Broadcom (R) NetXtreme (TM) Gigabit Ethernet Software CD for IBM eServer
System x / BladeCenter NetXtreme-based Gigabit Ethernet products.
RELEASE 12.2.4.2
(9/3/2009)
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IBM release package based on the Broadcom v12.2.4.2 Drivers Software CD Release.
The Microsoft Windows Drivers are digitally signed.
CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Change History
3.0 Installation and Configuration
4.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
5.0 Trademarks and Notices
6.0 License and Disclaimer
1.0 Overview
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This CD package includes device drivers and documentation for all IBM eServer
System x & BladeCenter Broadcom(R) NetXtreme(TM) 57xx-based Gigabit Ethernet,
including both integrated ethernet on-boards and adapter options.
* Third-party trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
Broadcom, NetXtreme, Broadcom Advanced Server Program, and Broadcom Advanced Server
Control Suite are registered trademarks of Broadcom Corporation.
2.0 Change History
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A summary of the driver level changes are in the VERSION.TXT file in
the root directory and shown below.
*** Release Version Information Table ***
Version reference between CDs v12.2.4.2 and previous v11.7.3 release:
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CD Release v12.2.4.2 Previous v11.7.3
Product Version Version
Windows 2000 Driver 12.2.1.2 11.7.0.0a
Windows Server 2003 x64 Driver 12.2.1.2 11.7.0.0a
Windows Server 2003 IA32 Driver 12.2.1.2 11.7.0.0a
Windows Server 2008 ia32 Driver 12.2.0.3 11.7.1.0
Windows Server 2008 x64 Driver 12.2.0.3 11.7.1.0
BASP for Netware 2.28 2.28
BASP Windows 2000 6.3.13 6.2.35
BASP Windows Server 2003 IA32 6.3.13 6.2.35
BASP Windows Server 2003 x64 6.3.13 6.2.35
BASP Windows Server 2008 IA32 1.3.5 1.1.4
BASP Windows Server 2008 x64 1.3.5 1.1.4
DOS NDIS2 Driver 12.0.2 11.4.4
Linux Driver TG3 3.99d 3.92n
Netware ODI16 Driver 12.0.2 11.4.2
Netware ODI32 Driver 12.00 11.03
SCO OpenServer 10.4.3 10.4.3
Solaris 11.7.2 11.7.0
Unixware 7 10.4.5 10.4.5
BASP Silent Config 6.1.20 6.1.17
BASP Uninstall 6.1.3 6.1.3
BACS 12.2.5 11.5.13
BACS Command Line Interface 1.0.10b NA
570x Driver installer 12.24.03 11.44.03
BACS Installer 32/64 bit 12.2.4.03 11.75.05
Key fixes and enhancements with this v12.2.4.2 sw CD release include:
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- Windows 2008 R2 support
- Support IBM iSCSI boot for Windows for systems that are IBM iSCSI boot capable
- Updated Windows 2000, 2003, and 2008 drivers and driver installer software
- Updated drivers to resolve a link flap issue with Cisco switch
3.0 Installation and Configuration
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Execute the Autorun LAUNCH.EXE in the root directory to view this release file,
CD contents and Users Guide, and installation of Windows drivers software and
management applications.
4.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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IBM Support Web Site:
http://www.ibm.com/support/us/
IBM Marketing eServer xSeries Web Site:
http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/x/
If you have any questions about this update, or problems
applying the update go to the following Help Center World
Telephone Numbers URL:
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide
5.0 Trademarks and Notices
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The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both:
IBM
eServer System x
BladeCenter
Microsoft, and Microsfot Windows are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Broadcom, NetXtreme, Broadcom Advanced Server Program, and Broadcom
Advanced Server Control Suite are registered trademarks of Broadcom
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
6.0 License and 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 DOCUMENRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY
PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.
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rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions
set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.