Disclaimer 1.0 This is the IBM NetBAy Advanced Connectivity Upgrade to version 1.1. If you have received your IBM NetBAY units with version 1.0, IBM highly recommends that you upgrade to version 1.1 to take advantage of the feature enhancements and technical updates provided by this version. 1.1 Overview about this code Version 1.1 provides a number of Feature Enhancements as outlined in 1.3 and Technical Updates as outlined in 2.0. Both serve to enhance the user experience with the product by improving ease of use and product capabilities through features not available in the previous code. 1.2 Limitations Linux® Support This system does not currently support the KDE desktop. Using it will prevent the Virtual Console Software from running properly. However, this system does fully support the Gnome desktop. When you log into Linux, please select Gnome as your desktop. 1.3 Enhancements 1.3.1 IBM part # 32P1635 MTM # 1735L04 NetBAY 4 Port Local Console Manager(LCM) Appliance Firmware Release version 1.1 Application firmware version 2.0.0 Conversion Option (CO) firmware version 2.3.5 Product Improvements: Ø OSCAR now available in the following languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese (Katakana), Portuguese, Spanish. Ø Mouse response improvements in C2T chain. Ø Improved support of Logitech mice. General Maintenance: Ø User Status screen text cleaned up. 1.3.2 Release Notes: IBM part # 32P1651 MTM # 1735R16 NetBAY 16 Port Remote Console Manager (RCM) Appliance Firmware Release versoion 1.1 Digital module (RCM) firmware version 2.0.2 Application firmware version 2.0.0 Conversion Option (CO) firmware version 2.3.5 Product Improvements: Ø OSCAR now available in the following languages: English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese (Katakana), Portuguese, Spanish. Ø Mouse response improvements in C2T chain. Ø Improved support of Logitech mice. Ø Added PS/2 reset capability for a digital session or when using the client viewer. General Maintenance: Ø User Status screen text cleaned up. 1.3.3 IBM NetBAY Virtual Console Software IBM part #SW0018-001 Linux Installer and IBM part #SW0019-001 Windows Installer NetBAY Virtual Console Software Release Version 1.1 Product Improvements: Ø A Port column was added to the cascade switches screens to make it easier to use. Ø New help has been included. Ø Reset Mouse button on Video Viewer was changed to Reset PS/2. Ø Appliance does not send "Warm Start Trap" so it has been removed from GUI. Ø Part Number (MPN) Removed from Global - Settings Panel. Ø The client GUI has now been localized. Ø Online Help for French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, and German are now included Ø The Installer now installs a GNOME .desktop type shortcut on Linux targets and displays the IBM icon. The shortcut placed on the desktop during the installation no longer pops up a dialog that asks whether or not you want to run the shell script or view its contents. General Maintenance: Ø None. 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update: - If you have received your IBM NetBAY units with version 1.0, IBM highly recommends that you upgrade to version 1.1 to take advantage of the feature enhancements and technical updates provided by this version. 1.5 Dependencies: - None - Local Console Manager (LCM) FRU = 32P1644 Remote Console Manager (RCM) FRU = 32P1653 2.0 Change History -------------------- 2.1 Local Console Manager (LCM) Technical Updates: Ø User can log into Windows using CTRL-ALT-DEL and immediately access OSCAR. Ø User can use Num Lock in OSCAR. Ø OSCAR will no longer lock up when modifying server names in the Names Modify screen. Ø COs can now be upgraded when a server is connected. 2.2 Remote Console Manager (RCM) Technical Updates: Ø User can log into Windows using CTRL-ALT-DEL and immediately access OSCAR. Ø User can use Num Lock in OSCAR. Ø OSCAR will no longer lock up when modifying server names in the Names Modify screen. Ø Simultaneous ASMP sessions are now possible. Ø Target system video resolution is now recognized properly in a digital session. Ø COs can now be upgraded when a server is connected. 2.3 IBM NetBAY Virtual Console Software (IBM VCS) Technical Updates: Ø The Video Viewer was fixed to send focus command to the appliance when focus is lost or gained. The CTRL and ALT keys now function as expected. 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions ----------------------------------------- 3.1 Step by step instructions for this code update IBM LCM Version 1.1 V 2.0.0 Application firmware version V 2.3.5 Conversion Option firmware version UPDATE PROCEDURE: Step 1. Connect the serial port of the switch to the COM port of your PC. Use a straight through RS232 cable. You will need to know the number of the PC's COM port. Step 2. Run the update utility provided, WUpdateIBM.exe. Step 3. Select a language. The update utility will automatically load the proper files for the language selected. Languages available are Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese (Katakana), Dutch and Portuguese. Step 4. Select the desired COM port. Step 5. Click the Load button. Step 6. Warning: While downloading, do not use your computer for anything else or switch Windows. The download requires constant control of your computer, and switching to another Window may cause the download to timeout. Step 7. If a timeout occurs during any of the downloads, run the WUpDateIBM program again. POSSIBLE ERROR CONDITIONS: If the download does not execute correctly, verify the following: - Verify that the COM port is correct. - Verify that no other program is currently using that COM port. - Verify that no other copies of the WUpdateIBM utility are currently running. - Verify a straight through (1-to-1) type of serial cable is used, not a null modem serial cable - Verify in "Advanced Port Settings" for the selected COM port that it is using FIFO buffers and the receive buffer is set to High. 3.2. Step by step instructions for this code update IBM RCM flash Version 1.1 V 2.0.2 Digital module firmware version V 2.0.0 Application firmware version V 2.3.5 Conversion Option firmware version RCM FLASH Update instructions (ref: RCM User Guide) The RCM FLASH upgrade feature allows you to upgrade your unit with the latest firmware available. To perform this update you will need a TFTP server. If you don’t already have a TFTP server, there are several you can download from the internet. For example, SolarWinds TFTP is available at http://www.solarwinds.net. Once you set up your TFTP server, you will need to download the latest FLASH firmware from IBM at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support. The RCM FLASH upgrade files are contained in a zip file (.zip extension). Unzip the file to extract the upgrade files - they will have a .fl file extension. There is one .fl file for each language supported as shown in the table below: File Language Loaded i2_0_2_english.fl English i2_0_2_dansk.fl Danish i2_0_2_nederlands.fl Dutch i2_0_2_francais.fl French i2_0_2_deutsch.fl German i2_0_2_italiano.fl Italian i2_0_2_espanol.fl Spanish i2_0_2_portugues.fl Portuguese i2_0_2_nihongo.fl Japanese (Katakana) Save the FLASH upgrade file you want to upload to the appropriate directory on the TFTP server. Once this is complete, the following steps will upload the new FLASH file. 1. Connect a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software (such as Hyperterminal) to the configuration (serial) port on the back of the RCM. The terminal should be set to 9600 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control. 2. Connect the LAN port on the RCM to an Ethernet hub that is also connected to the PC that is being used as the TFTP server. 3. Launch both the server software and the terminal emulation software. 4. Verify that the RCM is turned on. After approximately 40 seconds, the RCM will send out a message, "IBM RCM Ready__Press any key to continue." Press any key to access the main menu. The RCM Main menu appears. 5. Get the IP address of the TFTP server: If using the SolarWinds TFTP server, it appears in the lower right-hand corner of the server’s pane. Otherwise, extract it from the OS tools (may be OS-dependent): a) Right click on Network Neighborhood. b) Select Properties. c) Select the Protocols tab. d) Select TCP/IP protocol. e) Select Properties and note the IP address. 6. Assign the IP address in the RCM, if needed: a) In the hyperterm window, type 1 to select Network Configuration b) Note the RCM's IP address. The first 3 numbers must be the same as in the server's IP address from step 4 above. The last number must be different. If the RCM's IP address is not correct, change it as follows: Type 3 to select IP address. Then enter the correct address. c) Type 0 to exit the network configuration menu. If you changed the IP address, wait per the directions on the screen. d) Change the RCM's IP address in the TFTP server software to match (if there was a change). 7. From the Main Menu, type 2 to select Firmware Management. The current version of your firmware will be displayed in the Firmware management screen. 8. From the Firmware Management Menu, type 1 to select FLASH Download. 9. Type the name of the FLASH file and press Enter. 10. Confirm the TFTP download by typing y or yes and pressing Enter. 11. The RCM will verify the file you downloaded is valid. Next you will prompted to confirm the upgrade. Type y or yes and Enter. 12. The RCM will begin the FLASH upgrade process. On-screen indicators will display the upgrade process. When the upload is complete, the RCM will reset and upgrade the internal subsystems. ATTENTION: Do not cycle power to the RCM during this process. A loss of power might render the RCM inoperable and require the unit be returned to the factory for repair. Be patient; update can take as long as ten minutes. 13. Once the upgrade is complete, the startup message from step 4 will appear on the terminal screen. 4.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ---------------- 4.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 4.2 IBM Marketing eserver Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries 4.3 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 5.0 Trademarks and Notices ---------------------------- 5.1 The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM and NetBAY 5.2 The following terms are trademarks of other entities, in the United States, other countries, or both as noted: OSCAR is a registered trademark of Apex, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds 5.3 Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 5.4 2002 IBM Corporation, All Rights Reserved. 6.0 Disclaimer ---------------------------- 6.1 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 DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. 6.2 Note to Government Users Include the following note after the disclaimer paragraph. 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 Corporation.