File Name: Readme.txt

This README file contains the latest information about using the 
Problem Determination (PD) Maps that are contained in the
IBM Fibre Channel Problem Determination Guide (48P9804.pdf). These 
PD Maps are for the IBM FAStT Storage Server products. Refer to the 
IBM Support Web site for the latest information and updated readme 
file (See Section 4.0).

Last Update:  03/27/2002

CONTENTS
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1.0   Overview
2.0   Change History
3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
4.0   Configuration Information
5.0   Unattended Mode
6.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
7.0   Trademarks and Notices
8.0   Disclaimer


1.0   Overview
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      1.1  Overview:
           The Problem Determination Guide is provided as an Adobe Acrobat 
           Portable Document Format (PDF) file that you can download. The
           PD Maps are contained within this document and you can either 
           navigate the PD MAPS from your local copy or open the PDF file 
           from your Web browser. 
             
           Using flowchart techniques, the PD Maps assist you in problem 
           detection, isolation, and resolution. There are also hypertext 
           links to additional information in the Problem Determination
           Guide that can help you troubleshoot your Storage Area 
           Network (SAN). 

      1.2  Limitations: N/A

      1.3  Enhancements: N/A
             
      1.4  Prerequisites:
           - Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 or later
           - Supported Web browsers:
             - Netscape Communicator version 4.75 or later 
             - Microsoft(R) Internet Explorer version 5.x. 
             Note: The browser used must support frames.

      1.5  Dependencies: N/A        

2.0   Change History
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 09/11/2000   First release of the PD Maps Utility
 02/12/2002   1. PD MAPS are now included in the IBM Fibre Channel Problem
                 Determination Guide and are not in the IBM Fibre Channel 
                 Hardware Maintenance Manual. 
              2. New - Diagnosing with SANavigator
              3. Replaced FAStT Check Diagnostics Application with FAStT MSJ
                 Diagnostics and Utility Application
              4. New - Linux(R) MAPS
              5. New - Storage Manager FAQ's 
              6. New - Controller Diagnostics and Drive side Read Link Status 
              7. Updated Major Event Log (MEL) section

 03/27/2002   Modified Chapter 5 of the PD Guide to include the new
              SANavigator 2.7 features
              Modified Appendix-F of the PD Guide to include the new
              SANavigator 2.7 features
              


3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
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      3.1  Download the PDF file to your hard disk drive. Using Adobe Acrobat
           Reader version 5.0 or later, open the file and begin using the PD MAPS.

      3.2  From the IBM Support Web site, click the PDF file name to open
           the PD MAPS. 

        
4.0   Configuration Information
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      N/A

5.0   Unattended Mode
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      N/A

6.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
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        6.1  IBM Support Web Site:
             http://www.ibm.com/pc/support

        6.2  IBM Marketing Netfinity Web Site:
             http://www.ibm.com/pc/netfinity

        6.3  If you have any questions about this Utility, or problems
             using it, contact the IBM HelpCenter(R). For the most up-to-date
             phone numbers, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ and click 
	     "Support Phone List"; then, select your product and country.


7.0   Trademarks and Notices
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      7.1   The following terms are trademarks of the International Business
            Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both:

            IBM
            HelpCenter
            Netfinity

	    Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
            States, other countries, or both.            

            Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

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

            
      

8.0   Disclaimer
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      8.1  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.


      8.2  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.