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*        IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Diskette Images        *
*                            README.TXT                             *
*                          Version 3.00.042              	    *
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CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
     1.1  Diskette images for HostRAID SCSI controllers
     1.2  Diskette images for HostRAID SATA controllers
2.0  Instructions for updating the driver
3.0  Web Site and Support Phone Number
4.0  Change History
5.0  Trademarks and Notices
6.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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  NOTE: HostRAID diskette images have an embedded version string in the
        file name, such as 3.00.042. The actual version string may differ  
        from the tables below. Be sure to check the file name before 
	making the diskette.


  1.1 Diskette images for HostRAID SCSI controllers
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   o  a320raid-3.00.042z3-1.sl80.i686.rpm        
                        - RPM for upgrading the "Adaptec HostRAID Support
                          for UnitedLinux 1.0" driver (SuSE Linux 
                          Enterprise Server 8) for the following kernel
			  versions: 2.4.21-231, 2.4.21.238, 2.4.21-241.  

  1.2 Diskette images for HostRAID SATA controllers
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    o  aarich-3.00.042z3-1.sl80.i686.rpm        
                        - RPM for upgrading the "Adaptec HostRAID Support
                          for UnitedLinux 1.0" driver (SuSE Linux 
                          Enterprise Server 8) for the following kernel
			  versions: 2.4.21-231, 2.4.21.238, 2.4.21-241.         

                                                        

2.0  Instructions for updating the driver
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    To update the driver, refer to the Adaptec HostRAID Device Driver
    Installation Instructions (DEVDRV.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory
    on the "IBM ServeRAID-7e (Adaptec HostRAID) Support" CD.
    
    
3.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number
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  o  For the latest list of supported operating systems, see the IBM
     Server Proven - SCSI and RAID Controllers Web site:
     
     http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/compat/controllers/matrix.html
     
  o  With the original purchase of an IBM hardware product, you have
     access to extensive support coverage.  During the IBM hardware
     product warranty period, you may call the IBM Personal Computer
     HelpCenter (1-800-772-2227 in the U.S.) for hardware product
     assistance covered under the terms of the IBM hardware warranty.

4.0 Change History
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Inital release for support for the SLES 8 security
patch kernel versions: 2.4.21-231, 2.4.21.238, 2.4.21-241.

5.0  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:

  Active PCI                    OS/2 Warp                  
  HelpCenter                    PC Server                  
  IBM                           Predictive Failure Analysis
  Netfinity                     ServeRAID                  
  Netfinity Manager             ServerGuide                
  OS/2                          

  UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other
  countries and is licensed exclusively through The Open Group.

  Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000,
  and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft 
  Corporation.

  Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or
  registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United
  States, other countries, or both.
  
  Adaptec and HostRAID are trademarks or registered trademarks 
  of Adaptec, Inc.

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


6.0  Disclaimer
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