ServeRAID M5000 Series SAS/SATA Controller Firmware Update

Adapters Supported: ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA Controller (46M0829)
ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA Controller (46M0916)
ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller (46M0830)

NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #N/A


Version 12.12.0-0133 - Suggested
-------------------
Fixes:
- Addressed an issue where battery over temperature messages could occur
during charging.
- Fixed issue in the HII broswer where the drive performing copyback
will be stated as replacing and not copyback.
- Fixed issue in the HII browser where the RPM for SATA drives show "0"
- Fixed issue in HII browers where port 4 is shown on both ports 0 and 1
- Fixed HII browser issue where the user will get an error message when a
global hot spare is created.
- Fix HII browser issue where a RAID volume with greater then 3 spans will
fail to create.


Version 12.12.0-0126 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed a problem where the RAID configuration can be lost when updating
from firmware package 12.0.1-0097 or below.
- Fixed an issue with 4-kilobyte (KB) sector disk support compatibility in
NTFS by disabling 512E drive support mode.

Version 12.12.0-0111 - Suggested
-------------------
Enhancement:
- Implemented limited band charging for iBBU 07.

Fixes:
- Set the compatibility bit to 1 so that Patrol reads can be executed on
SSD's
- Fixed an issue where EEPROM init failures are not handled properly
causing the user to see the following message on POST "The native
configuration is no longer supported by the current controller and
firmware."
- Fixed an issue where the controller fails to read the header info from
CFI Flash ROM.
- Resolved issue switching to WT mode for recently failed batteries.

Version 12.12.0-0098 - Suggested
-------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed issue where the battery gauge is not accurate for aged batteries
due to the discharge profiles of aged batteries not matching that of the
new batteries.
- Fixed a problem where a reboot would cause a hot spare to revert to
'Unconfigured Good' state when Performance Accelerator Key is attached.
(RETAIN Tip H204925)

Version 12.12.0-0085 - Suggested
-------------------
Enhancements:
- Prevent non IBM firmware from being flashed on IBM ServeRAID branded
controllers.
- Enabled iBBU08 battery modes.
- ibbu battery will no longer be marked as bad when very high capacity is
detected.
- Dimmer Switch function has been disabled by default.

Fixes:
- Fixed a problem where firmware was taking to long to complete the PCI
config read, causing the system to generate an NMI.
- Fixed issue where enabling security causes the configuration to be missing,
and a configured FDE array to be seen as foreign on reboot.
- Removed BBU mode select from Web BIOS for all controllers.
- Fixed issue where pulling VD 0 from a R60 and rebooting would cause two
foreign configurations.
- Fixed issue where WebBIOS gives unclear message when enabling FDE on an
existing Disk Group.
- Fixed issue where iBBU07 batteries display 65K capacity and are marked SOH
bad.
- Fixed issue where iBBU Absolute Charge is displayed differently
- Fixed issue where the logical Unit ID (VPD page 0x83) changed after
foreign import.
- Fixed issue where the LDBBM entries are incorrect after foreign import.
- Fixed issue where the controller does not work with pci set to nomsi in
kdump kernel.
- Fixed issue where the LED behavior is incorrect, wrong drive will blink
activity.
- Fixed issue where the controller cannot sustain at least 950 MBps
performance with Cache Flush setting one sec.
- Fixed issue where the set properties command fails
- Fixed issue where the iBBU07 battery reported remaining capacity is much
too high (64751 mAh) after a learn cycle.
- Fixed issue where extended retries of write verify commands cause a driver
timeout.
- Fixed issue where the configuration becomes foreign after the firmware
fails multiple attempts to access raid key during boot.
- Fixed firmware issue where a replacement drive is not seen if the
replacement is added during power cycle.
- Fixed a issue where an alert should be sent when one phy connector
between the SAS controller and SAS expander is degraded.
- Enabled puncturing for SATA drives.
- Enabled copy back on SMART.
- Fixed an intermittent RAID key failure during power-on.
- Fixed firmware issue where firmware would cause the controller to
(sles11sp1/rhel6) reset when ‘lspci –vvx’ command is executed.
- Change for iBBU-08 to support firmware Mode5 WB capacity from 960mAh to
674mAh for low power DDR-2
- Fixed a problem where the iBBU battery will not charge while the server
continually resets causing the iBBU battery to over-charge.

Version 12.12.0-0065 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed issue where the firmware takes too long to complete a PCI Config
Read cycle causing SLES11 to kernel panic.
- Fixed issue where MegaCLI may not be able to change drive or controller
cache setting resulting in a return code of 0x03.
- Added check to return SCSI sense Check condition if PMI is set and LBA
is non Zero for SCSI Read Cap 16
- Fixed issue where a blue screen occurs handling RAID 1 with HSP and medium
errors. The blue screen occurs because the driver times out while the
firmware is retrying sense 0x02. Firmware causes Fatal Error when HSP drive
responded with Sense 0x02 for Write/Verify or TUR
- Change the boot with pinned cache RAID level support which was only allowed
for raid level 0. The check is removed and is allowed for any raid level.
- Fixed hang condition or condition where the uEFI driver does not load due
to the uEFI Driver issuing a command in poll mode to firmware to early
- Remove the following message "Battery cannot initiate transparent learn
cycles" when the iBBU08 is under mode 4 or 5
- Fixed issue where BGI will not disable when a user issues megacli
-LDBI -Dsbl -L0 -a0

Version 12.12.0-0056 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes
- Fixed issue where multi-bit ECC's are not reported during POST
- Lowered the capacity level at which event notifications are generated
for early warning and end of life alerts for iBBU to equal 48 hours

Version 12.12.0-0047 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed issue where uEFI WebBIOS version may not display the product
name of the second controller
- Fixed issue to prevent users from downleveling firmware to older versions
- Fixed an issue where firmware reports "Unexpected sense, Invalid field
in CDB" for LOG SENSE command sent to Seagate drives
- Fixed issue where SMART failures can take longer then 5 minutes to
report or in some cases fail to report
- Fixed issue where it appears to the user the harddrive cache policy
is changed when requested but the change did not occur
- Fixed issue where a remote iBBU08 will not be seen by the controller
- Fixed data issue When IO is in progress to a RAID 1 array that contains
media errors and is under a rebuild
- Fixed issue where a drive is not marked as foreign during a drive
move between servers causing the import of the configuration to fail
- Fixed issue where the uEFI WebBIOS does not accept the + symbol in
the key code or pass phrase
- Fixed issue for iBBU08

Enhancement:
- Enhancement to Reserve/release call for VCS Symantec configurations
- Enhancements to iBBU event notifications, including the addition of
early warning message.
- Raised the capacity level at which event notifications are generated
for early warning and end of life alerts for iBBUs.

Version 12.12.0-0039 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed intermittent initialization failure during POST with the
ServeRAID M5025, M5015, and M5014 where the RAID BIOS could fail to
load or the user will see one of the following error messages on
POST:

RAID Adapter Unrecoverable Error!!!
Please check the SDRAM connection.

or

Multi-bit ECC errors were detected on the RAID controller

Version 12.12.0-0037 - Critical
-------------------
Enhancement:
- Add support for iBBU08 (Battery Backup)


Fixes:
- Addressed data issue while reconstructing from RAID1 to RAID0.
- Addressed data issue after power lose to ServeRAID controllers.
- Addressed data issue in some database applications.
- Added fixes from LSI channel products.

Version 12.7.0-0020 - Critical
-------------------
Enhancement:
- Initial release for ServeRAID M5025 SAS/SATA Controller (46M0830)

Fixes:
- Addressed data issue with database applications that use overlapping
read write operating.
- Addressed data issue which may occur during a reconstruction on some
RAID levels that have an associated CacheCade virtual drive enabled.
- Fixed problem where the controller may halt if a drive has medium errors
that are being used in a check consistency, patrol read, or have delayed
writes.

Version 12.0.1-0097 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Addresses an issue where data becomes inaccessible when drive is
secured after data has been written
.
Version 12.0.1-0096 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the BBU may not be seen on POST.
- Fixed an issue where the firmware doesn't follow the spinupdelay
and maxtargetspinup values set in NVDATA causing spin up of all
the drives a at the same time.
- Fixed a very intermittent problem where the RAID key (M5000)
authentication may not occur on boot leaving users without key
options.
- Addressed a very rare issue with the expander devices where the
firmware megamon could occur if the sgpio configuration cable has
errors.

Version 12.0.1-0090 - critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed issue where controller properties such as Rebuild, CC, and
BGI are not changing when up and down arrow keys are used.
- Fixed issue on x3950 M3 servers that can cause a system hang at
reboot

Version 12.0.1-0084 - Non-critical
-------------------
Enhancement:
- Support added for the ServeRAID M5000 Series Advanced Feature Key.


Version 12.0.1-0064
-------------------
- Initial release
ibm_fw_sraidmr_m5000-12_12_0-0133_windows_32-64_chg

Integrated Management Module (IMM) Firmware Update
Change History

IMPORTANT: Prerequisite for updating to IMM firmware version 1.30 (yuooc7e)
========== Updating to IMM firmware version 1.30 (yuooc7e) requires the current
IMM firmware version to be 1.10 (yuoo57h), or later. If this prerequisite is not
met before updating to version 1.30 (yuooc7e) the system will not power on
correctly. If the system is not running a minimum of IMM version 1.10 (yuoo57h),
update the IMM before attempting to update to 1.30 (yuooc7e).
This prerequisite was a limitation of IMM version 1.30, and it has been fixed
in IMM version 1.31(yuooc7f). This prerequisite does not apply to IMM version 1.31
or later.

IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT apply the firmware update (yuoo91e, v1.24)
========= if you are using AEM functions in x3620M3 or x3630M3. The
v1.24 firmware will disable the power capping functionality in those two
systems. Please remain on the current IMM version or update the firmware
to v1.25 or newer. Users not using AEM functions can still update to v1.24.

IMPORTANT: Read before using the MAX5
========== This Technical Update supplements the documentation that comes
with the IBM MAX5 for System x. Keep this document with your other MAX5
documentation. Before you attach the MAX5 to the server and try to use it,
you must update the server firmware with the latest level of firmware or
code. If you attach and try to use the MAX5 without updating the server
firmware, you might get unexpected system behavior or the server might
not power on. For special instructions to follow before you attach the MAX5
to the server, go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085756.

IBM maintains pages on the World Wide Web where you can get the latest
technical information and download device drivers and updates. To access
these pages, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ and follow the
instructions.

IMPORTANT: If you are at IMM firmware versions prior to 1.12 (yuoo67c) and
========== updating IMM firmware in Microsoft Windows, when you update IMM to
versions between 1.14 (YUOO73M) and 1.30 (YUOOC7E), it will take up to 10 minutes
additional wait time; when you update IMM to version 1.30 (YUOOC7E) or later, it
will take up to 20 minutes additional wait time. This is due to the iflash tool
checking the IMM before flashing. During this time the flashing process may appear
hung or unresponsive. The flashing will then complete and there is no functional
impact.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the current IMM firmware level is 1.14 or later
========== before you update the uEFI, FPGA, or DSA Preboot firmware.
The recommended firmware update sequence is IMM followed by UEFI
followed by FPGA followed by DSA Preboot.

IMPORTANT: A firmware change was made in YUOO57H (v1.10) that enforces the
========= requirement for login accounts on the IMM to have passwords that
contain both alpha and numeric characters. If you are updating the IMM firmware
from YUOO56K (v1.09) or earlier, to YUOO57H (v1.10) or newer, prior to updating
the firmware, please ensure that the IMM user account passwords contain
both alpha and numeric characters. If the firmware is updated and the passwords
do not contain both alpha and numeric characters, you may need to reset the IMM
to its default settings using the menus in the UEFI F1 set up display.

IMPORTANT: When updating the IMM firmware from a version earlier than
========= version 1.05 (build YUOO32F) to version 1.05 or newer, the
Remote Alert Recipient Email Addresses and the Daylight Saving
Time setting will revert to the default setting.
Users that utilize these settings will need to set them again
after the update.

IMPORTANT: When updating IMM, uEFI, pDSA, FPGA via any method,
========== please follow firmware update best practice document
(http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?brand=
5000020&lndocid=MIGR-5082923) for suggested update sequence and prerequisite.

IMPORTANT: Due to an Intel errata, if your server is running a 32-bit Linux
========== Operating System, C-states may need to be disabled while updating
uEFI, IMM, or DSA Preboot through the Linux command line interface. See
RETAIN TIP H195678 for more information. Updates performed through the AMM,
Bootable Media Creator, or the IMM web or CLI interfaces do not have this
requirement.

IMPORTANT: Updated firmware version numbers might not be visible in SMBIOS
========== tables until after the server is rebooted.

IMPORTANT: After downgrading IMM firmware from version 1.22
========== to an earlier version, the user needs to reset the
IMM to factory default before normal operation.


Version 1.42, YUOOG2C
Problem Fixed:
- Fixed a NTP sync problem on IMM web
- Fixed a time zone setting problem on IMM web

Enhancements:
- Added SHA256 and SHA512 support
- Add a message in IMM event logs when power on is blocked due to VRD issue on x3850 X5
- Power off the server after N boot attempts without locating a boot device on x3850 X5/x3950 X5/HX5.

Version 1.41, YUOOF7C
Problem Fixed:
- Fixed the problem on blades where sometimes no throttle event was reported by AMM when CPU temperature is higher than Tcontrol.
Enhancements:
- Enhanced logging for throttle and Power Management.

Version 1.40, YUOOF7A
Problems Fixed:
- Fixed the problem on x3690X5 that host OS will be shut down due to wrong overtemp event.
- Fixed the problem that "unsupported software version" could be showed in event logs after updating IMM version 1.30 or newer on x3850/x3950 X5, x3690X5 and HX5
- Fixed the problem that SMTP user name field on IMM web page only allows 16 chars.
- Fixed the problem on HS22 where IMM reports 0 watt power during initialization

Enhancements:
- Enabled IMM to fail over to backup automatically when there is a IMM firmware corruption
- Enhanced IMM web GUI response.
- Added notification when a corrupted GUID Partition Table (GPT) is encountered by UEFI during POST. Please refer to RETAIN Tip H207759 for details.
- Enhanced logging for Power Controls management.

Version 1.39, YUOOF2C
Problems Fixed:
- Fixed the problem on IBM System x3850X5 where SAP HANA configurations can reset in rare cases. More details in RETAIN Tip H207295.

Version 1.38, YUOOF2B
Problems Fixed:
- Fixed the problem on x3850 X5/x3950 X5 where the System Fault LED will be lit when only one PSU is installed.

Version 1.37, YUOOE9C
Problems Fixed:
- Corrected the voltage sensor threshold for HS22 and HS22V system.

Version 1.36, YUOOF2A
Enhancements:
- Improved IMM web page Accessibility

Version 1.35, YUOOE9B
Problems Fixed:
- Fixed the thermal issue for Broadcom quad port ethernet (IBM PN 49Y7948., FRU 49Y7949).
- Fixed the problem that user authentication for LDAP with SSL will fail when Configured Credentials is enabled.
- Updated the thermal profile for NVIDIA M2090 GPU card support in dx360 M3.
- Fixed the problem on HS22 systems where pressing the KVM button too soon (right after Power LED starts blinking slowly) would make the KVM owner unable to be changed.
- Fixed the problem on blade servers where IMM may report the "Unsupported blade/blower combination" error for 130W Westmere CPUs.
- Fixed the problem on x3200 M3 where when power policy is set as "restore" or "always on" in uEFI, enforcing system shutdown during POST will cause automatic system boot-up.
- Fixed the problem about SNMP drops intermittently and SNMP data cannot be accessed in a period of time
- Fixed the problem on x3850 X5/x3950 X5 Multi-Node systems where "redundancy lost" event is not logged in the Primary Node when one of the power supplies in the Secondary Node is lost.
- Optimized CPU power consumption calculation method for x3690 X5.
- Fixed the problem on blade servers where IMM does not automatically recover NCSI.
- Fixed the problem on blade servers that IMM constantly has "Init Failures" and fails to start up.
- Fixed the Readme file problem that some IP addresses of LAN-over-USB instructions are inconsistent.
- Fixed the CMOS Voltage Over Threshold problem on HS22V systems.
- Fixed the problem that SSH login failed when the setting is configured as "Local first then Ldap" or ldap settings are not valid.
- Fixed the problem that the IMM web interface responds too slowly or even fails to respond.

Enhancements:
- Enhanced the entropy (randomness) when generating SSL keys.
- Added secure SMTP authentication support.
- Added I/O board VPD information in IMM web interface
- Added the function of letting Location LED remain on after system power-off.
- Enhanced event Severity reporting of the QPI Link LED on x3850 X5/x3950 X5 so that IBM Director can interpret it correctly.
- Improved IMM version reporting for IBM Director.
- Added a function to keep 110V Power Supply Redundancy by throttling the system for x3850 X5/x3950 X5.
- Usability enhancement: all events will be checked by default on the alert setting web page.
- Enabled ASU to control each sub-category for email alert recipient setting and SNMP alerts setting.
- Added new BCH Midplane (that supports 8Gbit Fibre Channel) support.
- Added the function to capture all IMM logs with one button click.
- Enhanced the DataPower appliance blade support.

Version 1.34, YUOOE3E
Enhancement:
- Add support of the following fusion-io adapters :
1.2TB High IOPS MLC Adapter for IBM System x
2.4TB High IOPS MLC Adapter for IBM System x
365GB High IOPS MLC PCIe Adapter for IBM System x
785GB High IOPS MLC PCIe Adapter for IBM System x

Version 1.33, YUOOE3C
Problems Fixed:
- Fixed the problem that a blade's Fault LED is showed as "on" on AMM GUI while there is no active critical event and the LED on the physical blade is off.
- Fixed the problem that the "Date" header is missing from the IMM SMTP trap.
- Fixed the problem that the "Look Below" LED (CR48) on x3690 X5 Memory Expansion Board may turn on incorrectly when there are no errors detected.
- Fixed the problem on x3850 X5/x3950 X5 where the system information in the IMM configuration file may be truncated and the incomplete system information will cause the HTTP server in IMM run into an unstable state.
- Fixed the problem that the Scalability LED turns off after the IMM on either node of a 2-Node x3850 X5/x3950 X5 is reset.
- Fixed the problem that IMM on x3850 X5/x3950 X5 might fail to start after the IMM firmware is successfully upgraded.
- Fixed the problem where "Comm Errors" may occur when the IMM firmware on HX5 is upgraded.
- Fixed the problem that dx360 M3 may have PCI errors when a NVIDIA M2090 GPU card is installed.
- Fixed the problem that opening the ActiveX remote console closes all open tabs in the same Internet Explorer window.
- Fixed the problem that x3550 M3 may occur ServerRAID BBU over temperature and ServerRAID M5016 over heat issues.

Enhancements:
- Added Internet Explorer 9 support.
- Changed the maximum User's Distinguished Name(DN) for LDAP from 128 bytes to 256 bytes.
- Removed the limitation of 255 memberOf groups for an LDAP user in IMM.
- Enhanced IMM Web session management.
- Added an IMM command line (CLI) command for one time PXE boot option setting.
- Added a new unique error code in AMM and changed the text in AMM and IMM for CMOS battery errors.
- Updated Russia time zone definition to no more daylight saving time.

Version 1.32, YUOOD4G
Problems Fixed:
- Fixed a problem where IMM web interface does not lock out a user if
the same user exhausts login retries and gets locked out through the
SSH interface
- Fixed a problem that caused the IMM to report false critical DIMM
temperature events
- Fixed an intermittent problem where sometimes the Power Supply DC
status LED is not illuminated on the x3550 M2/M3, x3650 M2/M3,
x3620 M3 and x3630 M3
- Fixed a problem that sometimes causes the IMM web interface to shut
down after multiple invalid login attempts
Enhancements:
- Added Service Advisor support on x3850/x3950 X5 and x3690 X5
- Changed the IMM firmware to allow every service port to be Enabled
or Disabled
- Changed the IMM firmware to not disable the network interface when
there is a conflict IP address on the network
- Changed the IMM firmware to permit SSL client certificates to be managed
while the SSL client is enabled

Version 1.31, YUOOC7F
Problems Fixed:
- Fixed the problem that after updating IMM firmware from versions prior
to v1.10(YUOO57H) to v1.30(YUOOC7E) the system won't power on correctly

Version 1.30, YUOOC7E
Problems Fixed:
- Fixed the intermittent Power Supply error on x3550M2/M3 and x3650M2/M3
- Fixed the false alarm message for ArBel Power Supply on x3550M2/M3 and x3650M2/M3
- Fixed the issue that a blade intermittently does not respond to
the system management bus on HX5 and HS22/S22V
- Fixed the duplicate PECI messages issue on x3850/x3950 X5, x3690X5 and HX5
- Fixed the intermittent problem that a user can not login to IMM web
after inventory from IBM Director
- Fixed the problem that SMTP test alert doesn't work
- Fixed the problem that SNMP remote alert doesn't work
- Fixed the intermittent IMM reset problem
- Fixed the SSL vulnerability issue
Enhancements:
- Added 64-bit ActiveX Remote Presence Client support
- Added BGE overweight detection on HS22
- Added support of differentiating memory failures happening
during UEFI POST and during run-time
- Added support of reporting AC restore status on x3850/x3950 X5
- Added the change to include DIMM slot number info in the memory error event message

Version 1.29, YUOOB7F
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed a problem where false memory configuration error messages are
sometimes reported on the x3850/x3950 X5

Version 1.28, YUOOB7C
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed a problem where the IMM sometimes records duplicate event log
entries
- Fixed a problem that caused the DIMM Bank number to not be correctly
reported
- Fixed a problem that prevented the system from powering on when there
is a firmware mismatch
- Fixed a problem that didn't allow a password to be saved if it contains
a & or < character
- Fixed a problem where the IMM VPD sometimes is not available on the web
page
- Fixed a problem where one port on the QLogic 8GB HBA card sometimes
is not recognized
- Fixed a problem that sometimes caused the DVD drive to disappear in
RHEL5 after the IMM is reset
- Fixed a false Power Supply failure message
- Removed the error message pop up when changing the IMM password to default
- Fixed the problem that BBU gets over temp during discharging on x3550 M3
- Corrected a problem where the BOFM address became permanent after BOFM is
disabled on the AMM
- Corrected a system hang when a Multi-Bit memory error occurs with a mixture
of 2GB & 4GB DIMMs installed
- Fixed the problem where the reported DC Power consumed on the dx360 M3
is higher than actual AC input power
- Fixed the MIB mismatch issue
- Fixed the incorrect OID in MIB
Enhancements:
- Added support for 32-bit ActiveX Remote Presence Clients
- Added the ability to change the SMTP port number
- Changed the firmware to completely shut down the telnet sevice when
the telnet max user count is set to 0
- Added support for LDAP Active Directory Application Mode
- Added support for LDAP Authentication Only Mode
- Changed the firmware to report a configuration error if the CPU
installed on the EXA system is not a Westmere CPU
- Changed the firmware to allow the x3690X5 to be powered on sooner
- Changed the firmware to decrease the amount of time that it takes
for the IMM to become ready after it is reset


Version 1.27, YU00A7C
Enhancements:
- Added support for the IBM BladeCenter HX5(MT: 1910,7873)

Version 1.26, YU00A6A
Enhancements:
- Added support for the System x3850/x3950 X5(MT: 7143,7191)
and System x3690 X5(MT: 7147,7192)

Version 1.25, YU0091K
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed a problem that hangs the server when F2 is pressed during POST
to start Diagnostics
- Fixed a problem in the HS22/HS22v that causes the IMM to report an
unexpected throttle condition after the AMM is reset
- Fixed a problem that causes the IMM lose its DHCP assigned IP address
- Improved the monitoring of hard drive status when the server is powered up
- Fixed a problem when using a Japanese keyboard with the remote presence
function
- Fixed a gradual fan speed reduction due to pressure sensor fluctuation on
System x3690 X5, System x3550 M2/3, System x3650 M2/3
- Improved the response to an IO Hub over temperature condition on
System x3690 X5, System x3650 M2/M3, and System x3550 M2/M3
- Fixed a problem that IBM Systems Director needs to re-discover IMM
in order to receive events from IMM after IMM upgrade
Enhancements:
- Added support for a 460W power supply in the System x3620 M3
- Added support for a 675W high efficiency power supply in the
System x3620 M3 and System x3630 M3

Version 1.24, YU0091E
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed a problem where the IMM sometimes incorrectly reports a Pwr Rail
fault or Pwr 240A_A/Pwr 240A_B fault
- Fixed an issue where blade would hang on boot with ABR firmware corruption
message
- Fixed a problem when downgrading IMM firmware from version 1.22 to earlier
levels. The IMM network fails
- Fixed a problem that caused the firmware update using IMM Command Line
Interface to fail on an IPv6 network
- Fixed a problem that caused the IPv6 Link-local address not to be displayed
after resetting the IMM to its defaults
- Fixed a problem where the IMM fails to set SNMP configuration using ASU
- Fixed a problem where IMM cannot set the value 10 for the OSWatchdog value
using ASU
- Fixed a problem where IMM Remote Media would not re-initialize after
network error
- Fixed problem if KCS error bit status may not be clear which may cause KCS
communication stop
- Fixed a problem that IMM web interface hang with Remote Control session
opened
- Fixed a problem that blade unexpected powered on after power off command
Enhancements:
- Added IPv6 configuration support via IMM SNMP interface
- Added support for BladeCenter PCIe Expansion 4 on BladeCenter HX5
- Added support for BladeCenter GPU Expansion on BladeCenter HS22
- Added support for LDAP sub-tree searching with Novell eDirectory 8.7
- Added support for SNMP trap definitions
- Updated fan response and logic for Fusion IO PCIe adapter
- Updated ambient temperature sensor calculation

Version 1.22, YUOO84C
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed a problem where the IMM sometimes incorrectly reports a Processor 2
(CPU 2) internal error
- Fixed a problem where after powering down an HS22, the HS22 powered on
without user request
- Fixed a problem while Log in to IMM might fail if the Host name contains
a dash
- Fixed a problem where the IMM makes some certificate management settings
protected that should not be protected
- Fixed a problem where users can't get the full details of an expansion card
using the IPMI FRU command
- Fixed a problem where IMM would hang after an LDAP login using some German
or French characters
- Fixed a problem with the IMM SMTP client not conforming to RFC821
- Fixed a problem where the email alert setting won't accept a hyphen
- Fixed a problem with the Windows key in the IMM Remote Control feature
- Fixed a problem where IMM login via LDAP authentication fails to acquire
Supervisor authority via Group membership with an OpenLDAP server.
- Fixed a problem where a user with Remote Server Power/Restart Access
authority can't change the power off delay
- Fixed a problem that prevented a Processor Throttled event from being
logged for the x3200 M3 and x3250 M3 models
- Fixed a problem that where a user's permission is always set from the
LDAP account not the local account profile
- Fixed a problem where the CPU2 VCore/CPU2 VDIMM sensors become unreadable
after updating the IMM in the x3500 M3 model
- Fixed problem for DHCP may get time out if using "Shared NIC" mode but without
any LAN cable to be plugged into "Sys Mgmt" port
Enhancement:
- Added IPv6 support
- Added Dynamic DNS support (IPv4 only)
- Added support for BladeCenter PCIe Expansion 4 on BladeCenter HS22
- Added BCH-R3 support

Version 1.21, YUOO75V
Enhancement:
- Added support for BladeCenter Max 5 Memory Expansion Unit (MEU)
- Added feature to report SMI Lane failure for BladeCenter HX5

Version 1.20, YUOO75T
Enhancement:
- Added support for Max 5 Memory Expansion Unit (MEU)for SystemX 3690 X5
- Added support for Max 5 Memory Expansion Unit (MEU)for BladeCenter HX5
- Added feature to show pending firmware level during firmware update process
- Added feature to block power on when multi-node complex has firmware mismatch
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed DASD LED behavior for drives 8-32
- Fixed fan over cooling on SystemX 3690 X5
- Fixed Flash failure due to packet loss
- Fixed Power Cycle events not appearing in SystemX 3690 SEL
- Fixed DIMM throttle behavior in acoustic mode for BladeCenter HX5
- Fixed CPU type checking

Version 1.19, YUOO75X
Enhancement:
- Added support for Max 5 Memory Expansion Unit (MEU)for SystemX 3850/3950 X5
- Added support for 130W CPUs in High Performance Blades
- Added virtual NIC VPD support
- Changed the default value of SerialExitCLIKeySequence to ^[(
- Added TPM Physical Presence Sensor support
- Added AC metering and capping to System x3850/3950 X5
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed server time out authority in web interface
- Fixed non-recoverable events that appeared as warning events in web event log
- Fixed Server State "unknown" status in web interface
- Prevented multiple log entries from being created for the same event
- Fixed IPMI multi-session handling when sessions fail
- Fixed IMM flash failed at 0 percent update progress error
- Fixed Internal Error 255 during FPGA update
- Fixed CPU Overtemp messages on FPGA update.
- Removed unnecessary events for Power Unit sensors
- Fixed failure to log VRD error on voltage fault
- Fixed Power Redundancy Sensor handling for 220V configurations
- Fixed CPU configuration check for System x3850/3950 X5
- Fixed IMM Network ARP
- Fixed flash error "Image transfer timed out - error 15"
- Corrected a problem that caused the system to not automatically power on after
performing an Automatic BIOS Recovery (ABR)

Version 1.18, YUOO75J
Enhancement:
- Added support for the System x3630 M3

Version 1.17, YUOO75H
Enhancement:
- Added support for the System x3690 X5

Version 1.16, YUOO73O
Enhancement:
- Added support for the BladeCenter System HX5


Version 1.14, YUOO73M
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Corrected the MIB file to address a compiling problem
- Fixed a problem when a second CPU might not been recognized by the IMM,
when cycling power on the System x3550
- Fixed a problem where web session may hang after staying on the System
Status web page for a while
- Disabled the interface to the shared network port when the dedicated systems
management network interface is selected.
- Fixed a web page pop-up error message that may occur after upgrading the
IMM from 48d and 57f
- Fixed power/thermal calibration error in the x3620 M3
- Fixed a problem where the IMM may log a CPU Automatically Throttled event
or a Redundancy Lost for a cooling zone event in the log after cycling power
- Fixed a problem where the IMM doesn't send an ambient temperature alert or
IO Hub temperature alert in the x3400 M3 and x3500 M3
- Corrected a remote presence problem that occurs while mounting an ISO image
if the remote client does not have any removable devices.
Enhancement:
- Added a fan control enhancement for performance mode
- Added support for additional types of power supplies
- Improved the accuracy of power readings on 3550 M3,
3650 M3, and 3620 M3


Version 1.14, YUOO73K (released for multinode System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 only)
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed a problem that caused the IMM not to respond to some IPMI commands
- Corrected a problem with LDAP authentication when role-based security
is enabled
- Corrected a problem which could cause a false CPU error to occur
- Prevented false automatic boot failure recovery events from being reported
Enhancements:
- Added multinode support for System x3850 X5 and System
x3950 X5
- Added support to activate FPGA updates with a warm boot
- Added support for AC power metering and AC power capping on single node
System x3850 X5 and System x3950 X5
- Added support to improve permit early power on support
- Add support to report the version information for updates that have been
flashed but not yet activated
- Added support to report an FPGA firmware mismatch


Version 1.12, YUOO67C
Problems(s) Fixed:
- Adjust the Planar VBAT voltage threshold in HS22
Enhancement:
- Added support for the System x3620 M3
- Added support for DC power supplies in the System x3550 M3 and
System x3650 M3


Version 1.11, YUOO56O
Enhancements:
- Improved ABR handling to prevent invalid ABR behavior


Version 1.10, YUOO57J (released for HS22 only)
Problem(s) Fixes:
- Fixed a problem where the IMM sometimes incorrectly reports a Processor 1
(CPU 1) internal error


Version 1.10, YUOO57H
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Made changes to improve the robustness of firmware update operations.
- Corrected an LDAP authentication problem.
- Corrected a problem where SNMP settings could be lost after updating
the firmware.
- Enable ssh by default.
- Permit the Adavnced Setting Utility to enable or disable ssh.
- Added support for logging a message when the blade CPU is not compatible
with the chassis' blower capacity
- Permit the realtime power management controller firmware to be flashed
to an earlier level.
- Corrected a problem that prevented the remote presence function from
working with network address translation
- Fixed an issue where blades would throttle/hang when chassis power supply is removed
Enhancement:
- Added support for the System x3550 M3, System x3650 M3, System x3500 M3,
System x3400 M3, System x iDataPlex dx360 M3, and the HS22V blade
- Enhanced power measurement and capping capabilities in support of
xSmartEnergy control
- Increased support for the number of DIMMs from 12 to 18


Version 1.09, YUOO56K
Enhancement:
- Added support for the System x3850 X5 and the System x3950 X5


Version 1.08, YUOO48F
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Made changes to improve the robustness of firmware update operations.
Limitations:
Limitations for versions 1.07 and 1.08:
If you are down-leveling the IMM firmware to a version older
than 1.07 and the IMM firmware is currently at version 1.07
or 1.08, you must remove AC power from the server before
performing a server reboot.


Version 1.07, YUOO48E
Prerequisites:
IMPORTANT: This firmware update contains changes to permit servers
========== to be powered on sooner after plugging them into AC power.
Before installing UEFI with firmware that supports the early power on
changes, be sure to update the IMM with this firmware version.
UEFI Firmware with early power on support:
BladeCenter HS22 UEFI Build P9E131A or newer
System x3550 M2 UEFI Build D6E131C or newer
System x3650 M2 UEFI Build D6E131C or newer
System x3200 M3 UEFI Build GYE129A or newer
System x3250 M3 UEFI Build GYE129A or newer
System x3400 M2 UEFI Build Y4E131B or newer
System x3500 M2 UEFI Build Y4E131B or newer
System x iDataplex dx360 M2 UEFI Build TME132A or newer
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Corrected an Ethernet bug that caused network packets to be dropped
- Changed the firmware to improve server performance when the Ethernet
over USB interface is enabled
- Corrected an intermittent problem where some of the IMM interfaces would
not function after flashing the IMM with new firmware
- Corrected a problem where LDAP users in nested groups are not permitted
access to the IMM
- Corrected a problem where the fault LED is not lit on the HS22 server
when a hard drive is removed
- Fixed a problem where the IMM sometimes incorrectly reports faults when
the server is power cycled (for example, a loss of redundancy or a critical
fan fault, or a processor is operating in a Degraded State, etc...)
- Corrected a problem where the server would sometimes hang at checkpoint 'E8'
- Changed the firmware to light the Information LED if the primary UEFI bank
becomes corrupted
- Corrected a problem that prevented the Remote Disk on Card feature
from properly working
- Corrected a problem that prevented an HS22 server with a full configuration
from powering on
- Changed the firmware to send processor information to the Advanced Management
Module for display
- Corrected a problem where faults for fan numbers 2 and 4 for the System
X3200 M3 were swapped
- Corrected a problem where the IMM firmware could corrupt itself over time
Enhancements:
- Changed the firmware to permit servers to be powered on sooner after
plugging them into AC power
- Improved the performance when displaying pages on the web interface
- Added support to permit management traffic over the daughter cards in the
HS22 server


Version 1.06, YUOO39B
Enhancement:
- Added support for Machine Types 4251, 4252, 4261, 7327, 7328


Version 1.05, YUOO32F
Limitations:
Problem(s) Fixed:
- This update package contains updated Management Information Base files
for use when managing the server through the IMM's SNMP interface
- Fixed a problem where user accounts and settings could become lost
- Improved performance when changing settings through the web interface
- Corrected a problem where some configuration settings were lost after
flashing the IMM with new firmware
- Improved the wording of messages in the Chassis Event Log
- Restored the ability to the IMM SNMP interface to add or remove user
accounts and to set the account security level
- Corrected a problem that prevented some configuration settings from being
set through the Advanced Setting Utility (ASU)
- Fixed a problem that prevented a user from specifying an email alert
recipient with a hyphen in the name
- Fixed an IMM flash update problem where the IMM erroneously reports a CPU
Configuration error and/or illuminates the fault LED on the HS22 Blade
Server with no corresponding entry in the Advanced Management Module log
- Fixed an IMM flash update issue which can result in blades never completing
the Discovery state
Enhancement:
- Added support for the BladeCenter PCIe Expansion module 3
- Added support for servers running real-time Linux
- Enhanced the automatic recovery of communication errors in BladeCenter
- Added the ability to configure a hostname for SNMPV3 traps, rather than just
an IP address


Version 1.04, YUOO24I
Problem(s) Fixed:
- This is a critical update for x3550 M2 and x3650 M2.
It corrects a possible problem that can occur when adding options
such as memory, hard drives, and Central Processing Units (CPUs),
and makes the system may become unresponsive.
In some cases the server cannot power on again, or network connectivity
to the Integrated Management Module is not possible. The problem may
also occur when rebooting the IMM while the system is powered on with
certain hardware configurations.
- Replaced the ibm_rndis_server_os.inf and device.cat in the IMM firmware
update package for Windows. The new files are used to workaround a
potential performance issue when the IMM's Ethernet over USB is enabled.
Enhancement:
- Added support for different hard drives
- Added support that enables the Advanced Management Module to display CPU
information for the HS22 blade.


Version 1.03, YUOO23C
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Removed the empty virtual drives that were presented to the
server by default. Virtual drives are now not presented
to the server unless media is present and mounted from
the Remote Control client.
Enhancement:
- Added support for Machine Types 7836, 7837, and 7839


Version 1.02, YUOO19G
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Corrected a problem where a critical fan fault was erroneously logged
when powering off the server


Version 1.01, YUOO19E
Enhancement:
- Added support for Machine Types 7946, 4198, 7947, 4199, 7321, 6380, 7323


Version 1.00, YUOO18D
- Original Release
- Supports Machine Types 7870, 1936


(C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2008 - 2013.
All rights reserved.







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===============================================================================
Emulex 8Gb Fibre Channel Firmware Package
===============================================================================

Firmware Version: 2.01a11 (w/ 5.12a15 Universal Boot Code) (supported on
IBM System x, BladeCenter and Flex)

Problems Fixed:
- System hang when attempting to enter BIOS screen on AMI BIOS based servers

Incremental Interoperability:
- SLES 11.3 on IBM System x and BladeCenter

Known Issues:
- None

===============================================================================

Firmware Version: 2.01a11 (w/ 5.12a13 Universal Boot Code) (Supported for IBM
System x & BladeCenter)

Problems Fixed:
- Emulex FC Adapter does not auto-enable SAN boot mode when boot target
configuration is made via IFM (BOFM)
- Emulex FC configuration utility is in the wrong F1 setup screen
- IBM CIOv adapter connected to Brocade 8 Gig FC BladeCenter switch
intermittently Links up at less than 8 Gig

Incremental Interoperability:
- None

Known Issues:
- None

===============================================================================

Firmware Version: 2.01a9 (w/ 5.12a11 Universal Boot Code) (Previously supported
on IBM SystemX & BladeCenter)

Incremental Interoperability:
- None

Problems Fixed:
- SANboot problem in IBM BladeCenter

Known Issues:
- None

===============================================================================

Firmware Version: 2.01a9 (w/ 5.12a10 Universal Boot Code) (Previously supported
on IBM SystemX, BladeCenter and Flex)

Incremental Interoperability:
- UEFI 2.3.1 compatibility

Problems Fixed:
- Utility in adapter selection screen shows PCIe2.5Gb/s X 4
- Miscellaneous issues with boot BIOS
- Emulex 8gb ciov Port2 does not accept BOFM Boot-order "both"
- Rhel 6.2 UEFI San boot failed w/ Emulex 8Gb FC
- Fix potential I2C bus contention

Known Issues:
- None

===============================================================================

Firmware Version 2.01a3 (w/ 5.12a5 Universal Boot Code)

New Features

- Enhanced timeout notifications for processing abort failures.

Problems Fixed:

- All multi-abort I/Os are returned on the same ring from which the ABORT_MXRI
command was received.
- Changed the TRCV response in the abort state to CMD RJT to enable the
TRSP to be processed.
- Corrected an issue with blocked TSEND operations.
- Corrected a buffer leak issue with RRQ exchanges.
- Corrected an issue where the TRCV IOCB was de-queued improperly causing a
XFR_RDY flood.
- Corrected an issue where the OXID field was not loaded in the XRI_ABORTED
IOCB.
- Corrected an issue in recognizing whether an EEPROM is present.

Dependencies:

- The corresponding FC Storport device driver and OneCommand Manager Core-kit
(management) will need to be installed for this package to function properly.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Universal Boot Code version 5.12A5

This Universal Boot version 5.12a5 contains:

(1) x86 BootBIOS version 2.12a9

Problems fixed, features added or other updates:

1. Fixed an issues booting when more than 8 ports are present in the system
and fixed an adapter display issue when more than 8 ports are present in
the systems
2. Fixed issues installing and booting O/Ss on ports greater than 8.
3. Fixed some boot time screen display issues.

(2) OpenBoot version 3.10a3

This version of OpenBoot supports FC-AL, Private loop, Public loop, and
Fabric Point to Point. Also, it supports multi-initiators and multi-LUNs
(0 through 4055)

Problems fixed, features added or other updates:

1. Unrelated to IBM

(3) EFIBoot version 4.12a12

The current EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) Boot provides 64-bit System
boot capability through the use of the EFI Shell. This EFIBoot supports EFI
Specification 1.10 and EFI Source Code version 1.10.14.61.

Problems fixed, features added or other updates:

1. Only certain OEM HBAs will locate PlatformToDriverConfiguration-
ProtocolGuid. Others just skip and continue processing
2. UEFI2.3 Hii Configuration Utility changes
3. HII Browser Save option does not work

===============================================================================

Firmware Version 2.00a4

Problems Fixed:

1. On a port connected to a 3PAR "MBOD" cage, the test runs IO to the disk
drives and issues a "controlport offline" command to offline the port while
IO is running.

2. While doing target side cable pull testing with Block Guard (T10)
Enabled we observed that adapter is not sending RSCN to AIX.

3. HBQ ring index pointers?

4. Adapter trap - Block Guard firmware - HOST status register : 0x100146

5. LR with port and subsequent FLOGI failing.


Dependencies:
- The corresponding FC Storport device driver and OneCommand Manager Core-kit
(management) will need to be installed for this package to function properly.
elx_fw_fc_ibm1212-2_01a11-11_windows_32-64_chg

Matrox G200eV Video Driver for Windows

Version 1.00.015
- Initial release
Version 1.00.016
- Modified the uninstaller to work under Windows Server 2008 R2
Version 1.01.003
- WHQL certified, changed co-installer to fix re-install issue, new matrox driver
Version 1.01.004
- fixes video memory display size to 16MB
- allows silent installation
Version 1.03.001
- Removed the 1024x768 43Hz from the available list.
matrox_video_dd_1_03_001_winsvr_32-64_chg

BIOS/FW/UEFI Update for ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x

Controller Supported: ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (81Y4492)

NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #N/A


Version 1.15.02 - Suggested
-------------
Contains:
BIOS Firmware UEFI Driver
7.29.01.00 15.00.00.00 7.22.04.00

BIOS Changes
Enhancement(s):
- Core BIOS and BIOS configuration utility will display "FF" as the PCI slot
number when proper slot information is not available.
- Increased the disk drive spin-up timeout value to accommodate disk drives
having larger spin up times.

Fix(es):
- Fixed an issue where the adapter order does not get written to NVM and
"Updating Adapter Order" displays on every reboot.
- Fixed issue where zero sized volume was showing "4. 0 GiB."
- Fixed issue where devices, which are not attached to adapter 0, could not be
promoted to positions in the boot order when they were selected in the
configuration utility.
- Fixed an issue where IOS Banner(POST) not showing SAS Discovery error
when more than one HBA is connected to the host system.
- Fixed an issue where the SMART status is not correctly displayed for bare
drives.
- Fixed an issue in SAS topology where a RAID disk is highlighted and attempted
to set as preferred boot device or alternate boot device, the configuration
utility displays a SAVE/DISCARD prompt.
- Fixed an issue where the firmware was showing a large elapsed time when a
format operation crosses midnight in the system clock.

Firmware Changes
Enhancement(s):
- Added support for 4GB DIMM
- Added the ability for user the enable/disable of the drive write cache
during the BIOS start up.

Fix(es):
- Fixed an issue where a request sense command, which is executed after a
SATA drive is in active state is moved to idle power condition state, has no 'Additional Sense' information set.
- Fixed an issue where protected information error "Logical block reference
tag check failed" is received when an IR volume is deleted.
- Fixed an issue Self-Test Results log page where values for update parameter
code, format and linking, and parameter length are not recorded.
- Fixed an issue sending vital product data inquiry with vital product data
page set as invalid (0xFF) while diagnostic is running on a SATA drive
results in segmentation fault 0x1901.
- Fixed an issue where input/output is sent to SATA drives before the drives
are ready.
- Fixed an issue where fault 8405 was being hit while disabling and enabling
the phy to which secondary drive is connected with IOs active.
- Fixed an issue where subsequent commands sent to a SATA drive fail after a
write same command failure until NCQ error handling is triggered or the device
is reset.
- Fixed an issue where Report Luns command sent to SATA drive fails if the
drive is spun down.
- Fixed an issue where hotspare does not resynch with second raid volume when
both volumes are in degraded state.
- Fixed an issue where incorrect sense data is populated when Security
Protocol IN/OUT command is sent to supported drive.
- Fixed an issue where allocation length for inquiry SCSI Command is not
handled Properly during SATA Drive Format.
- Fixed an issue during SATA drive format where vital product data inquiry
command is executed for SATA drive with invalid page code, and the command is passed with no data instead for failing with CC and sense data.
- Fixed an issue where the host will not indicate the existence of the
expander attached drives if the direct attached device re-ordering feature is enabled.
- Fixed an issue where protected information errors are observed on a RAID 1
volume its BGI is not completed, and its member physical disks are removed and inserted.
- Fixed an issue where the TM response was set to failed if the device is
missing due to the DO NOT SEND TASK IU flag being enabled.
- Fixed an issue where DMD (Device Missing Delay) timer is not set to the
default time when the total Report Device Missing Delay is greater than 0x7F
seconds.
- Fixed an issue where RAID1 volume fails to resynch when a new compatible
bare drive is available in the primary drive slot.
- Fixed an issue where error handling for errors, that cause the DMA engines
to halt, are not handled properly and multithreaded IOs can hang if the same
control block is used too soon.
- Fixed an issue where a third hotspare is created even if the number of
hotspares currently present in the RAID Configuration is 2.
- Fixed an issue where inactive foreign volume information cannot be seen in
SASBIOS when a native volume is deleted.

UEFI Changes
Enhancement(s)
- Additional information such as vendor id and product id added to
the HII Create Configuration Screen.
- Added ability to check to detect missing hotspares to HII.
- Modified to be obtained PCI Slot Number information from the
system firmware protected information.
- Additional character "M" will be displayed as part of the device
display identifier of a multipathed disk.
- Ability in HII to detect missing hotspares and provide a facility
to delete the missing hotspares.
- Implemented Configuration Summary and Simple Virtual Disk
Creation Support for Unified Configuration Management.
- Modified UEFI driver to wait for a maximum of 10 seconds for
the controller to become ready, so controller gets discovered in
the OS.

Fix(es):
- Fixed an issue where Enable/Disable write cache does not work for
SAS drives.
- Fixed an issue where HII Configuration utility does not allow
the user to create a RAID0 with single disk present in the topology.
- Fixed an issue in Create Configuration menu where additional drive
information is not getting updated appropriately in HELP area.
- Modified to prevent Write Cache settings options from appearing
for the IR firmware.
- Fixed an issue where SATA volume members and hotspare drives are
labeled as 'M' in a multipathed environment.
- Fixed an issue to prevent HII from allowing the option to
enable/disable write cache for SATA drives.
- Fixed an issue where multipathing is disabled in Manufacturing
page settings, but volume members and hotspare drives are
labeled as "M."
- UEFI driver modified to check BIOS Options in order to determine
if is should manage the controller.

Version 1.10.08 - Suggested
-------------
Contains:
BIOS Firmware UEFI Driver
7.19.00.00 10.00.11.00 7.18.04.04

Enhancement
- Add support for Unified Configuration Management
- Add support for single drive RAID 0

Fixes
- Fixed a problem where PFA alerts are not seen in the IMM or CMM

Version 1.10.06 - Suggested
-------------
Contains:
BIOS Firmware UEFI Driver
7.19.00.00 10.00.08.00 7.18.04.03

Fixes:
- Fixed issue where HII do not report Multi-LUN devices from external
RAID enclosure.
- Do not show external RAID LUNs in HII RAID configuration page.
- Report NVDATA version consistently in Hex or Decimal.

Version 1.10.05 -Critical
-------------
Contains:
BIOS Firmware UEFI Driver
7.19.00.00 10.00.08.00 7.18.04.02

Note: HII changes may not affect all controllers. Changes for the controller are
based on RAID volume support.
- HII fix to return EFI_SUCCESS when RETRIEVE Action is given in HII Callback
function.
- HII fix for Write cache disabling fails for SATA HDD/SSD connected to the IT
controller.
- HII fix for saved Controller Events Filename.
- Behvioral change for the way a volume is created in HII.

Note: The following fixes only effect blade systems that support Bofm.
- Fixed boot issues in Windows 2008 where after installation in uEFI the os will not
boot due to the BuildDevicePath not allocating enough memory for the
DevicePathreturned to caller.
- Fixed issue with Bofm configurations where the BOFM supplied addresses for
external/switch attach Phys are being assigned to the internal/direct attach Phys.
- Fixed a Bofm issue where the SAS WWIDs not reverting to Man Page 5 Default when a
Blade is moved back to non-BOFM slot.

Version 1.10.04 - Suggested
-------------
Contains:
BIOS Firmware UEFI Driver
7.19.00.00 10.00.08.00 7.18.01.11

Note: HII changes may not affect all controllers. Changes for the controller are
based on RAID volume support.

- HII change to Remove Legacy BIOS Enable/Disable option.
- Fixed issue where after creating a volume using SATA SSD the Associated Physical
Disks always show up as SATA HDD.
- Fixed issue where a hotspare could not be created for any volume in the HII browser.
- HII fix for the View Physical Disk Properties form where the Serial number of SATA
disks were being displaced with a space.
- HII fix for the IR help strings displayed when using an IT controller.
- Fixed HII issue where a 'Question value mismatch with Option value' error occurs when
saying No for creating RAID10/RAID1E volume.
- Fixed HII issue where help is not available when having only RAID0 and RAID1 levels
in Create Configuration form.
- Fixed a problem where the UEFI driver ATA PassThru Protocol is corrupt while trying
to access the Mode field.
- HII behavior change for 'Manage Foreign Configurations.'
- HII change to provide proper extended RAID Levels in help messages based on supported
extended RAID Levels.

Version 1.10 - Initial release
-------------
Contains:
BIOS Firmware UEFI Driver
7.19.00.00 10.00.03.00 7.18.01.05
ibm_fw_mpt2sas_h1110-1_15_02_windows_32-64_chg

IBM ServeRAID MR10i and MR10is SAS Controller Firmware Update

Adapters Supported: IBM ServeRAID MR10i SAS Controller (43W4296)
IBM ServeRAID MR10is SAS Controller (44E8695)

NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #NA


Version 11.0.1-0042 - Critical
-------------------
Enhancements:
Adjust various battery parameters and alerts to improve product
- Reword the battery ‘Prefail‚ and ‘Fail‚ Alerts and all places it is documented
- Add visibility of ‘battery nearing end of usable life‚ condition to CLI and MSM
- Adjust parameters used to calculate battery capacity amount for Early Warning
and EOL alerts

Fixes
- Fixed issue where While correcting massive UNC sectors, I/O will be
interrupted causing OS becomes unusable
- Fixed issue where SPD Data can get Corrupted on Boot causing the following
message on boot the message displayed is "Check SDRAM Connection".
- Fixed issue where firmware has Incompleted Writes During Power Fail and Recovery
causing the following message on boot "Controller cache discarded due to
memory/battery problems

Version 11.0.1-0040 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue that was contributing to early fallout with battery packs.
- Fixed an issue that was causing a loss of battery capacity.
- Fixed an issue where the gas gauge was reporting capacity of
65000+mAh and then marking battery as SOH bad.
- Fixed issue where multiple reboots were required after a new battery was
inserted in a controller.
- Fixed issue where T95: VT#00560-T95386=Battery cannot support data retention
for more than 59 hours. Please replace the battery. When battery logic generates
the event MR_EVT_BBU_REPLACEMENT_NEEDED_SOH_NOT_OPTIMAL, the FW prints the error,
T95: EVT#00538-T95: 386=Unknown ARG type=24, code=182.

- Changed post message from

RAID ADAPTER
Memory Error !!!
Please check the SDRAM connection.
If problems persist contact Tech Support.
Press Any Key to Continue…

to

Check the SDRAM connection, if applicable, or replace the controller."

Version 11.0.1-0036 - Critical
-------------------
Enhancements
- BBU AEN enhancements

Fixes:
- Fixed issue where firwmare fault could occur when a hot spare drive responds
with Sense 0x02 for Write/Verify.
- Fixed issue where a firwmare fault could occur when consecutive Medium
Errors are found in Degraded SATA RAID5, 6 state

Version 11.0.1-0033 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed issue where SATA hard drive write cache could be enabled on a drive
insert or system reboot.

Version 11.0.1-0032 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Modified memory settings for the ServeRAID MR10k that where not optimal for
the controller causing memory failues.

Version 11.0.1-0031 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Addressed an issue where a physical drive with an excessive amount of
medium errors will cause the array to fail

Version 11.0.1-0030 - Critical
-------------------
Fixes:
- Leaving array size field blank during array creation to resolve issue
where raid level would change but array size did not change with the level.
Retain tip H196863.
- Fixed issue where the Cursor movement is not proper while entering
Security Key/PassPhrase in EFI WebBIOS environment
- Fixed issue where the Visibility of webbios version doing controller
selection is not there
- Address compatabilty issue with uEFI WebBIOS in the x3850 x5 and HS22 x5
- Fixed issue where a fatal FW Error happens during Consistency Check
operation while a patrol read is in progress.

Version 11.0.1-0024 - Critical
-------------------
NOTE TO SERVICE - H196421, H196426, H196374
Fixes:
- Fixed issue with Firmware Hang (Fatal Error) when drive responds with
Sense 0x02 for Test Unit Ready Command.
- Fixed an issue where the ServeRAID-MR10ie (CIOv) battery fault
indicator never clears
- Added limit to quantity of consecutive relearn cycles to cache
battery unit
- Fixed issue where the Pass phrase can not be entered on the ServeRAID
MR10is controller
- Fixed issue where the user cannot enter the uEFI WebBIOS or system
will hang on boot

Version 11.0.1-0022 - Critical
-------------------
NOTE TO SERVICE - No current tips
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where systems that use DL_DOWN instead of (or in
addition to) PCI reset exhibit 1800 PCI ERROR.
- Fixed an issue where a non-responsive disk caused fatal firmware error
- Fixed an issue with write journaling
- Fixed an issue with READ XOR logic in RAID1 special operations

Functionality:
- Added support for dynamically toggling readjustment of PCIe maximum read
request size

Version 11.0.1-0019 - Critical
-------------------
NOTE TO SERVICE - No current tips
Fixes:
- Addressed an issue in x3550 M2 and x3650 M2 where the slot numbers could
change on a cold reboot.


Version 11.0.1-0017 - Suggested
-------------------
NOTE TO SERVICE - No current tips
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, on shudown, firmware was not sending a command for
the drive to flush its internal cache.
- Removed I/O delay during device firmware update for non-disk devices.
- Added check for additional error data from mode sense command.

Functionality:
- Added pass through command support for applications.


Version 11.0.1-0014 - Critical
-------------------
NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #H194939
Fixes:
- Addressed an issue where, during I/O and manual copyback on a degraded RAID
6 virtual drive with medium errors, incorrect data could be created on the
drive.
- Fixed an issue where, on the ServeRAID 10ie (CIOv), a new or changed battery
installation was not detected on the iBBU.
- Fixed an issue where SATA drives may not be detected at POST when attached
to an expander. (Retain tip H194939)
- Addressed an issue where the controller may hang if a medium error occurs
during a rebuild.
- Fixed an issue where cache data could be lost during a reset after the
express link is dropped.
- Addressed an issue where a consistency check doesn't regenerate parity after
hitting a double media error.
- Fixed an issue where the uEFI WebBIOS can hang if the user presses the right
mouse button when user input is not required.
- Addressed an issue where an invalid memory or battery error is reported on
boot, but does not reappear on a subsequent boot.

Version 11.0.1-0012 - Suggested
-------------------
NOTE TO SERVICE - No current tips
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, rarely, cached data may be lost on system shutdown or
reboot.

Version 11.0.1-0008 - Critical
-------------------
NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #H194224, H194505, H194171
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue which could result in incorrect data on the drives after
heavy I/O. (Retain tip H194224)
- Fixed an issue where, if medium errors are experienced while a background
operation is running, incorrect data could be written to the drives. (Retain
tip H194505)
- Changed the warning message that appears when the card goes in to temporary
write through mode. (Retain tip H194171)
- Fixed an error where erroneous Bad Battery messages were displayed even
after a Learn Cycle was performed.
- Fixed an issue that resulted in SERRs on a ServeRAID-MR10M controller.
- Improved the handling of bad cable scenarios which could cause system hangs.

Functionality:
- Added support for UEFI based systems.
- Added support for Solid State Drives (SSDs).
- Added tape support for the ServeRAID 10ie (CIOv) controller.
- Added the ability to handle SGPIO and SES signalling on a per-port basis to
handle configurations with both direct attached and expander attached drives
on a single controller.
- Added a field to show hard drive model names in WebBIOS.


Version 9.0.1-0030 - Critical
------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, if a battery was fully discharged and was reported as
'missing', a reboot was be required before the battery would be detected as
'charging'.
- Fixed an issue where a hotspare was reported as unconfirmed good after
replacement.
- Fixed an issue where an invalid alert 2121 was logged when a virtual drive
was created.
- Display and log a warning message when a consistency check is started on an
uninitialized logical drive.
- Fixed an issue where the message "SES enclosure 1 Recovered after fault"
would be logged, after which the discovery process would take a very long
time.
- Fixed an issue where the multipath enclosure IDs were not updated
correctly when an ESM or a drive was pulled and reinserted.
- Fixed an issue where, if a unconfigured drive was pulled and reinserted,
the size of the drive would be reported incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue where a dedicated hotspare would become a global hotspare.
This could happen after a migration or, in some circumstances, after a
system reboot.
- Fixed an issue where the firmware could hang when trying to view hotspare
information under CTRL-R.
- Fixed an issue where a rebuild would not start when a new drive was
inserted.
- Fixed an issue where a logical drive is still shown as optimal after a
drive was pulled.
- Fixed a critical firmware error that occurred when a physical drive was
pulled from a RAID10 or RAID1E during heavy I/O.
- Fixed an issue where a hang could occur when an ESM was removed.
- Fixed an issue where, if multiple physical drives are pulled from an
enclosure, additional drives might be lost. This could lead to incorrect
data on the disks.
- Fixed an issue where reconfiguring a virtual disk by adding a drive, or
similar activity, will cause a dedicated hotspare to become unassociated.
- Fixed an issue where a success code was incorrectly returned when data was
sent to a failed drive. This could cause a loss of data.
- Fixed an issue where, if additional drives failed in a virtual disk while a
rebuild was happening, the system could hang.
- Fixed an issue where daisy-chained enclosures would all be reported with
the same position number. Also fixed a related issue where 'locate' did
not function properly for daisy-chained enclosures.
- Fixed an issue where the controller could hang if diagnostics were run
while a rebuild was happening.
- Fixed an issue where hotspares were lost during configuration import.
- Fixed an issue where, if two enclosures were configured and the cable was
pulled from each, then reattached in a swapped configuration, the system
would hang on boot.
- Fixed an issue where successive power cycles in a multi-enclosure
configuration could result in offline drives or a system hang.
- Fixed an issue where, with the controller mux set to 'Auto', configuration
would be lost during reboot.
- Fixed an issue where rebuilds might fail to resume after enclosure power is
restored.
- Corrected several issue where the consistency check was not properly
handling double medium errors.
- Ensured that BGI (Background Initialization) setting was retained during
foreign configuration import.
- Fixed an issue which caused MSM to not allow creation of additional virtual
disks once 16 virtual disks existed.
- Fixed an issue that caused a hang if a rebuild was in progress when a
configuration was migrated from an IR to an MR controller.
- Fixed an issue where load balancing would not resume properly after a cable
pull.
- Fixed an issue where, during a target or chip reset, the Disk Write Cache
setting on a SATA drive would be reset to default, which is generally
'enabled'.
- Fixed an issue where, when BGI is aborted, the status for the CC
(consistency check), rather than the status for the BGI, is reported.
- Fixed an issue where, if a physical disk fails, causing a logical drive to
become degraded, trying to clear or change the configuration would result
in a hang until the failed drive was physically removed.
- Fixed a hang that was seen when a cable was pulled just before system
shutdown.
- Ensured that a hotspare would revert back to hotspare state after a rebuild
to that hotspare failed.
- Fixed several issue that could cause "Illegal Request Sense Data" messages.
- Fixed an issue where a rebuild would hang if one of the logical drives on
the array was deleted during the rebuild.
- Fixed an issue which could result in incorrect data in a scenario where
RAID 50 arrays are running in a degraded state for an extended period of
time.
- Fixed several issues where medium errors could result in offline drives,
incorrect data on drives, failed rebuilds, or system hangs.
- Fixed an issue where, when a redundant path in a multipath system fails,
some drives are marked offline.
- Fixed an issue which could cause hangs when replacing a controller with an
existing configuration.
- Fixed several grammatical and formatting issues.
- Fixed an issue where importing foreign configuration under CTRL-R could
cause the firmware to crash.
- Fixed an issue where an unresponsive SEP could result in a "greater than
122 devices detected" message.
- Fixed an issue where the, after a RAID 6 is reconstructed as a RAID 5, the
configuration is reported incorrectly upon reboot.
- Fixed an issue which could result in incorrect data on the drives when I/O
is run while a capacity expansion is in progress.
- Fixed an issue that could cause a hang when an enclosure is power cycled
while I/O is running.
- Fixed an issue where, if a physical drive became invalid during a rebuild
to that drive, the rebuild would pause, rather than fail.
- Fixed an issue where Battery Warning messages would appear, even when
disabled.
- Fixed an issue which resulted in "Unexpected sense" messages in the log
with SATA drives.
- Fixed an issue where Cache Data could be lost during a power failure.
- Fixed an issue where not all SATA drives were found during discovery.
- Fixed an issue which may result in a firmware hang during a reconstruction
operation.
- Fixed an issue where the firmware would continue to try to communicate with
a bad drive. The symptom of this issue is a drive where the status light
is blinking amber and the activity light is solid green.
- Fixed an issue where an enclosure reboot could, very rarely, cause a
condition where the driver sends a Kill Adapter signal.
- Fixed an issue where, if a medium error is encountered on a source drive
during a rebuild, the bad block may not get marked as bad.
- Fixed an issue where running in degraded mode with medium errors could
cause the firmware to hang.
- Fixed an issue where running heavy I/O on daisy-chained enclosures for an
extended period of time could cause a hang.
- Fixed an issue where, with some hardware, the configuration is not found
within the timeout time on a cold reboot. This leads to a prompt to import
configuration, after which, the configuration is seen correctly.
- Fixed an issue with I2C LED support.
- Fixed an issue where the write cache policy would unexpectedly change from
write back to write through, then would change back after about a minute.
- Fixed an issue where, if a cable is pulled in a multipath environment, the
alternate path is sometimes not followed.
- Fixed an error in the ECC error logging which can cause a memory leakage.
- Fixed an issue where the firmware will hang if discovery does not complete
in two minutes.
- Fixed an issue where full initialization of a large number of SATA drives
would cause timeouts.
- Fixed several LED issues with I2C backplanes.
- Fixed an issue sensing dual I2C backplanes in a multipath environment.

Functionality:
- Added support for 64 virtual disks per array.
- Added support for expanded RAID 1, a form of RAID 1E which supports even
numbers of drives.
- Added the ability to hot-swap a battery.
- Added the ability to manually initiate the battery learn cycle.
- Added multipathing support for SATA drives.
- Added the ability to enable or disable NCQ from the CLI or WebBIOS.
- Added the copyback feature, which is used when a drive goes defunct and the
array rebuilds to a hotspare. Copyback allows the hotspare to rebuild to a
new drive that is inserted to replace the defunct drive.
- Clarified several log event messages.
- Implemented load balancing when multipath SAS is used.
- Added logging for some events that were not previously logged.
- Increased the PHY count from 512 to 640 to support 21 enclosures.


Version 8.0.1-0036 - Non-critical
------------------
Fixes:
- Address issue where SATA drives attached to an expander will not respond in
a specific time period causing the drives to be seen as foreign.
- Add support for the IBM ServeRAID 10il SAS/SATA adapter.

Version 8.0.1-0033 - Suggested
------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed issue where current write policy is not changed to write back even if
iBBU completes the charging in 1078 HWR.
- Fixed an issue where the firmware reports "MonTask: line 3566 in file
../../raid/1078dma.c" while running reconstruction on a degraded logical
drive and injecting media errors.
- Fixed an issue where a controller would hang during a reboot.
- Fix is done to invalidate the parity cache for the punctured block before
releasing the cache line
- Fix for WebBIOS hangs with greater then 5 MegaRAID adapters installed.

Version 8.0.1-0029 - Critical
------------------
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, while performing I/O during a RAID level migration or
an array capacity expansion, incorrect data may be passed during a data
transfer.


Version 8.0.1-0027 - Critical
------------------
Fixes:
- Implemented changes to ensure the firmware does not violate the DDR2 spec
during the initialization sequence in a 1078 ROMB environment.
- Fixed an issue where the controller enters MegaMon when a rebuilding span
is removed.
- Fixed an issue where the operating system may crash after an S3 resume
followed by a manual restart.
- Fixed an issue where a bad SAS cable, connected between two enclosures,
could cause the firmware on the associated controller to crash.
- Fixed a chip reset that could happen during boot sequence of RHEL 5 64-bit.
- Fixed an issue where WebBIOS does not initially see external devices, and,
if RAID is configured, the “missing config” prompt is shown in the BIOS.
This was caused by the firmware not waiting for the second discovery
attempt that is necessary to find external devices.
- Fixed an issue where, on a 1078 chip, firmware was not properly marking a
drive dead. Consequently, a write to that drive would appear to complete
successfully, but would actually fail, therefore the data could be
incorrect.
- Fixed an issue where, under heavy load, with write back enabled, the
following error was seen: "ERROR: Stale read check failure. Page image
returned does not match previous write. Check hardware and caches. Read
size was 16384"
- Fixed an issue where import of foreign drive configuration would fail.
- Fixed an issue where firmware could crash when a large number of hard
drives is connected to a ServeRAID MR10M.
- Fixed an issue where multiple reboots of cascading enclosures could result
in incorrect data.
- Fixed an issue where the Global Hard Drive Summary LED was not working.
- Disallowed the addition of logical drives in an array that is being
rebuilt. This fixes an issue where a newly created logical drive on a
rebuilding array would be deleted on reboot.
- Fixed an issue where the drive sizes were shown incorrectly after drive
migration in an array with two or more different sized drives.
- Fixed an issue where the source drive in a rebuild would be failed after
several ECC errors.

Functionality:
- Implemented Slot ID mapping support in a mixed topology.
- Implemented a performance enhancement for sequential read workloads.
- Reenabled offline hard drive firmware flash. Now hard drive firmware can
be flashed in either an online or an offline state.
- Implemented a new event so that dirty cache will be discarded on a virtual
drive that is missing or offline.


Version 8.0.1-0021
------------------
- Initial release
ibm_fw_sraidmr_10i-10is-11_0_1-0042_windows_32-64_chg

QLogic 10GbE CNA Network (NDIS) Miniport Driver for Windows
Version 1.0.1.20
Release Notes
10/08/2013

This software license applies only to QLogic customers.
QLogic Corporation.
All rights reserved.


Table of Contents
1. Version
2. Changes
3. Bug Fixes
4. Known Issues
5. Additional Information
6. History
7. Trademarks
8. Notices
9. Contacting Support


1. Version

These release notes is the initial release that apply to 10GbE CNA Network
(NDIS) miniport driver for Windows 2008, Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 2012 for
version 1.0.1.20.


2. Changes

* None

3. Bug Fixes

* None

4. Known Issues

* None

5. Additional Information

* None

6. History

Initial issue of Driver
7. Trademarks

QLogic, the QLogic logo, QLA, SANbox, SANsurfer, and SANblade are
registered trademarks of QLogic Corporation.

SANtrack and SAN Express are trademarks of QLogic Corporation.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.


8. Notices

Information furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for
its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of
third parties which may result from its use. QLogic Corporation
reserves the right to change product specifications at any time
without notice. Applications described in this document for any of
these products are only for illustrative purposes. QLogic Corporation
makes no representation nor warranty that such applications are
suitable for the specified use without further testing or
modification. QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document.


9. Contacting Support

Please feel free to contact your QLogic approved reseller or QLogic
Technical Support at any phase of integration for assistance. QLogic
Technical Support can be reached by the following methods:

Web: http://support.qlogic.com

Email: support@qlogic.com

Support contact information for other regions of the world is
available at the QLogic website: http://support.qlogic.com


Copyright 2009 - 2013. All rights reserved worldwide. QLogic, the
QLogic logo, and the Powered by QLogic logo are registered trademarks
of QLogic Corporation. All other brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
qlgc_dd_nic_qlge-1_0_1_20_windows_32-64_chg

===============================================================================
Emulex FCoE Device Driver for Windows
===============================================================================

Driver version: 2.74.016.001 (supported on IBM System x, BladeCenter and Flex)

Problems Fixed:
- Cleaned up a variety of corner case issues to avoid BSODs
- Fixed IOCTL encounter bug-chk on BE3 during NPIV tests
- Fixed reporting incorrect error code when creating vport on a switch without
NPIV supported
- Updated the default model name for 10Gb CNAs and 16G HBAs

Incremental Interoperability:
- None

Known Issues:
- None

===============================================================================

Driver version: 2.74.014.001 (Supported for IBM System x & BladeCenter)

Problems Fixed:
- None

Incremental Interoperability:
- PCI-IDs added for XE4310R controller applications

Known Issues:
- No known issues

===============================================================================

Driver version: 2.74.009.001
(Previously supported on IBM SystemX, BladeCenter & Flex)

Problems Fixed:
- Clean up non-critical legacy FC and uCNA incompatibilities
- LUN masking doesn't persist after reboot
- Emulex GUI crashes when closing a running Upgrade utility and re-open it in
802.3 configuration with IP or MAC
- Several bugs related to creation or deletion of vports

Incremental Interoperability:
- Windows 2012
- Improved debug capabilities
- Tighter integration with MS Windows Design Kit

Known Issues:
- None

===============================================================================

Driver version 2.70.018
(Previously supported on IBM SystemX, BladeCenter & Flex)

Problems Fixed:

- Fixed sending ABTS continuously to Flogi issue
- Fixed reset and link bounce issues for SLI4 FC public loop
- Added support for ABTS timeout handling for both SLI3 and SLI4
- Fixed loopback test incorrectly dropping the loopback frame in SLI4
- Fixed exchange management issue in SLI4 CT receive path causing array
overflow
- Fixed firmware version update issue following download in link up state
- Fixed problem in init_vfi completion handler that stalled fabric login on BE
FCoE FW
- Fixed problem that caused OCM ELS Echo Test to fail
- Fixed the loopback test issue in recovering from error condition
- Add persistent link down support for SLI4 FC
- Fix DFC_IssueDumpMBox to manage request type 3 which includes link select
option
- Modified reinitialization sequence following reset to fix discovery failure
post type 1 or type 3 reset
- Fixed new firmware dump issue

===============================================================================

Driver Version 2.50.007
(Previously supported on IBM SystemX & BladeCenter)
elx_dd_cna_ibm1212-2_74_016_001-6_windows_32-64_chg

IBM HBA/LSI 6Gb SAS/SATA/SSD Driver for Windows 2012/2008 R2/2008/2003

Supported Controllers:
- IBM N2125 SAS/SATA Controller (46C9011)
- IBM N2115 SAS/SATA Controller (46C8989)
- ServeRAID H1135 Controller for IBM Flex System and BladeCenter (90Y4750)
- ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (81Y4492)
- IBM 6Gb SAS HBA (46M0907)
- IBM 6Gb SSD HBA (68Y7362)
- Onboard LSI 2004 SAS


NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #N/A


Version 2.00.60.00 - Suggested
------------------
Enhancements(s):\
- Added support for 8MB+ IO's
- Modified sense data processing code to check for an ATA Passthrough command
(either 12 or 16 byte).
- Added RTTrace hooks to increase logging coverage within driver.
- Implemented Extended SRB support (StorPort enhancement) in driver.
- Added checks to catch physical DMAable memory allocations outside a single 4GB
block as required by the adapter hardware.

Fixes:.
- Fixed an issue where cable break between enclosures causes the adapter to reset.
- Fixed an issue where MSM sends input/output control causing BSOD in Windows 2012
Extended SRB driver.
- Fixed an issue where SAS2FLASH sends input/output control causing BSOD in Windows
2012 Extended SRB driver.
- Fixed data alignment issue which could result in corrupt sense data under Windows
2012.
- Changed RTTRACE version to match record structure used by driver.
- Fixed an issue in Windows Server 2003 where executing LSIutil 1.65 Option 65
virtual serial port causes a bluescreen if memory has been severely fragmented.


Version 2.00.45.00 - Suggested
------------------
Ehancement(s):
- Add support for ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x
- Add conversion of sense data descriptor format to fixed format, so drives 2.1TB in
size and greater can return descriptor format sense data. For these drives to work
properly under Windows, the miniport needs to convert the descriptor format sense
data to fixed format before returning the sense data up the stack.

Fixes:
- Add check for sense data type (fixed vs. descriptor) in CheckSmartInfo where large
physical drives 2TB in size and greater use the descriptor format for sense data in
order to pass back 64-bit LBA addresses. Most drives use the fixed format sense data,
is the only format the upper layers of the Windows stack supports

Version 2.00.17.30 - Initial release
------------------
ibm_dd_mpt2sas_2_00_60_windows_32-64_chg

Change History

Drivers Software Release for eServer System x Intel-based Fast Gigabit
and 10 Gigabit Ethernet products

Version v18.3



Change History and Driver Versions Details
==========================================


Drivers Family Driver Name 18.3 Previous 18.0 Comments
============== =========== ====== ============== ========

Microsoft Windows NDIS drivers:



Gigabit (PCI/PCI-X)
=======

NDIS6 32-bit E1G60I32.SYS 8.3.15.0 8.3.15.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NDIS6.1 EM64T E1G6032E.SYS 8.3.15.0 8.3.15.0 Vista/WS08 x64


Gigabit (PCI-e)
=======

NDIS6.1 32-bit E1E6032.SYS 9.16.10.0 9.16.10.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NDIS6.1 EM64T E1E6032E.SYS 9.16.10.0 9.16.10.0 Vista/WS08 x64
NDIS6.2 EMT64 E1E6232E.SYS 9.16.10.0 9.16.10.0 Win 7/WS08 R2 x64


Gigabit (PCI-e 2nd generation)
=======

NDIS6.1 32-bit E1Q6032.SYS 12.7.29.0 12.4.38.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NDIS6.1 EM64T E1Q60x64.SYS 12.7.29.0 12.4.38.0 Vista/WS08 x64
NDIS6.2 EMT64 E1Q62x64.SYS 12.7.27.0 12.4.38.0 Win 7/WS08 R2 x64
NDIS6.3 32-bit E1Q6332.SYS 12.7.27.0 12.4.38.0 Win 8/WS08 x86
NDIS6.3 64-bit E1Q63x64.SYS 12.7.27.0 12.4.38.0 Win 8/WS08 x64

NDIS6.1 32-bit E1Y6032.SYS 10.1.17.0 10.1.17.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NDIS6.1 EM64T E1Y60x64.SYS 10.1.17.0 10.1.17.0 Vista/WS08 x64
NDIS6.2 EMT64 E1Y62x64.SYS 10.1.17.0 10.1.17.0 Win 7/WS08 x64

NDIS6.x 32-bit E1R6032.SYS 12.7.29.0 12.4.36.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NDIS6.x EM64T E1R60x64.SYS 12.7.29.0 12.4.36.0 Vista/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x EMT64 E1R62x64.SYS 12.7.28.0 12.4.36.0 Win 7/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x 32-bit E1R6332.sys 12.7.28.0 12.4.36.0 Win 8/WS08 x86
NDIS6.x 64-bit E1R63x64.sys 12.7.28.0 12.4.36.0 Win 8/WS08 x64

NDIS6.x 32-bit E1C6032.SYS 12.6.45.0 12.2.45.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NDIS6.x EM64T E1C60x64.SYS 12.6.45.0 12.2.45.0 Vista/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x EMT64 E1C62x64.SYS 12.6.45.0 12.2.45.0 Win 7/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x 32-bit E1C6332.SYS 12.6.45.0 12.2.45.0 Win 8/WS08 x86
NDIS6.x 64-bit E1C63x64.SYS 12.6.45.0 12.2.45.0 Win 8/WS08 x64

Gigabit (Virtual Function)
=======
NDIS6.x 32-bit v1q6032.sys 1.2.2.5 1.2.2.5 Vista/WS08 x86
NDIS6.x EM64T v1q60x64.sys 1.2.2.5 1.2.2.5 Vista/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x EM64T v1q62x64.sys 1.4.5.0 1.4.0.0 Win7/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x EM64T v1q63x64.sys 1.4.5.0 1.4.3.4 Win7/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x 32-bit vxn6032.sys 1.0.9.0 1.0.9.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NDIS6.x EM64T vxn60x64.sys 1.0.9.0 1.0.9.0 Vista/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x EM64T vxn62x64.sys 1.0.15.3 1.0.14.7 Win7/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x EM64T vxn63x64.sys 1.0.15.3 1.0.14.7 Win8/WS08 x64

10 Gigabit (PCI-e)
=======

NDIS6.x 32-bit ixe6032.sys 2.4.36.0 2.4.36.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NDIS6.x 64-bit ixe60x64.sys 2.4.36.0 2.4.36.0 Vista/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x 32-bit ixe6232.sys 2.4.36.0 2.4.36.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NDIS6.x 64-bit ixe62x64.sys 2.4.36.0 2.4.36.0 Vista/WS08 x64


NIDS6.x 32-bit ixn6032.sys 3.5.21.0 3.3.40.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NIDS6.x 64-bit ixn60x64.sys 3.5.21.0 3.3.40.0 Vista/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x 64-bit ixn62x64.sys 3.5.21.0 3.3.40.0 Win7/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x 32-bit ixn6332.sys 3.5.21.0 3.3.40.0 Win8/WS08 x86
NDIS6.x 64-bit ixn63x64.sys 3.5.21.0 3.2.61.0 Win8/WS08 x64
NIDS6.x 32-bit ixt6032.sys 3.4.47.1 3.3.40.0 Vista/WS08 x86
NIDS6.x 64-bit ixt60x64.sys 3.4.47.0 3.3.40.0 Vista/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x 64-bit ixt62x64.sys 3.4.47.0 3.3.40.0 Win7/WS08 x64
NDIS6.x 32-bit ixt6332.sys 3.4.47.0 3.3.40.0 Win8/WS08 x86
NDIS6.x 64-bit ixt63x64.sys 3.4.47.0 3.3.40.0 Win8/WS08 x64



Notes:

This v18.3 sw release replaces all previous sw releases for IBM eServer System x
Intel-based Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters.


The key updates with this v18.3 software release include:
=========================================================

1) - Support for the Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I217-LM
2) - Support for the Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I217-V
3) - Enhanced Teaming (ANS) software for enhancing virtual functions support.
4) - Enhanced Windows drivers software for more robust Windows driver update
capabilities and options.



intc_dd_nic_18_3_windows_32-64_chg

IBM ServeRAID BR10i SAS Controller BIOS and Firmware Update
BIOS Version 6.30.02.00, Firmware Version 1.30.10.00 and BSD Version 3.16.00.06

Adapters Supported: IBM ServeRAID BR10i SAS Controller (44E8689)


NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #N/A

NOTE: This change history is common between several of the IBM and LSI Basic
or Integrated RAID SAS controllers for non-BOFM enabled, uEFI systems.
Not all levels were released for all controllers.


Version 2.75 - Critical
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.30.02.00
- Firmware Version: 1.30.10.00
- BSD Version: 3.16.00.06

BSD Fixes
- Fixed OS boot failure due to a previous LSI controller BIOS update.

Version 2.74 - Critical
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.30.00.00
- Firmware Version: 1.30.10.00
- BSD Version: 3.16.00.06

BSD Fixes
- Removed the "SAS/SATA missing" warning message when SAS and SATA arrays
are present on the same controller.
Firmware Fixes
- Addressed issue where 6Gb SATA drives will only negotiate at 1.5Gb/s
instead of 3Gb/s.
- Fixed issue where SAS/SATA mixing errors will occur when the controller
is setup to allow mixing of devices.
- Fixed issue with large topology of SATA drives where media errors on a
single drive will cause one phy to hang after IOs to other drives start
to timeout.
- Fixed discovery Error 0x2 in maximum topology with SATA devices,
- Addressed issue where Credit would be stuck at zero until controller
resets resulting in a phy becoming hung and IO failing. Only occurs
with very high IO.

Version 2.72 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.30.00.00
- Firmware Version: 1.30.05.00
- BSD Version: 3.16.00.05

Enhancement
- Support 2TB LUNS and greater

Fixes:
- Addressed issue with SATA devices where the drive could go missing for
several minutes.
- Fixed issue where incorrect release of scatter gather list could cause
issues with pending IO to missing devices.
- Addressed issue where IOs to a host with a bad drive could fail.

Version 2.71 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.30.00.00
- Firmware Version: 1.30.03.00

Fixes:
- Fixed issue where Target mode responds with incorrect WWID after ports are
swapped.
- Fixed issue with Incorrect/Unexpected discovery errors on RAID storage
enclosures.
- Fixed issue where device added events are not sent to the host on RAID
storage enclosures.
- Fixed issue where it is possible for a Incorrect/Duplicate Device handle
to get assigned to a target that is a SSP Initiator.
- Fixed problem of the boot order selection not being saved

Version 2.70 - Critical
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.30.00
- Firmware Version: 1.30.00
- BSD Version: 3.10.00.01

Fixes:
- Changed BIOS text to state an IS Volume creation can be 1 to 10 drives.
- Fixed issue with 2TB and above drives where SAS MPT BIOS CU reports wrong
array size.
- Addressed an issue that will maintain Target IDs for attached devices to
an enclosure if the enclosure is removed for a short time.

Version 2.68 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.26.00
- Firmware Version: 1.27.88
- BSD Version: 3.10.00.01

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, after running heavy I/O to NCQ enabled SATA drives,
the controller may log false data underruns for read or write I/Os. The
PHY on which the I/Os were reported as underrun may eventually lock up.


Version 2.66 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.26.00
- Firmware Version: 1.27.86

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where Solid State Drives (SSDs) were not seen after a link
reset.
- Fixed an issue where direct attached SATA drives were not reported missing
after they were removed. This could result in degraded or failed volumes
being reported as healthy.
- Fixed an issue introduced by new functionality in package 2.50. The issue
would cause a dual attached device to be hidden from both the direct
connection and the expander connection.
- Changed the behavior during drive quiescing/un-quiescing to prevent the
drive metadata from being unnecessarily updated.
- Fixed an issue where drives might go offline during a firmware update, due
to I/O timeouts caused by the length of time needed to update the firmware.


Version 2.63 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.26.00
- Firmware Version: 1.27.83

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where volumes can become inactive due to the metadata on the
drives getting out of synch with NVSRAM.


Version 2.62 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.26.00
- Firmware Version: 1.27.82

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, on certain drives, it was not possible to create a
RAID 0.
- Fixed an issue which could cause drive ID0 to go offline.
- Fixed an issue with SSD hot spares being reported as Orphaned.
- Fixed an issue where hot spares could not be created when the first
physical disk of a roaming IME volume is missing.
- Fixed a memory leak which could occur in verification of hot spare.
- Fixed several issues involving creating a volume or hot spare immediately
after deleting a volume or hot spare.
- Fixed various issues with hot spare reporting.
- Fixed an issue where, in a multi-path environment under heavy I/O, an open
timeout can cause Linux file systems to become read-only.
- Fixed an issue where drives may go offline during a firmware flash under
Windows.
- Fixed an issue that caused a 0x7600 fault while running heavy I/O to
expander attached disks.
- Fixed an issue where, when a driver at a certain volume ID is roamed, the
volume ID would change on the next reboot.
- Fixed an issue which caused a 0x266D fault on reinsertion of a hotspare.
- Fixed an issue where a volume cannot be deleted due to foreign metadata from
a new drive.
- Fixed an issue where a 0x8055 fault could occur upon insertion of drives
with deleted metadata.
- Fixed a rare issue where drives could go missing under a heavy load.
- Fixed an issue where a 0x800F fault may be seen at startup on large
topologies.
- Fixed an issue that could cause a 0x0B83 fault when a SATA drive failed to
initialize.
- Fixed an issue where the LED of a critical drive would revert to the pattern
for an optimal drive before the drive was truly optimal again.
- Fixed an issue where a resync would resume, rather than restart, when a
primary drive was removed and re-inserted.
- Fixed an issue that could result in 0x6001 faults while running I/O.
- Removed some extraneous error messages, which were triggered by reboots or
firmware flashes, from the firmware log.
- Fixed an issue which cause a 0x266D fault during volume creation.

Functionality:
- Enhanced support for SSDs (Solid State Drives).
- Implemented support for single drive RAID 0.
- Added a new volume status 'Sync Pending' for a volume that could be
resynching, but is waiting for the first volume to complete resync.
- Added ability to remove an orphaned hot spare when its associated, missing,
volume is deleted.
- Implemented some LED blink pattern changes to account for new hardware.
- Added the ability to enable/disable data scrubbing on SSDs.
- Enabled functionality to update drive firmware on disks in a degraded
volume (the update must be done via the IBM Online SAS/SATA HDD Update
Program, which must also contain a fix to enable this function).


Version 2.51 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.22.00
- Firmware Version: 1.26.84

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue which could cause the operating system's file system to
become read only in a multi-path environment.
- For the 1064 option for System x3200 M2, x3250 M2, or x3350, fixed an issue
where the amber LED would not light up on a defunct drive.


Version 2.50 - Critical
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.22.00
- Firmware Version: 1.26.81

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, with dual solid state disks (SSD) installed, hard
drive 0 goes defunct or disappears or a RAID 1 mirror becomes degraded.
- Fixed an issue which slightly degraded performance in a Large Drive Count
(LDC) configuration.
- Fixed an issue where SATA drives may fail when alternate paths are removed
and reinserted in a multipath configuration.
- Fixed a condition which caused a 0x1904/0x1903 fault when issuing a TARGET
RESET to certain SATA drives.
- Fixed an issue where a 0x0800 fault occurs when an inactive or non-optimal
volume is deleted.
- Changed a resource allocation so that topology and other discovery related
events aren't affected when other resources are heavily stressed.
- Fixed an issue where, if a volume is removed, then reinserted, into a SAS
topology, the volume becomes inaccessible.
- Fixed an issue where discovery appears to hang due to multiple Expander
Removed events sent for a single expander.
- Fixed an which causes an OS not to boot if one of the hard disks in the boot
volume is removed. An error similar to "Adapter LSI RAID 0/1 SAS 4P (0) was
1: Disk (0) missing after reboot".
- Fixed an issue where continuous 'device added' events would be sent during
discovery when a controller is attached to a topology with more end devices
than are supported.
- Fixed an issue that could cause I/O timeouts or 0x0900/0x1600 faults with
SATA drives under heavy I/O load during any memory deallocation.
- Fixed an issue where multiple WRITE BUFFER commands may cause a 0x4202
fault.
- Fixed an issue where a 0x1904/0x1903 fault may be seen when a duplicate I/O
results in a double completion.
- Prevented task management timeouts which occurred when the SATA engine was
involved with multiple error handling.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the Initiator Command queue to become
corrupt, resulting in a 0x6001 fault.
- Fixed an issue where some error information was lost during Record Not Found
media errors.
- Fixed an issue with the reporting/retrieval of some LDC statistics.
- Fixed an issue which may cause firmware initialization failure when many
(more than 50) SATA targets are attached.
- Fixed an issue which, in rare cases, could cause a 0x266D fault.
- Fixed an issue which could cause a 0x1904 fault when issuing task management
requests during heavy IO.
- Fixed an issue that caused a break of the MPI spec in a scenario where an
end device fails SATA initialization or an expander is out of routing table
entries.
- Fixed an issue where a virtual PHY is counted multiple times, resulting in
the same Bus/Target ID being assigned to two different devices.
- Fixed a stack overflow issue which could result as a 0x0900 fault or a fault
code 11h during system initialization.
- Enabled modification of Write Cache settings for RAID 0 volumes.
- Fixed an issue which caused an "Insufficient Resources" response for an MPT
RAID Passthrough command.
- Fixed an issue where SMP requests are sent through the SMP passthrough, a
0x4203 fault occurs.
- Fixed an issue where drives with SMART errors are not detected as volume
members.
- Prevented a false "Device Not Responding" event during discovery under heavy
I/O.
- Fixed an issue where an Activity LED would erroneously blink when a raw hard
drive was added to a previously occupied slot.
- Fixed an issue which could result in media errors at 51% rebuild point when
a hot spare is present.
- Fixed I/O timeouts and/or invalid SAS Expander Page #0 content which could
occur if a bad link caused rapid linkup/linkdown states on a drive.
- Fixed an issue which could result in a 0xBADn fault (where n is the PHY
number) after a HARD RESET primitive is received.
- Corrected an issue where the swap out status of a drive is always set to 0,
rather than to a meaningful value.
- Fixed an issue where, if a card enters fail-safe mode due to unreadable or
unreachable settings, a fault 0x0700 was seen and the card would never enter
READY state.
- Fixed an issue where a hotspare which was created through the BIOS would not
be correctly reported until after a reboot.
- Corrected an issue where media errors would cause unnecessary device resets.
- Fixed an issue where, if a disk is hot swapped with an incompatible disk,
the new disk would incorrectly be assigned the volume ID as its target ID.
- Prevented multiple paths from being returned unless multipathing is
specifically enabled in NVDATA.
- Fixed an issue which results in a 0x6014 fault during discovery in complex
topologies.
- Corrected an issue where pulling a drive in a volume would caused a 0x801F
fault.
- Fixed an issue where a 0x6002 fault is encountered in LDC topologies.
- Ensured the MPI_EVENT_IR2_RC_PD_REMOVED event is properly reported when a
foreign disk is removed.
- Fixed an issue which could result in a 0x0800 fault under heavy I/O.
- Corrected an issue which results in 0x4E01 fault when processing multiple
simultaneous NCQ errors.
- Fixed an issue where, if four or more drives are configured as any mix of
volumes or hot spares, when you delete the volume, the associated hot
spare(s) are correctly deleted, but the physical drives don't reappear in
BIOS until after a reboot.
- Fixed an issue where, if the same LUN is issued two active resets, the
second reset could be completed before the first reset.
- Fixed an issue which causes SATA initialization failure if a WRITE command
is processed concurrently with a RESET command. The volume would then
change to a FAILED state.
- Ensured that metadata size is automatically detected by the firmware.
- Fixed an issue where the BIOS stops responding if a rebuilding hard drive is
removed.
- Fixed an issue where 0x7600 faults were encountered when running heavy I/O
to cascaded x12 expanders.
- Fixed an issue where, with a 1078 chip, a 0x266D fault may occur when hot
spare is reinserted.
- Corrected an issue where SAS or SATA drives may be reported missing after a
target reset to an end device.
- Fixed an issue where, if the drive at the volume ID slot is roamed, the
volume ID might change on the next reboot.

Functionality:
- Implemented various changes to the LED blink pattern for SGPIO.
- New functionality to ensure that, if a dual-ported device is connected via
both direct and expander attached connections, only the direct connection is
hidden when the HideNonzeroAttachedPhyIdentifiers bit is set.

Note:
- The multi-path read only fix that was added in version 2.45 is not present
in 2.50. It is reintroduced in version 2.51.


Version 2.45 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.22.00
- Firmware Version: 1.25.85

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue which could cause the operating system's file system to
become read only in a multi-path environment.


Version 2.44 - Critical
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.22.00
- Firmware Version: 1.25.84

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where there is a very low probability of experiencing data
corruption while under very heavy I/O stress.
- Reworked the firmware download function into an asynchronous operation to
allow I/O to continue during the process.
- Fixed an issue where a direct-attached SEP device will not be assigned an
ID or handle which will prevent communication with the device.
- Fixed an issue where a direct-attached SEP will be incorrectly assigned
TargetID 0.


Version 2.41 - Non-critical
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.22.00
- Firmware Version: 1.25.81

Fixes:
- Added support for Dual Direct Attached I2C SEP to 1064e and 1068e chips
using an I2C Multiplexer.


Version 2.40 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.22.00
- Firmware Version: 1.25.80

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, in a setup with cascaded expanders, a timeout occurred
during PortEnable after an adapter initialization.
- Increased several preset maximum values to allow all devices to be seen in
large topologies.
- Fixed an issue where SATA initialization would hang in a multiple initiator
environment.
- Fixed an issue that could result in a system hang when an active-active MUX
that did not support NCQ was detected in the topology.
- Fixed several issues which would cause doorbell faults when using SATA
drives. Faults include 0x6001, 0x0B85, or 0x6212.
- Fixed an issue where "Persistent Table Full" messages were seen even with
persistent mapping disabled.
- Fixed a SATA initialization error which could occur when I/O was sent to the
drive shortly after the DEVICE ADD event.
- Fixed a discovery error that was seen when rebooting initiators under heavy
I/O in a multi-initiator environment.
- Fixed an issue that could cause a 0x7A02 doorbell fault in a 1078-based
complex topology environment.
- Fixed an issue which caused doorbell fault 0x4203 when an expander is
disconnected during discovery.
- Fixed a multipathing issue where devices were not seen after a secondary
path was removed and readded quickly.
- Fixed an issue where, under heavy I/O, the message indicating discovery
completion could be lost.
- Fixed multiple issues that were specific to multipathing.
- Fixed issues where a controller would hang after firmware or BIOS flash.
- Fixed an issue that could cause loginfo 0x31123000 during heavy I/O.
- Fixed various issues that could cause doorbell faults 0x4104, 0x0B85,
0x266D, 0x2100, 0x4202, or 0x7711.
- Fixed an issue where SATA initialization would fail if the drive did not
support write caching.
- Fixed an issue where, when logs were generated for a passive path, the
enclosure handle and slot information for the active path were stored in the
logs.
- Fixed an issue where all disks become inaccessible if a SATA logical loop is
introduced into a topology with SAS drives.
- Fixed an issue which caused BIOS timeouts which resulted in the boot device
not being found.
- Fixed an issue where, during certain MPT BIOS activity, the system BIOS
could not read the MPT BIOS, resulting in a "no bootable device" error.
- Fixed an issue where, if translated SCSI commands where sent to a SATA drive
the I/O would hang.
- Fixed an issue where a hard reset sent to one initiator in a multi-initiator
environment could cause a cascade of hard resets through the environment.
- Fixed an issue where a corrupted sector in a primary volume was not being
correctly restored with the correct data from the secondary volume.
- Fixed an issue where, if the secondary drive is cold swapped during a volume
resync, the resync is not resumed on system start.
- Fixed an issue where the driver temperature info is not sent for SCT enabled
drives.
- Fixed an issue where the second path is not being hidden when a non-volume
drive is inserted in a volume ID slot.
- Fixed an issue where, during initialization, the SAS BIOS displays 'Adapter
Malfunctioning!' Fault 13.
- Prevented Device Missing Delay replies when DevMissingTimeout and
IoDelayTimeout are disabled.
- Fixed and issue where, when inserting a new drive into the topology while
I/O is running, I/O to existing drives may experience a delay of ~600msec.
- Fixed an issue where the execution of a command in CFGGEN following
execution of a command without a ‘noreset’ switch causes controller to hang.
- Fixed an issue where firmware update of an online SATA drive would fail.
- Fixed several issues where, when detecting whether a device is an HDD or SDD,
the device type was detected incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue where physical disk firmware download commands were being
rejected.
- Fixed an IOC hang that could be caused by a SCSI INQUIRY command.
- Fixed an issue where, in a multipath environment, a degraded RAID volume
with a missing disk is rebooted, it may re-sync to a non-RAID disk.
- Fixed a SATA specific issue where a doorbell fault 0x1903 or 0x1904 was seen
when hot-plugging an active drive.
- Fixed a large topology issue where I/O to the SAS drives times out after a
bus reset.
- Fixed an issue where, when the last device in a volume is missing, the
volume may be calculated as the wrong media type. This will prevent hotplug
and failover from working correctly.
- Fixed an issue where the volume ID changes after removing the drive at a
roamed volume ID.
- Fixed an issue where, when a volume's disk is swapped and starts to resync,
a controller reset (reboot) may result in either the volume losing a disk
that was previously in the volume, and/or the wrong disk reported as the
primary.
- Fixed an issue where discovery would fail when a 1078 controller is
connected to a JBOD with dual-I2C SEP functionality.

Functionality:
- Initial release for:
IBM BladeCenter LS22 and LS42 onboard LSI 1064e controller
- Fixed the ability for the BIOS configuration utility to create hotspares
with SSD (Solid State Drive) devices.
- Enhanced SATA I/O performance for NCQ drives.
- Allowed the host to set the name of a RAID volume.
- Added ability to retrieve SATA drive temperature through "Information
Exception".
- For SGPIO, turned on the fault LED when an IR volume member is detected as
missing.
- Added ability to specify bus/target ID & slot mapping for direct-attached
disks.
- Expanded the ability for the backplane to define the sideband interface
method (I2C/SGPIO). This was previously enabled for 1078, now it is enabled
for 1064 and 1068 as well.
- Several changes the blink LED patterns.
ibm_fw_sraidbr_10i-2_75_windows_32-64_chg

IBM 7327 7328/4251 4252 4261 (x3200 M3/x3250 M3) uEFI Flash Update
Version 1.18 (BuildID GYE161BUS)
Change History

Version 1.19 - BuildID: GYE161BUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Make spread spectrum clocking disable
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.19 - BuildID: GYE161AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Fix it can not configure IMM gateway via uEFI setup menu
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.18 - BuildID: GYE160CUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Update iflash
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.18 - BuildID: GYE160BUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Update iflash
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.18 - BuildID: GYE160AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Add VT-x Intel MCU patch
Incorporated Microcode Update (MCU) M1220652_0000000E (Clarkdale Xeon) and M13106E5_00000006 (Lynnfield Xeon) to address
Intel Erratum BV107 for System Resets with 32-bit (PAE Enabled) Guest OS and VT FlexPriority enabled. For more information,
refer to IBM RETAIN Tip H21370.
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.17 - BuildID: GYE159AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Fixed system unexpected power off with sensor planar voltage fault
- Update iflash
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.16 - BuildID: GYE158AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Set delay time to make sure pDSA image can boot successfully
- Update iflash to 1.12.20
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.15 - BuildID: GYE157AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Update Readme information
- Update iFlash to 1.12.16
- Add more time to wait for iMM initiation on Early Power On
- Add VLAN ID support
- Enhance smbios type 41 information
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.14 - BuildID: GYE156BUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Update iFlash to latest version
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.14 - BuildID: GYE156AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- To add smbios type 11 to support slot group/bus/device/fun information in SMBIOS.
- Change the operation logic in setup menu to behave the same among products
- Upgrade SMBIOS type 9 and type 41 to version 2.6
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.13 - BuildID: GYE154AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Update to new iFlash
- Update Intel Lan Uefi Driver
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.12 - BuildID: GYE152AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- IPv6 support is added
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.11 - BuildID: GYE148AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- To prevent system hang when update from 1.0 to 1.09/1.10
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.10 - BuildID: GYE147AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Enhance the reliability when saving the IMM Network Settings
- To prevent the IMM backup flashing behavior misleading
- Generic FLASH driver update to support absolute reads
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.10 - BuildID: GYE145AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Improve the fail rate of system hang when using PLC
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.09 - BuildID: GYE144AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Solve the problem that it will show wrong IMM Version in uEFI setup utility.
- Solve the problem that latest ASU tool will fail to execute.
Enhancements:
- Change the Setup Event Log number display
- Automated DIMM enablement on service action
- Renaming of uEFI files to include version number
- Adding support for PXE configuration through ASU for onboard NIC
- Display warning to Primary console during CRTM update
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.08 - BuildID: GYE142AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Enhance the system reliability when using Clarkdale processors.
Enhancements:
- Enhance the system usability when connect USB PLC device
- Add IMM IPv6 enablement code to Setup
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.08 - BuildID: GYE141AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed iMM Firmware Flash Stress failed.
- Fixed the power capping option is not available in AEM. Power capping shows as "Not supported" in AEM properties.
- Fixed Linux XEN kernel boot failed with iSCSI target.
- Fixed system will hang when connect USB PLC device.
Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.08 - BuildID: GYE139AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
- To Fix the issue that system will hang when boot up.

Enhancements:
- Enable the installation of Window 2009 R2 uEFI via PXE WDS Server.

Limitations:
Dependencies:


Version 1.08 - BuildID: GYE137AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Enhance the system reliability when using UDIMM in slot1 and slot4 over Intel i3-530/540.

Enhancements:
- Update MRC1.30 for Inter i3-530/540
- Add uEFI AHCI feature.
- Add Inter ucode for Inter i3-530/540 K-0 Stepping CPU EMRR feature.

Limitations:
Dependencies:


Version 1.07 - BuildID: GYE136AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed Qlogic Fiber Channel adapter attached with HDD over 2TB.

Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:


Version 1.05 - BuildID: GYE135AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
- System could be hang at POST string "UEFI Starting" after upgrade uEFI firmware from
version 20C to 33B .
- Wrong VGA memory size is shown on operationg system.
- Modify a message when IMM HOST name is changed.

Enhancements:
- Upgrade Intel uCode for Intel x3430 x3440 x3450 x3460 x3470 B1 stepping processors.
- Upgrade Intel uCode for Intel i3-530/540 K-0 Stepping processors.
- Optimize CPU performance on Intel i3-530/540 processors.
- Implement a feature for specific customer requirement.
- Support Intel EMRR to prevent system could not boot up by Intel i3-530/i3-540 K-0
stepping processors.

Limitations:
Dependencies:


Version 1.04 - BuildID: GYE133BUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Add workaround for customer specific device requiremnt.

Limitations:
Dependencies:
Enhancements:
- Upgrade MRC V1.20 for Intel i3-530/540.
- Upgrade MRC V1.30 Intel Xeon x34xx series.
- Create a SMBios type 11 for Intel ME firmware version information.
- Support Intel i3-530/540 VT-d.

Limitations:
Dependencies:


Version 1.03 - BuildID: GYE131AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
- NMI function failed during POST(only occurs in i3-530/540 Processor).
- Fail to boot by iMM 39B.
- Implement workarund to fixed the system could be boot up from backup image.

Enhancements:
- Support Intel Processor MRC to version 1.2.
- Support Intel processor i3-530/540 uCode.
- Support feature of UEFI Option ROM Execution Control.
- Improve system boot policy in wake up on Lan.

Limitations:
Dependencies:


Version 1.02 - BuildID: GYE129AUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Support Intel processor i3-530/540.

Limitations:
Dependencies:


Version 1.01 - BuildID: GYE120FUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
- Improve Physical Presence function for TPM.

Limitations:
Dependencies:


Version 1.00 - BuildID: GYE120CUS
Problem(s) Fixed:
- Initial Release.

Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:


ibm_fw_uefi_gye161b-1_19_anyos_i386_chg

Fibre Channel Adapter STOR Miniport Driver for Windows
Release Notes
October 09, 2013

QLogic Driver Release Notes

QLogic Corporation
All rights reserved

Version 9.1.11.24

Table of Contents

1. Change History
2. Known Issues
3. Notices
4. Contacting Support


1. Change History

The following changes have been made to the Fibre Channel Adapter
STOR miniport driver for version 9.1.11.24.

* Firmware version: 5.09.00 (2400/2500 Series 4Gb and 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapters)
* API version 1.28.0.105 (QLSDM)
* Fix MailboxPassthru by removing restriction on writing mbx8 register [ER104361]
* Added support for Skip 4G FC [ER104575]
* Allow application modify "Execution Throttle" field in nvram for 2600 series adapters [ER103297]
* Add Service Pack number to OSName [ER104204]
* Added api to read 2600 series adapters ASIC temperature [ER102430]
* Added mailbox passthru api [ER102988]
* Added reading ASIC temperature for Ninja and Sensei [ER103001]
* Removed Advanced tab from Device Manager properties
* Added support support for full 64 bit physical addressing [ER101742]
* Added support for QLE10000 series adapters

Version 9.1.10.28

* Firmware version: 5.07.02 (2400/2500 Series 4Gb and 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapters)
* API version 1.28.0.101 (QLSDM)
* Removed support for 2Gb speed in port supported speed for 16Gb FC in 2600 series adapters [ER100053]
* Added get/set I2V registers and get/set serdes registers - OEM Adapter [ER99727]
* Added support to address OEM adapter Re-design I2C access issue [ER99562]
* Added adapter disable state check on timer routine re-init state handling [ER96662]
* External loopback support OEM adapter when in loop mode [ER98834]
* Fixed skipping OEM adapter vpd update [ER100458]
* Fixed Ext Loopback test fails with Loopback connector (8Gb loop mode) [ER99702]
* Fixed crash in fwdump routine [ER101039]
* Limit support to node-interleaving configurations

Version 9.1.10.27

* Fixed event Viewer Error 154 (Disk I/O error) occurs when running
Diskercise on FC LUN [ER97809]

Version 9.1.10.26
* API version 1.28.0.97 (QLSDM)
* Added series adapters temperature handling [ER94159]
* Removed driver family version support [ER95755]
* Removed flash FLT error logging for 24xx/25xx [ER96144]
* Returned NOT_SUPPORTED for SDForceFcMctpDump in api [ER96352]
* Fixed memory access error [part of ER96188]
* Fixed extra 4K in variable transfer sizes (64K, 128K) [ER94081]
* Added support to relogin if the device logs out [ER93867]
* Removed event logging for fw dump event [ER98897]

Version 9.1.10.25

* Added Windows Server 2012 support [ER92249]
* Not to update i2c vpd if Sensei in api [ER93800]
* Fixed Flash Layout Table memory usage [ER93668]
* API version 1.28.0.96 (QLSDM)
* Code cleanup [ER92250]
* Added support for Set Driver version for OCBB and family
driver version [ER92243]
* Issue with LB connector attached after it was in point-to-point mode,
driver was still issuing echo instead of loopback command [ER93050]
* Fixed Adapter Port type in P2P mode [ER92357]
* Process completed PRLI [ER89053]
* Fixed multiple request single response queue initialization issue [ER95259]

Version 9.1.9.48

* Firmware version: 5.06.05 (2400/2500 Series 4Gb and 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapters)

Version 9.1.9.47

* Firmware version: 5.06.04 (2400/2500 Series 4Gb and 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapters)

Version 9.1.9.46

* Firmware version: 5.06.03 (2400/2500 Series 4Gb and 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapters)
* API version 1.28.0.92 (QLSDM)
* LUN disappearance after tape reboot [ER84117]
* Failed to reissue some i/o's after controller failover (8Gb)
[ER86660]

Version 9.1.9.29

* Firmware version: 5.06.02 (2400/2500 Series 4Gb and 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapters)

Version 9.1.9.28

* Firmware version: 5.05.05 (2400/2500 Series 4Gb and 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapters)
* API version 1.28.0.87 (QLSDM)

Version 9.1.9.27

* Updated firmware version: 5.04.04 (2400/2500 Series 4Gb and 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapters)
* API version 1.28.0.85 (QLSDM)
* Fixed an issue where drives were not detected in direct connect
topology [ER81138]

Version 9.1.9.25

* No fixes in this driver release.

Version 9.1.8.25

* Closed WMI mapping interoperability with HBAAPI.DLL issue.

Version 9.1.8.19

* Driver restores 4G Fibre Channel PCIe Device Control and Link
Control registers based on saved value.
* In multi-processor systems, the clustering driver timer
popped as a result of unrecovered I/O through a LUN reset.
[ER0000000067688 closed]

Version 9.1.8.17

* Firmware versions: 5.01.02 (4Gb and 8Gb)
* API version 1.28.0.73 (QLSDM)
* Driver restores 4G Fibre Channel PCIe Device Control and Link
Control registers based on saved value.

Version 9.1.7.18

* Firmware versions: 3.03.25 (2Gb), 4.04.00 (4Gb and 8Gb).
* API version 1.28.0.63 (QLSDM).

Version 9.1.7.17

* Added support for the following devices (supported platforms)
(2.3m):
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_8432&SUBSYS_010E1077 (x86, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_014B1077 (x86, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01701077 (x86, ia64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01711077 (x86, ia64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01721077 (x86, ia64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01731077 (x86, ia64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01741077 (x86, ia64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01751077 (x86, ia64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_004A1137 (x86, ia64, x64)
* Removed support for the following devices (supported platforms):
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_011C1077 (x86, x64)
NOTE: Microsoft requires x86 and x64 support for all Fibre Channel
Adapters.
* Firmware versions: 3.03.25 (2Gb), 4.03.02 (4Gb).
* API version 1.28.0.63 (QLSDM).
* Added support for 64-bit QLSDM DLLs.
* Enabled FDMI by default.
* Added support for Atmel flash AT26DF081A.
* Removed support for obsolete qd parameter.
* Changed the driver to not log events caused by I/O completion
errors.

Version 9.1.7.16 QL

* Added support for the Windows Server 2008 operating system.
* Applied a fix to handle logout in the loop environment.

Version 9.1.7.15 QL

* Added support for the following devices (supported platforms):
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_01081077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_015C1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_015D1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_015E1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_015F1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01601077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01611077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01621077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01631077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_01641077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_3261103C (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_3262103C (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_3263103C (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2532&SUBSYS_3264103C (x86, IA64, x64)
NOTE: Microsoft requires x86 and x64 support for all Fibre Channel
Adapters.
* Firmware versions: 3.03.25 (2Gb), 4.02.00 (4Gb).
* API version: 1.28.0.50 (QLSDM).
* Unique assignment of management server N_Port handle values to be
for each virtual port.
* NPIV (N_Port ID virtualization).
* Target link speed (iiDMA).
* PcieLinkCap/Stat to HbaDeviceChipProperty.
* Flash layout regions for 4Gb and returned flash layout table from
flash if it is valid.
* Three Alternate Boot Devices and OOFR (out-of-order
frame receive).
* Removed QL2XHAI2: IHVs are required to use Host Bus Adapter API
provided by Microsoft.
* Preserved BIOS defaults when updating multi-boot image whose BIOS
locations can be anywhere in the image.
* Fixed checksum calculation in QLSDM when two-bios image
is flashed.
* Initiator discovery problem caused a large burst of
RSCN activity when the NetApp does its failover. A failed GPNID
command occurring during ports discovery must not cause the
termination of the discovery process.
[ER50975 fixed]
* Handled the case where the GNNFT command was failing due to
incorrectly calculated the maximum data response length.
* Setting the alternate WWN and enabling it in the NVRAM did not
propagate through to the Host Bus Adapter. Reading the NVRAM and
reinitializing the Host Bus Adapter will handle this case.

Version 9.1.4.16 QL 3.03.21 4.00.26

* Adhered to Subsystem Id document v2.2m+.
* Firmware versions: 3.03.21 (2Gb), 4.00.26 (4Gb).
* API versions: 1.28.0.37 (QLSDM), 2.0.0.14 (QL2XHAI2).
* Initiator discovery problem caused a large burst of
RSCN activity when the NetApp does its failover. A failed GPNID
command occurring during ports discovery must not cause the
termination of the discovery process. [ER50975]

Version 9.1.4.15 QL 3.03.21 4.00.26

* Firmware versions: 3.03.21 (2Gb), 4.00.26 (4Gb).
* API versions: 1.28.0.37 (QLSDM), 2.0.0.14 (QL2XHAI2).
* Adhered to Subsystem Id document v2.2m+.
NOTE: Microsoft requires both x86 and x64 support all Host Bus
Adapters.
* Added support for the following devices (supported platforms):
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2322&SUBSYS_01151077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2322&SUBSYS_01161077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2422&SUBSYS_1336103C (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_015B1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_5432&SUBSYS_01551077 (x86, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_5432&SUBSYS_01561077 (x86, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2422&SUBSYS_014A1077 (IA64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_014B1077 (IA64)
* Removed support for the following devices:
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_6312&SUBSYS_01301077 (x86, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2422&SUBSYS_01471077 (IA64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_01451077 (IA64)
* Conformed QLSDM and the driver to the revised for "Get/Set Target
Link Speed".
* Increased loopback test buffer size to 2048 bytes in QLSDM.
* Loopback test always failed when the NVRAM frame
size is set to 512 or 1024 (Windows). Pass in transfer size
instead of hard-coded value in QLSDM. [ER50975 fixed]
* Handled the case where the device becomes not ready in the
StartIO routine.
* Fixed in SANsurfer 5.0.0 Build 4 – Driver 9.1.3.10b2—Windows
IA64 SP1—HP. The Host Bus Adapter model numbers do not show up on
Information page. [ER48374]
* Fixed Long Erase (0x019) issues with DLT S4 and QLE2462.
Error occurs (most likely a bus reset) when running a long erase
that takes longer than 110 minutes on the Quantum DLT-S4
(firmware:0808) drive, which exceeds the built in 4Gb firmware
timeout limit. [ER48117 (AR 48907, SR70415 [REF:609618455])]

Version 9.1.3.16 QL 3.03.21 4.00.23

* This version replaced the invalid release 9.1.3.15.
* Firmware versions: 3.03.21 (2Gb), 4.00.23 (4Gb).
* API versions: 1.28.0.35 (QLSDM), 2.0.0.14 (QL2XHAI2).
* Removed I/O Reduction support for the 4G Host Bus Adapter.

Version 9.1.3.15 QL 3.03.21 4.00.23

* Firmware versions: 3.03.21 (2Gb), 4.00.23 (4Gb).
* API versions: 1.28.0.35 (QLSDM), 2.0.0.14 (QL2XHAI2).
* Added OEM specific support for assigning a virtual world wide port
name via registry key.
* Added "Get/Set" target link speed support.
* Changed the INF to enable the I/O Reduction for the 4Gb Host Bus
Adapter for the IA64 platform based on Microsoft document.
* Added multiple BIOS support in QLSDM.
* Initialized debug file name variable during DLL load (QL2XHAI2).
* Closed EMC OPT23605: x64 Server hangs during boot at the “Applying
Computer Settings.”
* Cleaned up code related to get Object text for OS Device Name
(QL2XHAI2).
* Attached target devices not visible to OS after server reboot
(QLE220) [ER47338 closed].
* Driver not Login into Target Devices (QLE220) [ER47436 closed]
* Topology diagram is not displaying properly when LIP issued on
QLA2462 port. [ER47530 closed]

Version 9.1.2.19 QL 3.03.19 4.00.23

* Firmware versions: 3.03.19 (2Gb), 4.00.23 (4Gb).
* Bus Resets Under Heavy I/O Load. [ER46891 closed]
* API Versions: 1.28.0.33 (QLSDM), 2.0.0.12 (QL2XHAI2).
* SANsurfer FC HBA Manager B83 showed only one port see the storage
even though no zoning. [ER47166 closed]
* Port failure after disconnecting and reconnecting ISL port
used by MirrorView. [Closed OPT 235681]
* SANsurfer FC HBA Manager does not display the topology view
correctly when the Host Bus Adapters are set to loop only until
the system is rebooted. [ER47235 closed]

Version 9.1.2.18 QL 3.03.19 4.00.22

* Firmware versions: 3.03.19 (2Gb), 4.00.22 (4Gb).
* API Versions: 1.28.0.33 (QLSDM), 2.0.0.12 (QL2XHAI2).
* Added VPD update support for 2432 4-port adapter in 1.28.0.33
(QLSDM).
* Recognized Asynchronous Event 8048h as a valid AEN.
* Modified timer task to handle the case when Host Bus Adapter
is in a stopped state.
* 24xx only: Added support for NVRAM Nodename option bit.
* 4Gb only: Added support for reading data from SFP (small
form-factor pluggable) optical transceivers via QLSDM.
* Adhered to Subsystem Id document v2.2g.
* Added support for the following devices (supported platforms):
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2422&SUBSYS_014D1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_014C1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_01521077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_01531077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_01541077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_5432&SUBSYS_014E1077 (x86, x64)
* Adhered to firmware dump procedure per 2400 Series Firmware
Interface Specification version C.
* RX2600 fails to boot Windows after 1MB bin flash—SANsurfer
2.0.30b84_windows. [ER47113 closed]
* Fixed: LUNs disappeared after DS4000 controller firmware download
in direct attach.
* "Bind By Port ID + Present Targets that are persistently bound
only" is not working (in loop environment). [ER46586 closed]
* Changed to perform the full firmware dump when firmware error
occurs.
* JBOD disks turn offline in SANsurfer FC HBA Manager and SANsurfer
FC HBA CLI when settings are Present targets that are
persistently bound + Bind by Port ID (in loop environment).
[ER46141 closed]
* Corrected firmware region size in option ROM layout, that is,
firmware size in flash.
* GPN_ID has wrong payload length after unplug and re-plug.
[ER45035 closed]
* When using the QLSDM to retrieve the transceiver data, you may get
SDMGT_CANNOT_GET_SFP_DATA error on system platforms using specific
models of Supermicro motherboard such as P3TDL3 and P3TDLE. The
QLSDM retrieves the transceiver data using underlying 4Gb firmware
(v4.00.21) that reports an error code of 4005 for this operation.
* Verified support for Atmel flash chip AT26DF081A.

Version 9.1.2.16 QL 3.03.19 4.00.18

* Firmware versions: 3.03.19 (2Gb), 4.00.18 (4Gb).
* Adhered to Subsystem Id document v2.2f.
* Added support for the following devices (supported platforms):
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_6312&SUBSYS_01191077 (x86, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_6312&SUBSYS_011C1077 (x86, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_6312&SUBSYS_01301077 (x86, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_6322&SUBSYS_012F1077 (x86, x64)
* Set additional firmware option bit 10 for 2Gb Host Bus Adapter so
the firmware waits for the task management command, (such as reset
LUN to complete.)
* Host Bus Adapter does not re-login to target after target sends
LOGO to Host Bus Adapter. [Closed OPT226506]
* The link status behaves differently between QLE2460 and QLA2342.
[ER44735 closed]
* Incorrect HwVersion string is reported by QLogic
IHV HBA_GetAdapterAttributes call. [ER45228 closed]
* Event Id 11 entries logged by ql2300 at offset x10
and offset x34 do not match the Error Codes published on the Web.
Because the miniport uses Microsoft's Storport.sys driver to
actually log the error event, and it has been confirmed that the
storport.sys driver logs the event incorrectly. A bug has been
reported to Microsoft on this: SRX041110604850 (STORport—Incorrect
event data is logged when storport's storportlogerror). Meanwhile,
the Miniport driver is changed to log the event code at offset x10
by default. This workaround is controlled by the registry
parameter mevtwrkaround. For details on this parameter, please
see the readme file. [ER45230 closed]
* Use memory map mechanism in the driver. [ER45232 closed]

Version 9.1.2.15 QL 3.03.19 4.00.17

* Firmware versions: 3.03.19 (2Gb), 4.00.17 (4Gb).
* Adhered to Subsystem Id document v2.2e.
* Added support for the following devices (supported platforms):
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_5432&SUBSYS_013E1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_5432&SUBSYS_013F1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2422&SUBSYS_014A1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2432&SUBSYS_014B1077 (x86, IA64, x64)
* Added support to use combined 2Gb IPX firmware.
* Added support for SST25VF080B flash part.
* Added option for not to dump code section for 24xx firmware dump.
* Serial number for the 4Gb Host Bus Adapter should
be obtained from the VPD. [ER44270 closed]
* Windows 2000/qla2340/Veritas tape backup long cable pull failed
error message ERROR_DEVICE_NOT_CONNECTED. [ER38787 closed]

Version 9.1.1.15 QL 3.03.18 4.00.12

* Firmware versions: 3.03.18 (2Gb), 4.00.12 (4Gb).
* QLogic 4Gb driver returns selection timeout
immediately after cable pull in an OEM special dual loop
configuration. [Closed PTR 90818]
* QLogic Driver returns a selection timeout when
rebooting a controller in an OEM special dual loop configuration.
[Closed PTR 90652]

Version 9.1.0.18 QL 3.03.18 4.00.12

* Firmware versions: 3.03.18 (2Gb), 4.00.12 (4Gb).
* Adhered to Subsystem Id document v2.2d.
* Added support for the following devices (supported platforms):
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2422&SUBSYS_12D7103C (x86, IA64, x64)
- PCI\VEN_1077&DEV_2312&SUBSYS_01491077 (x86, IA64, x64)

Version 9.1.0.17 QL 3.03.18 4.00.12

* Firmware versions: 3.03.18 (2Gb), 4.00.12 (4Gb).

Version 9.1.0.16 QL 3.03.16 4.00.12

* Firmware versions: 3.03.16 (2Gb), 4.00.12 (4Gb).
* Embedded 24xx firmware in the driver.
* New driver could not detect any device to install as BOOT from
SAN on one specific setup. [ER43175 closed]

Version 9.1.0.15 QL 3.03.16

* Firmware versions: 3.03.16 (2Gb), (Use onboard 4Gb firmware.)
* Added 24xx support.
* Need to change bit used to control LED mode. [ER42601 closed]

Version 9.0.2.17 QL 3.03.13

* Firmware versions: 3.03.16 (2Gb).

Firmware (Embedded in Driver)
-----------------------------

The following lists show the changes and bug fixes to the firmware
that is embedded in the drivers for the 4Gb Fibre Channel Adapters
and 8Gb Fibre Channel Adapters from versions 4.03.01 to 5.04.04.

From Version 5.04.02 to 5.04.04

Changes
-------
* 2500 Series. Ensured that correct slot-specific SerDes settings
will be used for specific mezzanine cards. [ER78047]

Bug Fixes
---------
None

From Version 5.04.01 to 5.04.02

Changes
-------
* Current Fibre Channel Adapter firmware supports maximum frame
sizes of 512, 1024, and 2048 in the received PLOGI or PLOGI-ACC.
This change provides an option to disable this restriction by
setting bit 6 of Firmware Options 2 through Set Additional
Firmware Options Mailbox Command (038h). Note that this option
bypasses the Maximum Transmit Data Frame Size set by the Set
Transmit Parameters Mailbox Command (019h). [ER76448]

Bug Fixes
---------
None

From Version 5.04.00 to 5.04.01

Changes
-------
* Option to Disable Automatic FDISC:
Currently, the firmware automatically performs FDISC for enabled
virtual ports (VPs) upon receiving an FLOGI_ACC. This procedure
does not mesh well with driver architectures, which typically
control the FDISCs.
A new option bit allows you to suppress the automatic FDISCs. This
option bit is available in both the ISP25xx and ISP81xx firmware.
Older firmware ignores this option bit.
Functional Description:
The Disable FDISC bit (multi-ID initialize firmware control block,
Global VP Options field, bit 4) disables the automatic FDISCs.
If this bit is set, any VPs enabled in the multi-ID initialize
firmware control block remain enabled, but the ID is not in the
acquired state. The driver must issue a Modify Virtual Port
Configuration IOCB (with the Command field set to 3h) to instruct
the firmware to transmit the FDISC after it receives the report
ID acquisition (RIDA) for VP0.
When Disable FDISC is set, no FDISC is transmitted for the enabled
VPs on any event, which results in a FLOGI. The driver should
issue a Modify Virtual Port Configuration IOCB (with the Command
field set to 3h) to instruct the firmware to transmit the FDISC
for a specific VP (after receiving the RIDA for VP0). The driver
must instruct the firmware to transmit an FDISC for all enabled
VPs. After all the FDISC is completed, the firmware state changes
to ready. In addition, a Port Database Changed AEN (8014h), with
the Outgoing Mailbox 1 register set to FFFFh and Outgoing
Mailbox 2 register set to 6h, is generated and passed to the
driver. If the driver does not transmit FDISC for a VP, the
driver must disable that specific VP using Virtual Port Control
IOCB (Entry Type field 30h). This step is needed because a VP
is enabled, but the ID is not in the acquired state, which can
prevent the firmware state from changing to ready, and prevent
generation of the Port Database AEN as previously stated.
The option applies only to fabric point-to-point topology and
NPIV environments. [ER74448]

* Added option to disable PRLI REC_SUPPORT bit. To disable the PRLI
REC_SUPPORT bit (PRLI REC_SUPPORT bit is set by default), set
bit 6 of the additional firmware option 3 of the Set Additional
Firmware Options (38h) Mailbox Commands). This option has to be
set prior to Initialize Firmware mailbox command (60h or 48h).
[ER74764]

Bug Fixes
---------
* Customer-specific fix. [ER74764]

* 24xx/25xx MID. Fixes potential drops of PRLI request or firmware
incorrectly assigning multiple N_Port Handles for same Port_id.
[ER73958]

From Version 5.03.00 to 5.04.00

Changes
-------
* Customer-specific changes.[ER69516, ER70666, ER71711, ER71936,
ER69589, ER70279, ER69620, ER71031, ER72037, ER73006]

* 81xx only. Added Additional Firmware Options 2, bit 9 to improve
NIC bandwidth when NIC and FCoE receive traffic are running
concurrently. [ER69565]

* 81xx/25xx MIDQ only. Provide capability in Queue Management (1Fh)
mailbox command to move a queue base address. For details, refer
to the Multiple Queue Support for 2500 Series Fibre Channel and
8100 Series Converged Network Adapter Controllers Applications
Note. [ER69606]

* 81xx only. Added support for LR Optics. Requires MPI FW 1.39.00
or later with proper configuration files. [ER69613]

* Added an Additional Firmware Options 3 bit to discard any frames
received out of order unless the Initialize Firmware Options 3
bit 6 (Enable Receive Out-of-Order Data Frame Handling) is set
to 1. Changes to Set Additional Firmware Options (38h) Mailbox
Command interface:
- Add to Additional Firmware Option 3 Bits (Incoming mailbox 3
register) Table: Bit 15 Do not transfer received out of
order data for an exchange to host memory (except during
SRR recovery).
- Replace bit_15 description with:
Bit 15 (Do not transfer received out of order data for an
exchange to host memory). When this bit is set to 1, the ISP
firmware does not transfer received out-of-order data for an
exchange to host memory, except during SRR recovery. A frame
is considered "out-of-order" after a previously-received frame
is dropped due to an error, as well as a true out-of-order
frame receipt condition.
NOTE: Bit 15 is ignored when Initialize Firmware Options 3 bit 6
(Enable Receive Out-of-Order Data Frame Handling) is set
to 1.
[ER70311]

* 24xx/25xx only. Bit 8 of State Flags field in Status IOCB Type has
been changed from Reserved to "Unable to send OPN to Destination."
This bit is set when the destination device sends an immediate
CLS in response to an OPN from ISP. [ER71132]

* Add option to disable the firmware automatic port login (PLOGI)
to the simple name server (SNS). To enable this feature, set
Bit 15 of Additional Firmware Options 2 when issuing Set
Additional Firmware Options Mailbox Command 0038h. [ER71742]

* 24xx SB2 only. Return the lower 16-bit of current RBC count in
Receive IU and Add Buffer IOCBs. This extends the scope of
ER68875 to include 24xx.
- For IOCB type 0x4D, the lower 16-bit of the counter is stored
at offset 0x3E to 0x3F.
- For IOCB type 0x4C, the lower 16-bit is stored at offset 0x1C
to 0x1D.
[ER71764]

* 81xx only. Added an Additional Firmware Options 2 bit to post all
Asynchronous IOCBs to the ATIO queue when target mode is enabled.
Changes to Set Additional Firmware Options (38h) mailbox command
interface:
- Add to Additional Firmware Option 2 Bits (Incoming mailbox 2
register) Table:
Bit 11 Enable Asynchronous IOCBs to ATIO queue.
- Replace bit 11 description with:
Bit 11 (Enable Asynchronous IOCBs to ATIO queue). When this
bit is set to 1, the firmware posts all asynchronous IOCBs
(PUREX, ABTS Received, and Report ID Acquisition) to the ATIO
queue when target operation is enabled. Additionally, if a
login-affecting ELS command (PLOGI, PRLI, PRLO, LOGO, ADISC,
PDISC, or TPRLO) is passed up to the target driver, an
Immediate Notify IOCB with Status Code 46h, Login affecting
ELS command received, shall not be sent. Initialize Firmware
Options 3 bit 26 (Enable Ethernet Header Receive IOCB for ATIO
Queue) is used to request the firmware place an Ethernet Header
Receive IOCB on the ATIO queue before each PUREX and ABTS
Received IOCB. Initialize Firmware Options 3 bit 27
(Enable Ethernet Header Receive IOCB for Response Queue) shall
be ignored. When bit 11 is set to 0, the firmware posts
asynchronous IOCBs to queues specified in the ISP81xx firmware
specification.
Changes to Initialize Firmware, Firmware Options 3:
- Bit 27 (Enable Ethernet Header Receive IOCB for Response Queue).
When Additional Firmware Option 2 bit 11 (Enable Asynchronous
IOCBs to ATIO queue) is set, this bit is ignored.
- Bit 26 (Enable Ethernet Header Receive IOCB for ATIO Queue).
When Additional Firmware Option 2 bit 11 (Enable Asynchronous
IOCBs to ATIO queue) is set, and this bit is set, the firmware
places an Ethernet Header Receive IOCB on the ATIO queue before
each PUREX and ABTS Received IOCB.
[ER71877]

* MID only. Send LOGO if an FDISC is rejected with error/explanation
code 03/0D. After LOGO ACC is received, the firmware retries the
FDISC. [ER72460]

Bug Fixes
---------
* 81xx only. Corrected FCP-2 processing during a link disruption
until re-discovery is complete. [ER66337]

* MIDQ builds. Corrected N_Port-N_Port FLOGI Dest ID of 0.
[ER67952]

* 2532-based adapter only. Corrected an issue that could prevent
the link from being established when connected to specific targets
operating at 8Gb link speed in a loop topology. [ER68658]

* Correct abort handling of a Command Type 6 IO that could result
in fatal firmware error or I/O timeout. [ER68965]

* 81xx only. Set a Buffer Credit value of 16 in FLOGI/FDISC for
interoperability with FCFs that incorrectly use the field.
[ER69182]

* 81xx only. Correct handling of received stale frames forwarded
by an FCF after the link is re-established. [ER69245]

* 81xx only. Corrected an issue that would prevent the link from
being re-established after a cable pull. [ER69291]

* Correctly set the "sequence initiative transferred bit" (F_CTL)
for transmission of status mode 2 FCP_RSP with confirmation
request. [ER69336]

* 81xx only. Added support to detect MPI pause during heartbeat
processing. [ER69457]

* Disk CRC only. Correct firmware reported residual Byte Count for
CRC (T10) Read commands. [ER69564]

* 81xx only. Corrected CTIO handling when the link was down.
[ER69683]

* 81xx only. Corrected an issue with Internal Loopback failure
reported when link is up to an FCF. [ER69685]

* 24xx CRC only. Resolve 8002 system error during DIF error
processing. [ER69922]

* 25xx and 81xx only. Corrected possible memory leak during
clean-up of T10 CRC IOs with DIF Bundling enabled. [ER70018]

* 25xx and 81xx only. Corrected false DIF error reported during
T10 CRC transmit IO with DIF Bundling. [ER70038]

* Corrected Target XCB count returned by Get Resource Counts
Mailbox Command (0042h). [ER70149]

* Corrected a RISC pause condition after the Diagnostic Echo
Test (44h) mailbox command completed with an error status.
[ER70166]

* 25xx and 81xx only. Corrected a potential I/O timeout of T10 CRC
IO when using DIF bundling. [ER70319]

* 25xx and 81xx only. Corrected potential invalid PCIe access when
aborting a T10 CRC IO when using DIF bundling. [ER70558]

* Corrected N_Port Handle assignment by firmware when Purex is
enabled. [ER70575]

* 81xx only. The firmware could incorrectly set bit 15 of N_Port
Handle returned by the Get Port/Node Name List (75h) mailbox
command. [ER70664]

* 81xx only. Corrected a problem where the values supplied in the
Set Timeout Parameters (32h) mailbox command were not honored.
[ER70708]

* Prevent 8002 system error when processing a severely malformed
IOCB. [ER70910]

* Corrected a RISC pause condition during SRR received notify ACK
processing. [ER70921]

* Customer-specific issues. [ER70970, ER71426, ER72657, ER71475]

* 24xx only: Improved link init time when using Inline Credit
Extender in an N_Port-N_Port configuration. [ER71034]

* Fixed Loopback mailbox command timeout when Fibre Channel event
(FCE) extended tracing is enabled. [ER71269]

* Corrected a problem that could result in a Task Management
command timeout. [ER72100]

* Corrected handling of frames received with DID = 000000h.
[ER72270]

* 81xx only. Fix CTIO with terminate exchange bit returned good
completion status (01h) after the CTIO is already completed.
The CTIO with a terminate exchange bit should instead return an
invalid receive exchange address (08h) completion status.
[ER72491]

* MID builds only. Fix CTIO with terminate exchange bit failed with
completion status=29h. [ER72571]

* 81xx only. Corrected a problem that caused FDISC not generated by
the firmware when Virtual Port Control IOCB (type=30h) is used to
enable VP. [ER72921]

* MID only. Correct the cleanup of outstanding ELS requests during
VP disable. [ER73048]

* MID only. Resolve RISC pause after cable pull or link event.
[ER73090]

From Version 5.02.00 to 5.03.00

Changes
-------
* Added feature to return LOGIN info via Mailbox Command 5Ah - Get
Params, using type 7.
Entry Parameters (Incoming):
Mailbox0 - opcode (005ah)
Mailbox1 - Type<15:8>, reserved<7:0>
Mailbox2 - buffer addr<31:16>
Mailbox3 - buffer addr<15:0>
Mailbox6 - buffer addr<63:48>
Mailbox7 - buffer addr<47:32>
Mailbox8 - DW Xfr Length (only valid for Type 7)
Exit Parameters (Outgoing):
Mailbox0 - (4000h) normal completion
- (4002h) DMA error
- (4005h) error during command execution
- (4006h) if unsupported type or DW Xfr requested
is too small ( 28DW <.. ) data got truncated
Mailbox1 - If Outgoing Mailbox 0 is 4005h, then Outgoing
Mailbox 1 will have the following sub-code:
0002h - No IOCB
Mailbox8 - DW Xfr Data (should be 28 for typical PLOGI, only
valid for Type 7)

The format returned is according to FC-LS-2 (Fibre Channel - Link
Services - 2), rev.2.00 - FLOGI/PLOGI payload minus ELS
command code. [ER66811]

* 8100 only. Added support for MPI heartbeat feature. Contact QLogic
for details. [ER67656]

* 8100 only. Changes to support additional MPI mailbox commands in
the range 136h to 150h. [ER67716]

* 2532/8100 CRC. Implemented CTIO Type CRC_2 and support DIF
bundling on CTIO CRC IOCBs.[ER67727]

* 2532 SB2 only. Return the lower 16-bit of current RBC count in
Receive IU and Add Buffer IOCBs.
- For IOCB type 0x4D, the lower 16-bit of the counter is stored at
offset 0x3E to 0x3F.
- For IOCB type 0x4C, the lower 16-bit is stored at offset 0x1C to
0x1D.
NOTE: This feature will be documented in the upcoming SB-4 spec.
[ER68875]

Bug Fixes
---------
* MID only. Do not report RSCN for VPs that have been disabled.
Previously, the firmware generated 8015 AEN with an invalid
vpindex. [ER62856]

* 2532/8100 CRC T10. Resolved bad FCP_DATA sequence due to incorrect
re-initialization of the CRC context for Header mode. This
affected T10 write commands with multiple FCP_XFER_RDYs. [ER67220]

* Removed zeroed optional association headers from RRQ payload.
[ER67210]

* 24xx/2532 only. Corrected a problem in PLOGI ACC processing that
could result in failure to respond to a subsequent PRLI.
[ER67333]

* 8100 only. Changed login/logout IOCB processing to correctly
format a LOGO sent to the fabric controller. [ER69214]

* Resolved a Fatal Firmware Error (8002h) due to a race condition
when the exchange timer expires at the same time FCP_XFER_RDY
is received. [ER69068]

* 8100 only. Changed link down handling to prevent a stall in
received FCoE frame processing. [ER68914]

* Prevented Fatal Firmware Error (8002h) when processing an invalid
ELS response type. This problem could occur if a switch sent an
erroneous ELS response to a CT pass-thru request. [ER68488]

* 8100 only. Fixed a hang that could occur when processing a new
request for an FCP2 capable device after a link status change.
[ER68339]

* 2532/8100 only. Resolved intermittent Fatal Firmware Error (8002h)
and FKA failures during Flash access. [ER68257]

* Modified RNID processing to correctly handle a response with a
"Specific Identification Data Length" field of zero. [ER67623]

* 2532/8100 CRC T10. Changed buffer pointer validation to prevent
erroneous 8002 system errors. [ER67568]

* 24xx/2532 only. Fixed a Fatal Firmware Error (8002h) caused by a
problem cleaning up after a port discovery timeout. [ER67345]

* 8100 only. Prevented accidental overwrite of the PortName within a
port descriptor data structure. Problem could occur during the
execution of mailbox commands 30h, 31h, 51h, or 60h. [ER67181]

* Fixed 200ms delay for Command Type 6 IOCBs when residual underrun
occurs, and FCP_RSP DMA is enabled. [ER67159]

* 8100 only. Resolved intermittent resource allocation failures in
Read SFP mailbox command (31h). Improved failure sub code
reporting in mailbox 1 for both Read(31h) and Write(30h) mailbox
commands. [ER69146]

* Corrected ADISC ELS check for ELS passup and fixed potential bad
pointer when building ELS frame. [ER67799]

* Fixed mailbox command Diagnostic Loop Back failures with Status
4005 and Subcode 0x17. [ER67690 8100 only]

* Fix erroneous discard of a valid FIP VLAN Notification frame
when the frame does not have an IEEE 801.2 Q Tag and the FIP
descriptor list length is greater than 8 (words).
[ER67062 8100 only]

* 24xx/2532 only. Improved firmware handling of I2C SFP interface
to better support some SFPs. [ER67479]

From Version 5.01.00 to 5.02.00

Changes
-------
* Customer-specific changes. [ER55377, ER65196, ER66011, ER65528]

* 8100 only. Report NIC driver attached status in Get firmware State
Mailbox Command (069h). For details, see the 8100 Series Fibre
Channel Firmware Interface Specification, rev C. [ER65051]

* 8100 only. Firmware will return parameter error (4006h) if the
Initialize Firmware Mailbox Command (060h) or Initialize Firmware
Multiple IDs Mailbox Command (048h) specifies use of the optional
Extended Initialization Control Block and provide a length of zero
bytes. [ER65184]

* 8100 only. Changed the Perform Implicit LOGO Mailbox Command
(072h) to allow the Perform Logout for All Ports across All
FCFs option (bit 1 of incoming Mailbox Register 1) in single FCF
configurations. [ER65220]

* 8100 only. Added FIP Version 1 support.
[ER65589, ER65593, ER65595, ER65605, ER65805]

* Added a feature to reject PRLI from Fabric Control (FFFCxx) when
target mode is disabled. To enable this option, set bit 7 of
Mailbox 2 in the Set Additional Firmware Options Mailbox Command
(0038h). [ER66061]

* 8100 only. Changed Get Link Status/Read Port Status Mailbox
Command (06Bh) and Get Link Statistics and Private Data Mailbox
Command (06Dh) to return counters consistent with the FCoE Link
Error Status Block (LESB). Figure 3-4 of the 8100 Series Fibre
Channel Firmware Interface Specification now contains the
following counters: Link Failure Count, Virtual Link Failure
Count, Missing FIP Keep Alive or Discovery Advertisement Count,
Symbol Error During Carrier Count, Error'd Block Count,
and Frame Check Sequence Error Count. [ER66125]

Bug Fixes
---------
* MID only. Fixed an issue to prevent invalid VP misconfigurations
that can result in a Fatal Firmware Error 8002h. [ER63706]

* Corrected DMA Error checking logic during Loopback Mailbox Command
(0045h). [ER64335]

* 8100 MID only. Prevent transmission of ELS requests before receipt
of FLOGI accept. [ER64498]

* Fixed potential hang due to mishandling of completer aborts during
transmit DMA. [ER64513]

* 8100 only. Enhanced FIP, CVL, FLOGI/FDISC, SCR, SNS PLOGI retry
error handling. [ER65077, ER65585, ER65759, ER65780, ER65962,
ER66186]

* 8100 only. Corrected ELS and BLS timeout units conversion when
processing Mailbox Commands Get Timeout Parameters (0022h) and
Set Timeout Parameters (0032h). [ER65155]

* 8100 only. Corrected an issue after External Loopback was
performed that prevented FIP from completing. [ER65165]

* SB2 only. Corrected a condition in RRQ processing that could
result in a Fatal Firmware Error (8002h) after receipt of an ABTS.
[ER65232]

* Fixed an issue that caused a rediscovery of FCFs
if FIP FLOGI timed out. [ER65757]

* Corrected a problem in target mode operation during confirmation processing that could result in a
Fatal Firmware Error 8002h. [ER65415 8100 only]

* 24xx and 2532 only. Corrected auto-negotiation algorithm that
would restore the link at the previous speed instead of the
maximum speed. [ER65802]

* 8100 non MID only. Corrected a condition where the firmware state
would not become Ready after switch port was shutdown and
restored. [ER65980]

* Retry FIP VLAN Discovery after FIP Discovery
Solicitation fails to find a primary FCF. [ER65980]

* Return LoginState in IO Parameter 1 when Login/Logout IOCB PRLI
IO Parameter 0 = 4 (Command Failed). [ER66045]

* 2532 and 8100 MID only. Corrected VP Index range checking during
processing of VP Control IOCB. [ER66068]

* Corrected Firmware Error reported during Purex IOCB processing if
the Port Database for the target device had been initialized.
[ER66082]

* 8100 only. Fixed detection of EP device. [ER66204]

* MID only. Corrected a problem which could result in LOGO sent with
SID=000000 or incorrect reporting of VP status after a VP is
disabled. [ER66553]

* 2532/8100 MIDQ only. Resolved a long delay in processing Command
Type 6 IOCBs after link level fault injection. [ER66755]

* Fixed RISC pause condition when using T10 CRC with DIF_bundling.
[ER66803]

From Version 5.00.00 to 5.01.00

Changes
-------
* Customer-specific changes. [ER61070, ER62265, ER62894, ER63194,
ER63873]

* 2532 and 8100 only. Add DSD chaining support to command CRC type
IOCBs. [ER62531]

* 8100 only. Updated Immediate Notify to reflect format described in
the firmware spec. For details, see the 8100 Series Fibre Channel
Firmware Interface Specification Rev C. [ER63872, ER64455]

* 8100 only. Implement FIP VLAN Discovery. [ER64026]

* 8100 only. When detected, report MPI configuration error and
reason code in Get Firmware State Mailbox Command (069h).
For details, see the 8100 Series Fibre Channel Firmware Interface
Specification Rev C. [ER64342]

* 8100 only. Added new error completion codes to Restart MPI Mailbox
Command (03Dh). For details, see the 8100 Series Fibre Channel
Firmware Interface Specification Rev C. [ER64391]

* 8100 only. Implement SFP Read/Write Mailbox Commands
(031h and 030h). For details, see the 8100 Series Fibre Channel
Firmware Interface Specification Rev C. [ER64406]

* 8100 only. Modify Report ID Acquisition IOCB to return subcode for
status 0x01, Unable to acquire ID, for FDISC. The subcode is
returned at offset 10h. [ER64497]

* 8100 only. Update Get DCBX Parameters Mailbox Command (051h) to
match latest spec. For details, see the 8100 Series Fibre Channel
Firmware Interface Specification Rev C. [ER64672]

* 8100 only. Implement Get XGMAC Statistics Mailbox Command (07Ah).
For details, see the 8100 Series Fibre Channel Firmware Interface
Specification Rev C. [ER64673]

* 8100 only. Return SFP status information. See Asynchronous Event
8012h and Mailbox Commands 05Dh, 048h, 060h, and 069h. For
details, see the 8100 Series Fibre Channel Firmware Interface
Specification Rev C. [ER64732]

Bug Fixes
---------
* 8100 only. Corrected handling of FLOGI Timeout and Reject
processing by using Retry Count and Timeout as specified in
Initialize Firmware Control Block. [ER63856]

* Corrected a condition where an Immediate Notify could be sent
to the system driver when a VP is not configured for Target Mode
operation. [ER64176]

* Corrected cleanup of pending Transmit Data requests across fault
injection. [ER64251]

* 8100 only. Corrected a potential firmware hang condition after
processing an ELS timeout or recovering from an internal error.
[ER64265]

* SB2 only. Corrected a condition where the System Defined 1 field
of an IOCB being returned to the system driver may be overwritten.
[ER64315]

* 8100 only. Correct an issue with Flash Access Mailbox Command
(003Eh). [ER64377]

* 8100 only. Corrected potential FCoE traffic stall after Port Reset
completes. [ER64435]

* 8100 only. Fix FIP Failure to find FCF after a number of cable
pulls/insertions into different FCF ports. [ER64454]

* 8100 only. Get FCF List Mailbox Command (050h) may fail to find
valid FCF Index. [ER64507]

* 8100 only. Corrected false Loopback errors reported during
internal and external tests. [ER64520]

* Corrected potential RISC pause when PUREX
is enabled. [ER64520]

* 8100 only. Fixed incorrect Destination MAC address in FIP FLOGI
request after an FCF Fabric name change. [ER64585]

* 8100 only. Allow primary port to be discovered via FDISC after it
received a Clear Virtual Link or Fabric LOGO and another Virtual
Port becomes the master. [ER64590]

* 2400/2532 only. Corrected a condition where a FCP RSP could be
transmitted across a LIP and before the discovery timer expires
in private loop topology. [ER64705]

* 8100 only. Corrected Firmware hang condition after receiving an
ABTS. [ER64902]

From Version 4.06.00 to 5.00.00

Changes
-------
* MID only. The firmware now returns a Port Unavailable (28h)
Completion Status if the VP Index fails validation during a
SCSI Task Management request. [ER62857]

* MID only. The firmware now allows Get VP Database Mailbox
Command (49h) regardless of VP Status. [ER62858]

* SB2 only. The firmware now allows Get Link Status Mailbox
Command (06bh) to complete even though Process Login has not
completed. [ER63650]

Bug Fixes
---------
* Fixed an issue to prevent initiating an LR upon a Transmit timeout
while the firmware services other requests. [ER61666]

* Fixed an issue that delayed starting new Transmit requests if a
Transmit error is pending. [ER61682]

* Corrected the auto-negotiation algorithm that could prevent the
link from establishing when connected to a switch.
[ER62000, ER62172]

* Corrected CTIO handling when link is down and CTIO received with
an Exchange Address of FFFFFFFFh. [ER62715]

* MID only. Corrected various issues relating to VF support.
[ER62798]

* Corrected issues found with VF and Fabric LOGO processing. Also
corrected the valid VP Count range to 1-254. [ER62826]

* MID only. Corrected Source and Destination Address on an
SCR retry. [ER62886]

* Completed various FCE tracing fixes. [ER62952, ER63400]

* Customer-specific fix. [ER63104]

* Corrected IDLE character to ArbFF when connected at 8Gb rate.
[ER63488]

* Corrected an issue where a Mailbox or Mailbox IOCB request would
not complete if a Fabric LOGO occurred. [ER63563]

* DISK CRC only. Corrected a RISC Pause condition reported during
cable pull testing.[ER63564]

* Fixed an incorrect Response In Pointer reported in the RISC to
Host Status Register when running in ZIO mode. [ER63790]

* 2532 MID multiple queue only. Corrected a link credit issue that
resulted in decreased performance. [ER63913]

From Version 4.05.00 to 4.06.00

Changes
-------
* 2532 only. Added support for Virtual Fabrics. Contact QLogic for
API changes to support VFs. [ER60036, ER60250]

* Customer-specific change. [ER61654, ER61694, ER61837, ER62184]

* MID only. Added feature to allow the firmware to perform SNS Login
and SCR registration for virtual ports. This feature is enabled
by setting bit 6 of the Options field during Initialize Firmware -
Multiple IDs Mailbox Command (048h). Added the following status/
substatus values to Report ID Acquired IOCB:

VP Status Description
--------- -----------
3 SNS Timeout. See byte offsets 23:20 for Sub-status.
4 SNS LS_RJT (Reason/Explanation/Vendor Unique in IOCB
byte offsets 23:20).
5 SCR Timeout. See byte offset 23:20 for Sub-status.
6 SCR LS_RJT (Reason/Explanation/Vendor Unique in IOCB
byte offsets 23:20).[ER61930]

Bug Fixes
---------
* MID only. Process received LOGO from F_Port. The associated Port
Database Changed (8014h) asynchronous event will differ from a
LOGO received from an N_Port as follows:

Outgoing Mailbox N_Port F_Port
---------------- ------ ------
0 8014h 8014h
1 N_Port Handle 7FEh
2 0007 0007
3 0Bh/VPIndex 1Ah/VPIndex [ER60623]


* MID only. Corrected validation of VP Index received in a CT Pass-
Through request. [ER61522]

* Corrected verification of RX_ID in received ABTS frame. [ER61591]

* Disk CRC only. Corrected inadvertent drop of received XFER_RDY.
This problem was introduced as a result of ER60318. [ER61659]

* Corrected Fatal Firmware Error 8002h when firmware received
back-to-back SRRs for the same exchange. [ER61757]

* Corrected Fatal Firmware Error 8002h when an invalid FAN is
received and Disable Automatic PLOGI option is selected.
[ER61763]

* Populate hard address field in ADISC when previous address bit
is set when the ISP is operating in a loop topology.
[ER61765]

* 24xx only. Improved link recovery after LR/LRR when using Inline
Credit Extender. [ER61775]

* Mercury Converged Network Adapter only. De-Register MAC address
associated with a logged out Virtual Port. [ER61890]

* Corrected upper 16 bits of receive exchange address when CTIO
Error completion status is returned. [ER62084]

* Corrected Fatal Firmware Error 8002h during target mode operation
when attempting to transmit a FCP RSP after fault injection.
[ER62118]

* A Command Parameter Error will be returned for a Login/Logout IOCB
received with a non reserved N_Port Handle with a reserved Port
ID. [ER62321]

* MID only. Corrected potential issue with sending a frame with
incorrect Port/Node Name. [ER62348]

From Version 4.04.00 to 4.05.00

Changes
-------
* Customer-specific change. [ER60313, ER60909, ER61325, ER61654]

* 2532 only. Added the ability to specify a maximum Fibre Channel
Link speed to be negotiated. This feature is enabled by bit 12 of
the Initialize Firmware Control Block’s Firmware Option 3. When
this bit is set to 1, firmware will negotiate the FC data rate
from the given max speed specified by driver in bits 15-13 of the
Initialize Firmware Control Block’s Firmware Options 3 field to
two speeds down to what the SFP allowed.
This option can also be set in the Data Rate Mailbox Command
(05dh). When incoming mailbox 1 is set to 03h, firmware forces
a loss of sync, restarts link initialization, and negotiates the
FC data rate from the given max speed specified by driver in
incoming mailbox 2 to two speeds down to what the SFP allowed.
[ER60321]

* Allow system driver to send LOGO ELS via ELS Pass-Through IOCB
using an N_Port Handle of FFFFh. [ER60400]

* MID only. Return Command Parameter Error (4006h) if the number
of requested VP’s exceeds the limit when issuing Initialize
Firmware – Multiple-IDs Mailbox Command (048h).

* 2432 only. Disable PCIe Completion Timeout. PCIe Completion
Timeout has been disabled to address issues seen on certain
systems where PCIe completion could take over 50ms. [ER61461]

Bug Fixes
---------
* MID only. Corrected problems related to fault injection.
[ER59740, ER60612]

* MID only. Various fixes to improve detection and processing
of topology changes. [ER60127, ER60326, ER60610, ER60633]

* Corrected timing of when RRQ is issued after ABTS ACC is received.
[ER60248]

* Corrected Out-of-Order handling of overlapped or repeating
received XFR_RDY frames. [ER60318]

* 2532 Disk CRC only. Various Disk CRC changes to remove Fatal
Firmware errors (8002h) being reported. [ER60336, ER61222,
ER61223]

* MID only. Corrected a problem where a LOGO ELS could be sent
to a port that was not logged in. [ER60565]

* MID only. Corrected a problem where a FLOGI/FDISC would not be
sent to the switch after a previous FLOGI/FDISC completed with
an ELS RJT. [ER60566]

* MID only. A PLOGI could be rejected for a Virtual Port even though
the Primary Port parameters have not changed. [ER60568]

* MID only. Corrected a problem where an incorrect number of
acquired AL_PAs could be reported during the LIRP and LILP
phases of loop initialization. [ER60569]


* MID only. Login/Logout IOCB completion status was incorrect when
no FLOGI ACC ELS had been received. [ER60571]

* Corrected a Fatal Firmware Error (8002h) when a CTIO IOCB with
Confirmation Satisfied is received when the FCP_RSP has not been
sent yet. The CTIO will be returned with a completion status of
Invalid Request (06h). [ER60572]

* MID only. Corrected handling of incoming frames while waiting for
LOGI ACC ELS for the primary port. [ER60576]

* Corrected a problem when attempting to abort an ELS Pass-Through
operation when a PLOGI is received that changes the ports D_ID.
[ER60637]

* Class 2 only. Corrected Fatal Firmware Error (8002h) reported when
attempting to abort transmit operations. [ER60698]

* Corrected timer values used with link recovery. [ER60877]

* Improved handling of receiving an ABTS for a CT Pass-Through
exchange. [ER61007]

* Corrected a problem with aborting IOs for the incorrect LUN
when a LUN Level Task Management Function is active.
[ER61155]

* MID only. Ensure that Buffer-Buffer Credits are not modified
when processing FDISC or FDISC-ACC. [ER61187, ER61216]

* MID only. Correctly track changing of local 24-bit ID during
cleanup. [ER61200]

* Handle race condition of completing transmit of PLOGI-ACC and
receiving PRLI. [ER61465]

From Version 4.03.02 to 4.04.00

Changes
-------
* Customer-specific change. [ER56370, ER58608, ER59978]

* Corrected failures reported by Loopback Mailbox Command (45h)
and Echo Mailbox Command (44h). Added sub-error codes to
Outgoing Mailbox 3 of the Echo Command to match the Loopback
Command. [ER59630, ER59631]

Bug Fixes
---------
* Disk CRC only. Corrected handling of frames received out of order
in target mode. [ER58251, ER58760, ER58761]

* 2532 Disk CRC only. Corrected condition where the firmware would
overwrite the IOCB Entry Status field when the device receives
invalid IOCBs. [ER58532]

* 2532 Disk CRC only. Fixed a condition that could result in false
DIF Errors when receiving runt block data. [ER58533]

* Disk CRC and 2532 only. Corrected an issue with multi-sequence
DIF Remove functionality. [ER58752]

* 2532 only. Corrected a RISC pause that occurred when optional
external memory is present. [ER58783]

* Corrected endianess of RNID user defined data field.
[ER58802]

* Set correct Immediate Notify IOCB sub-code during fault
injection. [ER58897]

* Improved handling of switches that transition link from F-FL-F
when the device is directly connected to a switch port.
[ER59100]

* Corrected issues relating to the EHAFT feature.
[ER59279, ER59431]

* Corrected a target mode issue where an ATIO Queue update
interrupt would not be posted when using a small ATIO queue.
[ER59385]

* Corrected a Fatal Firmware Error (8002h) reported when ISP
receives FCP_RSP with a payload length greater than 240 bytes.
This problem would occur when Command Type 6 IOCB is used with
the option to DMA the FCP_RSP payload to the host is enabled.
[ER59503]

* 2532 only. Corrected the ending memory address reported by About
Firmware Mailbox Command (08h) when external memory is present.
[ER59793]

* 2532 only. Corrected the Report Link Statistics information
for Loop topology. [ER59989]

* SB2 only. Corrected a problem where the firmware was clearing
the N_Port Handle field of a SB2 Send IU IOCB. [ER60017]

* Disk CRC and 2532 only. Corrected false DMA error reported when
using CTIO Type 7 IOCB (Target Mode) with Status Mode 2 selected.
[ER60067]

* Fixed a problem that may cause a target level Task Management
Function to fail while a LUN Level Task Management Function is
outstanding. [ER60126]

* MID and 2532 only. Corrected a Fatal Firmware Error (8002h)
reported after adapter side fault injection. [ER60256]

* Corrected a condition where the local loop would not recover
after a transmit error was encountered.[ER60301]

From Version 4.03.01 to 4.03.02

Changes
-------
* 2532 only. Enabled additional FC SerDes parameters to be set
via Flash for mezzanine cards. [ER59755]

Bug Fixes
---------
None

From Version 4.03.00 to 4.03.01

Changes
-------
* 2532 only. Added support for mezzanine adapters Added a new bit,
Embedded HBA, in Flash to indicate an adapter that does not use
SFP+, and transmits FC signal over a copper backplane
or mid-plane. [ER58635]

Bug Fixes
---------
* 2432 only. Corrected a condition where Mailbox Commands
issued to Function 1 would not complete after issuing Stop
Firmware Mailbox Command (14h) to Function 0. [ER58617]


2. Known Issues

None.


3. Notices

Information furnished in this document is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for
its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of
third parties which may result from its use. QLogic Corporation
reserves the right to change product specifications at any time
without notice. Applications described in this document for any of
these products are only for illustrative purposes. QLogic Corporation
makes no representation nor warranty that such applications are
suitable for the specified use without further testing or
modification. QLogic Corporation assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document.


4. Contacting Support

For further assisance, contact QLogic Technical Support at:
http://support.qlogic.com


Trademarks

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InfiniNIC, InfiniPath, InfiniView, QLA, QLogic, the QLogic logo,
ReadyPath, SANdoctor, SANsurfer, and SilverStorm are registered
trademarks of QLogic Corporation. All other brand and product names
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.


(c) Copyright 2013. All rights reserved worldwide. QLogic and the
QLogic logo are registered trademarks of QLogic Corporation.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
qlgc_dd_fc_9_1_11_24_windows_32-64_chg

IBM 7376/7377 (IBM system x 3620 M3/3630 M3 Server) uEFI Flash Update
Version 1.14 (BuildID:HSE125AUS) - Critical
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
1. uEFI default boot sequence cause system not able to boot OS on System x3620 M3 and x3630 M3
Enhancements:
1. Update iFLASH 1.12.24
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.13 (BuildID:HSE124AUS) - Critical
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Incorporated Microcode Update (MCU) M03106A5_00000019 (Nehalem) and M03206C2_0000001A (Westmere)
to address Intel Erratum BD132 and AAK167 for System Resets with 32-bit (PAE Enabled) Guest OS
and VT FlexPriority enabled. For more information, refer to IBM RETAIN Tip H21370.
2. Incorporated Microcode Update (MCU) M03206C2_0000001A (Westmere)to address Intel Erratum BD131
Intel Xeon X5675, X5687, X5690 6-core Westmere-EP Processors. For more information,
refer to IBM RETAIN Tip H21371.
Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.12 (BuildID:HSE123AUS) - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed TPM Logo for Windows 2012
2. Somtimes pDSA image can not boot successfully
3. Fixed that CPU C-state Limit ACPI C2_C3 test fail
4. The system suppresses the Emulex Boot Banner from showing during post
Enhancements:
1. Update iFLASH 1.12.22
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.11 (BuildID:HSE122AUS) - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed TPM Logo for Windows 2012
2. Somtimes pDSA image can not boot successfully
3. Fixed that CPU C-state Limit ACPI C2_C3 test fail
4. The system suppresses the Emulex Boot Banner from showing during post
Enhancements:
1. Update iFLASH 1.12.19
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.10 (BuildID:HSE121AUS) - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
1. SMBIOS Type 41 information is incorrect
2. Onboard Device actual status in SMBIOS Type 10 information is incorrect
3. Fixed that TPM 1.2 UEFI Preboot Interface Test (found CPU error)
Enhancements:
1. Update iMM flash utility version to v1.12.16
2. Limit Boot Attempts ported for Thurley
3. Add Intel MRC 2.40 code
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.09 (BuildID:HSE120BUS) - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:

Enhancements:
1. Upgarded SMBIOS type 9 and type 41 to version 2.6 for Thurley
2. uEFI Thurley platform to support slot group/bus/device/fun on SMBIOS type 11
3. Intel Microcode Update SRV_P_108
4. Update iMM flash utility version to v1.12.13
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.08 (BuildID:HSE119AUS) - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed Corrupted iSCSI Attempt List issue
2. Fixed iSCSI boot issue
3. Address a potential issue relates to direct device assignment
in Intel Virtual Technology application
Enhancements:
1. Update iMM flash utility version to v1.12.11
2. F1 Network page update : Categrized consistent MAC notation - T
3. Update Intel Memory Reference Code Release 2.30
4. F1 Network page update: categrized consistent MAC notation
5. Intel Westmere B_1 Microcode Update SRV_P_100
6. Added CRTM Information at Setup Menu
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.07 (BuildID:HSE118AUS) - Critical
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
1. IMM IP address input problem
Enhancements:
1. Update iMM flash utility version to v1.12.07
2. Implement CPU FAMILY/MODEL mismatch event log function
3. Add IPv6 Enable/Disable item
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.06 (BuildID:HSE117CUS) - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
1. Add OEM build for Baidu customer
2. Update iMM flash utility version to v1.12.05
3. Fixed that uEFI item is missing in ASU show all list
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.06 (BuildID:HSE117BUS) - Critical
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
1. System shuts down automatically while running warm boot test
2. Network Settings have not been saved if reset IMM immediately
3. Can't get memory error de-assert event on yuoo90a
4. IMM backup flashing behavior is misleading
5. Fixed that set ASPM will cause IOU config uncorrect issue
Enhancements:
1. Generic flash driver update to support absolute reads using chip offsets
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.05 (BuildID:HSE117AUS) - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Update VPD extraction from IMM to strip trailing blanks from buildid
2. Fixed that SMBIOS HCT fail under WS08 DC R2 x64
Enhancements:
1. Add out-of-band PXE configuration
2. Renaming of output files to add version information
3. Re-enable disabled DIMM while AC power cycle
4. Reverse F1 setup Event Log number order and change the number format.
5. Update iMM flash utility version to v1.11.02
6. Set SLP1OEMString_x to be protected
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.04 (BuildID:HSE116CUS) - Critical
Change History
Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed that Primary Boot order can not delete more than 7 options at the same time
2. Fixed that Transer mode of CDROM is PIO mode under WS03 x86 and x64
3. To correct an IntelR XeonR 5600 series processor's internal circuit marginality issue,
that could cause false memory errors when the C6-state is enabled
4. Fixed that system can not execute ASU SHOW ALL command with OEM build & ASU 3.61.70I
5. Fixed that flash fail from uEFI HSE116B to HSE111A
Enhancements:
1. Add IMM IP6 enablement code to setup menu
2. Update Intel Westmere Memory Reference Code to V2.21
3. Update Intel Westmere QPI reference Code to V1.85
4. Dynamic to modify the IOAT device and PCI-E root port Time-Out value for Intel NIC card
Limitations:
Dependencies:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.03 (BuildID HSE115BUS) - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History

Problem(s) Fixed:
Enhancements:
1. Update iMM flash utility version to v1.10.09
Limitations:
Dependencies:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.02 (BuildID HSE115AUS) - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed that enabled cores in Processor Details Summary is incorrect
2. Fixed that iMM HostName can not change under uEFI setup menu
3. Fixed that CPU which doesn't support Turbo mode but will show enable/disable in Performance/Acoustic/Power Efficiency mode
4. Fixed that load default setting in uEFI setup menu may cause some setting hidden when system restart
5. Fixed that cursor of mouse lag in Legacy LSI WebBIOS when memory configuration aets mirror mode
6. Fixed that System summary will auto display when user serurity set Power-On password
Enhancements:
1. Memory Sparing Mode support (Only for Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series)
2. Low Voltage (1.35V) DIMM support (Only for Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series)
Limitations:
Dependencies:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.01 (BuildID HSE113BUS) - Critical

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed risk of data errors when using firmware SCSI stack.
Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Version 1.00 (BuildID:HSE110AUS)

Problem(s) Fixed:
- Initial Release

Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:
ibm_fw_uefi_hse125a-1_14_anyos_i386_chg

IBM Online SAS/SATA Hard Disk Drive Update Program
Version 1.13.04 Build ID: SAS_11303
Critical Release
Reference RETAIN H211424

*******************************************
This package includes updates to drives with product ID strings of:

SAS 3.5"

- ST1000NM0001, ST2000NM0001 to BC49 containing valid database
servo version.

SAS 2.5"

- TXA2D20200GA6IBM, TXA2D20400GA6IBM, TXA2D20800GA6IBM,
TXA2D21600GA6IBM to GB76 for masked bit change.


SATA 3.5"

- HUA722050CLA330 & HUA722010CLA330 to
JP2OA3PH & JP4OA3PH for maintance update.

- WD2003FYYS-23 to include WA35 code file.

SATA 2.5"

- TE22D10100GE8IBM to recertified ship level code release.

SATA 1.8"

- TX21B10100GE8IBM, TX21B10200GE1IBM, TX21B10400GE1IBM to
recertified ship level code release.

===============================================================

IBM SAS Hard Disk Drive Update Program
Version 1.13.02
Critical Release
Reference RETAIN H207993 & H21743

This package includes new updates to drives with product ID strings of:

SAS 3.5"

- ST1000NM0023, ST2000NM0023,ST3000NM0023,ST4000NM0023
to BC55 Initial Code Release

- HUS723020ALS64 to J3K7 Additions to VPD information used by
manufacturing and fixes for overall robustness.

- HUS723030ALS64 to J3K7 Initial Code Release

- ST31000424SS, ST32000444SS to BC2D
- ST1000NM0001, ST2000NM0001 to BC49
Fixes for overall robustness.

- ST33000650SS to BC3E Initial Code Release


SAS 2.5"

- HUC109030CSS600, HUC109060CSS600, HUC109090CSS600 to J2E7
Initial Code Release.

- MK1401GRRB, MK3001GRRB to SC29
Fixes for overall robustness.

- MBF2300RC, MBF2600RC to SB2C
Initial Code Release.

- ST9300605SS, ST9600205SS, ST9900805SS to B55D
ST9146853SS, ST9300653SS to B63B
ST9500620SS, ST91000640SS to BD2E
ST9300505SS, ST9600105SS, ST9900705SS to E557
ST9146753SS to E636
Additions to VPD information used by manufacturing and
fixes for overall robustness.

SATA 3.5"

- ST3500514NS, ST31000524NS, ST32000644NS to BB2C
Reliability improvements, Additions to VPD information
used by manufacturing

- HUA723020ALA640 to MK7OA930; HUA723030ALA640 to MKAOA930
Under certain heavy workloads the drive may incorrectly
attempt to merge write commands. It willl shut itself down
when it detects the mistake.
The resulting command time outs will result in the drive
being marked off line.

SATA 2.5"

- TE22D10100GE8IBM to SR3B Initial Code Release

- MTFDDAK064MAR-1J1AA, MTFDDAK128MAR-1J1AA,
MTFDDAK256MAR-1K1AA, MTFDDAK512MAR-1K1AA
to MA55 Initial Code Release

- ST9250610NS, ST9500620NS, ST91000640NS to BE28
Fixes for overall robustness.

SATA 1.8"

- MTFDDAA064MAR-1J1AB, MTFDDAA128MAR-1J1AB,
MTFDDAA256MAR-1K1AB, MTFDDAA512MAR-1K1AB
to MA55 Initial Code Release

- TX21B10100GE8IBM, TX21B10200GE8IBM, TX21B10400GE8IBM
to SP3A Initial Code Release

===============================================================

Version 1.12.01
Critical Release
Reference RETAIN #H207740

This package includes new updates to drives with product ID strings of:

SAS 3.5"

- VPCA300900EST1, VPCA450900EST1, VPCA600900EST1 to A3C4,
Corrects firmware bug that may cause data corruption.
For further information, please refer to Retain Tip H207740.

===============================================================

Version 1.12
(Critical)

Added Support for SAS Controllers M5115 and H1135

SAS 3.5"
Product ID FW

IBM-ESXSST336754SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373454SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST3146854SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST336754SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373454SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST3146854SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373455SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST3146855SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST3300655SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST373355SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3146755SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3300555SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3146356SS BA4D
IBM-ESXSST3300656SS BA4D
IBM-ESXSST3450856SS BA4D
IBM-ESXSST3300657SS BA5A
IBM-ESXSST3450857SS BA5A
IBM-ESXSST3600057SS BA5A
IBM-ESXSST3750630SS BC1I
IBM-ESXSST31000640SS BC1I
IBM-ESXSST31000424SS BC2C
IBM-ESXSST32000444SS BC2C
IBM-ESXSST33000650SS BC3D
IBM-ESXSST1000NM0001 BC48
IBM-ESXSST2000NM0001 BC48
IBM-ESXSVPCA300900EST1 A3C2
IBM-ESXSVPCA600900EST1 A3C2
IBM-ESXSVPBA073C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBA146C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBA300C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBPA300C3EST1 A529
IBM-ESXSVPA036C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSVPA073C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSVPA146C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSHUS723020ALS64 J26C
IBM-ESXSHUS723030ALS64 J26C
IBM-ESXSGNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSBBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSMAU3036RC S902
IBM-ESXSMAU3073RC S902
IBM-ESXSMAU3147RC S902
IBM-ESXSMBA3073RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMBA3147RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMBA3300RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMAX3036RC T907
IBM-ESXSMAX3073RC T907
IBM-ESXSMAX3147RC T907

SAS 2.5"
Product ID FW

IBM-ESXSST936701SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST973401SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST936701SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST973401SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST973402SS B52B
IBM-ESXSST9146802SS B52B
IBM-ESXSST9300603SS B53E
IBM-ESXSST9146803SS B53E
IBM-ESXSST9600204SS B549
IBM-ESXSST9300605SS B55C
IBM-ESXSST9600205SS B55C
IBM-ESXSST9900805SS B55C
IBM-ESXSST936751SS B617
IBM-ESXSST973451SS B617
IBM-ESXSST973452SS B62C
IBM-ESXSST9146852SS B62C
IBM-ESXSST9146853SS B63A
IBM-ESXSST9300653SS B63A
IBM-ESXSST9500430SS BD14
IBM-ESXSST9500620SS BD2C
IBM-ESXSST91000640SS BD2C
IBM-ESXSST9300503SS E536
IBM-ESXSST9300505SS E555
IBM-ESXSST9600105SS E555
IBM-ESXSST9900705SS E555
IBM-ESXSST9146752SS E625
IBM-ESXSST9146753SS E635
IBM-ESXSCBRBA073C3ETS0 C49C
IBM-ESXSCBRBA146C3ETS0 C49C
IBM-ESXSCBRCA146C3ETS0 C610
IBM-ESXSCBRCA300C3ETS0 C610
IBM-ESXSHUC106030CSS60 D3A6
IBM-ESXSHUC106060CSS60 D3A6
IBM-ESXSMAV2036RC S116
IBM-ESXSMAV2073RC S116
IBM-ESXSMBB2073RC SB07
IBM-ESXSMBB2147RC SB07
IBM-ESXSMBD2147RC SB1A
IBM-ESXSMBD2300RC SB1A
IBM-ESXSMBF2300RC SB2B
IBM-ESXSMBF2600RC SB2B
IBM-ESXSMBC2073RC SC06
IBM-ESXSMBE2073RC SC17
IBM-ESXSMBE2147RC SC17
IBM-ESXSMK1401GRRB SC27
IBM-ESXSMK3001GRRB SC27
IBM-ESXSMAY2036RC T107
IBM-ESXSMAY2073RC T107
IBM-ESXSWD9001BKHG-23D ZA31
IBM-ESXSWD6001BKHG-23D ZA31
IBM-ESXSWD3001BKHG-23D ZA31

SATA 3.5"
Product ID FW

WD2003FYYS-23T8B0 01.00D04
WD802ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
WD1602ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07
WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B08
WD2003FYYS-23W0B0 WA34
WDC WD1003FBYX-23Y7B0 WB33
WD5003ABYX-23 WC34
ST380819AS 3.05
ST3160828AS 3.05
ST340212AS 3.05
ST3160023AS 3.48
ST380013AS 3.48
ST340014AS 3.48
ST3500641NS 3.AES
ST3250620NS 3.AEV
ST3500630NS 3.AEV
ST3750640NS 3.AEV
ST3250621NS 4AEV
ST3500631NS 4AEV
ST3750641NS 4AEV
ST3250310NS BB15
ST3500320NS BB15
ST3750330NS BB15
ST31000340NS BB15
ST3500514NS BB2A
ST31000524NS BB2A
ST32000644NS BB2A
ST33000650NS BB38
ST1000NM0011 BB47
ST2000NM0011 BB47
ST500NM0011 BB47
HUA721050KLA330 GK6OABDA
HUA721075KLA330 GK8OABDA
HUA721010KLA330 GKAOABDA
HUA722020ALA330 JKAOA3IA
HDS721025CLA382 JP1OA54C
HUA722050CLA330 JP2OA3GB
HUA722010CLA330 JP4OA3GB
HDS725050KLA360 K2AOAT3A
HUA723020ALA640 MK7OA900
HUA723030ALA640 MKAOA900
Hitachi HDS721680PLA3 P21OABCA
Hitachi HDS721616PLA3 P22OABCA
HDS728040PLA320 PF1OA6EA
HDS728080PLA380 PF2OA6EA
HDT722516DLA380 V43OA9JA
HDT722525DLA380 V44OA9JA
Hitachi HDT725025VLA3 V5DOA7CA

SATA 2.5"
Product ID FW

WD3000BLFS-23YBU0 04.04V10
ST9160511NS BE1A
ST9500530NS BE1A
ST9250610NS BE25
ST9500620NS BE25
ST91000640NS BE25

SSD
Product ID FW

TX21B10200GE1IBM PRO6SP36
TX21B10400GE1IBM PRO6SP36
TX21B10100GE8IBM PRO6SP36
TE22D10100GE8IBM PRO6SR36
SG9XCS1B50GMIBM SA03SB6F
SG9XCS1F200GEIBM SA03SB6F
SG9XCS2D200GEIBM SA03SE6H
GBRL0015XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0031XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0015XVEUCM 4.17
GBRLB015XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB031XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB015XVEUCM 4.26
MTFDDAA512MAR-1K1AB MA52
MTFDDAK128MAR-1J1AA MA52
MTFDDAK256MAR-1K1AA MA52
MTFDDAK064MAR-1J1AA MA52
MTFDDAK512MAR-1K1AA MA52
MTFDDAA064MAR-1K1AB MA52
MTFDDAA128MAR-1K1AB MA52
MTFDDAA256MAR-1K1AB MA52
STEC M8PSB1 0409
STEC MACH8 IOPS 2804
STEC M8PSB2 T4 SM06
STEC M8PSB1 T4 SM16

SAS 3.5"

- ST3300657SS, ST3450857SS, ST3600057SS to BA5A
VPCA300900EST1, VPCA600900EST1 to A3C2
Additions to VPD information used by manufacturing

- ST3750630SS, ST31000640SS to BC1I
ST31000424SS, ST32000444SS to BC2C
Mode Page change to address performance issues under certain system configurations

- ST33000650SS to BC3D
ST1000NM0001, ST2000NM0001 to BC48
Protection Information Fix - see Retain Tip H206140

- HUS723020ALS64, HUS723030ALS64 to J26C
Initial Code Release

SAS 2.5"

- ST9300603SS, ST9146803SS to B53E
ST9600204SS to B549
Additions to VPD information used by manufacturing

- ST9300605SS, ST9600205SS, ST9900805SS to B55C
ST9146853SS, ST9300653SS to B63A
ST9500620SS, ST91000640SS to BD2C
ST9300505SS to E555
ST9146753SS to E635
Protection Information Fix - see Retain Tip H206140

- ST9600105SS, ST9900705SS to E555
Inital Code Release

- HUC106030CSS60, HUC106060CSS60 to D3A6
Performance improvements, critical fixes for Protection Information (PI)
operation - see Retain Tip H206140

- MK1401GRRB, MK3001GRRB to SC27
Additions to VPD information used by manufacturing

- WD9001BKHG-23D, WD6001BKHG-23D, WD3001BKHG-23D to ZA31
Initial Code Release

SATA 3.5"

- WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 to 02.03B08
WD1602ABYS-23B7A0 to 02.03B07
Critical fix to address premature drive failures.

- ST3500514NS, ST31000524NS, ST32000644NS to BB2A
ST33000650NS to BB38
ST1000NM0011, ST2000NM0011, ST500NM0011 to BB47
Fixes a potential, but rare data corruption issue which requires
a background reallocation that exceeds the error recovery timer.

- HUA723020ALA640 to MK70A900
HUA723030ALA640 to MKA0A900
Initial Code Release

SATA 2.5"

- ST9160511NS, ST9500530NS to BE1A
- ST9250610NS, ST9500620NS, ST91000640NS to BE25
Fixes a potential, but rare data corruption issue which requires
a background reallocation that exceeds the error recovery timer.

SSD

- TX21B10200GE1IBM, TX21B10400GE1IBM, TX21B10100GE8IBM to PRO6SP36
TE22D10100GE8IBM to PRO6SR36
Initial Code Release

- MTFDDAK128MAR-1J1AA, MTFDDAK256MAR-1K1AA to MA52
Initial Code Release

- MTFDDAA512MAR-1K1AB, MTFDDAK064MAR-1J1AA, MTFDDAK512MAR-1K1AA,
MTFDDAA064MAR-1K1AB, MTFDDAA128MAR-1K1AB, MTFDDAA256MAR-1K1AB to MA52
Fixes SMART attribute 190 (Current Temp) which caused warning messages
with some versions of Linux

- STEC MACH8 IOPS to 2804
STEC M8PSB2 T4 to SM06
Additions to VPD information used by manufacturing
Fixes potential drive failure if power loss occurs during firmware update.

*******************************************

Version 1.11.01
(Non-Critical)
- Fixed issue where hard disk drives may not be detected in
configurations with multiple Emulex adapters.

See Verion 1.11 for Hard Disk Drive support, firmware levels,
and respective change History.

Version 1.11
(Critical)

SAS 3.5"
Product ID FW

IBM-ESXSVPCA300900EST1 A3C0
IBM-ESXSVPCA600900EST1 A3C0
IBM-ESXSVPBA073C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBA146C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBA300C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBPA300C3EST1 A529
IBM-ESXSVPA036C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSVPA073C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSVPA146C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSST336754SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373454SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST3146854SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST336754SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373454SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST3146854SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373455SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST3146855SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST3300655SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST373355SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3146755SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3300555SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3146356SS BA4D
IBM-ESXSST3300656SS BA4D
IBM-ESXSST3450856SS BA4D
IBM-ESXSST3300657SS BA59
IBM-ESXSST3450857SS BA59
IBM-ESXSST3600057SS BA59
IBM-ESXSST3750630SS BC1H
IBM-ESXSST31000640SS BC1H
IBM-ESXSST31000424SS BC2B
IBM-ESXSST32000444SS BC2B
IBM-ESXSST33000650SS BC3A
IBM-ESXSST1000NM0001 BC44
IBM-ESXSST2000NM0001 BC44
IBM-ESXSGNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSBBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSMAU3036RC S902
IBM-ESXSMAU3073RC S902
IBM-ESXSMAU3147RC S902
IBM-ESXSMBA3073RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMBA3147RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMBA3300RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMAX3036RC T907
IBM-ESXSMAX3073RC T907
IBM-ESXSMAX3147RC T907

SAS 2.5"
Product ID FW

IBM-ESXSST936701SS B51D
IBM-ESXSSTLFF_SATA3401SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST936701SS B51D
IBM-ESXSSTLFF_SATA3401SS B51D
IBM-ESXSSTLFF_SATA3402SS B52B
IBM-ESXSST9146802SS B52B
IBM-ESXSST9300603SS B53C
IBM-ESXSST9146803SS B53C
IBM-ESXSST9600204SS B548
IBM-ESXSST9300605SS B559
IBM-ESXSST9600205SS B559
IBM-ESXSST9900805SS B559
IBM-ESXSST936751SS B617
IBM-ESXSSTLFF_SATA3451SS B617
IBM-ESXSSTLFF_SATA3452SS B62C
IBM-ESXSST9146852SS B62C
IBM-ESXSST9146853SS B637
IBM-ESXSST9300653SS B637
IBM-ESXSST9500430SS BD14
IBM-ESXSST9500620SS BD29
IBM-ESXSST91000640SS BD29
IBM-ESXSCBRBA073C3ETS0 C49C
IBM-ESXSCBRBA146C3ETS0 C49C
IBM-ESXSCBRCA146C3ETS0 C610
IBM-ESXSCBRCA300C3ETS0 C610
IBM-ESXSHUC106030CSS60 D390
IBM-ESXSHUC106060CSS60 D390
IBM-ESXSST9300503SS E536
IBM-ESXSST9300505SS E553
IBM-ESXSST9146752SS E625
IBM-ESXSST9146753SS E633
IBM-ESXSMAV2036RC S116
IBM-ESXSMAV2073RC S116
IBM-ESXSMBB2073RC SB07
IBM-ESXSMBB2147RC SB07
IBM-ESXSMBD2147RC SB1A
IBM-ESXSMBD2300RC SB1A
IBM-ESXSMBF2300RC SB28
IBM-ESXSMBF2600RC SB28
IBM-ESXSMBC2073RC SC06
IBM-ESXSMBE2073RC SC17
IBM-ESXSMBE2147RC SC17
IBM-ESXSMK1401GRRB SC23
IBM-ESXSMK3001GRRB SC23
IBM-ESXSMAY2036RC T107
IBM-ESXSMAY2073RC T107

SATA 3.5"
Product ID FW

ST340212AS 3.05
ST380819AS 3.05
ST3160828AS 3.05
ST340014AS 3.48
ST380013AS 3.48
ST3160023AS 3.48
ST3500641NS 3.AES
ST3250620NS 3.AEV
ST3500630NS 3.AEV
ST3750640NS 3.AEV
ST3250621NS 4AEV
ST3500631NS 4AEV
ST3750641NS 4AEV
ST3250310NS BB15
ST3500320NS BB15
ST3750330NS BB15
ST31000340NS BB15
ST3500514NS BB29
ST31000524NS BB29
ST32000644NS BB29
ST33000650NS BB36
ST1000NM0011 BB46
ST2000NM0011 BB46
ST500NM0011 BB46
HUA721050KLA330 GK6OABDA
HUA721075KLA330 GK8OABDA
HUA721010KLA330 GKAOABDA
HUA722020ALA330 JKAOA3GA
HDS721025CLA382 JP1OA3GE
HUA722050CLA330 JP2OA3GB
HUA722010CLA330 JP4OA3GB
HDS725050KLA360 K2AOAT3A
Hitachi HDS721680PLA3 P21OABCA
Hitachi HDS721616PLA3 P22OABCA
HDS728040PLA320 PF1OA6EA
HDS728080PLA380 PF2OA6EA
HDT722516DLA380 V43OA9JA
HDT722525DLA380 V44OA9JA
Hitachi HDT725025VLA3 V5DOA7CA
WD2003FYYS-23W0B0 WA32
WDC WD1003FBYX-23Y7B0 WB31
WD5003ABYX-23 WC31
WD2003FYYS-23T8B0 01.00D04
WD802ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
WDC WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B06
WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07
WD1602ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07

SATA 2.5"
Product ID FW

WD3000BLFS-23YBU0 04.04V10
ST9160511NS BE19
ST9500530NS BE19
ST9250610NS BE24
ST9500620NS BE24
ST91000640NS BE24

SATA 2.5" SSD
Product ID FW

GBRL0015XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0031XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0015XVEUCM 4.17
GBRLB015XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB031XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB015XVEUCM 4.26
STEC MACH8 IOPS 2765
STEC M8PSB2 T4 SM05
SG9XCS2D200GEIBM SA03SE6C
MTFDDAK128MAR-1JAAB MA44
MTFDDAK256MAR-1JAAB MA44

SATA 1.8" SSD
Product ID FW

STEC M8PSB1 0409
STEC M8PSB1 T4 SM16
SG9XCS1B50GMIBM SA03SB6C
SG9XCS1F200GEIBM SA03SB6C


SAS 3.5"

- ST33000650SS to BC3A
ST1000NM0001, ST2000NM0001 to BC44
Additions and corrections to VPD information used by manufacturing

SAS 2.5"

- ST9300605SS, ST9600205SS, ST9900805SS to B559
ST9146853SS, ST9300653SS to B637
ST9500620SS, ST91000640SS to BD29
ST9300505SS to E553
SST9146753SS to E633
HUC106030CSS60, HUC106060CSS60 to D390
Additions and corrections to VPD information used by manufacturing

- MK1401GRRB, MK3001GRRB to SC23
Fixes a pottential data corruption bug if there is an
unexpected power loss.

SATA 3.5"

- ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS, ST3750330NS, ST31000340NS to BB15
ST3500514NS, ST31000524NS, ST32000644NS to BB29
ST33000650NS to BB36
ST1000NM0011, ST2000NM0011, ST500NM0011 to BB46

SATA SSD

- SG9XCS1B50GMIBM, SG9XCS1F200GEIBM to SA03SB6C
SG9XCS2D200GEIBM to SA03SE6C
Fix for potential hang during an unexpected power cycle

MTFDDAK128MAR-1JAAB, MTFDDAK256MAR-1JAAB to MA44
Initial Release

===========================================

Version 1.10
(Critical)

SAS 3.5"
Product ID FW

IBM-ESXSVPCA300900EST1 A3C0
IBM-ESXSVPCA600900EST1 A3C0
IBM-ESXSVPBA073C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBA146C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBA300C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBPA300C3EST1 A529
IBM-ESXSVPA036C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSVPA073C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSVPA146C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSST336754SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373454SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST3146854SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST336754SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373454SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST3146854SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373455SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST3146855SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST3300655SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST373355SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3146755SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3300555SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3146356SS BA4C
IBM-ESXSST3300656SS BA4C
IBM-ESXSST3450856SS BA4C
IBM-ESXSST3300657SS BA58
IBM-ESXSST3450857SS BA58
IBM-ESXSST3600057SS BA58
IBM-ESXSST3750630SS BC1H
IBM-ESXSST31000640SS BC1H
IBM-ESXSST31000424SS BC2B
IBM-ESXSST32000444SS BC2B
IBM-ESXSST33000650SS BC37
IBM-ESXSST1000NM0001 BC42
IBM-ESXSST2000NM0001 BC42
IBM-ESXSGNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSBBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSMAU3036RC S902
IBM-ESXSMAU3073RC S902
IBM-ESXSMAU3147RC S902
IBM-ESXSMBA3073RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMBA3147RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMBA3300RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMAX3036RC T907
IBM-ESXSMAX3073RC T907
IBM-ESXSMAX3147RC T907

SAS 2.5" (SFF)
Product ID FW

IBM-ESXSST936701SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST973401SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST936701SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST973401SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST973402SS B52B
IBM-ESXSST9146802SS B52B
IBM-ESXSST9300603SS B53C
IBM-ESXSST9146803SS B53C
IBM-ESXSST9600204SS B548
IBM-ESXSST9300605SS B556
IBM-ESXSST9600205SS B556
IBM-ESXSST9900805SS B556
IBM-ESXSST936751SS B617
IBM-ESXSST973451SS B617
IBM-ESXSST973452SS B62C
IBM-ESXSST9146852SS B62C
IBM-ESXSST9146853SS B635
IBM-ESXSST9300653SS B635
IBM-ESXSST9500430SS BD14
IBM-ESXSST9500620SS BD26
IBM-ESXSST91000640SS BD26
IBM-ESXSCBRBA073C3ETS0 C49C
IBM-ESXSCBRBA146C3ETS0 C49C
IBM-ESXSCBRCA146C3ETS0 C610
IBM-ESXSCBRCA300C3ETS0 C610
IBM-ESXSHUC106030CSS60 D340
IBM-ESXSHUC106060CSS60 D340
IBM-ESXSST9300503SS E536
IBM-ESXSST9300505SS E552
IBM-ESXSST9146752SS E625
IBM-ESXSST9146753SS E632
IBM-ESXSMAV2036RC S116
IBM-ESXSMAV2073RC S116
IBM-ESXSMBB2073RC SB07
IBM-ESXSMBB2147RC SB07
IBM-ESXSMBD2147RC SB1A
IBM-ESXSMBD2300RC SB1A
IBM-ESXSMBF2300RC SB28
IBM-ESXSMBF2600RC SB28
IBM-ESXSMBC2073RC SC06
IBM-ESXSMBE2073RC SC17
IBM-ESXSMBE2147RC SC17
IBM-ESXSMAY2036RC T107
IBM-ESXSMAY2073RC T107

SATA 3.5"
Product ID FW

ST340212AS 3.05
ST380819AS 3.05
ST3160828AS 3.05
ST340014AS 3.48
ST380013AS 3.48
ST3160023AS 3.48
ST3500641NS 3.AES
ST3250620NS 3.AEV
ST3500630NS 3.AEV
ST3750640NS 3.AEV
ST3250621NS 4AEV
ST3500631NS 4AEV
ST3750641NS 4AEV
ST3250310NS BB15
ST3500320NS BB15
ST3750330NS BB15
ST31000340NS BB15
ST3500514NS BB29
ST31000524NS BB29
ST32000644NS BB29
ST33000650NS BB34
ST1000NM0011 BB45
ST2000NM0011 BB45
ST500NM0011 BB45
HUA721050KLA330 GK6OABDA
HUA721075KLA330 GK8OABDA
HUA721010KLA330 GKAOABDA
HUA722020ALA330 JKAOA3GA
HDS721025CLA382 JP1OA3GE
HUA722050CLA330 JP2OA3GB
HUA722010CLA330 JP4OA3GB
HDS725050KLA360 K2AOAT3A
Hitachi HDS721680PLA3 P21OABCA
Hitachi HDS721616PLA3 P22OABCA
HDS728040PLA320 PF1OA6EA
HDS728080PLA380 PF2OA6EA
HDT722516DLA380 V43OA9JA
HDT722525DLA380 V44OA9JA
Hitachi HDT725025VLA3 V5DOA7CA
WD2003FYYS-23W0B0 WA32
WDC WD1003FBYX-23Y7B0 WB31
WD5003ABYX-23 WC31
WD2003FYYS-23T8B0 01.00D04
WD802ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
WDC WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B06
WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07
WD1602ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07

SATA 2.5"
Product ID FW

WD3000BLFS-23YBU0 04.04V10
ST9160511NS BE19
ST9500530NS BE19
ST9250610NS BE24
ST9500620NS BE24
ST91000640NS BE24

SATA 2.5" SSD
Product ID FW

GBRL0015XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0031XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0015XVEUCM 4.17
GBRLB015XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB031XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB015XVEUCM 4.26
STEC MACH8 IOPS 2765
STEC M8PSB2 T4 SM05
SG9XCS2D200GEIBM SA03SE6C

SATA 1.8" SSD
Product ID FW

STEC M8PSB1 0409
STEC M8PSB1 T4 SM16
SG9XCS1B50GMIBM SA03SB6C
SG9XCS1F200GEIBM SA03SB6C

This package includes new updates to drives with product ID strings of:

SAS 3.5"

- VPCA300900EST1, VPCA600900EST1 to A3C0
Correction to VPD information used by manufacturing

- ST31000424SS, ST32000444SS to BC2B
Fixes to improve robustness from certain read errors due to encroachment

- ST33000650SS to BC37
Fixes to improve overall robustness.

- ST1000NM0001, ST2000NM0001 to BC42
Inital Release

SAS 2.5" (SFF)

- ST9300605SS, ST9600205SS, ST9900805SS to B556
- ST9146853SS, ST9300653SS to B635
Fixes to improve overall robustness.

ST9300505SS to E552
ST9146753SS to E632
Initial Release

- ST9500620SS, ST91000640SS to BD26
Improve general robustness and added support for DPICZ

- HUC106030CSS60, HUC106060CSS60 to D340
Improve general robustness

- MBF2300RC, MBF2600RC to SB28
Improves performance in certain benchmarks

SATA 3.5"

- ST33000650NS to BB34
Fixes to improve overall robustness.

- ST1000NM0011, ST2000NM0011, ST500NM0011 to BB45
Initial Release

- ST3500514NS, ST31000524NS, ST32000644NS to BB29
Fixes for intermittent drive hangs

- ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS, ST3750330NS, ST31000340NS to BB15
Added enhancement for improved robustness


SATA 2.5"

- ST9250610NS, ST9500620NS, ST91000640NS to BE24
Initial Release

- ST9160511NS, ST9500530NS to BE19
Fixes for overall robustness.


SATA 2.5" SSD

- STEC MACH8 IOPS to 2765
STEC M8PSB2 T4 to SM05
Fixes potential drive lock up during cold or warm boots
Fixes issues with RHEL 6.x installation

- SG9XCS2D200GEIBM to SA03SE6C
Fixes default drive VPD information for manufacturing,
the default LED behavior on certain systems and
fixes issues with client install thru VMWare 5.x

SATA 1.8" SSD

- STEC M8PSB1 to 0409
STEC M8PSB1 T4 to SM16
Fixes potential drive lock up during cold or warm boots
Fixes issues with RHEL 6.x installation

- SG9XCS1B50GMIBM to SA03SB6C
SASG9XCS1F200GEIBM to SA03SB6C
Fixes potential drive lock up during cold or warm boots and
the default LED behavior on certain systems and
fixes issues with client install thru VMWare 5.x

===========================================

Version 1.09
(Critical)

SAS 3.5"
Product ID FW

IBM-ESXSVPCA300900EST1 A3B8
IBM-ESXSVPCA450900EST1 A3B8
IBM-ESXSVPCA600900EST1 A3B8
IBM-ESXSVPBA073C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBA146C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBA300C3ETS11 A496
IBM-ESXSVPBPA300C3EST1 A529
IBM-ESXSVPA036C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSVPA073C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSVPA146C3-ETS10 A650
IBM-ESXSST336754SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373454SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST3146854SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST336754SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373454SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST3146854SS BA1A
IBM-ESXSST373455SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST3146855SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST3300655SS BA2D
IBM-ESXSST373355SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3146755SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3300555SS BA38
IBM-ESXSST3146356SS BA4C
IBM-ESXSST3300656SS BA4C
IBM-ESXSST3450856SS BA4C
IBM-ESXSST3300657SS BA58
IBM-ESXSST3450857SS BA58
IBM-ESXSST3600057SS BA58
IBM-ESXSST3750630SS BC1H
IBM-ESXSST31000640SS BC1H
IBM-ESXSST31000424SS BC28
IBM-ESXSST32000444SS BC28
IBM-ESXSGNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSGNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
IBM-ESXSBBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSBBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
IBM-ESXSMAU3036RC S902
IBM-ESXSMAU3073RC S902
IBM-ESXSMAU3147RC S902
IBM-ESXSMBA3073RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMBA3147RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMBA3300RC SA0A
IBM-ESXSMAX3036RC T907
IBM-ESXSMAX3073RC T907
IBM-ESXSMAX3147RC T907

SAS 2.5" (SFF)
Product ID FW

IBM-ESXSST936701SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST973401SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST936701SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST973401SS B51D
IBM-ESXSST973402SS B52B
IBM-ESXSST9146802SS B52B
IBM-ESXSST9300603SS B53C
IBM-ESXSST9146803SS B53C
IBM-ESXSST9600204SS B548
IBM-ESXSST936751SS B617
IBM-ESXSST973451SS B617
IBM-ESXSST973452SS B62C
IBM-ESXSST9146852SS B62C
IBM-ESXSST9500430SS BD14
IBM-ESXSST9500620SS BD22
IBM-ESXSST91000640SS BD22
IBM-ESXSCBRBA073C3ETS0 C49C
IBM-ESXSCBRBA146C3ETS0 C49C
IBM-ESXSCBRCA146C3ETS0 C610
IBM-ESXSCBRCA300C3ETS0 C610
IBM-ESXSHUC106030CSS60 D2F8
IBM-ESXSHUC106060CSS60 D2F8
IBM-ESXSST9300503SS E536
IBM-ESXSST9146752SS E625
IBM-ESXSMAV2036RC S116
IBM-ESXSMAV2073RC S116
IBM-ESXSMBB2073RC SB07
IBM-ESXSMBB2147RC SB07
IBM-ESXSMBD2147RC SB1A
IBM-ESXSMBD2300RC SB1A
IBM-ESXSMBC2073RC SC06
IBM-ESXSMBE2073RC SC17
IBM-ESXSMBE2147RC SC17
IBM-ESXSMBF2300RC SB28
IBM-ESXSMBF2600RC SB28


IBM-ESXSMAY2036RC T107
IBM-ESXSMAY2073RC T107

SATA 3.5"
Product ID FW

ST340212AS 3.05
ST380819AS 3.05
ST3160828AS 3.05
ST340014AS 3.48
ST380013AS 3.48
ST3160023AS 3.48
WD2003FYYS-23T8B0 01.00D04
WD802ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
WDC WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B06
WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07
WD1602ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07
ST3500641NS 3.AES
ST3250620NS 3.AEV
ST3500630NS 3.AEV
ST3750640NS 3.AEV
ST3250621NS 4AEV
ST3500631NS 4AEV
ST3750641NS 4AEV
ST3250310NS BB14
ST3500320NS BB14
ST3750330NS BB14
ST31000340NS BB14
ST3500514NS BB28
ST31000524NS BB28
ST32000644NS BB28
HUA721050KLA330 GK6OABDA
HUA721075KLA330 GK8OABDA
HUA721010KLA330 GKAOABDA
HUA722020ALA330 JKAOA3GA
HDS721025CLA382 JP1OA3GE
HUA722050CLA330 JP2OA3GB
HUA722010CLA330 JP4OA3GB
HDS725050KLA360 K2AOAT3A
Hitachi HDS721680PLA3 P21OABCA
Hitachi HDS721616PLA3 P22OABCA
HDS728040PLA320 PF1OA6EA
HDS728080PLA380 PF2OA6EA
HDT722516DLA380 V43OA9JA
HDT722525DLA380 V44OA9JA
Hitachi HDT725025VLA3 V5DOA7CA
WD2003FYYS-23T8B0 01.00D04
WD802ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07
WD1602ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07
WD2003FYYS-23W0B0 WA32
WDC WD1003FBYX-23Y7B0 WB31
WD5003ABYX-23 WC31

SATA 2.5"
Product ID FW

WD3000BLFS-23YBU0 04.04V10
ST9160511NS BE18
ST9500530NS BE18
ST9250610NS BE21
ST9500620NS BE21
ST91000640NS BE21

SATA 2.5" SSD
Product ID FW

GBRL0015XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0031XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0015XVEUCM 4.17
GBRLB015XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB031XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB015XVEUCM 4.26
STEC MACH8 IOPS 2732
STEC M8PSB2 T4 SM04

SATA 1.8" SSD
Product ID FW

STEC M8PSB1 0408
STEC M8PSB1 T4 SM15
SG9XCS1B50GMIBM SA03SB63
SG9XCS1F200GEIBM SA03SB63


This package includes new updates to drives with product ID strings of:

SAS 3.5"

- ST31000424SS, ST32000444SS to BC28
Added enhancement for improved RV robustness

- MBE2073RC, MBE2147RC to SC17
- MBA3073RC, MBA3147RC, MBA3300RC to SA0A
Added VPD changes for manufacturing

SAS 2.5" (SFF)

- ST9300603SS, ST9146803SS to B53C
ST9600204SS to B548
SST973452SS, ST9146852SS to B62C
CBRCA146C3ETS0, CBRCA300C3ETS0 to C610
Added fixes for overall drive robustness

- MBD2147RC, MBD2300RC to SB1A
Added VPD changes for manufacturing
Addresses issues seen with DSA HDD Diagnostic test.

- MBF2300RC, MBF2600RC to SB25
Addresses issues seen with DSA HDD Diagnostic test.

- ST9500620SS, ST91000640SS to BD22
HUC106030CSS60, HUC106060CSS60 to D2F8
Inital Release

SATA 3.5"

- WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 , WD1602ABYS-23B7A0 to 02.03B07
Addresses firmware issues that may cause a drive to be marked defunct
prematurely under certain application workloads.

- ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS, ST3750330NS, ST31000340NS to BB14
ST3500514NS, ST31000524NS, ST32000644NS to BB28
Added enhancement for improved robustness

- WD5003ABYX-23 to WC31
Initial Release

SATA 2.5"

- WD3000BLFS-23YBU0 to 04.04V10
(Critical)
Addresses firmware issues that may cause a drive to be marked defunct
prematurely under certain application workloads.


- ST9250610NS, ST9500620NS, ST91000640NS to BE21
Initial Release

SATA 2.5" SSD

- STEC MAC8 IOPS to 2732
STEC M8PSB2 T4 to SM04
Addresses an issue installing RHEL 6.0 onto this drive.

SATA 1.8" SSD

- SG9XCS1B50GMIBM, SG9XCS1F200GEIBM to SA03SB63
Addresses rare issue where the drive may not being seen on
power up.

- STEC M8PSB1 to 0408
STEC M8PSB1 T4 to SM15
Addresses an issue installing RHEL 6.0 onto this drive.

===============================================================

Version 1.08.01
(Critical)

SAS 3.5"
Product ID FW

VPCA300900EST1 A3B8
VPCA450900EST A3B8
VPCA600900EST1 A3B8
VPBA073C3ETS11 A496
VPBA146C3ETS11 A496
VPBA300C3ETS11 A496
VPBPA300C3EST1 A529
VPA036C3-ETS10 A650
VPA073C3-ETS10 A650
VPA146C3-ETS10 A650
ST336754SS BA1A
ST373454SS BA1A
ST3146854SS BA1A
ST336754SS BA1A
ST373454SS BA1A
ST3146854SS BA1A
ST373455SS BA2D
ST3146855SS BA2D
ST3300655SS BA2D
ST373355SS BA38
ST3146755SS BA38
ST3300555SS BA38
ST3146356SS BA4C
ST3300656SS BA4C
ST3450856SS BA4C
ST3300657SS BA58
ST3450757SS BA58
ST3600057SS BA58
ST3750630SS BC1G
ST31000640SS BC1G
ST31000424SS BC26
ST32000444SS BC26
GNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
GNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
GNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
GNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
GNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
GNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
BBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
BBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
BBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
BBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
BBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
BBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
MAU3036RC S902
MAU3073RC S902
MAU3147RC S902
MBA3073RC SA08
MBA3147RC SA08
MBA3300RC SA08
MAX3036RC T907
MAX3073RC T907
MAX3147RC T907


SAS 2.5" (SFF)
Product ID FW

ST936701SS B51D
ST973401SS B51D
ST936701SS B51D
ST973401SS B51D
ST973402SS B52B
ST9146802SS B52B
ST9300603SS B53B
ST9146803SS B53B
ST9600204SS B546
ST936751SS B617
ST973451SS B617
ST973452SS B629
ST9146852SS B629
ST9500430SS BD14
CBRCA146C3ETS0 C370
CBRCA300C3ETS0 C370
CBRBA073C3ETS0 C49C
CBRBA146C3ETS0 C49C
ST9300503SS E536
ST9146752SS E625
MAV2036RC S116
MAV2073RC S116
MBB2073RC SB07
MBB2147RC SB07
MBD2147RC SB19
MBD2300RC SB19
MBC2073RC SC06
MBE2073RC SC16
MBE2147RC SC16
MAY2036RC T107
MAY2073RC T107


SATA 3.5"
Product ID FW

ST340212AS 3.05
ST380819AS 3.05
ST3160828AS 3.05
ST340014AS 3.48
ST380013AS 3.48
ST3160023AS 3.48
ST3500641NS 3.AES
ST3250620NS 3.AEV
ST3500630NS 3.AEV
ST3750640NS 3.AEV
ST3250621NS 4AEV
ST3500631NS 4AEV
ST3750641NS 4AEV
ST3250310NS BB13
ST3500320NS BB13
ST3750330NS BB13
ST31000340NS BB13
ST3500514NS BB26
ST31000524NS BB26
ST32000644NS BB26
Hitachi HDS721680PLA3 P21OABCA
Hitachi HDS721616PLA3 P22OABCA
Hitachi HDT725025VLA3 V5DOA7CA
HUA721050KLA330 GK6OABDA
HUA721075KLA330 GK8OABDA
HUA721010KLA330 GKAOABDA
HUA722020ALA330 JKAOA3GA
HUA722050CLA330 JP2OA3GB
HUA722010CLA330 JP4OA3GB
HDS725050KLA360 K2AOAT3A
HDS728040PLA320 PF1OA6EA
HDS728080PLA380 PF2OA6EA
HDT722516DLA380 V43OA9JA
HDT722525DLA380 V44OA9JA
WDC WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07
WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B07
WD802ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
WD1602ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
WD2003FYYS-23T8B0 01.00D04
WD2003FYYS-23W0B0 WA32
WDC WD1003FBYX-23Y7B0 WB31

SATA 2.5"
Product ID FW

WD3000BLFS-23YBU0 04.04V09
ST9160511NS BE18
ST9500530NS BE18


SATA 2.5" SSD
Product ID FW

GBRL0015XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0031XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0015XVEUCM 4.17
GBRLB015XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB031XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB015XVEUCM 4.26
STEC MACH8 IOPS 2582

SATA 1.8" SSD
Product ID FW

STEC M8PSB1 0405


This package includes new updates to drives with product ID strings of:

SATA 3.5"

- WDC WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 and WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 to 02.03B07
Added enhanced background function to prevent premature
failure of the drive.



===============================================================

Version 1.08.00
(Critical)

SAS 3.5"

- ST373455SS, ST3146855SS, ST3300655SS to BA2D
- ST373355SS, ST3146755SS, ST3300555SS to BA38
- ST3146356SS, ST3300656SS, ST3450856SS to BA4C
- ST3300657SS, ST3450757SS, ST3600057SS to BA58
- ST3750630SS, ST31000640SS to BC1G
- ST31000424SS, ST32000444SS to BC26
(All Above Critical)
These codes addresses a rare potential for data corruption.
For this issue to occur, the drive write cache must be enabled.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H197382.

- MBA3073RC, MBA3147RC, MBA3300RC to SA08
This code corrects a firmware bug that may cause the drive to not
come ready on a cold boot.

SAS 2.5" (SFF)

- ST973402SS, ST9146802SS to B52B
- ST936751SS, ST973451SS to B617
- ST9146803SS, ST9300603SS toB53B
- ST9600204SS to B546
- ST973452SS, ST9146852SS to B629
- ST9300503SS to E536
- ST9146752SS to E625
- ST9500430SS to BD14
(All Above Critical)
These codes addresses a rare potential for data corruption.
For this issue to occur, the drive write cache must be enabled.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H197382.

SATA 3.5"

- ST3500514NS, ST31000524NS, ST32000644NS to BB26

- WD2003FYYS-23W0B0 to WA32
- WDC WD1003FBYX-23Y7B0 to WB31
Initial release


SATA 2.5" SSD

- STEC MACH8 IOPS to 2582 (Critical)
Corrects firmware bug that may cause data corruption.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H197650.

SATA 1.8" SSD

- STEC M8PSB1 to 0405 (Critical)
Corrects firmware bug that may cause data corruption.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H197650.


===============================================================

Version 1.07.01
(Critical)

Added support for the following controller:

- IBM 6Gb SSD HBA (68Y7362)

The following is a list of drives and the firmware that they will be
checked for and updated to as necessary.


SAS 3.5"
Product ID FW

VPCA300900EST1 A3B8
VPCA450900EST A3B8
VPCA600900EST1 A3B8
VPBA073C3ETS11 A496
VPBA146C3ETS11 A496
VPBA300C3ETS11 A496
VPBPA300C3EST1 A529
VPA036C3-ETS10 A650
VPA073C3-ETS10 A650
VPA146C3-ETS10 A650
ST336754SS BA1A
ST373454SS BA1A
ST3146854SS BA1A
ST336754SS BA1A
ST373454SS BA1A
ST3146854SS BA1A
ST373455SS BA2A
ST3146855SS BA2A
ST3300655SS BA2A
ST373355SS BA36
ST3146755SS BA36
ST3300555SS BA36
ST3146356SS BA4A
ST3300656SS BA4A
ST3450856SS BA4A
ST3300657SS BA56
ST3450757SS BA56
ST3600057SS BA56
ST3750630SS BC1E
ST31000640SS BC1E
ST31000424SS BC21
ST32000444SS BC21
GNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
GNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
GNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
GNA073C3ESTT0Z BH0J
GNA146C3ESTT0Z BH0J
GNA300C3ESTT0Z BH0J
BBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
BBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
BBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
BBA036C3ESTT0Z BH0K
BBA073C3ESTT0Z BH0K
BBA146C3ESTT0Z BH0K
MAU3036RC S902
MAU3073RC S902
MAU3147RC S902
MBA3073RC SA07
MBA3147RC SA07
MBA3300RC SA07
MAX3036RC T907
MAX3073RC T907
MAX3147RC T907


SAS 2.5" (SFF)
Product ID FW

ST936701SS B51D
ST973401SS B51D
ST936701SS B51D
ST973401SS B51D
ST973402SS B52A
ST9146802SS B52A
ST9300603SS B53A
ST9146803SS B53A
ST9600204SS B544
ST936751SS B616
ST973451SS B616
ST973452SS B626
ST9146852SS B626
ST9500430SS BD13
CBRCA146C3ETS0 C370
CBRCA300C3ETS0 C370
CBRBA073C3ETS0 C49C
CBRBA146C3ETS0 C49C
ST9300503SS E534
ST9146752SS E623
MAV2036RC S116
MAV2073RC S116
MBB2073RC SB07
MBB2147RC SB07
MBD2147RC SB19
MBD2300RC SB19
MBC2073RC SC06
MBE2073RC SC16
MBE2147RC SC16
MAY2036RC T107
MAY2073RC T107


SATA 3.5"
Product ID FW

ST340212AS 3.05
ST380819AS 3.05
ST3160828AS 3.05
ST340014AS 3.48
ST380013AS 3.48
ST3160023AS 3.48
WD2003FYYS-23T8B0 01.00D04
WDC WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
WD2502ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
WD802ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
WD1602ABYS-23B7A0 02.03B05
ST3500641NS 3.AES
ST3250620NS 3.AEV
ST3500630NS 3.AEV
ST3750640NS 3.AEV
ST3250621NS 4AEV
ST3500631NS 4AEV
ST3750641NS 4AEV
ST3250310NS BB13
ST3500320NS BB13
ST3750330NS BB13
ST31000340NS BB13
ST3500514NS BB26
ST31000524NS BB26
ST32000644NS BB26
HUA721050KLA330 GK6OABDA
HUA721075KLA330 GK8OABDA
HUA721010KLA330 GKAOABDA
HUA722020ALA330 JKAOA3GA
HUA722050CLA330 JP2OA3GB
HUA722010CLA330 JP4OA3GB
HDS725050KLA360 K2AOAT3A
Hitachi HDS721680PLA3 P21OABCA
Hitachi HDS721616PLA3 P22OABCA
HDS728040PLA320 PF1OA6EA
HDS728080PLA380 PF2OA6EA
HDT722516DLA380 V43OA9JA
HDT722525DLA380 V44OA9JA
Hitachi HDT725025VLA3 V5DOA7CA


SATA 2.5"
Product ID FW

WD3000BLFS-23YBU0 04.04V09
ST9160511NS BE18
ST9500530NS BE18


SATA 2.5" SSD
Product ID FW

GBRL0015XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0031XVECCM 4.17
GBRL0015XVEUCM 4.17
GBRLB015XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB031XVECCM 4.26
GBRLB015XVEUCM 4.26
STEC MACH8 IOPS 2366

SATA 1.8" SSD
Product ID FW

STEC M8PSB1 0404


This package includes new updates to drives with product ID strings of:

SAS 3.5"

- VPCA300900EST1, VPCA450900EST, VPCA600900EST1 to A3B8
Initial Release

- VPBPA300C3EST1 to A529
Initial Release

- ST3300657SS, ST3450757SS, ST3600057SS to BA56
(Critical)
Performance improvements under certain workloads.
Corrects a firmware bug that may cause the drive to not
come ready on a warm or cold reboot.

- ST31000424SS, ST32000444SS to BC21
Initial Release


SAS 2.5" (SFF)

- ST9300603SS, ST9146803SS to B53A
(Critical)
Performance improvements under certain workloads.
Corrects a firmware bug that may cause the drive to not
come ready on a warm or cold reboot.

- ST9600204SS to B544
(Critical)
Corrects a firmware bug that may cause the drive to not
come ready on a warm or cold reboot.

- ST973452SS, ST9146852SS to B626
Performance improvements under certain workloads.

- ST9500430SS to BD13
Performance improvements under certain workloads

- ST9300503SS to E534 and ST9146752SS to E623
Performance improvements under certain workloads.

- MBD2147RC, MBD2300RC to SB19 (Critical)
MBE2073RC, MBE2147RC to SC16 (Critical)
Corrects a firmware bug that erroneously reported medium
errors which may cause the drive to report PFA alerts and
in some cases be marked offline

SATA 3.5"

- WDC WD2502ABYS-23B7A0, WD2502ABYS-23B7A0, WD802ABYS-23B7A0,
WD1602ABYS-23B7A0 to 02.03B05 (Critical)
Corrects a firmware bug that may cause the drive to not
come ready on a warm or cold reboot.


- ST3500514NS, ST31000524NS, ST32000544NS to BB26 (Critical)
This code addresses a rare potential for data corruption.
For this issue to occur, the drive write cache must be enabled.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H197382.

- ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS, ST3750330NS, ST31000340NS to BB13
(Critical)
This code addresses a rare potential for data corruption.
For this issue to occur, the drive write cache must be enabled.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H197382.

- HUA722020ALA330 to JKAOA3GA
HUA722050CLA330 to JP2OA3GB
HUA722010CLA330 to JP4OA3GB
Initial Release

SATA 2.5"

- WD3000BLFS-23YBU0 to 04.04V09
(Critical)
This code corrects an additional issue where the drive may be
marked defunct.

- ST9160511NS, ST9500530NS to BE18 (Critical)
This code addresses a rare potential for data corruption.
For this issue to occur, the drive write cache must be enabled.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H197382.
Also improves performance under certain workloads.


SATA 2.5" SSD

- STEC MACH8 IOPS to 2366 (critical)
Corrects firmware bug that may cause degraded performance
and in some cases the drive may not come ready after a warm or
old boot.

SATA 1.8" SSD

- STEC M8PSB1 to 0404
Turns the default for write cache off
Initial Release

===============================================================

IBM SAS Hard Disk Drive Update Program
Version 1.06
(Critical)

Added support for the following controllers:

- IBM ServeRAID BR10il SAS controller v2 (49Y4731)
- IBM ServeRAID M1015 SAS controller (46M0831)
- IBM ServeRAID M5015 SAS controller (46M0829)
- IBM ServeRAID M5014 SAS controller (46M0916)

This package includes new updates to drives with product ID strings of:

SAS 3.5"

- ST373455SS, ST3146855SS, ST3300655SS to BA2A
ST373355SS, ST3146755SS, ST3300555SS to BA36
(Critical)
These codes addresses a rare potential for data corruption. For this issue
to occur, the drive write cache must be enabled. When a write is issued
while the drive write cache is enabled and a read-verify is performed
immediately afterwards, undetected data corruption can occur. For further
information, please refer to retain tip H194632.

- ST3750630SS, ST31000640SS to BC1E
ST3146356SS, ST3300656SS, ST3450856SS to BA4A
This code address an issue where the drive may report an erroneous
hardware error to the controller.

- MBA3073RC, MBA3147RC, MBA3300RC to SA07
This code improves sequential write performance under certain workloads
when write cache is turned on.

- ST3300657SS, ST3450757SS, ST3600057SS to BA52
NOTE: This is the first code release to be included in the hard drive
update package.

SAS 2.5" (SFF)

- ST973402SS, ST9146802SS to B52A
ST936751SS, ST973451SS to B616
(Critical)
These codes addresses a rare potential for data corruption. For this issue
to occur, the drive write cache must be enabled. When a write is issued
while the drive write cache is enabled and a read-verify is performed
immediately afterwards, undetected data corruption can occur. For further
information, please refer to retain tip H194632.

- MBB2073RC, MBB2147RC to SB07
MBD2147RC, MBD2300RC to SB17
MBE2073RC, MBE2147RC to SC14
CBRCA146C3ETS0, CBRCA300C3ETS0 to C370
This code improves sequential write performance under certain workloads
when write cache is turned on.

- ST9500430SS to BD11
This is the first code release to be included in the hard drive
update package.

SATA 3.5"

- WD2003FYYS-23T8B0 to 01.00D04
This is the first code release to be included in the hard drive
update package.

SATA 2.5"

- WD3000BLFS-23YBU0 to 04.04V08
(Critical)
This code corrects an issue where the drive may generate a false PFA alert.
It also corrects an issue where the drive may be marked defunct

- ST9160511NS, ST9500530NS to BE16
This is the first code releases to be included in the hard drive
update package.

===============================================================
IBM SAS Hard Disk Drive Update Program
Version 1.05

SAS 2.5" (SFF)

ST9xxxx51SS to B616
ST9xxxx02SS to B52A
- This code improves the robustness of write cache operations.

ST9xxxx52SS to B624
ST9xxxx03SS to B536
- This code improves the robustness of write cache operations and
sequential write performance when write cache is enabled

MBD2xxxRC to SB14
- Initial release

SAS 3.5"

ST3xxxxx6SS to BA49
ST3750630SS to BC1D
- This code improves the robustness of write cache operations.

SATA 3.5"

WDC WD2502ABYSxxxxx tp 02.03B04
- Fixes incorrect VPD data

SATA 2.5"

WD3000xxxxx to 04.04V05
- Adjusted PHY setting for better signal quality margin.

SATA 2.5" SSD

STEC MACH8 IOPS to 2269
GBRL0xxxxx to 4.17
GBRLBxxxxx to 4.26
- The new firmware will correct a rare data error condition
in the drives where invalid data may be passed to the system
without any error condition flagged.

Due to the severity of this potential issue, IBM strongly
recommends applying this firmware as soon as possible.

For further information, please refer to retain tip H195663.
=================================================================

IBM SAS Hard Disk Drive Update Program
Version 1.04

SAS 2.5" (SFF)

CBRBAxxxxxx to C49B
- Modified VPD for JSxx Blades

MBBxxxxxx to SB05
- Fixed a performance issue when synchronizing or rebuilding an
array when used in a LSI 1064 based SAS controller

MBC2073RC to SC04
- Fixed a performance issue when synchronizing or rebuilding an
array when used in a LSI 1064 based SAS controller

SAS 3.5"

MBAxxxxxx to SA06
- Fixed a performance issue when synchronizing or rebuilding an
array when used in a LSI 1064 based SAS controller

ST3xxxxx6SS to BA48
- This code addresses a rare potential for data corruption.
For this issue to occur, the drive write cache must be enabled.
When a write is issued while the drive write cache is
enabled and a read-verify is performed immediately afterwards,
undetected data corruption can occur.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H194632

ST3750630SS to BC1A
- This code addresses a rare potential for data corruption.
For this issue to occur, the drive write cache must be enabled.
When a write is issued while the drive write cache is
enabled and a read-verify is performed immediately afterwards,
undetected data corruption can occur.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H194632

- Fixes a hang condition during failover operation on a
Bladecenter-S chassis with an RSSM controller.

BBAxxxxxx to BH0K
- Fixes an issue where a drive may prematurely report a PFA trip

GNAxxxxxx to BH0J
- Fixes an issue where a drive may prematurely report a PFA trip


SATA 3.5"

ST31000340NS, ST370330NS, ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS to BB12
- This code addresses a rare potential for data corruption.
For this issue to occur, the drive write cache must be enabled.
When a write is issued while the drive write cache is
enabled and a read-verify is performed immediately afterwards,
undetected data corruption can occur.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H194632

- This code addresses a rare potential for data loss.
After a power cycle, the drive will no longer be available
and becomes unresponsive. Data will become inaccessible due to the
drive not responding.
For further information, please refer to retain tip H194623.


WDC WD2502ABYSxxxxx tp 02.03B04
- Fixes incorrect VPD data

SATA 2.5"

WD3000xxxxx to 04.04V04
- Fixes a Critical issue - IBM recommends a backup of the data
on the drive before attempting to update the firmware.
This is a fix for an issue where data required for spinup of the
drive may be overwritten rendering the drive inoperable on a
subsequent warm or cold system reboot.

- Fixes a issue with an internal timer that may cause drive to
go offline when used in a non-raid environment.

SATA 2.5" SSD

STEC MACH8 IOPS to 2103
- Initial Release

=================================================================

IBM SAS Hard Disk Drive Update Program
Version 1.03

Added support for the following controllers:

IBM ServeRAID MR10il SAS Controller
IBM ServeRAID MR10is SAS Controller
IBM ServeRAID BR10i SAS Controller
IBM ServeRAID BR10il SAS/SATA Controller
IBM SAS/SATA RAID Kit
IBM SAS Expansion Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter
IBM SAS Connectivity Card (CFFv) for IBM BladeCenter

New updates to drives with product ID strings of:

SAS 2.5" (SFF)

ST9146802SS, ST973402SS to B529
- Added support for JS2x Blades in a Bladecenter-S chassis
- Picked up the latest network roll of firmware fixes to
address some unexpected system hangs,

ST936751SS, ST973451SS to B615
- Added support for JS2x Blades in a Bladecenter-S chassis
- Picked up the latest network roll of firmware fixes to
address some unexpected system hangs,

CBRBAxxxxxx to C495
- Initial release

MBBxxxxxx to SB04
- Initial release

MBC2073RC to SC03
- Initial release

SAS 3.5"

VPBAxxxxxx to A496
- Added support for JS2x Blades in a Bladecenter-S chassis

ST3146855SS, ST3300655SS, ST373455SS to BA29
- Added support for JS2x Blades in a Bladecenter-S chassis
- Picked up the latest network roll of firmware fixes to
address some unexpected system hangs,

ST3450856SS to BA47
- IBM was notified by our vendor that there is a defect in
a level of firmware used in the IBM 450GB 15K SAS 3.5" HS HDD
(PN 41Y8454) in option 42D0519, which under certain conditions
may lead to data being written or read back incorrectly on the
drive. IBM has worked closely with the vendor to identify the
problem and developed a firmware fix to resolve the problem.
Customers should upgrade to firmware level BA47

MBAxxxxxx to SA05
- Initial release

ST3750630SS to BC17
- Initial release


SATA 3.5"

ST3250620NS, ST3500630NS, ST3750640NS to 3.AEV

ST3250621NS, ST3500631NS, ST3750641NS to 4AEV

ST31000340NS, ST3750330NS, ST3250310NS, ST3500320NS to BB10
- Initial release

HUA721050KLA330, HUA721075KLA330, HUA721010KLA330, to AB4A
- Initial Release

SATA 2.5" SSD

GBRL001xxx, GBRL0031xxx to 4.14
- corrects intermittent hangs during operations
=============================================================

IBM SAS Hard Disk Drive Update Program
Version 1.02

Support of ServeRaid 8s Raid controller
Support of ServeRaid 10i Raid controller
Support of ServeRaid 10k Raid controller
Support of ServeRaid 10m Raid controller
Support of LSI 1078 SAS controller
Support of SATA drives attached to SAS controllers

Support and updates to drives with product ID strings of:

VPAxxxxxx to A650
Change to improve performance in sequential write workloads
Improvements to internal drive logging and media checking.
Critical Fix:
This code addresses a rare potential for data loss
This code update should be applied to prevent the event from occurring.

ST340XXXAS and ST380XXXAS to 3.48
Fix to address Read Log Command abort error.

ST340XXXAS, ST380XXXAS and ST3160XXXAS to 3.05
Fix to address intermittent hard drive no-shows
after system comes out of hibernation.

ST3500641NS to 3.AES
Changes to the refresh rate of the DRAM used on the drive.

ST3500640NS to 3.AEJ
Initial release.

HDTXX... & HDSXX... codes go to Masked ROM version.
HDS725050KLA360 to AQ1A to also
Fix an issue that occurs while running in NCQ mode with
write cache disabled.

ST3xxxx4SS to BA26
Improves intialization times with some ServeRaid controllers
Performance improvements under some sequential workloads.

ST3xxxx5SS to BA35
Improves intialization times with some ServeRaid controllers

ST9xxx51SS to B612
Intial release of firmware

ST9xxxx2SS to B526
Improves intialization times with some ServeRaid controllers

MAUxxxx and MAXxxxx
Added support for new SAS features required by new SAS controllers.

==============================================================

IBM SAS Hard Disk Drive Update Program
Version 1.01
Please refer to RETAIN tip H186019.

Support of ServeRaid 8e Raid controller
Support of ServeRaid 8k Raid controller
Support of ServeRaid 8l Raid controller
Support of on-board LSI 1064 controller
IBM MegaRaid 8480 Raid Controller

Firmware updates to drives with Product ID strings:

GNAxxxx and BBAxxxx to BH0G
Picks up the latest network roll of firmware fixes
to improve performance under some sequential workloads
and improvements to signal quality parameters.

ST9xxxx to B51D amd ST3xxxx to BA18
Picks the latest network roll of firmware fixes
to address unexpected system hangs and some
performance improvements.

MAVxxxx to S116 and MAYxxxx to T107
Picks up the latest network roll of firmware fixes
and to improve signal quality parameters.

MAXxxxx to T904
Initial release
============================================================

IBM SAS Hard Disk Drive Update Program
Version 1.00
Initial Release

Support of Adaptec 48xxx based controllers
Support of ServeRaid 8i Raid controller
Support and updates to drives with product ID strings of:
ST936701SS
ST973401SS
ST336754SS
ST373454SS
GNAxxxxx
BBAXXXXX

ibm_fw_hdd_sas-1_13_04_windows_32-64_chg

IBM and LSI Basic or Integrated RAID SAS Controller Driver for Windows

NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #N/A

Version 1.31.02.00 - Suggested
Enhancement:
- Added registry entry of "Enable520B=1:" to enable this special 520-byte
sector proprietary CRC handling Integrated Windows Driver Configuration
Utility (WDCFG) into driver.
- Added support for Server 2008 R2 operating systems.

Version 1.30.04.00 - Suggested
- Fixed isse where the system can bluescreen if connected to a target that
supports Broadcast Async Event notification, and a task management reset
is issued to the target.

Version 1.30.02.00 - Critical
- Updated to MPI headers 1.05.19.
- Fixed an issue which caused a blue screen when a drive was pulled.
- Corrected some inconsistent and incorrect information in the INF file.
- Fixed a timestamping issue which caused drivers to become uninstallable on
Windows 2008.
- Fixed an issue that cause invalid Event Log entries.
- Added the ability to log internal device reset completion events.
- Fixed an issue that caused a bluescreen if an adapter was unexpectedly
removed.
- Fixed an issue where aborted I/O was being reported as complete, rather than
being retried. This could result in incorrect data.
- Added several new enclosures to LSINODRV.INF to suppress 'driver needed'
messages when these enclosures are present.

Version 1.27.03.00 - Suggested
- Updated to MPI headers 1.05.18.
- Added several new SES PnP IDs to the inf file.
- Lowered the minimum accepted value for MaximumTargetQueueDepth from 8 to 1.
- Fixed an issue where the driver could take up to 20 minutes to boot in some
configurations.
- Fixed an issue which caused Event 11 with data 0xAD010036 at offset 0x10 to
appear in the Windows Event Log.
- Fixed an issue with outstanding I/Os after issuing a Bus Reset while running
Windows PE.
- Fixed some bit conflicts caused by new functionality in MPI 1.7.

Version 1.26.05.00 - Suggested
- Added support for Windows Server 2008.
- Added support for detecting dual port SAS drives and SATA or SATA drives
that are behind a port selector.
- Fixed issue where the system may hang when updating the firmware on the IR
chip.
- Fixed an issue where the system may hang during a DMA (Direct Memory Access)
transfer when there is more than 36 GB of memory in the system.
- Fixed an issue where, after updating the firmware on an enclosure, the
driver was no longer found by Device Manager.
- Fixed an issue were a Diag Reset could fail if another PCIe device was
sharing interrupts with the controller.

Version 1.25.10.08 - Suggested
- Fixed an issue where a yellow bang warning was erroneously seen in device
manager.
- Fixed an issue where an inactive volume was reported as 'OK'. It is now
reported as 'Offline'.

Version 1.25.10.07 - Critical
- Added support for Microsoft Vista.
- Added support for multiple hot spare drives.
- Added timing fix for issue which caused sasflash to fail during BIOS or
firmware flash.
- Modified hot spare test method to allow a missing hot spare drive to be
displayed in GetRaidConfig even after a reboot of the system.
- Fixed issue where, in a system with over 4GB of memory, it is possible in
rare cases for the driver to cause memory corruption.

Version 1.21.28.00 - Suggested
- Fixed hot spare index in GetRaidConfig (was not initialized to 0 in the
correct location).
- Fixed reporting of volume capacity in GetRaidConfig for volumes > 2TB.
- Fixed GetLocation IOCTL when a RAID volume physical disk was missing (was
returning FAILED status on IOCTL).

Version 1.21.26.00 - Suggested
- Modify check for PortSCSIID > SYM_MAX_TARGETS. Log error only for parallel
SCSI. For FC or SAS, if check fails set initiator ID to 255. (caused Event
11 with AD010019) This only occurs with IT F/W that supports > 126 targets.
- Fixed GetRaidConfig and GetLocation IOCTLs to check for proper hot spare
compatibility.
- Fixed GetLocation IOCTL to return location info for non-IR SATA disks.

Version 1.21.15.50
- Initial release
ibm_dd_mptsas_1_31_02_00_windows_32-64_chg

IBM 7321/7323/6380/6391 (IBM system x iDataPlex dx360 M2/M3 Server) uEFI Flash Update

Version 1.30 - BuildID: TME160GUS - Critical
Change History

Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed system halt in VMware (legacy mode) while having memory correctable error in AHCI mode.

Enhancements:

Version 1.21 - BuildID: TME160AUS - Critical
Change History

Problem(s) Fixed:
- Incorporated Microcode Update (MCU) M03106A5_00000019 (Nehalem) and M03206C2_0000001A (Westmere)
to address Intel Erratum BD132 and AAK167 for System Resets with 32-bit (PAE Enabled) Guest OS
and VT FlexPriority enabled. For more information, refer to IBM RETAIN Tip H21370.
- Incorporated Microcode Update (MCU) M03206C2_0000001A (Westmere)to address Intel Erratum BD131
Intel Xeon X5675, X5687, X5690 6-core Westmere-EP Processors. For more information,
refer to IBM RETAIN Tip H21371.

Enhancements:

Version 1.20 - BuildID: TME159AUS - Critical
Change History

Problem(s) Fixed:
- Updated README for new year 2013

Enhancements:
- Added confirmation message for Reset System option
- Intel Memory Reference Code Release 2.50
- Improved handling of memory in high stress application/usage

Version 1.19 - BuildID: TME158AUS - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History

Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed Windows 2012 TPM issue
- Fixed somtimes pDSA image can not boot successfully
- Fixed CPU C-state Limit ACPI C2_C3 test fail
- The system suppresses the Emulex Boot Banner from showing during post

Enhancements:
- Update iFLASH 1.12.19
- Improve memory correctable error handling

Version 1.18 - BuildID: TME157BUS - Critical
Change History

Problem(s) Fixed:
- Limited Admin Access within F1 allows POP setup
- Fixed Nvidia M2070Q video output problem (with special VGA option rom installed)
- Thermal profile updated

Enhancements:
- Intel Memory Reference Code Release 2.40
- Added Limit Boot Attempts ported
- Added VLAN ID support

Version 1.17 - BuildID: TME156EUS - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)
Change History

Problem(s) Fixed:

Enhancements:
- Upgraded SMBIOS type 9 and type 41 to version 2.6.
- Added SMBIOS type 11 structure to support slot group/bus/device/function information.
- Intel Microcode Update SRV_P_108

Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.16 - BuildID: TME154AUS - Critical

Problem(s) Fixed:
- Fixed Corrupted iSCSI Attempt List issue
- Fixed iSCSI boot issue
- Address a potential issue relates to direct device assignment
in Intel Virtual Technology application

Enhancements:
- F1 Network page update: categrized consistent MAC notation
- Intel Westmere B_1 Microcode Update SRV_P_100
- Intel Memory Reference Code Release 2.30
- Added CRTM Information at Setup Menu

Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.15 - BuildID: TME152CUS - Critical

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Westmere:No LEDs or Logs from CPU Type Mismatch
2. Clarify the HELP text for Load Default Settings in F1 SETUP.
3. Clarify the HELP text for several F1 SETUP settings for Memory,
Processors and Operating Modes.
4. Update thermal profile to fix IOH overheat issue

Enhancements:
1. Added Chipset based interrupt round robin scheme feature.
2. Add new GPU support
3. Added F1 SETUP setting for IPv6 Enable/Disable.
4. Enhancement for the CPU throttling issue

Limitations:
1. For IPv6 issue's or restrictions, look on the IBM WEB
site for RETAIN tips.

Dependencies:

Version 1.14 - BuildID: TME150CUS - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed memory multi-bit error event can't be deasserted after re-enable
2. Fixed IMM Network Settings have not been saved if reset IMM immediately
3. Disable propagation of Intel VT-d faults as fatal errors to avoid guest VM to cause the entire system to crash.
4. Fixed iMM backup flashing behavior is misleading
5. Fixed hang when updating FLASH from version 1.02, 1.03, or 1.04 directly to version 1.13

Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.13 - BuildID: TME150AUS - Critical

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed system may not complete the POST while some LAN card is plugging on the 3-slot riser card.
2. Fixed incorrect Memory Max Capacity information in SMBIOS type 16 for 16GB DIMM support.
3. Update VPD extraction from IMM to strip trailing blanks from buildid
4. Check/Clear Top Swap register to prevent system entering Top Swap mode
Enhancements:
1. Add additional VGA card support while M1060/M2050/M2070/M2070Q is present.
2. Add Out-of-band PXE Configuration
3. Renaming of output files to add version information.
4. Re-enable disabled DIMM while AC Power Cycle.
5. Reverse F1 Setup Event Log number order and change the number format.

Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.12 - BuildID: TME149AUS - Critical

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed prompt uncompleted rectangle after saving IMM Network settings
2. To correct an Intel(R) Xeon(R) 5600 series processor's internal circuit marginality issue, that could cause false memory errors when the C6-state is enabled

Enhancements:
1. Update Intel Westmere Memory Reference Code to V2.21
2. Update Intel Westmere QPI Reference Code to V1.85
3. Add IMM IP6 enablement code to Setup
4. Support M2070 & M2070Q device ID and vendor ID
5. Add 16G DIMM support

Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.11 - BuildID: TME148CUS - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Updated thermal profile for the system with GPU installed
2. Updated PCIE ASPM settings to remove debugging items

Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.10 - BuildID: TME148B - Critical

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed issue where UEFI SYSTEMS WITH HBA AND > 2 TB LUN MAY HAVE DATA ERRORS
2. Fixed iMM HostName can not change under UEFI setup menu.
3. Fixed CPU package 1 and 2 reverse display in SMBIOS.
4. Fixed system may have an extra DC cycle after reboot.
5. Fixed CPU which not support Turbo mode but still show enable/disable in Performance/Acoustic/Power Efficiency mode.
6. Fixed load default settings in UEFI setup menu may cause some settings hidden until system restart.

Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.09 - BuildID: TME148A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed ASPM can't be enabled issue and simplify the setup menu item.
2. Fixed memory/QPI speed could be changed via ASU while operating mode is not custome mode.
3. Fixed 7321/7323/6380 UEFI CRTM region could not be updated.
4. Fixed the abnormal SEL string while Sparing Mode started/completed.
5. Fixed abnormal CPU enabled cores selection while system has two CPUs installed.

Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.08 - BuildID: TME147A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed abnormal CPU information displayed in UEFI setup menu while two CPUs configured
2. Fixed cannot enter IBM HBA SAS CONTROLLER setup screen while remove all boot options except Hard Disk 0
3. Fixed Turbo mode cannot work under Performance Mode

Enhancements:
1. Memory Sparing Mode support (Only for Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series)
2. 3-slots Riser Card support
3. nVidia M1060 and M2050 GPU card support


Limitations:
Dependencies:

Version 1.07 - BuildID: TME145C - Critical

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Update Intel 56xx Processor Microcode to version 0x0000000C

Enhancements:
2. Enable setting of processor 'Data Reuse' option via ASU for high performance computing configurations

Version 1.06 - BuildID: TME145B - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed Diagnostic partition is still mounted while stopping entering to DSA
2. Fixed system has incorrect Pcap_min and Pcap_max values

Enhancements:
1. Turbo Boost Power Optimization implementation
2. 3x ThreeBootFail implementation

Version 1.05 - BuildID: TME142A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed UEFI mode PXE fails when the DHCP server isnt the TFTP Server
2. Fixed Disable Ethernet 1 cause Ethernet 2 "SUPPRESSED"
3. Fixed System VGA has resource conflict within 2x FX3800 at W2K8

Enhancements:
1. Westmere CPU support implementation
2. DDR3 Low Voltage DIMM support implementation
3. ASPM function implementation

Version 1.04 - BuildID: TME132A - Critical

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed Tianmu SVT-RF2 PASS7 planar ID relate change.
2. Fixed Setup does not prompt user to save settings after enabling DIMM.
3. Fixed Report Warning Event for Test Key CRTM status.
4. Fixed many unused Devices and OptionRom in asu show all list.
5. Fixed ISCSI update via ASU fails when IP address is invalid.
6. Fixed No usable system memory causes pre-POST boot loop.
7. Fixed C-States: Nhm-C3: Need to expose Setup option.
8. Fixed Ver/P ASU fail w/ errs ALL OS/ hangs sys corrupt.
9. Fixed Some items under ASU show all list are not in setup menu.
10. Fixed Preboot DSA standalone mode auto-run Memory test cann't determine SBE
11. Fixed System didn't BSoD when BestCard Error occurred on Mini-PCI
12. Fixed System hang but no BSOD while BestCard uncorrectable at W2K8
13. Fixed System halt at POST when 3 HDD config AHCI mode
14. Fixed System Event log doesn't display the event data completely
15. Fixed uEFI still provide the options for CPU unsupported feature
16. Fixed uEFI can't be updated under SLES11 with UXSP
17. Fixed ASU-Writing a new iSCSI.MacAddress.1 fails with RetVal=0x28
18. Fixed Can not boot into pDSA with Sandisk USB key inserted
19. Fixed processor cores cannot be eneabled via ASU
20. Fixed 2DPC 8GB Qualified DIMMs shows inconsistency in F1
21. Fixed 2DPC Platform capability setting cannot be set via ASU
22. Fixed Execute Disable Bit should be Reset-Required
24. Fixed Modify SMBIOS type 16 - number of DIMM slot

Enhancements:
1. 2DPC@1333 function implementation.
2. Bi-Direction PROCHOT function implementation for N+N redundant power.
3. Add SMBUS Recovery Mechanism to make sure SMBUS funtion normally before reading memory SPD.
4. TPM function implementation.
5. Early Power On implementation
6. Setup item for disable USB port 0/1 (Front panel USB) function implementation.
7. UEFI Option ROM Execution Control implementation
8. Disable usb legacy 2.0 implementation
9. Intel 2% Performance enhancement implementation

Version 1.03 - BuildID: TME127B - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed System didn't BSoD when BestCard Error occurred on Mini-PCI Slot.
2. Fixed System didn't BSoD when BestCard Error occurred on Mini-PCI.
3. Fixed System didn't BSoD when BestCard expr_flow0 Error occurred.
4. Fixed CPU & Memory settings did not follow operating mode.
5. Fixed CAN NOT add WOL Boot Option into WOL Boot Sequence.
6. Fixed Event log report error message within 2x FX3800 at sku 3A/B.
7. Fixed System halt at POST when 3 HDD config AHCI mode.
8. Fixed SKU 4A report PCIe Uncorrected Error with full load test.
9. Fixed unknown PCI data in the system.
10. Fixed SMBIOS Type9 slot info ( in used/Available) incorrect - slot3 /slot4 reversed.
11. Fixed Memory maximum capacity in SMBIOS type 16 is incorrect.
12. Fixed CAN NOT boot with 2x nVIDIA 3800.
13. Fixed System hang in POST with more than 2 SATA HDDs on ICH10 in AHCI.
14. Fixed 2x nVIDIA 3800 cause SEL(I.1036000) issue.
15. Fixed SBE occur at Hynix 8GB memory Margin test.
16. Fixed Tianmu bios needs WHEA Enable to stay persistent.

Enhancements:


Version 1.02 - BuildID: TME126A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed SMBIOS Type1 is incorrect.
2. Fixed Modify VREF SMBus address define.
3. Fixed INTEL LAN card - 39Y6136 (YK50EX) can't work on slot 2/3/4.
4. Fixed The event data of [Backup Mem Status] is wrong.

Enhancements:
1. Power Performance function implementation.

Version 1.01 - BuildID: TME124A - Suggested (Be aware to check the change history for any critical updates)

Problem(s) Fixed:
1. Fixed the wrong behavior of re-enabling DIMM status in "Setup menu".
2. Fixed wrong display of DIMM enabling.
3. Fixed xFlash readme for Unattended mode update.
4. Fixed uEFI installation version and build level inconsistent issue for UXSP update mode.
5. Fixed uEFI version is incorrect in W/L flash installation readme file.
6. Fixed uEFI version is incorrect in windows flash utility.

Enhancements:
1. SMM (System Management Mode) Security function implementation.

Version 1.00 - BuildID: TME123B

Problem(s) Fixed:
- Initial Release

Enhancements:
Limitations:
Dependencies:
ibm_fw_uefi_tme160h-1_30_anyos_i386_chg

IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 BIOS and Firmware Update
BIOS Version 6.30.02.00, Firmware Version 1.30.10.00 and BSD Version 3.16.00.06

Adapters Supported: IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2 (44E8700)

NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #N/A

NOTE: This change history is common between several of the IBM and LSI Basic
or Integrated RAID SAS controllers for non-BOFM enabled, uEFI systems.
Not all levels were released for all controllers.


Version 2.75 - Critical
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.30.02.00
- Firmware Version: 1.30.10.00
- BSD Version: 3.16.00.06

BIOS Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the controller was hanging during initialization
when an adapter was hung in reset with insufficient information to reset
itself.
- Fixed an issue where the SAS MPT BIOS CU reports wrong array size.


Version 2.74 - Critical
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.30.00.00
- Firmware Version: 1.30.10.00
- BSD Version: 3.16.00.06

BIOS Fixes
- Removed the "SAS/SATA missing" warning message when SAS and SATA arrays
are present on the same controller.

Firmware Fix
- Addressed issue where 6Gb SATA drives will only negotiate at 1.5Gb/s
instead of 3Gb/s.
- Fixed issue where SAS/SATA mixing errors will occur when the controller
is setup to allow mixing of devices.
- Fixed issue with large topology of SATA drives where media errors on a
single drive will cause one phy to hang after IOs to other drives start
to timeout.
- Fixed discovery Error 0x2 in maximum topology with SATA devices,
- Addressed issue where Credit would be stuck at zero until controller
resets resulting in a phy becoming hung and IO failing. Only occurs
with very high IO.

Version 2.72 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.30.00.00
- Firmware Version: 1.30.05.00
- BSD Version: 3.16.00.05

Enhancement
- Support 2TB LUNS and greater

Fixes:
- Addressed issue with SATA devices where the drive could go missing for
several minutes.
- Fixed issue where incorrect release of scatter gather list could cause
issues with pending IO to missing devices.
- Addressed issue where IOs to a host with a bad drive could fail.

Version 2.71 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.30.00.00
- Firmware Version: 1.30.03.00
- BSD Version: 3.16.00.01

Fixes:
- Fixed issue where Target mode responds with incorrect WWID after ports are
swapped.
- Fixed issue with Incorrect/Unexpected discovery errors on RAID storage
enclosures.
- Fixed issue where device added events are not sent to the host on RAID
storage enclosures.
- Fixed issue where it is possible for a Incorrect/Duplicate Device handle
to get assigned to a target that is a SSP Initiator.
- Fixed problem of the boot order selection not being saved

Version 2.70 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.30.00.00
- Firmware Version: 1.30.00.00
- BSD Version: 3.10.00.01

Fixes:
- Changed BIOS text to state an IS Volume creation can be 1 to 10 drives.
- Fixed issue with 2TB and above drives where SAS MPT BIOS CU reports wrong
array size.
- Addressed an issue that will maintain Target IDs for attached devices to
an enclosure if the enclosure is removed for a short time.

Version 2.66 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.26.00
- Firmware Version: 1.27.86
- BSD Version: 3.10.00.01

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where Solid State Drives (SSDs) were not seen after a link
reset.
- Fixed an issue where direct attached SATA drives were not reported missing
after they were removed. This could result in degraded or failed volumes
being reported as healthy.

Functionality:
- Initial release for:
IBM ServeRAID BR10il SAS/SATA Controller v2


Version 2.65 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.26.00
- Firmware Version: 1.27.85
- BSD Version: 3.10.00.01

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue introduced by new functionality in package 2.50. The issue
would cause a dual attached device to be hidden from both the direct
connection and the expander connection.
- Changed the behavior during drive quiescing/un-quiescing to prevent the
drive metadata from being unnecessarily updated.
- Fixed an issue where drives might go offline during a firmware update, due
to I/O timeouts caused by the length of time needed to update the firmware.
- Fixed an issue where volumes can become inactive due to the metadata on the
drives getting out of synch with NVSRAM.


Version 2.62 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.26.00
- Firmware Version: 1.27.82
- BSD Version: 3.10.00.00

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, on certain drives, it was not possible to create a
RAID 0.
- Fixed an issue which could cause drive ID0 to go offline.
- Fixed an issue with SSD hot spares being reported as Orphaned.
- Fixed an issue where hot spares could not be created when the first
physical disk of a roaming IME volume is missing.
- Fixed a memory leak which could occur in verification of hot spare.
- Fixed several issues involving creating a volume or hot spare immediately
after deleting a volume or hot spare.
- Fixed various issues with hot spare reporting.
- Fixed an issue where, in a multi-path environment under heavy I/O, an open
timeout can cause Linux file systems to become read-only.
- Fixed an issue where drives may go offline during a firmware flash under
Windows.
- Fixed an issue that caused a 0x7600 fault while running heavy I/O to
expander attached disks.
- Fixed an issue where, when a driver at a certain volume ID is roamed, the
volume ID would change on the next reboot.
- Fixed an issue which caused a 0x266D fault on reinsertion of a hotspare.
- Fixed an issue where a volume cannot be deleted due to foreign metadata from
a new drive.
- Fixed an issue where a 0x8055 fault could occur upon insertion of drives
with deleted metadata.
- Fixed a rare issue where drives could go missing under a heavy load.
- Fixed an issue where a 0x800F fault may be seen at startup on large
topologies.
- Fixed an issue that could cause a 0x0B83 fault when a SATA drive failed to
initialize.
- Fixed an issue where the LED of a critical drive would revert to the pattern
for an optimal drive before the drive was truly optimal again.
- Fixed an issue where a resync would resume, rather than restart, when a
primary drive was removed and re-inserted.
- Fixed an issue that could result in 0x6001 faults while running I/O.
- Removed some extraneous error messages, which were triggered by reboots or
firmware flashes, from the firmware log.
- Fixed an issue which cause a 0x266D fault during volume creation.
- Fixed an issue which could cause the operating system's file system to
become read only in a multi-path environment.

Functionality:
- Initial release for:
IBM 3Gb SAS HBA v2
- Added support for EFI (Extensible Firmware Interface) based systems.
- Enhanced support for SSDs (Solid State Drives).
- Implemented support for single drive RAID 0.
- Added a new volume status 'Sync Pending' for a volume that could be
resynching, but is waiting for the first volume to complete resync.
- Added ability to remove an orphaned hot spare when its associated, missing,
volume is deleted.
- Implemented some LED blink pattern changes to account for new hardware.
- Added the ability to enable/disable data scrubbing on SSDs.
- Enabled functionality to update drive firmware on disks in a degraded
volume (the update must be done via the IBM Online SAS/SATA HDD Update
Program, which must also contain a fix to enable this function).


Version 2.50 - Critical
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.22.00
- Firmware Version: 1.26.81

Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where, with dual solid state disks (SSD) installed, hard
drive 0 goes defunct or disappears or a RAID 1 mirror becomes degraded.
- Fixed an issue which slightly degraded performance in a Large Drive Count
(LDC) configuration.
- Fixed an issue where SATA drives may fail when alternate paths are removed
and reinserted in a multipath configuration.
- Fixed a condition which caused a 0x1904/0x1903 fault when issuing a TARGET
RESET to certain SATA drives.
- Fixed an issue where a 0x0800 fault occurs when an inactive or non-optimal
volume is deleted.
- Changed a resource allocation so that topology and other discovery related
events aren't affected when other resources are heavily stressed.
- Fixed an issue where, if a volume is removed, then reinserted, into a SAS
topology, the volume becomes inaccessible.
- Fixed an issue where discovery appears to hang due to multiple Expander
Removed events sent for a single expander.
- Fixed an which causes an OS not to boot if one of the hard disks in the boot
volume is removed. An error similar to "Adapter LSI RAID 0/1 SAS 4P (0) was
1: Disk (0) missing after reboot".
- Fixed an issue where continuous 'device added' events would be sent during
discovery when a controller is attached to a topology with more end devices
than are supported.
- Fixed an issue that could cause I/O timeouts or 0x0900/0x1600 faults with
SATA drives under heavy I/O load during any memory deallocation.
- Fixed an issue where multiple WRITE BUFFER commands may cause a 0x4202
fault.
- Fixed an issue where a 0x1904/0x1903 fault may be seen when a duplicate I/O
results in a double completion.
- Prevented task management timeouts which occurred when the SATA engine was
involved with multiple error handling.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the Initiator Command queue to become
corrupt, resulting in a 0x6001 fault.
- Fixed an issue where some error information was lost during Record Not Found
media errors.
- Fixed an issue with the reporting/retrieval of some LDC statistics.
- Fixed an issue which may cause firmware initialization failure when many
(more than 50) SATA targets are attached.
- Fixed an issue which, in rare cases, could cause a 0x266D fault.
- Fixed an issue which could cause a 0x1904 fault when issuing task management
requests during heavy IO.
- Fixed an issue that caused a break of the MPI spec in a scenario where an
end device fails SATA initialization or an expander is out of routing table
entries.
- Fixed an issue where a virtual PHY is counted multiple times, resulting in
the same Bus/Target ID being assigned to two different devices.
- Fixed a stack overflow issue which could result as a 0x0900 fault or a fault
code 11h during system initialization.
- Enabled modification of Write Cache settings for RAID 0 volumes.
- Fixed an issue which caused an "Insufficient Resources" response for an MPT
RAID Passthrough command.
- Fixed an issue where SMP requests are sent through the SMP passthrough, a
0x4203 fault occurs.
- Fixed an issue where drives with SMART errors are not detected as volume
members.
- Prevented a false "Device Not Responding" event during discovery under heavy
I/O.
- Fixed an issue where an Activity LED would erroneously blink when a raw hard
drive was added to a previously occupied slot.
- Fixed an issue which could result in media errors at 51% rebuild point when
a hot spare is present.
- Fixed I/O timeouts and/or invalid SAS Expander Page #0 content which could
occur if a bad link caused rapid linkup/linkdown states on a drive.
- Fixed an issue which could result in a 0xBADn fault (where n is the PHY
number) after a HARD RESET primitive is received.
- Corrected an issue where the swap out status of a drive is always set to 0,
rather than to a meaningful value.
- Fixed an issue where, if a card enters fail-safe mode due to unreadable or
unreachable settings, a fault 0x0700 was seen and the card would never enter
READY state.
- Fixed an issue where a hotspare which was created through the BIOS would not
be correctly reported until after a reboot.
- Corrected an issue where media errors would cause unnecessary device resets.
- Fixed an issue where, if a disk is hot swapped with an incompatible disk,
the new disk would incorrectly be assigned the volume ID as its target ID.
- Prevented multiple paths from being returned unless multipathing is
specifically enabled in NVDATA.
- Fixed an issue which results in a 0x6014 fault during discovery in complex
topologies.
- Corrected an issue where pulling a drive in a volume would caused a 0x801F
fault.
- Fixed an issue where a 0x6002 fault is encountered in LDC topologies.
- Ensured the MPI_EVENT_IR2_RC_PD_REMOVED event is properly reported when a
foreign disk is removed.
- Fixed an issue which could result in a 0x0800 fault under heavy I/O.
- Corrected an issue which results in 0x4E01 fault when processing multiple
simultaneous NCQ errors.
- Fixed an issue where, if four or more drives are configured as any mix of
volumes or hot spares, when you delete the volume, the associated hot
spare(s) are correctly deleted, but the physical drives don't reappear in
BIOS until after a reboot.
- Fixed an issue where, if the same LUN is issued two active resets, the
second reset could be completed before the first reset.
- Fixed an issue which causes SATA initialization failure if a WRITE command
is processed concurrently with a RESET command. The volume would then
change to a FAILED state.
- Ensured that metadata size is automatically detected by the firmware.
- Fixed an issue where the BIOS stops responding if a rebuilding hard drive is
removed.
- Fixed an issue where 0x7600 faults were encountered when running heavy I/O
to cascaded x12 expanders.
- Fixed an issue where, with a 1078 chip, a 0x266D fault may occur when hot
spare is reinserted.
- Corrected an issue where SAS or SATA drives may be reported missing after a
target reset to an end device.
- Fixed an issue where, if the drive at the volume ID slot is roamed, the
volume ID might change on the next reboot.
- Fixed an issue where there is a very low probability of experiencing data
corruption while under very heavy I/O stress.
- Reworked the firmware download function into an asynchronous operation to
allow I/O to continue during the process.
- Fixed an issue where a direct-attached SEP device will not be assigned an
ID or handle which will prevent communication with the device.
- Fixed an issue where a direct-attached SEP will be incorrectly assigned
TargetID 0.

Functionality:
- Implemented various changes to the LED blink pattern for SGPIO.
- New functionality to ensure that, if a dual-ported device is connected via
both direct and expander attached connections, only the direct connection is
hidden when the HideNonzeroAttachedPhyIdentifiers bit is set.


Version 2.41 - Non-critical
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.22.00
- Firmware Version: 1.25.81

Fixes:
- Added support for Dual Direct Attached I2C SEP to 1064e and 1068e chips
using an I2C Multiplexer.


Version 2.40 - Suggested
------------
Contains:
- BIOS Version: 6.22.00
- Firmware Version: 1.25.80

Functionality:
- Initial release for:
IBM ServeRAID BR10i SAS controller
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Broadcom (R) NetXtreme II (TM) Ethernet Software CD for IBM eServer
BladeCenter and System x NetXtreme II Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet products

RELEASE 7.6.51.0

(04/23/2013)

Support Overview
================

This is the drivers software release for all IBM eServer BladeCenter and System x
Broadcom-based NetXtreme II Ethernet products, including both on-board Ethernet
and adapter options.

The supported Broadcom (R) NetXtreme II (TM) chipsets include BCM5706, BCM5708,
BCM5709, BCM57710, BCM57711, BCM57712, BCM57800 and BCM57810.

The supported adapter options include:

39Y6066 - NetXtreme II 1000 Express Ethernet Adapter

42C1780 - NetXtreme II 1000 Express Dual Port Ethernet Adapter

42C1790 - NetXtreme II 10 GigE Express Fiber SR Adapter

44W4479 - 2/4 Port Ethernet Expansion Card CFFh for IBM BladeCenter

44W4465 - 2/4 Port 10Gb Ethernet Expansion Card CFFh for IBM BladeCenter


All Microsoft Windows device drivers are digitally signed.


Operating System coverage:
==========================
Windows:
- Server 2008 Enterprise Edition (SP2 and R2 w/ SP1)
- Server 2008 Standard Edition (SP2 and R2 w/ SP1)
- Server 2008 Datacenter Edition (SP2 and R2 w/ SP1)
- Server 2008 for Embedded Systems (Base and R2 w/ SP1)
- Server 2008 Web Server (SP2 and R2 w/ SP1)
- Small Business Server 2011 (SBS V7) – Base
- Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (Aurora) x64
- Server 2012 Enterprise Edition x64
- Server 2012 Standard Edition x64
- Server 2012 Datacenter Edition x64



WARNING:

Any x3850M2/x3950M2 server is required to be updated to at least Version 1.05
(Build A3E145A) system BIOS, or later, prior to any device driver software update.


Disclaimer
==========
- FCoE: Broadcom only officially supports the FCoE and DCB feature set on adapters that are licensed for FCoE,
and for which EMC e-Labs certification is already complete or in progress.
Broadcom will *not* provide field support for unqualified platforms.
Please refer to the EMC e-Labs certification matrix for existing support matrix postings,
or contact your Broadcom liaison to inquire about configurations currently in the qualification
queue for eventual support. Exercising either FCoE or DCB on an unsupported platform may lead to unpredictable results.

Caveats
=======
- E1 (57710/57711) devices are no longer supported by the 7.4 or later PXE. PXE updates on E1 devices must use 7.2.x based PXE or earlier (provided with this kit).
- Windows 2003 support was discontinued as of the T7.0 program.
- preventing driver install in W2K3 environment
- preventing enumeration of iSCSI HBA in W2K3 environment
- F6 kit is removed (no iSCSI boot over L4 path into W2K3)


Prerequisite
============
- For FCoE evaluation, 57712A1+8727C NIC adapters with valid FCoE license
- For FCoE, NVRAM flag 105 must be enabled for DCB/DCBX
- DCB/DCBX is required for FCoE
- In order to enable FCoE, only the new 'MFW' firmware image can be used. Please use the eDiag supplied in this kit
and upgrade the legacy boot code (and NCSI) to the new 'MFW' image


Known problems:
===============
CQ64165: WMI folder remains in Broadcom folder after uninstall.
CQ64135: uEFI: Rip 0000000B Unknown - Issue currently being investigated
Currently investigating, popups occurring on x86 platforms during driver installation. Drivers install OK upon click through.
Drivers install OK upon click through.


Notables
========
- CQ 65408 - keep-alive packets that are offloaded have the wrong IP checksums (IBM ccustomer fix, Sophos Plc)
- This release adds support for Windows Server 2012.
- 10G MBA driver release no longer supports RPL protocol. All files with xMMBA.NIC and xMMBA.LOM are removed
- BASP w/ RSS enable can support a maximum of up to 4 processors
- Broadcom does not recommend nor support enabling (manually) TCP Chimney Offload in Guest Operating Systems (GOS)
running in Hyper-V on Windows Server 2008 R2
- The default Flow Control setting in the Linux driver for 5771x 10g Fiber devices is now set to disabled.



Package NOTES:

(1) When updating drivers via UXSPi, the utility will prompt version
number(s) of drivers loaded on system that are pertinent to the
Operating System being updated. After the utility completes and
drivers are updated, there may be some driver version(s) where the
New Version does not match the Installed Version. This may be because
the adapter corresponding to the driver is not installed. Adapters
must be installed to gain proper version numbers from the utility.
Please disregard version numbers that do not pertain to the adapter(s)
you have installed.

(2) When extracting files from this package, Windows 2008 R2 extract
to floppy may not work. This is due to change in Windows security
settings, and may become a limitation.


Known problems:
===============



Version history between CD T7.6.4.1 release and previous CD T7.4.4.3 release:
================================================================================

Software CD T7.6.4.1 Previous CD T7.4.4.3
Version Version

Windows 2008/2012 Driver NX2 7.6.51.0 7.4.23.0e
iSCSI Crash Dump Driver 7.6.50 7.4.5
VBD Driver 7.6.2.0 7.4.14.0
VBD Driver NX2_Ev* 7.6.59 7.4.33

*NX2_EV = 10 Gb


Software Compatibility:
- BCM5706 NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5706S NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5708 NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5708S NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5709 NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM5709S NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM57710 NetXtreme II 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM57711 NetXtreme II 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM57712 NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM57800 NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- BCM57810 NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Adapter


Key Fixes & Enhancements with this T7.6.4.1 sw CD release include:
===================================================================
- CQ65408 Offloaded keepalive packets in 5709 fail TCP checksums.
- CQ65776 Store vendor firmware release number in NVRAM on controller.
cfg -vpdv0 ' command added to Linux and Windows Firmware upgrade tools
Note that current version checks for something-dot-something-dot-something;
This restriction will be removed in a future version.
- CQ66326 HII menu strings to use IBM nomenclature of vNIC and pNIC instead of Forced SF and NPAR.
- CIM server is being delivered to support to meet CIM-0003. Implemented in this release:
CQ64293: Have CMPI Providers fill in CIM_EthernetPort.PortNumber
CQ64294: Have CMPI Providers instantiate NPar virtual NICs.
CQ63409: Expanded return code information for CIM InstallFromURI() method.

NOTES:

(1) When updating drivers via UXSPi, the utility will prompt version
number(s) of drivers loaded on system that are pertinent to the
Operating System being updated. After the utility completes and
drivers are updated, there may be some driver version(s) where the
New Version does not match the Installed Version. This may be because
the adapter corresponding to the driver is not installed. Adapters
must be installed to gain proper version numbers from the utility.
Please disregard version numbers that do not pertain to the adapter(s)
you have installed.

(2) When extracting files from this package, Windows 2008 R2 extract
to floppy may not work. This is due to change in Windows security
settings, and may become a limitation.


*******Currently known issues and limitations with Broadcom NetXtreme drivers and devices. ********

1. BASP (the Broadcom Advanced Server Program) will appear to be bound to all adapters
in the system once loaded. This binding is normal and is used only to determine
compatibility with BASP. The binding is not active, as indicated by the gray background
of the selection box. This pre-binding will not interfere with bindings to other software
protocols.

2. The NetXtreme II drivers have two parts, the VBD driver and the NDIS Client driver. This
combination of drivers can be used for WinPE installations as long as the WinPE image is
built with the /PnP option. WinPE images that are booted with the -miniNT option will only
load the NDIS driver so NetXtreme II network devices will not be functional in this
environment. Use the -winpe option instead of the -minint option to boot WinPE when using
NetXtreme II devices or use the special RIS driver contained in the distribution package in
the NX2_RIS_Driver directory of the unpacked files.

3. Specifying network settings for NetXtreme II devices using the Microsoft unattended answer
file does not work using the PCI Bus/Device/Function designation to specify adapters. This
is due to the NDIS personality of the NetXtreme II device being a virtual device which
means it does not have a physical Bus/Device/Function address. MAC address designation
does work and may be used in conjunction with Bus/Device/Function for a complete solution.
A program called netset.exe from Microsoft, available in the Windows 2000 Server Resource
Kit, can also be used to apply network settings after the unattended install. Netset.exe
uses the answer file to apply the network settings specified to the adapters in the system.
See Microsoft Knowledge Base article 268781 for more information on netset.exe.

4. The first time diagnostics are run in a Windows environment on NetXtreme II devices, the
diagnostic driver must be installed. Windows will either automatically install the driver,
in which case, no action is required by the user, or Windows will ask to be directed to the
INF file for the diagnostic driver. If you are prompted to install the driver, please direct
the Windows dialog to search for the driver in the directory where the Broadcom driver
package was unzipped. You may also search your hard drive for the file “bxdiag.inf.”

5. When loading drivers through the PNP (Plug and Play) method, users can occasionally end up
loading the RIS drivers accidentally. Generally this occurs when a user is asked to point
to the proper driver for the device, and the user selects the folder containing the RIS
drivers as the driver for the device. This can result in network connections that fail to
communicate across the network, as the NDIS driver will fail to bind to the devices. The
most obvious way to identify the problem scenario is to open BACS and look at the network
adapters displayed. Adapters that have the RIS drivers installed will be grayed out.
Observing the driver loaded for the System Device portion of the Broadcom NetXtreme II
devices will show that the RIS driver is loaded. Additionally, attempts to load the
drivers using the installer will result in NDIS drivers displaying a yellow bang, as they’re
not able to bind to the VBD driver. The easiest way to correct the problem is to run
add/remove programs on all installed Broadcom devices, and then re-run the installer.

6. Windows Pre-installation Environment (WinPE for short) does not contain native support for
5708, 5709, 5716, 57710 and 57711 devices on operating systems prior to Windows Server
2008 R2. In order to “inject” driver support into Windows PE, refer to the steps provided by
Microsoft at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923834/en-us. Broadcom 5708 Network Controller
support is available as a native driver package in the Windows Server 2008 OS.

7. Network Teaming limitation with iSCSI offload: When iSCSI offload is enabled on Broadcom
NetXtreme II NIC's or LOM's, only SLB teaming mode is supported. In order to create other
teaming modes like 802.3ad and FEC/GEC, you will need to disable iSCSI offload. You can
disable the iSCSI offload by
a. launching the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 (BACS 3).
b. select the adapter you want to add to the team
c. click the configurations tab, extend resource reservations.
d. Uncheck iSCSI resource.

8. When iSCSI devices are installed on Windows Server 2003 or Server 2008, they will have the
same friendlyname. View devices "by connections" in BACS3 on for managing iSCSI devices.

9. Restoring the team configuration with static IPv6 addresses may fail. Use either DHCP
addresses for team configuration, or restore the team and re-apply the IP address manually
if this issue is encountered.

10. When working in BACS while being logged into W2K3 x86 with a non-administrator account, the
same icon that is used for a non-teamed adapter is being displayed for a teamed adapter. This
is due to the fact the non-admin account cannot query the driver due to insufficient privileges.

11. Windows Server 2008 R2 is expected to support the ability to utilize the TCP Offload Engine
(TOE) on child partitions for supported Guest operating systems. However, the stack
supporting this feature was not fully matured upon the completion of this Windows drivers
release. As a result, we do not recommend enabling this capability with these drivers until
an update to resolve these issues are released. This is now understood to be a third-party
issue.

12. After upgrading to this version of the software in W2K8 we have noticed that during a team
restore in BACS3 that not all of the IPv4 addresses for VLANS are restored properly. This
may require that the team be recreated and saved.

13. Remote install of Windows Server 2008 R2 over non-offload path (MSFT stack) with new Broadcom
adapters, e.g. 57711, which are not supported by the inbox driver will fail. The problem is
due to a conflict between the inbox (boot.wim) driver not able to support the new adapters.
Although the installer provides a newer driver externally during the installation, the OS
reverts back to the inbox. Please refer to the workaround provided through the following
link:http://attachments.wetpaintserv.us/JA9hJcVpHrEi11mJ19vYVg%3D%3D23856.

Alternatively, Microsoft’s proposed solution is to build a custom install DVD by extracting
the boot.wim and overwrite the .INF and .SYS files with Broadcom’s newer driver set. Please
read Microsoft’s WAIK documentation for instruction process.

Note: Remote install of Windows Server 2008 R2 over Broadcom iSCSI Offload path does not have
an issue.

14. Flow control statistics (MAC Sent X-ON, MAC Sent X-OFF and MAC Rx w/ no Pause Command) are
reported incorrectly within BACS for 57710 based adapters. There is no functional impact and
device is working as expected.

15. Receive Side Scaling (RSS) on TCP offloaded connections require a minimum of 8 gigabytes of
RAM and only works for the 64-bit version of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
This feature is not supported in Windows Server 2003 due to a limitation in this operating
system. RSS on non-offloaded connections, however, is supported for Windows 2003 SP2 and later.

16. WoL with NPar: When using Wake on LAN (WoL) with NIC Partitioning, all of the devices that
comprise a port must be shut down to cause the WoL configuration to be written to the
controller during operating system shutdown. If only a single function is shut down, the
WoL configuration might not be written to the controller, and the controller might not wake.

17. Editing BASP teams: There is a known problem where editing a BASP team in BACS can sometimes
cause a failover to occur on another team. This is currently believed to be a Microsoft issue,
and Broadcom is pursuing a fix or workaround.

18. NC-SI with IOMMU: There is a known problem using NC-SI with IOMMU enabled, that can cause
link down/up under stress conditions. If this occurs, disabled IOMMU in the BIOS.






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