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Because firmware updates are a customer responsibility, it is a recommended practice to
periodically review this Web site for newer versions in order to keep your DS storage
subsystem updated with the latest fixes and enhancements.
To facilitate this task, you can subscribe to a service at the IBM My Support Web site that will
send you automatic notifications about new firmware. You will receive an e-mail when new
firmware levels have been updated and are available for download and installation. To register
for My Support, visit the following address:
http://www.ibm.com/support/mysupport/us/en
From the Web site, select your specific DS5000 model and click Download. The available
firmware packages and versions for your product will be shown.
The DS5000 storage subsystem components that can be updated are:
Controller firmware
Non-Volatile Static Random Access Memory (NVSRAM)
Environmental services monitor, ESM, and canister
Disk drives
For complete instructions, see the readme file of the specific version you want apply, which is
available at the IBM support Web site. You can find a detailed procedure in 7.1.5, “Updating
controller firmware” on page 333.
Always check the IBM System Storage Interoperation Center (SSIC) Web site for the latest
supported combinations of firmware in your specific environment at the following address:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/config/ssic/index.jsp
4.9 Step-by-step configuration
This section describes the major steps in the configuration of a DS5000 storage subsystem:
1. Configuration planning
2. Enabling the premium features
3. Creating arrays and logical drives
a. Using the Automatic Configuration Wizard
b. Using the manual procedure
4. Configuring storage partitioning
5. Configuring logical drives from Windows
6. Monitoring and alert options
7. Protecting the configuration
4.9.1 Configuration planning
A configuration of a DS5000 storage subsystem can be complex, especially when different
operating systems and storage partitioning are involved. Therefore, you should plan the
configuration you need to apply in advance.
Note: Use the IBM System Interoperation Center Web site to check the latest compatibility
information before making any changes in your storage subsystem environment
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