IBM eserver xSeries 335 Remote Supervisor Adapter II Update for Windows
System 8676

Version 1.03, Build ID: T2E815A, Revision 17 
CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Change History
3.0  Installation and Setup Instructions
4.0  Unattended Mode
5.0  Web Sites and support phone Number
6.0  Trademarks and Notices
7.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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        1.1     This will update the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II
                software only.  It will not affect any device drivers.  
        
        1.2     Limitations

                If there is an error in loading the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II 
                software, retry loading the software by repeating the instructions 
                in section 3.0.

        1.3     Enhancements
                - none

        1.4.    Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the
                update:

                - Multi-lun support is needed in order to mount more then one remote drive 
                  simultaneously. The linux kernel 2.4.20 and later have the appropriate 
                  multi-lun support, however this support needs to be enabled at kernel 
                  build time.  Currently, only the SLES 8.0 SP3 distribution has multi-Lun 
                  support available and enabled.  RedHat AS 3.0 has a 2.4.21 kernel, but 
                  does not have multi-lun support enabled by default.  

        1.5     Dependencies:

                - none


2.0     Change History 
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IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Update Version 1.03, T2E815A 
 - Fixed a Maximum Segment Size negotiation problem on the network 
   interface which could have prevented oversized data packets from 
   being delivered.
 - Fixed German keyboard support for Linux Clients
 - Stopped generating the periodic SMIs used for Machine Check
   Architecture support.

IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Update Version 1.02, T2E814A 
 - Corrected a problem where the server could become non-responsive 
   76 days after the Remote Supervisor Adapter II has been reset.
 - Allow BIOS to disable the periodic SMIs that are generated by the  
   Remote Supervisor Adapter II.
 - Added DNS support for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
 - Enhanced the command line interface
 - Allow dashes for the ASM Group Filter Name under the LDAP 
   configuration.

IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Update Version 1.01, T2E813A 
 - Added SSH functionality.

IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II Update Version 1.00, T2E812A 
 - First Release

3.0  Installing and Setup Instructions
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       This utility will update the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II
       software under the Windows Operating System.  It requires
       the installation of the correct Remote Supervisor Adapter II for
       Windows device driver.

       3.1   Performing this code update (GUI)
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             - Run the "IBM xSeries 335 Windows Remote Supervisory Adapter II Update"
               by double-clicking the .EXE.

             - Choose "Perform Update" and click the "Next" button.

             - If the update is meant for the system on which it is
               running, the "Next" button will appear.  Click the "Next"
               button to continue.

             - Click the "Exit" button.
             
       3.2   Extracting the Windows update files (GUI)
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             - Run the "IBM xSeries 335 Windows Remote Supervisory Adapter II Update"
               by double-clicking the .EXE.

             - Choose "Extract to Hard Drive" and click the "Next"
               button.

             - Choose a directory into which the Windows update files
               will be saved in the "Save As" dialog.

             - The files extracted are all the files that are necessary to 
               perform a RSAII firmware update under Windows.  Run "wflash -r"
               from a command line to update RSAII firmware.

             - Click the "Exit" button.

4.0     Unattended Mode
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        Extracting the Windows update files (command line)
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        - Run the "IBM xSeries 335 Windows Remote Supervisor Adapter II
          Update" with the following command line:
                     
                "<update>.exe -s -a -x <path>" where <update>.exe is the
                downloaded update and <path> is the path to which the
                Windows update files will be extracted.

        - The files extracted are all the files that are necessary to 
          perform a RSAII firmware update under Windows.  Run "wflash -r"
          from a command line to update RSAII firmware.


5.0     WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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        5.1     IBM Support Web Site:
                http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

        5.2     IBM eserver xSeries Web Site:
                http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries

        5.3     If you have any questions about this update, or
                problems applying the update, go to the following
                Help Center World Telephone Numbers and URL:
                http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html.

6.0.    TradeMarks and Notices
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        6.1     The following terms are trademarks of the IBM 
                Corporation in the United States, or other countries
                or both:
                            * IBM
                            * Advanced System Management

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

7.0.    Disclaimer
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        7.1     THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
                ANY KIND.  IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS
                OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
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        7.2     Note to Government users:

                Note to U.S. Government users-- Documentation related
                to restricted rights-- Use, duplication and disclosure
                is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule
                Contract with IBM Corporation.