IBM Netfinity ServeRAID-4H Ultra160, User Reference

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Chapter 6. Updating the ServeRAID BIOS, firmware, and
software code
Before beginning the cluster installation, be sure to read “ServeRAID
considerations” on page 74.
Use the following CD and diskette (version 4.0 or later), together as a set, with the
IBM ServeRAID Cluster Solution:
v
IBM ServeRAID Support CD
v
IBM ServeRAID Device Drivers diskette
Note: If you are using the latest version of the IBM ServeRAID Support CD, the
BIOS/firmware code is automatically verified when you start the server with
the CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the BIOS/firmware code needs updating, you
will be prompted to do so.
When you update any RAID software, you must update all RAID software at the
same time to ensure compatibility with all of the levels of the software. This
includes:
v
BIOS/firmware
v
Device drivers
v
ServeRAID Manager
v
IBM ServeRAID Cluster Solution software
Ensure that the ServeRAID controllers have the latest IBM ServeRAID software
installed; you must have version 4.0, or later, as a minimum. You can obtain this
software from the IBM Support Web site. See “Downloadable files from the World
Wide Web” on page 14 for additional information. If you are using Microsoft Cluster
Service, be sure that you use a version of the ServeRAID software that has been
certified by Microsoft for Windows NT and Windows 2000 compatibility, as noted on
the IBM Support Web site.
For instructions on how to determine the versions of the software on your
ServeRAID controller, refer to the documentation that was included with your server
or your controller.
Note: If you are using Windows 2000, check the Windows 2000 Hardware
Compatibility List (HCL) included on the Windows 2000 Advanced Server CD
or the IBM Server Proven List on the IBM Support Web site to determine if
your server devices are supported by the Windows 2000 operating system. If
not, contact the device manufacturer to receive a device driver for Windows
2000.
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