Linux BASP Software Update for all IBM Broadcom 570x-based Gigabit
Ethernet Adapters options
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Linux BASP 6.2.5 update for IBM Broadcom 570x-based GbE.

This release supports Linux kernels 2.4.x and 2.6.x.

This release has been tested up to kernel levels 2.4.24 and 2.6.3.

This release supports both ia386 and ia64 CPU platforms.


CONTENTS
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1.0   Overview
      1.1   Limitations
2.0   Change History
3.0   Build and Installation Instructions
4.0   Configuration Information
      4.1 Driver Parameters
      4.2 Additional Configuration Information
5.0   IBM Web Support
6.0   Trademarks and Notices
7.0   License and Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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This package provides the Linux BASP version 6.2.5 as a BASP software
update to the current BASP version 6.2.3 or 6.2.2 release from 7.0.5
drivers software CD release.

The Linux driver to be used should be 7.1.9.

Linux Kernel levels supported are up to 2.4.24 and 2.6.3.

This software release support xSeries options 22P7801, 31P6301,and
31P6401, and Broadcom 570x-based integrated on-board ethernet.


1.1   Limitations
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No known limitation.


2.0   Change History
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v6.6.7:

BASP for Linux       v6.0.1     Broadcom Advanced Server Program

v6.7.8:

BASP for Linux       v6.0.4     Broadcom Advanced Server Program

v7.0.5:

BASP for Linux       v6.1.2     Broadcom Advanced Server Program

v7.0.5 BASP Update:

BASP for Linux       v6.2.1     Broadcom Advanced Server Program

BASP for Linux       v6.2.2     Broadcom Advanced Server Program

BASP for Linux       v6.2.3     Broadcom Advanced Server Program

BASP for Linux       v6.2.5     Broadcom Advanced Server Program


New updates with v6.2.5 BASP:

1) Fix for occasional Linux BASP panics during ifconfig up.

2) Add logic to detect IP address change of team aliases to avoid
BASP sending stale ARP requests, which can result in the clients
losing connections and dropping off from the network.

3) Update ARP cache searches to match both source and destination
IP addresses to allow proper failover in team with multiple IP
addresses with aliases.

4) Add checking to avoid BASP crash when memory is low.

5) Update to enhance TX offload features.

6) Update to add support to new Linux kernel 2.6.x ( up to 2.6.3 ).

7) Compatibility with Red Hat Fedora to avoid segmentation fault.

8) Support Broadcast Addressing

For further change / update details, refer to the release.txt file
included in the package.


3.0   Build and Installation Instructions
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Refer to the Install.txt file that come with the package.

For Linux driver, pick up the 7.1.9 driver from 7.0.5 CD release.
For BASP with Linux, replace BASP 6.1.2 from 7.0.5 CD release, or
recent BASP 6.2.2/6.2.3 with BASP 6.2.5 from this package.


4.0   Configuration Information
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Refer to 3.0 above.


4.1 Driver Parameters
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Refer to 3.0 above.


4.2 Additional Configuration Information
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Refer to 3.0 above.


5.0   IBM Web Support
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IBM Support Web Site:
   
   http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/



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

IBM
eServer xSeries

Broadcom and NetXtreme are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation.

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


7.0  License and Disclaimer
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This software is provided by Broadcom to IBM for redistribution under
IBM/Broadcom agreement for IBM Broadcom 570x-based Ethernet products.