IBM ServeRAID 8k and 8k-l BIOS and Firmware Flash Diskettes 
Supported systems are x375, x3500, x3550, x3650, x3400, Bladecenter HS21(type 8853)

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CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Installation and setup instructions
     2.1  Updating the BIOS and firmware
3.0  Configuration Information
4.0  Web Information and Support Phone Number
5.0  Trademarks and Notices
6.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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  1.1   The following update will upgrade the BIOS and firmware of your ServeRAID 8k or 8k-l 
        controller to version 5.1-0 (Build 9247)
	
        Follow each step in this README to ensure that your ServeRAID controllers have the 
        latest firmware and BIOS levels.

  1.2   Limitations:
	- None

  1.3   Problem(s) fixed:
        - See change history for more details.

  1.4   Level of Recommendations and Prerequisited for the update:
        - None

  1.5   Dependencies
        - Four blank diskettes

  1.6   Update Contents
        - The following files are associated with this update:
        o  ibm_fw1_aacraid_5.1-0.9247_anyos_noarch.txt
        o  ibm_fw2_aacraid_5.1-0.9247_anyos_noarch.txt
        o  ibm_fw3_aacraid_5.1-0.9247_anyos_noarch.txt
        o  ibm_fw4_aacraid_5.1-0.9247_anyos_noarch.txt
           - Images for creating the update diskettes for the BIOS and firmware update of 
             the ServeRAID 8k or 8k-l.

2.0  Installation and setup instructions
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  NOTE:  For detailed installation and setup instructions, refer to the IBM ServeRAID 
         Installation Guide (INSTALL.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory on the "IBM ServeRAID 
         Support" CD.
  
  2.1  Updating the BIOS and firmware
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    1.  Insert the "IBM ServeRAID BIOS and Firmware Update (1 of 4)" diskette into the 
        diskette drive; then, turn on the server.
     
    2.  Boot the server to the diskette. 

    3.  Wait for the IBM ServeRAID ROM Update Wizard to start and follow the instructions on 
        the screen.
        

3.0 Configuration information
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    N/A

    

4.0  Web Information and Support Phone Number
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  o  You can download new and updated files for IBM ServeRAID products from the IBM Support 
     Web site:

     http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/
     
  o  For the latest list of supported operating systems, see the IBM Server Proven - SCSI 
     and RAID Controllers Web site:
     
     http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/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-IBM-SERV in the U.S.) for hardware product 
     assistance covered under the terms of the IBM hardware warranty.


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:

     IBM
     ServeRAID

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


6.0  Disclaimer
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