File Name: README.TXT

IBM Mapping Layer Software for OSA IPMI on Linux

Version 1.04   Build ID:VAP104A

CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Change History
3.0  IBM Mapping Layer Software Installation and Removal Instructions
4.0  Web Sites and Support Phone Number
5.0  Trademarks and Notices
6.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
-------------
     This README.TXT file is associated with the following RPM file:

     - ibmsp6a-x.xx-y.src.rpm

        where x.xx is the version and y is the build of the rpm that you
        are installing.

     This RPM file will build and install the IBM mapping layer software for
     the OSA IPMI device drivers on Linux.  Please consult IBM's support
     website (Section 4 below) for the latest OSA IPMI driver for your xSeries
     server and for the list of operating systems that are currently supported
     with this software.



2.0  Change History
-------------------
     Version 1.04 - VAP104A
          Added support for i586 architectures.

     Version 1.03 - VAP103A
          Added support for x86_64 architectures.
          Changed package contents to source RPM only.

     Version 1.02 - VAP102A
          Removed GPL license statement from the file description.

     Version 1.01 - VAP101A
          Initial external release

     Version 1.00 - VAP100A
          Initial Release



3.0  IBM Mapping Layer Software Installation and Removal Instructions
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     The IBM mapping layer software is installed and removed via the Linux RPM
     package management tool.

     NOTE: Before installing this mapping layer software, make sure the most
     recent OSA IPMI driver package is properly installed.

     NOTE: On x86_64 kernels this RPM will build a 64-bit shared object, and 
     a 32-bit compatibility shared object.  Before installing the RPM on an
     x86_64 kernel, make sure the 32-bit compatiblity development packages are
     installed.  

     NOTE: If this is an upgrade to an existing software package,then the
     previously installed software package must first be removed.  Depending
     upon your system's configuration, you may see messages about missing files
     when running the "rpm -e" commands.  You may safely ignore those messages.
     Type the following command at a shell prompt to remove the old software
     source and binaries:

           rpm -e ibmsp6a

     To install the rpm issue the following commands:

           rpmbuild --rebuild ibmsp6a-x.xx-y.src.rpm
           cd /usr/src/[PACKAGE DIR]/RPMS/[ARCH]
           rpm -ivh ibmsp6a-x.xx-y.[ARCH].rpm

     where x.xx is the version and y is the build of the rpm that you
     are installing, [PACKAGE DIR] is the distribution-specific name of
     the RPM build directory (usually "redhat" or "packages"), and 
     [ARCH] is the architecture of the kernel in use ( i386, i586 or
     x86_64).  For example, to install the rpm on an x86_64 SuSE OS,
     issue the following commands:

           rpmbuild --rebuild ibmsp6a-x.xx-y.src.rpm
           cd /usr/src/packages/RPMS/x86_64
           rpm -ivh ibmsp6a-x.xx-y.x86_64.rpm


     To remove the rpm issue the following command:

           rpm -e ibmsp6a


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 xSeries Web Site:
           http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/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: 800-IBM-SERV (800-426-7378)



5.0  Trademarks and Notices
---------------------------

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

          IBM
          xSeries
          eServer


      The following terms are trademarks of the Red Hat Corporation in the
      United States or other countries or both:

          Red Hat


      The following terms are trademarks of SuSE, Inc. in the United States
      and SuSE AG in Germany or other countries:

          SuSE


      The following terms are trademarks of Linus Torvalds in the United
      States or other countries or both:

          Linux


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
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           LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.

      6.2  Note to 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.