IBM ServeRAID-4 Ultra160 Series, User Reference

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Chapter 4. Configuring ServeRAID controllers
This chapter provides information on obtaining ServeRAID updates, updating
ServeRAID BIOS and firmware, and configuring ServeRAID controllers.
Obtaining ServeRAID updates
IBM periodically makes updated versions of the ServeRAID firmware, device
drivers, utility and command-line programs available from the IBM Support page on
the World Wide Web.
Note: If you download ServeRAID software, you must download and install all
ServeRAID software at the same time to ensure compatibility with all of the
levels of the software. This includes:
v
BIOS and firmware
v
Device drivers
v
ServeRAID Manager program
v
Command-line programs
If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, contact your place of
purchase, your IBM reseller, or your IBM marketing representative for
replacement CDs.
Downloadable files from the World Wide Web
You can download new and updated files for the IBM ServeRAID and Clustering
products from the IBM Support Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/
To access ServeRAID and Clustering support, follow these steps:
1. Click Servers on the IBM Support page. The IBM xSeries, Netfinity
®
, and PC
Server Support page opens.
2. Select ServeRAID or Clustering from the Family list box.
3. On this page, you can select from the following categories in the left margin:
Downloadable files
Download the latest versions of Clustering software, the ServeRAID
Manager program, BIOS and firmware, device-driver updates, and other
important information.
Hints and tips
Obtain useful information for the IBM Clustering and for ServeRAID
products and troubleshooting potential problems.
Online publications
Download the installation and user’s guides, references, redbooks, and
other IBM publications.
You can also review information on parts, products, and software. Once
selected, the ServeRAID or Clustering Support page opens.
4. On this page, select RAID in the Downloadable files by Category list box. The
downloadable files for RAID display below the list box.
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