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IBM HBA 6Gb Controllers BIOS/FW/UEFI Update for Linux

Controllers Supported: IBM 6Gb SAS HBA (46M0907)


IBM 6Gb SSD HBA (68Y7362)
IBM 6Gb Performance Optimized HBA (46M0912)

(C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999, 2014. All


rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication,
or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the
general information in "Notices and trademarks" in this document.

CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Installation and setup instructions
2.1 Standalone usage instructions
2.2 Troubleshooting tips
3.0 Configuration information
4.0 Unattended mode
5.0 Web site and support phone number
6.0 Notices and trademarks
7.0 Disclaimer

1.0 Overview
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1.1 This update includes the BIOS, UEFI driver, and firmware for the
supported controllers.

1.2 Limitations:
- Downgrading firmware levels is not supported.

1.3 Problems fixed:


- See change history

1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update:


- The currently running device driver for the IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2
must be at the following level or later in order to run this update:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 - 08.101 / 09.101 / 15.00.00.00*
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 - 09.101 / 15.00.00.00*
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 - 06.102 / 15.00.00.00*
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 - 09.100 / 15.00.00.00*
* there are multiple driver branches, (the inbox or native driver)
/ (the out of box or third party driver). The minimum version
for your branch must be used.

1.5 Dependencies:
- The mpt2sas.ko module must be loaded and running for this update to
function properly.

1.6 Update Contents


o ibm_fw_mpt2sas_1.20_linux_32-64.bin
- The executable update package
o ibm_fw_mpt2sas_1.20_linux_32-64.chg
- Change history

2.0 Installation and setup instructions


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This package can be used with several of IBM's update management tools,
including IBM UpdateXpress Manager, IBM UpdateXpress System Packs, IBM
ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator, and IBM Director.

It can also be used as a standalone package.

To use the package with one of IBM's update management tools, follow the
instructions that came with your specific management tool.

2.1 Standalone usage instructions


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Updating the local system:


1) Type "./ibm_fw_mpt2sas_1.20_linux_32-64.bin -s" at a
command prompt.

2.2 Troubleshooting tips


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None

3.0 Configuration information


______________________________
None

4.0 Unattended Mode


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To run this package in unattended mode, use the following command:

./ibm_fw_mpt2sas_1.20_linux_32-64.bin -s

5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number


______________________________________

o You can find support and downloads for IBM products from the IBM Support
Web site:

http://www.ibm.com/support/

You can find support and downloads specific to disk controllers by


searching for the "Disk Controller and RAID Software Matrix" from the
main support page.

o For the latest compatibility information, see the IBM ServerProven Web
site:

http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/

o With the original purchase of an IBM hardware product, you have access
to extensive support coverage. During the IBM hardware product warranty
period, you may call the IBM HelpCenter (1-800-IBM-SERV in the U.S.)
for hardware product assistance covered under the terms of the
IBM hardware warranty.

6.0 Trademarks and Notices


__________________________

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation


in the United States and other countries.

LSI is a registered trademark of LSI Logic, Corp in the United States and
other countries.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and


other countries.

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

7.0 Disclaimer
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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.

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.

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