Adapters Supported: ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (81Y4481) ServeRAID M5110e SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (81Y4478) ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (90Y4304) ServeRAID M5115 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM Flex System (90Y4390) ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (90Y4304)
NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #N/A
Version 23.34.0-0009 - High Impact/High Probability of Occurrence -------------------- FW Package: 23.24.0-0009
HII: 03.17.14.02
UEFI Driver: 0x06110200
BIOS: 5.50.03.0
MR FW: 3.460.35-6104
iMR FW: 3.460.34-6103
Fixes:
- Fixed the potential of a data miscompare that was observed only at a vendor test facility under very heavy IO and abnormal practices (SCGCQ00995594, Port of SCGCQ00976904)
- Fixed an issue where error "Controller encountered fatal error and was reset" may occur under heavy IO and background operations (SCGCQ00894643)
- Fixed an issue where VMWare may crash when a Guest Operating System is powered off (SCGCQ00872121, Port of SCGCQ00854914)
- Fixed an issue where write-verify performance was lower than expected (SCGCQ00858151, SCGCQ00874193)
- Fixed an issue where "I2C 4 PID 10 SCL STUCK Low! while I2C Rx receiving data intStatus 00008000" may appear in firmware log (SCGCQ01007592)
- Fixed an issue where the Measured Voltage instead of Charging Voltage was displayed in event log (SCGCQ00876489)
- Fixed an issue where Supercap "Battery Not Present" error may occur after shutdown or reboot during a learn cycle (SCGCQ00917115)
- Fixed an issue where Write-through and Write-back cache policies can be changed via Windows Logical Disk Properties. (SCGCQ00856979)
- Fixed an issue where enclosures may go missing when connected in daisy-chain after multiple expander reset cycles (SCGCQ00840725, Port of SCGCQ00818569)
- Fixed an issue where MegaRAID Storage Mananger may display an error message if 'Schedule Consistency Check' is selected. (SCGCQ00852649, Port of SCGCQ00832908)
- Fixed an issue where Patrol Read Properties window does not pop up on MegaRAID Storage Manager (SCGCQ00862478, Port of SCGCQ00797676)
- Fixed an issue where MegaRAID Storage Manager shows messages with Error code 240 and no description (SCGCQ00970948, Port of SCGCQ00904466)
- Fixed an issue where Amber LED may turn on erroneously when an enclosure's slot numbers start with 0 but bay numbers start with 1 (SCGCQ01019622, Port of SCGCQ00903181)
- Fixed an issue where the Generic RAID1 profile option in HII is not greyed-out after creating 64 Virtual Drives (SCGCQ00826822, Port of SCGCQ00816137)
- Fixed an issue where firmware may hang until system is reset (SCGCQ00928869, Port of SCGCQ00923286)
- Fixed an issue where a Virtual Drive may disappear on reboot if it was created with drives from a previously-erased Virtual Drive (SCGCQ00937912, Port of SCGCQ00900237)
- Fixed an issue where Functional Level Reset was not supported (SCGCQ00854343, Port of SCGCQ00840253)
- Fixed an issue where an "L2 unrecoverable cache error" may occur when modifying Patrol read properties (SCGCQ00854668, Port of SCGCQ00847162)
- Fixed an issue where a Hot Spare disk may become Unconfigured Good on reboot (SCGCQ00862477, Port of SCGCQ00803341)
- Fixed an issue where SafeID may change on repeated queries using StorCLI (SCGCQ00949550, Port of SCGCQ00941577)
- Fixed an issue where error "MonTask: line 1272 in file ../../raid/1078dma.c" may occur while running IO in Virtual Machines (SCGCQ01016071, Port of SCGCQ00822403)
- Fixed an issue where incorrect connector information "connector: null x0" shows in MegaRAID Storage Manager (SCGCQ01016040, Port of SCGCQ00996578)
- Fixed an issue where a concurrent Consistency Check cannot be started after resetting adapter to factory defaults (SCGCQ00839437, Port of SCGCQ00838830)
- Fixed an issue where JBOD mode may be disabled if a Virtual Drives is offline (SCGCQ00871662, Port of SCGCQ00827731)
Enhancements:
- Added protection for clearing Foreign Configuration if preserved cache exists (SCGCQ00880783, Port of SCGCQ00842327)
- Enhanced cache restore operation for when restore data size is different than cache size (SCGCQ00860303, Port of SCGCQ00855038)
Version 23.34.0-0006 --------------------
Version 23.33.0-0044 --------------------
Version 23.33.0-0043 - High Impact/High Probability of Occurrence ----------- Fixes: - Fixed an issue where hard drive slot amber LED not functioning correctly. - Fixed an issue in iMR mode where "Controller encountered fatal error and was reset" errors can occur under heavy IOs and background operations (SCGCQ00894643) (RETAIN Tip H001154) - Fixed an issue where BBU status says optimal but firmware logs indicate that the BBU has failed (SCGCQ00838052) (RETAIN Tip H214857) - Fixed an issue where importing a foreign configuration may fail after reconstruction on 4k sector drives (SCGCQ00830109) - Fixed an issue where the firmware may allow the OS to change VD cache settings (SCGCQ00842350) - Fixed an issue where MR firmware reports "no SMART" error when attaching a PFA drive (SCGCQ00839455) - Fixed an issue where the firmware may hang (enter MonTask) when a guest OS is powered on or off in VMWare (SCGCQ00854914) - Fixed an issue where setting the learn cycle property of iBBU09 gives an I2C error (SCGCQ00831315) - Fixed an issue where "Prepare for Removal" does not work on a PD when drive erase is in progress (SCGCQ00811219) - Fixed an issue where MSM displays "The requested command has invalid arguments" error message if 'Schedule Consistency Check' is selected (SCGCQ00852649) - Fixed an issue where cache memory size in iMR is not showing 0 (SCGCQ00838893) - Fixed an issue where an incorrect MFI_STAT_PD_TYPE_WRONG error is returned by the firmware when PDs with different block size are mixed (SCGCQ00840251) - Fixed an issue where the controller reports cache memory size as 0 when no logical drives are present (SCGCQ00837600) - Fixed an issue where concurrent consistency check cannot be started after issuing "setfactorydefaults" command (SCGCQ00839437) - Fixed an issue where uEFI may report LSI EFI driver "Unhealthy" or "Failed" when more than 64VDs are configured (SCGCQ00831006) - Fixed an issue where functional level reset was not properly showing as unsupported (SCGCQ00854343) - Fixed an issue where the legacy CTRL-H utility may report the wrong PCIe slot number (SCGCQ00799339) - Fixed an issue where the legacy OpROM may show an expander as a JBOD drive in POST (SCGCQ00809682) - Fixed an issue where an encrypted JBOD may be presented to the system in encrypted form even though password was entered incorrectly (SCGCQ00808086)
Enhancements: - Added ability to determine SuperCap revision ID when VPD is not programmed (SCGCQ00828990) - Added support for SES RQST_OK deassertion for customer proprietary JBOD SEP (SCGCQ00834321) - Added feature to enable support for detecting CPLD code version (SCGCQ00840631) - Added feature to enable drive fault LED to be lit when a known-bad drive is connected to the controller (SCGCQ00858142) - Added feature to turn on drive Fault LED when the controller detects a drive that was previously marked Bad (SCGCQ00858140)
Version 23.33.0-0018 - High Impact/High Probability of Occurrence ----------- Fixes: - Incorporated MegaRAID FW stack 5.13 - Fixed an issue where drive temperature cannot be displayed for a drive in Failed or Foreign state (SCGCQ00693959) - Fixed an issue where after creating an LD via StorCLI or MSM the firmware writes into saved power condition mode page (0x1a) of all PDs in the LD and enables their idle timers (SCGCQ00658701) - Fixed an issue where Patrol Read would sporadically correct the same defective LBA repeatedly (SCGCQ00729591) - Fixed an issue where importing a Foreign array onto a new controller may fail with "Cannot force emulate VD to 512E since enable512Esupport is false" error in firmware log (SCGCQ00721106) - Fixed an issue where the controller may enter MegaMon sporadically (SCGCQ00776409) - Fixed an issue where MSM may not report a Full Initialization Aborted error until system rebooted (SCGCQ00759100) - Fixed an issue where the firmware may allow the OS to change VD cache settings (SCGCQ00842350) - Fixed an issue where Link Speed may show UNKNOWN when attaching a 3G or 6G SATA drive (SCGCQ00803522) - Fixed an issue where StorLib may return 0x00ff (fail) code even though operation succeeds when creating a VD out of an existing drive group (SCGCQ00827685) - Fixed an issue where format process of SSD may take much longer than in previous firmware (SCGCQ00674388) - Fixed an issue where controller must have cleared config to enable 240VD unless existing config only included single-drive RAID0 VDs (SCGCQ00559643) - Fixed an issue where some commands would timeout with CDB=ff ff ff ff (SCGCQ00459760) - Fixed an issue where slot ordering in iMR mode might differ from slot numbering in MR mode (SCGCQ00559274) - Blocked CacheCade deletion when multiple CacheCade volumes are associated with Virtual Drives, preventing data issues (SCGCQ00830977) (RETAIN TIP H214323)
Features/enhancements: - Added support for 512e drives (SCGCQ00425363) Enhanced Event Log to include CVPM health details after every Learn Cycle to allow closer monitoring of CVPM health (SCGCQ00819877) - Implemented a retry for reads of CVPM data to avoid erroneous event 386 or 150 in the Event Log (SCGCQ00392439) - Added ability for firmware to report the temperature for all SAS/SATA HDD/SSD (SCGCQ00490819) - Implemented ability for firmware to read drive temperature immediately following SAS discovery (SCGCQ00602573) - Added ability to clear the MaintainPdFailHistory (SCGCQ00474559)
Version 23.29.0-0015 - Critical ------------------- Enhancement - Provide mechanism to disable PCIe backchannel training via SBR. Fixes: - Fixed an issue where the ‘cli set securitykey=Lsi@12345’ command fails with error code 1001 and error message invalid key. - Fixed an issue where foreign configuration import could fail. - Fixed an issue where storcli.exe /c0 show all command repeatedly prints to termlog with respect to upgradekey presence. - Fixed an issue where boot message ‘cached data was lost,’ even when there was no battery present. - Fixed an issue where the order of the first 64 VDs in the POST is not the same sequence as returned from the firmware. - Fixed storCLI adpfwflash option crash and adpallinfo option failure. - Reduced the bootblock Init time, which effectively reduces the configuration retry time to approximately 700 mS.
Version 23.22.0-0024 - Non-Critical ------------------- Enhancement(s): - Display the Native Command Queuing (NCQ) enabled/disabled status of every SATA disk drive in the output of StorCLI and MegaCLI. - Added support for ServeRAID M5100 Series 2GB Flash/RAID 5. Fix(es): - Disable PI CRC checking when the drive is not initialized during a CC. - Increased the SuperCap learn time out value for 2GB TMM-B solution. - Fixed an issue for 2GB memory modules where SuperCap does not get connected to the controller and hence cache offload fails. - Fixed an issue where cache policy of virtual drives(VD) does not change to write through(WT) mode even after detecting a bad supercap. - Fixed an issue where a RAID configuration created with physical disks in powersave mode could be lost after rebooting the system. - Fixed an issue where an invalid frame sent during a PIO-mode SATA passthrough command results in resetting the drive. - Fixed an issue where the system is not allocating memory correctly when MR and iMR controllers are in the same system. - Fixed an issue where deep learn does not start immediately when the relative state of charge (RSOC) is just equal to 95%. - Fixed an issue where performing a re-key operation in external key management (EKM) mode without doing a reboot, and then switching to local key management Mode(LKM) results in the Firmware logs showing that a drive security key was created but HII says the key is incorrect. - Fixed an issue where on a local key management (LKM) enabled controller, the user is asked to enter the security key to unlock and import a foreign drive, which is locked and has external key management (EKM) enabled.
Version 23.16.0-0027 - Critical ------------------- Fix(es): - Addressed data exposure issue when using CacheCade - Fixed issue where Supercap shows 0 Capacitance - Fixed iBBU09 battery issue that caused a VD cache policy to remain in write-through mode after a manual relearn - Fixed iBBU09 battery issue that caused a VD cache policy to periodically toggle between write-back/write-through mode - The limits for iBBU09 battery charging were not updating properly in a learn cycle - Ensures a single supercap pack is not supported on 2GB memory module. - Resolves a firmware crash seen while doing continuous sas cable pulls. - Ensures OpROM loads even if segment address is 0xC0000. - Fixed an issue where the adapter is running iMR machine checking after requesting host memory. - Fixed an issue where HII does not allow the user to make use of the remaining free capacity to configure additional VD for R50/R10. - Fixed an issue where an HII: empty warning prompt is given when creating a CacheCade VD with forced writeback option. - Fixed and issue where Windows cannot install without a VGA device on board. - Fixed and issue in EFI WebBIOS were consistency check is still shown in progress after 1 PD is removed from a R1 array.
Version 23.16.0-0018 - Suggested ------------------- Fix(es): - Fixed an issue where the adapter is running iMR machine checking after requesting host memory. - Fixed an issue where HII does not allow the user to make use of the remaining free capacity to configure additional VD for R50/R10. - Fixed an issue where an HII: empty warning prompt is given when creating a CacheCade VD with forced writeback option. - Fixed and issue where Windows cannot install without a VGA device on board. - Fixed and issue in EFI WebBIOS were consistency check is still shown in progress after 1 PD is removed from a R1 array.
Version 23.12.0-0016 - Suggested ------------------- Fix(es): - Added isync to prevent speculative execution while memory is being allocated. - Delayed enablement of POM until AFTER valid memory range is provided by host system.
Version 23.12.0-0011 - Suggested ------------------- Enhancement(s): - Support for 512e and 4k SAS/SATA hard drives added - Implemented Limited Band Charging for iBBU09 (RETAIN tip H21631) - Changed BIOS check to determine if running in HAMR, in order to ensure nothing gets broken when user has an iButton which is not programmed. - Changed controller status for safe mode to show controller status as safe mode and disable debug message logging in serial port.
Fix(es): - Addressed an issue where deeply discharged Cache Vault Power Modules would be prematurely be marked as failed. - Fixed an issue where HII hangs when trying to enter configuration management while in safe mode. Changed the safe mode warning message as below: "Controller is running in safe mode. Safe mode is used for diagnostic purposes only. Limited operations such as Configuration Preview, Clear Configuration and View/Change Controller Properties are allowed in this mode. Other operations such as Create Configuration, Import and Clear Foreign Configurations are not allowed. To exit safe mode, correct the fault, and reboot your computer." - Fixed an issue where having more than three adapters results in a calculation error for the offset to store physical disk info for fourth adapter, due to BIOS not clearing upper byte of AX (that is AH which is containing some non zero value). - Fixed an issue where the Wrong spanned drive group size is displayed by WebBIOS (Ctrl-H).
Version 23.7.1-0010 - Suggested ------------------- Fixes: - Fix an issue related to the where the TSOC (EEPROM) is not able to read or write from the firmware which will result in the message "Incompatible secondary iButton present." - Fix a HII broswer issue where Cachecade virtual drive can be selected as a boot device. - Fix a HII broswer issue where the user is unable to clear the controller configuration when there are no drives attached. - Fix an issue where the BIOS doesn't display the RAID level and VD size correctly at BIOS POST.
Version 23.7.1-0009 - Suggested ------------------- Fixes: - Fixed an issue where SoH is bad after a learn cycle but iBBUI shows good status. - Fixed an issue where hi-temp warning was not being displayed.
Version 23.7.0-0037 - Suggested ------------------- Fixes: - Corrected differential signals for Phys 2 and 3 that caused slot numbers in simple swap configurations to be incorrect. - Fixed an issue when 'maintain PD failed history' is enabled, and a cable is removed while a drive is added, the drives state goes to optimal instead of foreign unconfigured bad. - Fixed a problem where a capacity change is reported after a rebuild completes on a Cache Cade volume. - Fixed a controller firmware hang when the recovery of a medium error takes to long. - Fixed an issue where the SATA BBM (Bad Block Manager) list was being corrupted. - Fixed an issue where FoD (Feature on Demand) Options were being lost because of errors while accessing the TSOC. - Fixed a problem where the controller firmware would crash and drives would go offline when a bad block entry was created during a check consistency operation. - Fixed a problem where drives were being marked unconfigured bad (foreign) on reboot. - Fixed problem where a member of a CacheCade volume did not get marked as foreign when the drive was pulled with 'maintain PD failed history' enabled. - Fixed a problem where during a rebuild, a former hot spare that was now in a state of unconfigured good, moved back to the state hot spare, which then automatically started a copyback operation, causing the rebuild to restart. - Fixed a problem where a controller fault occurred during a reboot while a physical device was in progress of a PD Erase.
Version 23.7.0-0029 - Suggested ------------------- Enhancements: - Added support for Cache Cade 2.1 - Added Support for PI Drives
Fixes: - Fixed an issue where the firmware reports device initialization completion status to be greater than 100% at startup. - Fix an issue where when a secure foreign drive was present, VD creation fails because firmware becomes unresponsive - Added a check for the presence of PD before writing the data arms of a protected LD during BGI. - Fixed Firmware asserts in CacheMemAllocForPrebootApps() when memory was allocated twice by BIOS. - Fixed an issue with USB Cacheoffload restore fails after multiple power cycles onServeRAID M51xx controllers. - Fixed an issue where querying SMART / PFA Status returns "all zeros" in Sense Data. - Fixed an issue where the import of a config from MR to iMR resulted in a firmware crash. - Fixed an issue where iMR firmware crashed while creating 8/16/32 KB stripe size Lds. - Fixed background initialization watermark conversion to PD LBA. - Fixed write protected R1E data arms during initialization. - Fixed an issue where MR firmware crashed while discarding pinned cache. - Fixed an issue where a dirty LD dependency information of SSD pd has stale entries. - Corrected an issue during system booting from pinned cache, firmware goes to loop message BootMsgDcmd - Fixed an issue where a BGI was aborted and restarted, elapsed time was not reset. - Fixed an issue where the start ref for a shared cache line was not an indicator of the offset into the stripe. - Fixed an issue where the firmware hangs while running CC on a rebuilt R1 VD with SBBM. - Fixed an issue where the firmware was wrongly adding puncture entries. - Fixed an issue where rebuild was ran twice on a target drive with 100% full SBBM table. - Fixed an issue where the firmware was generating powersave change event when DS3 was not enabled, due to this application are not parsing the event. - Fixed an issue where recon from R0 to R1 using 3 TB drive causes firmware to report excessive unexpected sense events. - Fixed an issue, in which the bbuMode would revert to the factory default value of 5, when automatic learn cycle was enabled. - Fixed an issue where cache offload firmware reports unnecessary High Temp Event due to incorrect temp value. - Fixed an issue in which a Patrol Read may not start under certain conditions. - Fixed an issue where the firmware hits montask after discarding the cache when a snapshot VD was involved. - Fixed an issue where the firmware hangs during pin cache destage as dirty lines in that map never become zero. - Fixed an issue where CC fails to correct media error at 2TB location on 2 3TB SATA drives that support WU. - Fixed an issue where a new XML file was added to the nvdata, the buffer to hold the uncompressed nvdata overflowed. - Fixed an issue where an imported drive becomes unconfigured good when secure VD erase was running. - Fixed an issue where CC stops progressing on a R6 VD with media errors. - Fixed an issue where 3TB Hitachi HDD failed in immunity test (Electrostatic Noise test). - Fixed an issue where controller features are lost if RAID Key was not detected. - Fixed an issue where performance degraded in RAID 5 Sequential Writes due to command Out-of Ordering. - Fixed an issue where "Native configuration is no longer supported" message in post. - Fixed an issue where (DDR3) Initialization fails with fault 0x91a1 - initial DFIRL selected too low. - Fixed an issue where subsequent drives are dropped when all drives in the stagger spin up drives fails on boot sequence.
Version 23.2.1-0043 - Suggested ------------------- Fixes: - Fixed an issue where "Potential non-optimal configuration due to drive PD commissioned as emergency spare" alarm would trigger erroneously. - Fixed an issue where Copyback does not progress upon inserting drives. - Fixed an issue When allowMixInLD is Disabled, and causes Copyback Fails after Rebuild to Emergency Hot Spare. - Fixed an issue where the Firmware faults while flashing. - Fixed an issure where querying SMART / PFA Status to Return all zeros in Sense Data. - Fixed an issue where the Re-inserted Drives becomes Unconfigured_good causing auto rebuilds to fail to start.
Version 23.2.1-0033 ------------------- - Initial release ibm_fw_sraidmr_6gb-23_34_0-0009_linux_32-64_chg
IBM Flex System x240 UEFI Flash Update Version 1.80 (BuildID B2E152C) Change History
Version 1.80 - BuidlID: B2E152C (Critical) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed OpenSSL vulnerabilities as reported in CVE Advisories: CVE-2015-1793, CVE-2015-0288, CVE-2015-1789, CVE-2015-1790, CVE-2015-1792 - Fixed a problem that allowed the PA7Interleave setting to be configued through ASU when Sandybridge processors are installed. PA7 Interleave is not a valid Sandybridge configurable option. Enhancements: - None Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or newer to a version earlier than 1.20, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earrlier version to version 1.20 or newer. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.70 - BuidlID: B2E150E (Critical) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed a problem where MAC addresses may disappear from the Network Devce List. When a address is selected using the "Port Management" option a port may get changed to unexpectedly. - Fixed OpenSSL vulnerabilities as reported in CVE Advisories CVE-2015-0209, CVE-2015-0286, CVE-2015-0287, CVE-2015-0288, CVE-2015-0289. Enhancements: - None Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or newer to a version earlier than 1.20, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earrlier version to version 1.20 or newer. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.61 - BuidlID: B2E148A (Suggested) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed a system hang that occurs during POST when the message "Scanning system,connecting boot devices(s)" is displayed when a Broadcom CN4022 network adapter is installed. Enhancements: - None Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or newer to a version earlier than 1.20, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earrlier version to version 1.20 or newer. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.60 - BuidlID: B2E146H (Critical) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Fixed a problem where Unexpected Correctable Memory errors are logged when executing performance applications - Addressed a Unified Change Management (UCM) issue that was overwriting configuration changes made by 3rd party configuration utilities - Fixed a problem where the IO adapter inventory was not getting updated after replacing the adapter - Fixed a Unified Change Management (UCM) MriName GUIDed opcode handling issue - Made a change so that Unified Change Management (UCM) will support opcodes in backup format for the regressed group ID format on Emulex ethernet controllers - Updated UEFI to address these vulnerabilities: CVE-2014-3571, CVE-2014-3569, CVE-2014-3572, CVE-2014-8275, CVE-2014-3570 Enhancements: Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or newer to a version earlier than 1.20, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earrlier version to version 1.20 or newer. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.50 - BuildID: B2E142A (Critical) -------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Incorporated Intel Memory Reference Code (MRC) update 2.0.0.3 - Incorporated Intel Microcode Update (MCU) MED306E4_00000427 - Fixed memory type programming for 64-bit PCI resources on multisocket systems Enhancements: - Added support for Agentless configuration - Enabled RAID link feature on Storage Expansion Node Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or newer to a version earlier than 1.20, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earrlier version to version 1.20 or newer. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.41 - BuildID: B2E136U (Suggested) -------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Incorporated Intel Memory Reference Code updates to support memory chip manfuacturer updates Enhancements: Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or later down to version 1.1x or lower, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error does has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earlier version to version 1.20. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.40 - BuildID: B2E136T (Suggested) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Addressed a problem where more than four Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) device option ROMs could be loaded even though legacy BIOS code will only support the first 4 devices - Updated high Memory Mapped Input/Output (MMIO) base address to allow use of this memory in VMWare systems Enhancements: - Added support for Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2600 v2 product family - Added support for Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager (TKLM) - Added support for Global Partition Table (GPT) Corruption Repair - Added support for security standard NIST 800-131a Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or newer to a version earlier than 1.20, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earrlier version to version 1.20 or newer. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.31 - BuildID: B2E126E (Suggested) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Added code workaround for soft shutdown issue on master chips - Updated "Memory Refresh setting" to remove 4x selection to synch up with latest chipset vendor support statement Enhancements: Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or newer to a version earlier than 1.20, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earrlier version to version 1.20 or newer. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.30 - BuildID: B2E126D (Suggested) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Incorporated Microcode Update (MCU) M6D206D7_00000710 to address Intel Erratum BT248 for System Resets with 32-bit (PAE Enabled) Guest OS and VT FlexPriority enabled. For more information, refer to IBM RETAIN Tip H21370. - Improved handling of missing values for iSCSI initiator name - Corrected handling of pre-boot serial port redirection settings - Corrected garbled SOL output strings during early phases of UEFI booting - Clarified actions required to effect changes to Trusted Platform Module (TPM) setup - Corrected failure to load some default settings on CMOS battery failure - Improved wording for progress codes and messages - Corrected the order in which UEFI configures Ethernet ports - Improved handling of USB configuration changes - Corrected boot configuration problem Enhancements: - Updated DMI Type 17 support for for new memory devices - Improved support for 32GB memory - Improved general Reliability/Availability/Serviceability support - Added ability to resize PCIE IO base address registers dynamically - Improved handling of memory in high stress application/usage - Added ACPI Firmware First logging support - Added setup capability to select PCIE Config Base below 4GB - Added informational messages when exiting UEFI F1 Setup Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or newer to a version earlier than 1.20, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earrlier version to version 1.20 or newer. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.21 - BuildID: B2E122D (Suggested) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - UEFI port order change for Emulex UCM support - System hangs at IBM LOGO with Broadcom Dual Runner NIC installed, config manager updated - Optimized memory ECC tracking and reporting Enhancements: - BIOS Setup Power Saving & Performance Options Updates Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or newer to a version earlier than 1.20, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earrlier version to version 1.20 or newer. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.20 - BuildID: B2E120Q (Suggested) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Corrected BOFM Configuration errors - Corrected iSCSI setup/configuration problems - Corrected SMBIOS table entry problems - Corrected memory error handling problems - Corrected FOD state transition problems - Corrected ACPI problems - Corrected I/O problems - Corrected Security errors - Corrected Configuration errors - Corrected errors in Setup operations - Corrected RAS problems Enhancements: - Add support for ACPI S3 state - Add support for automatic ROM recovery - Add support for dynamic debug capability - Improve Update Security - Improve Configuration Support - Add common support for OS-4690 Limitations: - When flashing UEFI from version 1.20 or newer to a version earlier than 1.20, a "Boot Configuration Error" message will be logged into the UEFI error log. This error has no impact on the system configuration or operation. No errors are logged when flashing from an earrlier version to version 1.20 or newer. Dependencies: - The IMM firmware must be at BUILDID: 1AOO40E Version: 2.00 (ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo40e-2.00_anyos_noarch) or higher prior to installing UEFI version 1.20. If the IMM level is lower, the UEFI update module will be rejected as invalid because of additional security features features implemented in this release.
Version 1.10 - BuildID: B2E118B (Suggested) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - Corrected errors in SMBIOS Table Type 9 Slot ID (09h) - Corrected errors in correlating SEL Events with UEFI Auxilliary Data - Corrected problems in setting boot order - Corrected problems in loading pDSA image Enhancements: - Support VLAN - Enable Rank Based PFA Protocol - Reduced the idle power consumption by gating power to unused devices - Added a prompt in setup to save settings after modifying Operating Mode - Added the Embedded Hypervisor as a default boot option Limitations: Dependencies:
Version 1.01 - BuildID: B2E114D (Suggested) ------------------------------------------- Problem(s) Fixed: - UEFI event ID not showing up in logs for double bit memory errors Enhancements: - Add support for LRDIMMS Limitations: Dependencies:
Broadcom NetXtreme I Firmware Update Utility for IBM servers and options using the Broadcom NetXtreme I ethernet adapters.
Version 17.4.4.2a, March 08, 2016
This update package supports the following Broadcom devices: =========================================================== - BCM5717 NetXtreme I LOM - BCM5718 NetXtreme I LOM - BRCM5718 NetXtreme I Gigabit Ethernet Adapter / Product No: 49Y7900 - BCM5719 NetXtreme I LOM - BCM5719 NetXtreme I Gigabit Ethernet Adapter / Product No: 90Y9352 - BCM5720 NetXtreme I Gigabit Ethernet Adapter / Product No: 90Y9370
This update packages updates your Broadcom LOM/Adapter Firmware Code to the levels shown below:
Firmware code: Version Previous ==================== ======== ========== Bootcode for 5717 1.65 1.65 Bootcode for 5717C0 2.10 2.10 Bootcode for 5718 1.65 1.65 Bootcode for 5719 1.43 1.43 Bootcode for 5720 1.39 1.39 iSCSI Boot 18.0.0 18.0.0 EFI Undi 17.4.0* 17.4.0* PXE NX1 17.2.1 17.2.1 NCSI Firmware NX1 1.3.12 1.3.12
Note: An asterisk (*) following a version number represents a certified driver. Arrows (<<) between versions indicate the component has been updated from the previous released software kit.
brcm_fw_nic_17_4_4_2a_linux_32-64_chg
Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Firmware Update Change History
Version 5.60, 1AOO72H - NonCritical - Supports systems: HS23, HS23E, x3100 M4, x3100 M5, x3250 M4, x3250 M5, x3300 M4, x3500 M4, x3530 M4, x3550 M4, x3630 M4, x3650 M4, x3650 M4 BD, x3650 M4 HD, x3750 M4, x3850 X6, x3950 X6, dx360 M4, nx360 M4, x220, x222, x240, x440, x280, x480, x880 - Firmware changes to address security vulnerabilities: CVE-2015-5219, CVE-2015-5300, CVE-2016-0778, CVE-2015-3194, CVE-2015-3195, CVE-2015-3196, CVE-2015-7981, CVE-2015-8126, CVE-2016-0705, CVE-2016-0797, CVE-2016-0799, CVE-2015-8472, CVE-2015-8126, CVE-2015-8710, CVE-2016-0755 - Added support to filter out invalid drive information from the RAID controller - Fixed a problem on the x3750 M4 that causes the IMM to report a power supply mismatch fault - Fixed a problem that causes the IMM to unexpectedly reset on the x3850 X6 and x3950 X6 - Fixed a problem with the power capping settings that causes the x3850 x6 to power off - Fixed a problem that causes the configuration restore operation to fail when the system has 12 network ports. - Fixed a problem where the IMM reports a system volume fault and the x3550 M4 cannot be powered on - Added changes to make the firmware more robust and avoid hang conditions. - Added changes to enhance DSA/OneCLI IPMI-LAN access.
Version 5.41, 1AOO70I - Critical - Supports systems: x3550 M4 - Firmware improvement to address a potential reliability issue for a voltage regulator. Not updating to this level could lead to a failed system board. Please refer to tip HT 118532.
Version 5.40, 1AOO70H - Critical - Supports systems: HS23, HS23E, x3100 M4, x3100 M5, x3250 M4, x3250 M5, x3300 M4, x3500 M4, x3530 M4, x3550 M4, x3630 M4, x3650 M4, x3650 M4 BD, x3650 M4 HD, x3750 M4, x3850 X6, x3950 X6, dx360 M4, nx360 M4, x220, x222, x240, x440, x280, x480, x880 - Firmware changes to address security vulnerabilities: CVE-2015-7575, CVE-2016-0777, CVE-2016-0778 - Corrected a problem that prevented Lenovo XClarity Administrator from authenticating with the IMM2 - Fixed a problem on the x3850 X6 where the server unexpectedly reboots after an IMM2 reset - Fixed a problem on the x480 X6 that causes the CMM to report an 'unknown' IO connectivity status - Fixed a problem on the x3650 M4 that causes fan3 and fan4 to run at incorrect speeds - Fixed a problem that prevented the IMM2 gateway setting from being changed on the IMM2 web and in the UEFI menu. - Fixed a problem on the x3650 M4 where LDAP authentication does not work
Version 5.20, 1AOO68L - Critical - Supports systems: HS23, HS23E, x3100 M4, x3100 M5, x3250 M4, x3250 M5, x3300 M4, x3500 M4, x3530 M4, x3550 M4, x3630 M4, x3650 M4, x3650 M4 BD, x3650 M4 HD, x3750 M4, x3850 X6, x3950 X6, dx360 M4, nx360 M4, x240, x440, x280, x480, x880 - Firmware changes to address security vulnerabilities: CVE-2013-2207, CVE-2013-4508, CVE-2013-4559, CVE-2013-4560, CVE-2014-5352, CVE-2014-5353, CVE-2014-5355, CVE-2014-8121, CVE-2014-8176, CVE-2014-9421, CVE-2014-9422, CVE-2015-1349, CVE-2015-1781, CVE-2015-1788, CVE-2015-1789, CVE-2015-1790, CVE-2015-1791, CVE-2015-1792, CVE-2015-1799, CVE-2015-3216, CVE-2015-3405, CVE-2015-4000, CVE-2015-4171, CVE-2015-4620, CVE-2015-5477, CVE-2015-5600, CVE-2015-5722 - Re-enabled the EDH cipher for the LDAP client - Fixed a problem on x3550 M4 where MSM connectivity issue on X3650 M4 and X3550 M4 with ESXi 5.5 u2 on IMM v4.97 - Fixed a problem where setting NIST800-131A mode on the web, CLI, and SNMP is inconsistent - Fixed a problem where the signed certificate status on the web and the CLI does not match - Fixed a problem on x3650 M4 where the "NvDIMM Status & Cables" sensor does not de-assert - Fixed a problem where the DIMM's Manufacturer ID information is not displayed - Fixed a problem where the password is not changed after setting the password via OneCLI - Fixed a problem where a user cannot log using LDAP Active Directory Application Mode - Fixed a problem on x3850 X6 where the IMM2 does not detect power supply faults and over-temperature conditions - Fixed a problem on x3500 M4/x3550 M4/x3650 M4/x3650 M4 HD where the IMM2 reports power supply configuration mismatch assertion and deassertion events within seconds - Re-enabled TLS1.0/TSL1.1 support for the web and WS-MAN interfaces when the IMM2 is in NIST mode - Fixed a problem on x3100 M4/x3250 M4 where there is no alert message logged when AC power is lost
Version 4.97, 1AOO66M - NonCritical - Supported Platforms: HS23, HS23E, x3100 M4, x3100 M5, x3250 M4, x3250 M5, x3300 M4, x3500 M4, x3530 M4, x3550 M4, x3630 M4, x3650 M4, x3650 M4 BD, x3650 M4 HD, x3750 M4, x3850 X6, x3950 X6, dx360 M4, nx360 M4 - NOTE: To avoid possible exploits of the vulnerabilities discovered with SSLv3 encryption, support for SSLv3 has been removed from the IMM2 firmware. To access the IMM2 web interface using https, users must make use of client browser versions that support TLS1.2 encryption. Refer to RETAIN Tip H214507 for details. - After applying this firmware update all subsequent self-signed certificates are generated using SHA-2 cryptographic hashes. Certificate signing requests are also generated using SHA-2 cryptographic hashes if the IMM2 is configured to run in NIST SP 800-131A Compliance mode. - Critical Fix for x3750 M4 -- Fixed issue on missing power supply redundancy lost event - Firmware changes to address security vulnerabilities: CVE-2013-2566, CVE-2013-2877, CVE-2013-4332, CVE-2013-4854, CVE-2013-6435, CVE-2014-0191, CVE-2014-3505, CVE-2014-3506, CVE-2014-3507, CVE-2014-3508, CVE-2014-3509, CVE-2014-3510, CVE-2014-3511, CVE-2014-3513, CVE-2014-3566, CVE-2014-3567, CVE-2014-3568, CVE-2014-3569, CVE-2014-3570, CVE-2014-3571, CVE-2014-3572, CVE-2014-3634, CVE-2014-3660, CVE-2014-3683, CVE-2014-8118, CVE-2014-8275, CVE-2014-8500, CVE-2014-9293, CVE-2014-9294, CVE-2014-9295, CVE-2014-9297, CVE-2014-9298, CVE-2015-0204, CVE-2015-0205, CVE-2015-0206, CVE-2015-0235, CVE-2015-2808, CVE-2013-7423, CVE-2014-5352, CVE-2014-7817, CVE-2014-9402, CVE-2014-9421, CVE-2014-9422, CVE-2014-9423, CVE-2015-0209, CVE-2015-0286, CVE-2015-0287, CVE-2015-0288, CVE-2015-0289, CVE-2015-0292, CVE-2015-0293, CVE-2015-1472 - Fixed a problem that IMM2 unable to detect event from redundant PSU on x3250 M4 - Fixed a problem that PSU 1 and PSU 2 will show changed after hot swap on x3250 M4 - Fixed a problem that FAN will rotate in high speed when booting on 3100 M4 - Fixed a problem that IMM2 LDAP connects to AD server three time simultaneously for each login attempts with wrong password - Fixed a problem that Fan operates abnormally in S5 mode after rebooting system on x3550 M4 - Fixed a problem that "ipmitool chassis status" reporting false drive fault on System x3650 M4 - Fixed a problem that IMM firmware version 4.56 display as 4.55 in DSA log and UEFI data - Fixed a problem that IMM2 cannot log events on x3550 M4 - Fixed a problem that IMM2 may reset due to potential memory leakage - Fixed a problem that failure to send the alert of IMM2 via e-mail - Fixed a problem on IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 for where the IMM may intermittently report an incorrect DC value to IBM NeXtScale n1200 Fan and Power Control (FPC) - Fixed a problem on NI152 x3650M4 where the IMM may report a power supply configuration mismatch error message in the system event log
Version 4.90, 1AOO66O - NonCritical - Firmware changes to address security vulnerabilities: CVE-2013-2566, CVE-2013-2877, CVE-2013-4332, CVE-2013-4854, CVE-2013-6435, CVE-2014-0191, CVE-2014-3505, CVE-2014-3506, CVE-2014-3507, CVE-2014-3508, CVE-2014-3509, CVE-2014-3510, CVE-2014-3511, CVE-2014-3513, CVE-2014-3566, CVE-2014-3567, CVE-2014-3568, CVE-2014-3569, CVE-2014-3570, CVE-2014-3571, CVE-2014-3572, CVE-2014-3634, CVE-2014-3660, CVE-2014-3683, CVE-2014-8118, CVE-2014-8275, CVE-2014-8500, CVE-2014-9293, CVE-2014-9294, CVE-2014-9295, CVE-2014-9297, CVE-2014-9298, CVE-2015-0204, CVE-2015-0205, CVE-2015-0206, CVE-2015-0235, CVE-2015-2808 - Fixed a problem that IMM firmware version 4.56 displays as 4.55 in DSA log and UEFI data. - Fixed a problem that IMM2 may reset due to a potential memory leakage. - Fixed a cooling issue when the Fusion IO adapter is present - Fixed a problem where the IMM2 LDAP authentication attempts to connect to an AD server three times simultaneously for each login attempt with a wrong password. - Fixed a problem that may cause the IMM2 to fail to send an alert via e-mail. - To support new security requirements the IMM firmware now requires the Java remote presence client to be at version 1.8 or newer
Version 4.80, 1AOO64T - NonCritical - Supports IBM System x3850/x3950 X6, Machine Type: 3837, 3839 - Fixed potential problem where Service Advisor not functional when routing through a proxy server
Version 4.61, 1AOO64Y - NonCritical - Fixed a problem on IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 for intermittent IPMB IO error and ME error. - Fixed a problem on IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4 for unexpected shutdown due to CPU over temperature
Version 4.58, 1AOO64V - Critical - Critical Fix for x3630 M4, x3530 M4, x3300 M4, x3650 M4 BD -- Removed an incorrect error message sometimes displayed when certain RAID adapters are installed in certain PCIe slots
Version 4.56, 1AOO64S - Critical - Critical Fix for x3650 M4, x3650 M4 HD, x3650 M4 BD, x3500 M4, x3630 M4, x3530 M4, x3300 M4 -- Fixed issue on missing power supply redundancy lost event
Version 4.55, 1AOO64N - NonCritical - Firmware changes to address security vulnerabilities: CVE-2014-3508, CVE-2014-3509, CVE-2014-3505, CVE-2014-3506, CVE-2014-3507, CVE-2014-3510, CVE-2014-3511, CVE-2013-2174, CVE-2013-4545, CVE-2014-0015, CVE-2014-0138, CVE-2014-0139, CVE-2014-2653, CVE-2014-2532 - Closed network port 121. - Fixed a problem of I2C error on x3500 M4 systems with use of Fairmont Raid card with FW version 23.22.0-0024 and IMM 1AOO58T - Thermal behavior enhancement on System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 - Fixed a problem that Call Home function was not working with a Proxy server
Version 4.50, 1AOO64L - NonCritical - Updated the firmware with patches to address the OpenSSL vulnerabilities listed in CVE-2014-3509, CVE-2014-3506, CVE-2014-3507, CVE-2014-3505, CVE-2014-3508, CVE-2014-3510, CVE-2014-3511, CVE-2013-2174, CVE-2013-4545, CVE-2014-0015, CVE-2014-0138, CVE-2014-0139, CVE-2014-2653, CVE-2014-2532 - Fixed a problem where an erroneous event could be logged for an expansion card that would be followed by a recovery message several seconds later. - Fixed an issue with the web interface that could show a firmware update has failed if the user leaves the web interface inactive for over 20 minutes after downloading the update file. - Corrected an issue that might cause erroneous faults to be reported for the ServeRAID M5115 SAS/SATA when the server power is off. - Fixed an issue for multinode partition capable systems where when switching between partition and stand-alone modes repeatedly while also powering the nodes on and off, the IMM2 mode information could get out of sync with the server.
Version 4.35, 1AOO62W - Refresh Release - Support for refresh of the System x3650 M4 BD, Machine Type: 5466
Version 4.31, 1AOO58T - Critical - Critical Fix for x3650M4, x3550M4, x3500M4, dx360M4, x3100 M4, x3250m4, x3750M4, x3650M4 HD, x3630M4, x3530M4, x3300M4, x3250M5 -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the OpenSSL vulnerabilities listed in CVE-2014-0224, CVE-2014-0221, CVE-2014-0195, CVE-2014-3470, CVE-2010-5298, CVE-2014-0198 - Added option to export the certificate signing request in PEM format - Various Remote Presence enhancements including: -- Support for a MAC OS-x client -- Scaled video viewer window -- ASU set up of Remote Presence hot keys -- Virtual media mounting via URL - Removed potentially sensitive information from the service data file - Fixed a problem on x3650 M4, x3550 M4, x3500 M4, x3650 M4 HD where the IMM2 may not detect a loss of power supply redundancy - Fixed a problem where the LDAP group filter does not support a full DN - Fixed a problem where the syslog alert fields "Msg Type" and "Severity" did not follow RFC 5424 - Fixed a problem where the IMM2 only supported the default network port for syslog notifications - Fixed a problem where the SNMP "sysName" query always returns the string "SNMP Service" instead of the system name - Fixed a problem where the Global Login Settings changes were lost after an IMM2 restart
Important: Before you flash the IMM2 firmware back to version 3.82 or older, set the IMM2 Security option to use the Basic Compatibility Mode. This will prevent a possible loss of access to the IMM2.
Version 4.23, 1AOO62Z - Initial Release - Adds support for System x880 X6, Machine Type: 4259, 7903
Version 4.21, 1AOO58U - NonCritical - Updated the firmware with patches to address the OpenSSL vulnerabilities listed in CVE-2014-0224, CVE-2014-0221, CVE-2014-0195, CVE-2014-3470, CVE-2010-5298, CVE-2014-0198
Version 4.20, 1AOO58R - NonCritical - Fixed an issue in I2C communications that could cause CMM to report, "FPGA Host 2 Communication is offline" - Fixed a problem that required the browser cache to be cleared before accessing IMM2 web page. - Corrected a problem that caused the CMM to reporting an I/O connectivity problem with the FSM - Enhanced the IMM2 service and support data to better aid in the diagnosis of VPD issues - Added support for the S3 system sleep state - Added support for agentless monitoring of PCIe devices - Enabled a Flex compute node to be powered on sooner after installation in the chassis - Added RFC compliance checking for user input - Ensured consistency in Daylight Savings Time setting between the CMM and IMM2 - Added support for enhanced hard drive monitoring and status - Corrected an issue that caused false reports of incorrect / missing / corrupt VPD events.
Version 4.15, 1AOO58K - Suggested - Added support for the BIE (Blade IO Expansion Board) on the HS23, HS23E - Fixed a problem that prevented the AMM from controlling power when local power control is disabled on the HS23, HS23E
Version 4.10, 1AOO58F - Initial Release - Supports System x3100 M5, Machine Type: 5457
Version 4.04, 1AOO64E - NonCritical - Supports IBM System x3850/x3950 X6, Machine Type: 3837, 3839 - Fixed potential problem where Memory Details on Critical DIMM points to a different location - Fixed potential problem for power state mismatching when one node transitions from AC disconnected to AC connected while the other node is powered up
Version 4.02, 1AOO58S - NonCritical - Supports IBM System x3850/x3950 X6, Machine Type: 3837, 3839 - Fixed a potential problem where a single CPU and single Power Supply model may show a configuration error - Fixed a potential problem where fans running at high speed under normal operation may erroneously log a fan failure - Updated the firmware with patches to address the OpenSSL vulnerabilities listed in CVE-2014-0224, CVE-2014-0221, CVE-2014-0195, CVE-2014-3470, CVE-2010-5298, CVE-2014-0198 - Fixed a power state change problem when removing a Compute book with an I/O book attached - Fixed a problem where PCIE adapters in I/O books may not show up after an OS reboot
Version 4.00, 1AOO58I - NonCritical - Supports IBM System x3850/x3950 X6, Machine Type: 3837, 3839 - Add Scalable support. - x3950 X6 initial GA support level - Add support for enhanced hard drive monitoring and status - Fixed a potential problem that may cause the IMM to reboot in a configuration with multiple single port network cards.
Version 3.91, 1AOO58G - Critical - Supports System x3750 M4, Machine Type: 8752, 8718 - Add a feature to allow users to block power control from the power button on the x3750M4
Version 3.90, 1AOO54X - NonCritical - Added support for the IBM NeXtScale PCIe Native Expansion (NeX) Tray for IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4
Version 3.86, 1AOO56V - Critical - Critical Fix for x3500 M4 -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the OpenSSL vulnerabilities listed in CVE-2014-0224, CVE-2014-0221, CVE-2014-0195, CVE-2014-3470, CVE-2010-5298, CVE-2014-0198
Version 3.85, 1AOO56U - Critical - Critical Fix for x220, x222, x240, x440, Flex System Manager Node -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the OpenSSL vulnerabilities listed in CVE-2014-0224, CVE-2014-0221, CVE-2014-0195, CVE-2014-3470, CVE-2010-5298, CVE-2014-0198
Version 3.84, 1AOO56J - Critical - Critical Fix for x3300 M4 -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the 'Heartbleed' OpenSSL bug (CVE-2014-0160)
Version 3.83, 1AOO56I - Critical - Critical Fix for x3250 M5, nx360 M4 -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the 'Heartbleed' OpenSSL bug (CVE-2014-0160)
Version 3.82, 1AOO56E - Critical - Critical Fix for x3850 X6 / x3950 X6 -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the 'Heartbleed' OpenSSL bug (CVE-2014-0160)
Version 3.81, 1AOO52Z - Critical - Critical fix: -- Corrected the x3850/x3950 x6 server to turn off power from the power supplies when a power fault occurs
Version 3.80, 1AOO52U - Initial Release - Supports IBM System x3850/x3950 X6, Machine Type: 3837, 3839 - up to 4 CPU in one system - x3850 X6 initial GA support level
Version 3.79, 1AOO56G - Critical - Critical Fix for x240, x222, x440, x220, Flex System Manager Node -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the 'Heartbleed' OpenSSL bug (CVE-2014-0160)
Version 3.78, 1AOO52Y - Critical - Critical Fixes: -- Fixed a potential security vulnerability with information contained in service data (refer to security bulletin CVE-2014-0882) -- Fixed a potential security vulnerability with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) initialization settings (refer to security bulletin CVE-2014-0881)
Version 3.77, 1AOO56H - Critical - Critical Fix for x3630 M4, x3530 M4 -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the 'Heartbleed' OpenSSL bug (CVE-2014-0160)
Version 3.76, 1AOO56Q - Critical - Critical Fix for x3650 M4 BD -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the OpenSSL vulnerabilities listed in CVE-2014-0224, CVE-2014-0221, CVE-2014-0195, CVE-2014-3470, CVE-2010-5298, CVE-2014-0198
Version 3.75, 1AOO56F - Critical - Critical Fix for x3650 M4 BD -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the 'Heartbleed' OpenSSL bug (CVE-2014-0160)
Version 3.74, 1AOO52R - Critical - Critical Fix: -- Fixed a potential security vulnerability with information contained in service data (refer to security bulletin CVE-2014-0882) - Supports System x3650 M4 BD, Machine Type: 5466
Version 3.73, 1AOO56D - Critical - Critical Fix for: dx360 M4, x3650 M4, x3550 M4, x3500 M4, x3100 M4, x3250 M4, x3750 M4 -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the 'Heartbleed' OpenSSL bug (CVE-2014-0160)
Version 3.71, 1AOO52W - Critical - Critical Fix for x3550 M4: -- Fixed a potential security vulnerability with information contained in service data (refer to security bulletin CVE-2014-0882) -- Fixed a problem system may shut down with new Mezz card installed
Version 3.70, 1AOO52Q - Critical - Critical Fix: -- Fixed a potential security vulnerability with information contained in service data (refer to security bulletin CVE-2014-0882)
Version 3.67, 1AOO50G - Initial Release - Supports System x3650 M4 BD, Machine Type: 5466
Version 3.65, 1AOO50D - Suggested NOTE: If you have a System x3550 M4 with the "Emulex VFA Mezz card" and a ==== single processor, don't update the IMM2 with this firmware - Critical Fix: -- Fixed a problem on the System x3650 M4 server where the system shuts down due to a false temperature event from the ambient temperature sensor - Fixed a problem where the IMM2 may erroneously report a fan fault in the x3630 M4 when the system is powering on. See RETAIN tip H207461 for the description of the original problem - Fixed a screen refresh problem where it occurs after resetting IMM2 - Fixed a firmware problem that may cause the IMM2 to reset unexpectedly - Fixed a problem where the IMM2 SNMP interface may intermittently be unavailable if the system is running VMWARE ESXi 5.x - Fixed a problem where the CPU may potentially throttle in the x3650 M4 system with two 550 watt power supplies and one hard drive backplane
Version 3.60, 1AOO50C - Suggested - Added support for the Intel IvyBridge-EP CPU on the HS23 blade - Fixed a problem where the HS23 hard drive number reported in the AMM event did not match the drive number on the physical blade enclosure - Fixed an intermittent problem where the UXSPI update utility may erroneously report that the firmware image is not meant for the HS23 system - Fixed a problem that causes the AMM web interface to not display properly when drives are removed or inserted - Fixed a problem where the IMM2 may not detect an over temperature condition for a DIMM - Corrected a problem that caused the IMM to report an "Unsupported blade/blower combination" error on HS23
Version 3.56, 1AOO50K - Critical - Fixed a Flex Systems Manager (FSM) Configuration Patterns problem where configuration deployments would fail with an activation job error message: ERROR: LDAP failed with rc=102 ERROR: LDAP failure: SYSPROF_LDAP_BIND_FAIL INFO
Version 3.55, 1AOO50E - Suggested - Fixed an issue so a fully qualified domain name can be used for a syslog collector in addition to an IP address - Fixed an issue to allow a user the ability to specify the port to use for syslog notifications, rather than only supporting the default port
Version 3.50, 1AOO50B - Suggested - Fixed an issue where the default static IPv4 address was assigned to the IMM2 management interface instead of the user configured static IPv4 address in DHCP fallback to static mode, if the DHCP server was not available - Prevent a VLAN from being configured on the IMM2 management interface for Flex nodes - Fixed a problem where the CPU throttling state recovery indication to the FSM might not be properly reported - Corrected an issue with the launch of the IMM2 Remote Console operation that required a restart of the IMM2 - Corrected the firmware to apply the inactivity timeout to web pages that automatically refresh - Updated the web browser support. The following web browsers are supported: Firefox 3.6-20 Chrome 13-26 Internet Explorer 8-10 - Added support for the S3 Sleeping State to the IMM2 user interfaces on those servers that include the S3 feature - Added changes to use the minimum TLS version setting that is provisioned by the CMM in Flex for encrypted communication - Enhanced the content of the service data file to assist in problem determination - Added a option to have the IMM2 automatically copy the firmware from its primary bank into the backup bank after the firmware has been run for a period of time and proven itself to be stable - Enhanced the IMM2 firmware to automatically restore itself without the need for user intervention if the firmware becomes corrupted - Added new commands on the command line interface to stop a serial redirection operation that is currently in progress, and to report the user names that have a serial redirection operation started - Added changes to use the DNS settings that are provisioned by the CMM in Flex to support use of an LDAP hostname for authentication - Updated the firmware to log hardware inventory change informational messages - Added support for the Service Advisor feature on stand alone rack servers to automatically call for service when a repair is needed - Added support to configure the Ethernet-over-USB IP address using ASU - Added changes to support the thermal requirements for new Solid State Drives used with the ServeRAID M5100 Series IBM Flex System Flash Kit v2 - Updated the IMM2 date and time web page on Flex nodes to only display the current date and time - Updated the SSH firmware to address various OpenSSH vulnerabilities that have been identified by security community - Added changes to support the Web Services-Management protocol
Version 3.40, 1AOO48M - Initial Release - Supports System x3250 M5, Machine Type: 5458
Version 3.37, 1AOO48P - Suggested - Added support for the IBM NeXtScale Storage Native Expansion (NeX) Tray for IBM NeXtScale nx360 M4
Version 3.36, 1AOO48Q - Critical - Fixed a problem on System x iDataPlex dx360M4 where a CIM client cannot get needed event information for asserted events
Version 3.35, 1AOO48N - Critical - Critical Fix: -- Corrected a problem on the System x3650 M4 and x3650 M4 HD servers causing the system to shut down due to an erroneous critical temperature event reported by the ambient temperature sensor
Version 3.30, 1AOO48L - NonCritical - Fixed a problem on System x iDataPlex dx360M4 where nodes shutdown due to a critical temperature event from the Ambient Temp sensor
Version 3.20, 1AOO48K - Initial Release - Supports System NeXtScale nx360 M4, Machine Type: 5455
Version 3.10, 1AOO48H - NonCritical - Added support for System x3650 M4 HD, Machine Type 5460 - Added support for newer CPUs in the System x iDataPlex dx360M4, x3500M4, x3550M4, and x3650M4 servers - Added a feature on the System x3550 M4 and x3650 M4 to fail over from the dedicated systems management network port to the shared port when the dedicated network link is not available - Fixed a problem where an NTP update message is logged every 1440 minutes - Fixed a problem where the IMM2 web interface won't accept an NTP hostname string that starts with a numeric character - Fixed a problem where the LDAP Group Filter authentication does not work as expected - Fixed a problem where the IMM2 reports 0 Watts when the System x iDataPlex dx360M4 is DC cycled or resumes from the S3 sleep state - Fixed an Ethernet problem that may cause an IMM2 failure to establish a link when the Ethernet speed and duplex settings are not configured to use auto-negotiation
Version 2.62, 1AOO56T - Critical - Critical Fix for x220, x222, x240, x440, Flex System Manager Node -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the OpenSSL vulnerabilities listed in CVE-2014-0224, CVE-2014-0221, CVE-2014-0195, CVE-2014-3470, CVE-2010-5298, CVE-2014-0198
Version 2.61, 1AOO44V - Critical - Critical Fix for x240, x220, x440, x222, Flex System Manager Node -- Updated the firmware with patches to address the 'Heartbleed' OpenSSL bug (CVE-2014-0160)
Version 2.60, 1AOO42Y - NonCritical NOTE: For increased security, only high strength ciphers are now supported when using https.
==== Your browser must support one of the following cipher suites: | DHE-RSA-AES256-SHA256 TLSv1.2 Kx=DH Au=RSA Enc=AES(256) Mac=SHA256 DHE-RSA-AES256-SHA SSLv3 Kx=DH Au=RSA Enc=AES(256) Mac=SHA1 AES256-SHA256 TLSv1.2 Kx=RSA Au=RSA Enc=AES(256) Mac=SHA256 AES256-SHA SSLv3 Kx=RSA Au=RSA Enc=AES(256) Mac=SHA1 DHE-RSA-AES128-SHA256 TLSv1.2 Kx=DH Au=RSA Enc=AES(128) Mac=SHA256 DHE-RSA-AES128-SHA SSLv3 Kx=DH Au=RSA Enc=AES(128) Mac=SHA1 AES128-SHA256 TLSv1.2 Kx=RSA Au=RSA Enc=AES(128) Mac=SHA256 AES128-SHA SSLv3 Kx=RSA Au=RSA Enc=AES(128) Mac=SHA1
- Added support for the IBM Flex System x222 Compute Node - Improved Remote Presence (keyboard, mouse and virtual media)and in-band management (LAN-over-USB) performance - Changed the default file name for the Service Data file (First Failure Data Capture or FFDC) on the web interface to incorporate the machine type, serial number and a timestamp - Updated the IMM2 PCIe Bridge Firmware to support Windows 2012 Certification - Improved IMM2 Reliability, Availability, Serviceability (RAS) Features: - Added component and system VPD integrity checking & reporting - Enhanced Service Data collection (FFDC)
- Enhanced the configuration of UEFI settings via the CIM interface for applications like IBM Systems Director - Added Sub-manufacturer inventory support for mezz card and Sub-manufacturer inventory support for the system for IBM Systems Director - Added the UUID for the PCIe Expansion Node and the Storage Expansion Node to the SLP attributes reported by the IMM2 - Added the number of enabled CPU core and the Static power savings mode support for IBM Systems Director - Enhanced the alert recipient email notification, firmware update, event log, log out, and hardware information web pages to improve usability - Added support for IPMI & SNMPv3 accounts to be centrally managed by the Flex Chassis Management Module - Fixed a problem where an invalid configuration was erroneously reported for an unpopulated CPU socket in the IBM Flex System x440 - Enabled users to configure a longer trespass message - Increased the length of the LDAP group filter field to 511 characters - Corrected a problem with ServeRAID M5115 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM Flex Systems energy pack monitoring - Corrected a problem with ServeRAID M5115 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM Flex Systems LED management - Added IPMI command to configure the LAN-over-USB IP address
Version 2.52, 1AOO42E - Critical - Critical Fix: -- Fixed a problem on the System x3300 M4 servers causing the system to shut down due to a critical temperature event reported by the ambient temperature sensor
Version 2.50, 1AOO40Z - Suggested - Added support for the Solarflare SFN5162F MR Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter, and Solarflare SFN6122F LL Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x3550 M4 and x3650 M4 NOTE: UEFI also needs to be upgraded to D7E128B (v 1.40 or newer, for the x3550 M4) or VVE128B (v1.40 or newer, for the x3650 M4) to support these cards - Added support for the Mellanox ConnectX-3 Dual Port QDR/FDR10 mezzanine card and Mellanox ConnectX-3 VPI Single-port QSFsorry.P FDR14/40GbE HCA on System x3550 M4, and x3650 M4 - Added optional Fan Zone support for single CPU systems (x3550 M4 and x3650 M4) with an installed with Qlogic Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded VFA - Fixed an intermittent problem where a Gratuitous ARP is not sent successfully - Fixed a problem where after the IMM2 firmware is flashed, there is a slight chance that the IMM2 web server can't be accessed when AC power is reapplied - Disabled the weak cipher suit used in the SSL/TLS firmware with the https protocol to avoid potential security vulnerabilities - Fixed a problem on the System x3750 M4 where the IMM2 shared mode network connection will be lost after upgrading the firmware of the onboard Emulex BE3 controller - Fixed a problem on the HS23 where the OS watchdog timer doesn't work - Fixed a problem on the HS23 where the Fault LED occasionally lights when the chassis is powered on with the BPE4 - Fixed a problem on the HS23 where the server may shut down after resetting the IMM2 - Enhanced the messaging mechanism between the BladeCenter AMM and the IMM2 - Added power management capability in the IMM2 web interface
Version 2.06, 1AOO42B - Critical - Corrected the firmware to prevent users from disabling the IPv6 interface - Fixed a problem that caused the IMM2 to reset itself after running for a period of time - Corrected the SNMP request to disable the IMM2 IPv4 interface so that it disables only IPV4, instead of both IPv4 and IPv6 - Fixed a problem that occasionally caused the server to shut down when the IMM2 is reset - Fixed a problem where the IMM2 incorrectly reported a battery voltage error - Corrected a problem where repeated frequent IMM2 resets causes the IMM2 to run the firmware in its backup partition - Corrected a problem report where the IMM2 did not report a failure to the system profiles script when the chassis UUID is unavailable
Version 2.00, 1AOO40E - Critical - Critical Fix: -- Improves the reliability of the CPU and/or memory VRDs. This improvement lowers the occurrence of CPU & memory VRD failures on the x3300 M4 and x3750 M4 -- IMM2 improved error reporting for missing/down CPU in invalid CPU configuration for x4440 M4 - Corrected a problem that caused 3.3V and 5V faults to be reported by IMM2 firmware level 1AOO34Z(1.85) on the HS23E blade - Eagle Ray SAS controller LED fault support improvements added for all ITE platforms
Version 1.97, 1AOO36R - Critical - Critical Fix: -- Improves the reliability of the CPU and/or memory VRDs. This improvement lowers the occurrence of CPU & memory VRD failures on x3650 M4, x3550 M4 and x3500 M4 - Thermal behavior enhancement on System x iDataPlex dx360 M4
Version 1.95, 1AOO36P (for System x iDataPlex servers) - Suggested - Added support for NVIDIA K1,K2,K20,K20x GPUs on System x iDataPlex dx360 M4
Version 1.88, 1AOO40A (for PureFlex System Compute Nodes) - Critical - Critical Fix: -- Fixed a potential security vulnerability with node management user accounts (Reference to Security Bulletin CVE-2012-4838) - Fixed a problem on Flex Systems where the SNMP get and set authority levels did not work - Fixed a problem on Flex Systems where mounting of remote media in a Linux environment showed a USB error - Fixed a problem on Flex Systems that caused the Remote Control Video Viewer window on a RHEL5.8 client to move when the arrow key is pressed - Fixed a problem on Flex Systems where the SMTP "Test Connection" button did not work when the SMTP port is changed - Fixed a problem on Flex Systems where the SNMP get and set authority levels did not work - Fixed a problem on Flex Systems where mounting of remote media in a Linux environment showed a USB error - Fixed a problem on Flex Systems that caused the Remote Control Video Viewer window on a RHEL5.8 client to move when the arrow key is pressed - Fixed a problem on Flex Systems where the SMTP "Test Connection" button did not work when the SMTP port is changed - Corrected the Mezzanine card power fault monitoring on the Flex System x440 Compute Node - Corrected a problem with IBM Fabric Manager configuration from the Flex Chassis Management Module - Added support to retrieve configuration settings from an LDAP server - Added support for the Flex Storage Expansion Node - Added support for CIM indications over https - Added fingerprint checking for SFTP transfers - Added automatic recovery of corrupted UEFI firmware - Added support for authenticated SMTP alerts - Added a display of the users who have a Remote Control session in progress - Provided a request to a Remote Control client to disconnect the session - Added support for the server S3 (sleep) state - Changed the default NTP sync interval from 3 minutes to 24 hours - Fixed a problem where the ambient temperature is only displayed in degrees Fahrenheit - Fixed a problem on the web interface where 'local' is not accepted as a top level domain name in the email format when configuring event recipients - Corrected an IMM2 SNMP trap OID to match the prior IMM format - Fixed a problem that prevented an external USB device from being remotely mounted as a floppy drive in Windows Server 2003 - Changed the blue Location led behavior to not blink when a firmware update is in progress
IMPORTANT NOTICE: For X3300 M4, it is required to upgrade both the primary and backup IMM2 firmware to Version 1.86, 1AOO40D or later. After the IMM2 is successfully updated, it is highly recommended to run the following IPMI command: Get device id (ipmitool raw 6 1) If the last two bytes returned show 0x2A 0x41 even after a reset of the IMM2, please refer to TDR-H207183 or MIGR-5092140 for more information.
Version 1.86, 1AOO40D - Critical - Critical Fix: -- Fixed a problem where the X3300 M4 system configured with a M5110/M5120 RAID card plus the "IBM ServeRAID M5100 Series 512MB/1 gigabytes (GB) Flash/RAID 5 Upgrade for IBM System x" option might have problem if AC power is removed while the system is running
Version 1.85, 1AOO34Z (for BladeCenter blades and System x Servers) - Critical - Critical Fix: -- Fixed a potential security vulnerability with node management user accounts (Reference to Security Bulletin CVE-2012-4838) - Fixed a problem where a Blade Open Fabric Manager uncorrectable error can occur when booting the HS23 - Fixed a problem that IMM IPMI command periodically timed out when using HS23 in Chassis with the management network being disabled in some special configurations - Added support for the HS23 to recognize NEBS/Enterprise Mode for Telco chassis (this feature needs Advanced Management Module Firmware BPET62U or later) - Fixed a problem where the ambient temperature is only displayed in degrees Fahrenheit - Fixed a problem where on rack systems that have 2 power supplies installed, the 'Redundancy Power unit has been restored' event is logged every time that the IMM2 is reset - Fixed a problem where a Fan Tach going low (lower critical) event is intermittently asserted when configuring the IMM2 to use an NTP server - Fixed a problem on the web interface where 'local' is not accepted as a top level domain name in the email format when configuring event recipients - Corrected an IMM2 SNMP trap OID to match the prior IMM format - Fixed a problem that prevented an external USB device from being remotely mounted as a floppy drive in Windows Server 2003 - Changed the blue Location led behavior to not blink when a firmware update is in progress - Fixed a problem on the HS23E that causes Preboot DSA to hang in CLI mode when a user accesses it using Serial over LAN - Fixed a problem on rack servers where ASU cannot set IMM.GRP_GroupName.1 and IMM.GRP_GroupName.2 if the string length is 16 characters or longer. The firmware was corrected to allow a maximum length of 64 characters - Added support for CIM indications over https - Added fingerprint checking for SFTP transfers - Added automatic recovery of corrupted UEFI firmware - Added support for authenticated SMTP alerts - Added a display of the users who have a Remote Control session in progress - Provided a request to a Remote Control client to disconnect the session - Added support for the server S3 (sleep) state
Version 1.85, 1AOO34Y (for PureFlex System V7000 Storage Node) - Initial Release - Added support for Flex System V7000 Storage Node
Version 1.79, 1AOO36F - Suggested - Thermal behavior enhancement on System x iDataPlex dx360 M4
Version 1.78, 1AOO36E - Suggested - Thermal behavior enhancement for 115W & 95W CPU on System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 - Added support for the Intel KNC 5110p card
Version 1.77, 1AOO32X - Critical - Thermal behavior enhancement for 115W CPU on System x iDataPlex dx360 M4
Version 1.75, 1AOO32S - Suggested - Fixed a problem that a PCI uncorrectable error occurs when using HS23 with CFFh card (44W4479) in the BCS chassis - Fixed a problem where an "Unsupported blade/blower combination" error is reported when using the HS23 in the BCHT chassis configured in Enterprise mode - Fixed a problem in System x3530 M4, where the reported Active Energy Manager input/output power readings are inaccurate - Fixed a problem in System x3530 M4, x3630 M4, where an LDAP account can not login using the AD_CrossDomain tree - Fixed a problem in System x3530 M4, x3630 M4, where a user cannot use the "DNS to Find LDAP server/Extract search domain from login ID" setting from the IMM2 web to access an eDirectory server - Added support for Common Form Factor power supplies Oversubscription in System x3750 M4, Machine Types: 8722, 8733
Version 1.65, 1AOO32O - Suggested - Support the power supply Over-Subscription feature - Support the 750 Watt DC power supply for System x3650 M4,x3550 M4 - Support IBM 1.2TB High IOPS MLC Mono Adapter, IBM 2.4TB High IOPS MLC Duo Adapter for System x3650 M4, x3550 M4 - Support IBM LLM-SM Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for System x3650 M4 - Fixed an abnormal Fan Zone recovery problem - Fixed a problem that IMM2 Email notification doesn't support an e-mail address with the underscore '_' character - Fixed a power policy "Restore" problem - Fixed a problem where the LDAP hostname can't be changed by ASU - Fixed a problem that the length of email address (for SNMP notification) is limited to 32 characters
Version 1.60, 1AOO32P - Suggested - Fixed a problem where the Chassis Management Module cannot correctly get the Mezzanine card information for the Flex System x220 Compute Node - Fixed a problem where the PreBoot DSA firmware could not be updated under VMWare ESXi 5 through the Flex System Manager's Update Manager - Fixed a problem where an IMM2 communications error can occur if an unexpected response causes VMware to spawn multiple processes when it does not receive the data it expects from the IMM2
Version 1.59, 1AOO32K - Initial Release - Supports System x3300 M4, Machine Types: 7382
Version 1.53, 1AOO30Z - Critical - Included an update to the FPGA that fixes an intermittent issue where the CPUs do not show up in a system with a RAID card installed, when the AC is removed and reapplied from the server without allowing sufficient time for the system hardware to completely discharge
Version 1.52, 1AOO34A - Suggested - Added redundant power supply and hot swap hard drive support in System x3100 M4
Version 1.51, 1AOO30Y - Critical - Support for NVIDIA Tesla K10, M2070Q, M2090 GPU cards on System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 - Fixed a problem in System x iDataPlex dx360 M4 where the password expires after creating a new user in the IMM2 web interface - Fixed a problem in System x iDataPlex dx360 M4, when the memory sensor changes from 'critical' to 'warning,' but the severity is not updated in the syslog or the email notification
Version 1.50, 1AOO30W - Suggested - Supports System HS23, Machine Types: 7875,1929 - Supports System x3650 M4, Machine Types: 7915 - Supports System x3550 M4, Machine Types: 7914 - Supports System x3500 M4, Machine Types: 7383 - Added support for the Intel Xeon E5-2643 processor on the HS23 in BCH-R3, BCS and BCHT chassis - Fixed a problem where the IMM2 incorrectly logged an "Unsupported blade/blower combination" on the HS23 in the BC-E 8677 chassis - Fixed a power restore problem on systems that have 2 Delta power supplies installed - Fixed a problem in System x3650 M4, x3550 M4, x3500 M4, where OpenLDAP Group Authentication filtering function doesn't work - Fixed a problem in System x3650 M4, x3550 M4, x3500 M4, where LDAP account can not login using the AD_CrossDomain tree
Version 1.45, 1AOO28S - NonCritical - Fixed a problem in Flex System x220 where the Chassis Management Module (CMM) Command Line Interface can't display the Mezzanine card information - Fixed a problem in Flex System x220 and x240 where the prebootDSA firmware cannot be updated through Flex System Manager's Update Manager
Version 1.40, 1AOO30T - Initial Release - Supports System x3750 M4, Machine Types: 8722, 8733
Version 1.38, 1AOO30D - Initial Release - Supports System x3630 M4, Machine Type: 7158 - Supports System x3530 M4, Machine Type: 7160
Version 1.36, 1AOO30P - Initial Release - Fixed an intermittent remote media failure in system HS23E - Fixed a problem in system HS23E where remote media does not work when two or more users have concurrent remote control sessions
Version 1.34, 1AOO28Q - Initial Release - Supports Flex System Manager Node, Machine Type: 8731 - Supports Flex System x240 Compute Node, Machine Types: 7863, 8737, 8738 - Supports Flex System x220 Compute Node, Machine Types: 2585, 7906
Version 1.32, 1AOO28N - Critical - Supports System x3630 M4, Machine Type: 7158 - Supports System x3530 M4, Machine Type: 7160 - Fixed a problem that may see unexpected fan events after power on in x3100 M4 and x3250 M4 systems - Enhanced robustness on I2C bus test
Version 1.26, 1AOO26N - Initial Release - Supports System x3650 M4, Machine Types: 7915
Version 1.25, 1AOO26K - Initial Release - Supports System x3550 M4, Machine Types: 7914 - Supports System x3500 M4, Machine Types: 7383 - Supports System x iDataPlex dx360 M4, Machine Types: 7912,7913
Version 1.22, 1AOO26O - Suggested - Supports System HS23, Machine Types: 7875,1929 Problems Fixed: - Fixed a problem where the BOFM configuration may be lost after a blade power cycle - Fixed an LED error indication that occurs on the BPE4 - Fixed a problem where the Info LED lights during the discovery stage - Fixed a problem where an ABR event is not logged - Fixed an intermittent communication problem between the AMM and IMM2 - Fixed a problem that causes the remote media function to hang when a second user attempts to mount remote media - Fixed a problem where the 'break' keyboard function doesn't work with Serial Over LAN
Version 1.21, 1AOO26L - Initial Release - Supports System HS23, Machine Types: 7875,1929
Version 1.05, 1AOO10K - Initial Release - Fixed the false alert issue in redundant PSU model
Version 1.00, 1AOO10I - Initial Release - Initial Release - Supports System x3250 M4, Machine Types: 2583,2587 - Supports System x3100 M4, Machine Types: 2582,2586
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ibm_fw_imm2_1aoo72h-5_60_anyos_noarch_chg
LSI 2004 SAS Controller BIOS and Firmware Update for IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
Systems Supported: IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node (8737) Flex System Manager Node (8731, 8734, 9955)
Enhancements: - Added System X Agentless support - Indicate support for the ATA Device Server Password security protocol (SCGCQ00465302) - Allow UEFI and BIOS to be Enabled/Disabled individually (SCGCQ00574358) - Added ConnectorName and EnclosureLevel fields to SAS Device Page 0 to help identify physical location of a target device (SCGCQ00523879) - Set SATA HOLD threshold to be configurable in NVDATA (SCGCQ00712525) - If HW can gets into a stuck state, clear that state upon break received. (SCGCQ00631031) - Added a new HII option to disable legacy BIOS (SCGCQ00568594) - The sector size of drives with 4096 bytes physical sector size and 512 bytes logical sector size will be displayed as 512e.(SCGCQ00568598)
Fixes: - Fixed SMP passthrough command failure due to smp back off interrupt. Appears in system log as 0x311c0030. (SCGCQ00889925) - Fixed issue where host boot fails in the presence of blank flash/corrupt firmware in flash (SCGCQ00894439) - Fixed issue where SATA drive errors, bad performance, or boot failure may appear after update to 20.00.02.00 firmware (SCGCQ00859226)(Retain Tip# H015210) - Fixed an issue seen with RAID 10 array where during a warm OS boot, drive models with a long spin up delay may get marked as failed for being unresponsive. Delay ultimately triggers a rebuild of the array.(SCGCQ00836017) - Set SAS drives to track bad blocks using a bad block table rather than using a SCSI Write Long. - Fixed DMAGroup performance issue.(SCGCQ00632433) - Fixed issue with Phase 18 IR FW where booting a RAID volume (such as raid 10), hangs at OROM "Initializing.." and fault 8803 seen. (SCGCQ00641950) - Fixed issue where Report Luns command to a SATA drive fails with CheckCondition/Invalid Field in CDB when allocation length set to Zero. (SCGCQ00615518) - Fixed issue where Raid Accelerator IOs can hang if the stream of IOs suddenly stops. (SCGCQ00599997) - Fixed issue where an invalid frame sent during a PIO-mode SATA passthrough command results in resetting the drive. (SCGCQ00600001) - Fixed issue where lots of NCQ I/O error messages were reported. Appear as: "mpt2sas0: log_info(0x31080000)" (SCGCQ00802848) - Fixed issue where if certain PCIe timeouts occur in the presence of Link Unavailable, a hang condition or data corruption can occur.(SCGCQ00787001) - Fixed issue where system hangs after adapter reset with heavy IO load. (SCGCQ00681098) - Fixed issue where access to Last Logical Block Address (LBA) of SATA drive is Prevented and LBA out Of range by one block is missed. (SCGCQ00747711) - Made change to deal with link getting stuck and causing missing drives. (difficult to reproduce)(SCGCQ00747288) - Fixed IR issue where page header information is not filled in when RAID PHYS DISK PAGE 0 is returned for a non-RAID Disk drive. (SCGCQ00756932) - Fixed issue where controller hits 0x265d fault while creating volume when there is an inactive volume.(SCGCQ00733218) - DID_SOFT_ERRORs are seen when hot plug is performed on the RAID1 volume along with IOs.(SCGCQ00733219) - Fixed issue where system gets hung and reboots while running IO's along with diag reset on the Controller which has active and inactive volumes. (SCGCQ00733220) - Fixed latency spikes seen during performance testing (SCGCQ00736663) - MPI 2.5: distribute target command buffers received across multiple reply queues. (SCGCQ00685820) - Fixed issue where command sas2flash -dflash results in a non-functional system. (SCGCQ00557354) - Fixed issue where internal device reset storm occurs after controller reset using long CDB. (SCGCQ00643892) - Fixed 0x6003 fault due to task management of lost IO (SCGCQ00677741) - Fixed 0x58A1 fault occurring on partner controller while issuing MUR to a target mode controller with outstanding IOs. (SCGCQ00681099) - Fixed issue where IO error occurred when hot plug a HDD from RAID1 (SCGCQ00697505) - Fixed issue where fault 8901 is seen when the volume is roamed.(SCGCQ00726300)
BIOS - Fixed issue where Legacy BIOS failed to detect certain large capacity SAS drives (SCGCQ00696485) - Fixed issue where system boot hangs when Legacy BIOS is disabled (using HII) on certain UEFI systems. (SCGCQ00643917) - Fixed issue where drives that use Descriptor Sense Data were returning format complete immediately even though format still in progress. (SCGCQ00630498)
UEFI - Fixed issue with RAID1E in HII where drive selection for 4th drive is not getting disabled when using check all option (SCGCQ00582185)
Enhancement - Reduce the boot time for UEFI driver for large configurations Fixes: - Fixed an issue that caused the Integrated Management Module (iMM) in System x servers to report Warning: Sensor GPT Status has transitioned from normal to non-critical state. - Fixed an issue where 4k sector size drives with 512e reporting enabled show wrong physical size when running a read capacity 16 command. - Fixed an issue where speed negotiation for 3Gig SATA drives is not handled properly. - Added Support for Report Luns Command - Fixed an issue where OS hang during install of Linux system to a SSD - Fixed an issue where SAS device page 0 may still be present for Initiator devices that have been removed from the topology. - Fixed an issue where RHEL 6.3 hangs during boot with IBM 600GB High IOPS MLC Modular Adapter - Fixed an issue where a non-PI volume made up of all PI capable drives, may come up as PI enabled after a controller reset. - Fixed an issue where a fault 0X8808 occurs when a reset is issued to the controller that has max number of active/inactive volumes - Fixed an issue where "Device Present" Flag of SAS device page0 is not set for initiator controller in then target controller when two controllers are connected to each other in initiator/target mode. - Fixed an issue where extended tags and PCIe upconfigure capability are disabled in SAS2208 and SAS2308. - Fixed an issue where force full discovery does not trigger rediscovery of an expander after the initial expander discovery fails. - Fixed an issue where single RAID0 volume activation was succeeding, even though controller does not support single drive RAID0. - Fixed an issue where RAID1 volume of Non-PI drives moves to optimal state when a PI drive is hotplugged and 'Enable PI mixing' not enabled. - Fixed an issue where Locate LED's stop automatically after 3-4 minutes before user issues command to turn off the Locate LED's. - Fixed an issue where fault 0x8618 is seen when a new volume is created in the presence of another volume which is undergoing resync along with IO. - Fixed an issue background initialization does not start on RAID0 volume with PI drives, after removing and reinserting a volume member.
BIOS - Fixed an issue where core BIOS displays warning message when it fails to add all of the drives connected to int13 chain, then waits for user to press any key to continue further, rather than continuing after 3 seconds. - Fixed an issue where incorrect adapter is being tagged as the first adapter found. - Fixed an issue where the save or discard changes prompt appears after a failed attempt to set volume as the boot device in BIOS CU. - Fixed an issue where BIOS CU provides incorrect device pointer when checking for raid disk to allow/disallow setting boot device. - Fixed an issue where device properties screen is invoked from a direct attach device using Alt+D in SAS topology screen, device traversing [Alt+N & Alt+P] is restricted within the direct attach device and expander attach devices are not traversed. - Fixed an issue where the drive status field does not show 'Max dsks' when trying to select 11th drive for RAID10 volume. - Fixed an issue maximum Int13 devices settings does not get honored, when the value is set as 0 in BIOS CU - Fixed an issue where drive size of 1.088GiB was showing as 1.880GiB. - Fixed an issue current boot device set to device at slot 4" message Not displaying for Adaptors with boot order other than 0. - Fixed an issue where the BIOS CU navigates to create new volume screen instead of back to raid properties screen. - Fixed an issue where BIOS banner showed 'FF' for slot information. - Fixed an issue where the drive's SMART status is always shown as no irrespective of drive's SMART status, under Pred Fail column of the manage hot spare screen and create new volume screen. - Fixed an issue where SAS2 BIOS: volume size shows inconsistent value in the create new volume' screen after selecting the last volume member. - Fixed an issue where a disabled adapter causes the second adapter status to show as unavailable even though the second adapter is enabled. Uefi Enhancement 1/2 - Added capability to create an IR RAID volume in non-PI mode, even when all member drives are PI Capable. - Added PI info and ability to control creation of PI Volume in UCM of BSD HII. - Added new form manage PHY settings to support enabling or disabling of a controller PH Fixes: - Fixed an issue view foreign volume option is disabled with a foreign volume in the configuration.
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 9.63, Build ID DSYTE2L o Problem(s) Fixed: 1. 4 Fort diagnostic tests show two sets of the same test
Version 9.63, Build ID DSYTE2K o Problem(s) Fixed: 1. preboot DSA 9.60 and 9.61 both fail CPU Stress Test with abort message 2. ML2 4 Fort diagnostic tests fail in pDSA
Version 9.61, Build ID DSYTE2E o New System Support: IBM System x3850 X6 / x3950 X6 (3837, 3839) o New Operating System support: N/A o Problem(s) Fixed: PMR Number: 00696,656,760 ---- >2TB DSA / Box line quality- any MT - Customer escalation PMR Number: 93660,999,000 ---- 3TB DSA / Box line quality- MT 3837 - Customer escalation o Enhancement: Openssl update to 1.0.1h from 1.0.1g o Limitations: N/A o Special usage: - 2014 Opal Product build
Version 9.60, Build ID DSYTD9S o New System Support: IBM System x3850 X6 / x3950 X6 (3837, 3839) o New Operating System support: N/A o Problem(s) Fixed: N/A o Enhancement: 1. MPx transition of DSA for CPU&Memory Stress Test. 2. Adding InfoCenter Hyperlinks to DSA. o Limitations: 1.After finish run all diagnostics in 25 loop with Emulex 10G options, DSA log will show abnormal, it only record Diags log one time on DSA Diagnostics Completion Log. 2.On GUI, when two ports of the machine want to connect the Extranet at the same time, the machine could not send dsa log to IBM server. you can click test internet connection to solve the problem. 3.CPU & Memory stress test only support for 1 loop. 4.System not show event log item in chassis event log & ipmi event log page when trigger SBE in standalone mode. o Special usage: - 2014 ToolsCenter 14B
Version 9.52, Build ID DSYTD3L o 13D FP hotfix for Openssl update to 1.0.1g from 1.0.1f
Version 9.51, Build ID DSYTD3H o New System Support: IBM System X3850 X6 (3837, 3839) o New Operating System support: N/A o Problem(s) Fixed: N/A o Enhancement: 1. Get standalone memory test results & SOL support for DSAp (for security efi boot) 2. UEFi Secure Boot o Limitations: N/A o Special usage: - 2013 ToolsCenter 13D FP
Version 9.50, Build ID DSYTD1N o New System Support: IBM System X3250 M5 (5458) IBM NeXtScale Node (5455) IBM System x3650 M4 BD (5466)
o Problem(s) Fixed: 1. PMR - 08641,W01,000 Unisys 9BLTCV - 7143 BOMC CD CheckPointPanel Diag test hangs 2. PMR 08699,W01,000 No LSI raw data from DSAp 9.41
o Enhancement: 1. Embedded DSAp Simplification by removing Low-Value Functionality 2. Fusion IO Raw Data Collection 3. pDSA Simplification for FoD Function & GUI Client 4. Remove Tape Diags function for both online & pDSA (Both Embed and Standalone pDSA) 5. Add warning & report in client for nonsupport systems 6. Change sFTP as the default protocol for transfer log to IBM Service o Limitations: 1. For IR controllers, there's no firmware package build version in the LSI controller page.IR controllers includes: (1). ServeRAID H1110 SATA/SAS Controller for System x (2). ServerRaid-Br10il SAS/SATA controller Expansion Card (3). Racine TLA - N2215 SAS/SATA HBA for IBM System x
2. For Software raid(C100,C105) the Fw version& Fw package version are not supported and will display "N/A" in html and blank in text report.
3. IANet_EEPROM diagnostic test record of Powerville(Onboard NIC card of Yongchun) would be inconsistent among the 4 ports in case the ethernet bus was set to ground due to the limitation of Intel CIM Provider. o Special usage: - 2013 ToolsCenter 13D
Version 9.41, Build ID DSYTC1P o New System Support: Flex System x222 Compute Node (7916) IBM System X3650 M4 HD(5460) o Enhancement: N/A o Limitations: 1. As Intel GPU's name is co-processor, DSA will show the name 'Processor' in PCI page's PCI Device table. Please do not mis-understand this item as CPU device. o Special usage: - 2013 ToolsCenter 13C
Version 9.40, Build ID DSYTB7x o Enhancement: 1. Preboot GUI redesign and enhancement--refine GUI into more customer friendly style. 2. FoD Support--FoD key re-activation. 3. pDSA proxy auto-config retrieve. o Limitations: 1. Immv1 embedded pDSA doesn not support any new drivers due to the limited image size. 2. DSA Does not support "VMware ESXi" page report for ESXi 5.x key due to "vmvisor-offline-query" limitaion . o Special usage: - 2013 ToolsCenter 13B
Version 9.30, Build ID DSYTB27 o New System Support: Flex System x440 Compute Node (7917, 2584) IBM System x3300 M4 (7382) o Problem(s) Fixed: 1. PMR - 05766,YL2,760 Aenservice appeared after running UpdateXpress & DSA. 2. PMR - 05193,W01,000 7147 - Intermittent random PSOD in vmware. multiple
o Enhancement: None o Limitations: - FIFO test of NIC diagnostics is not supported on the Intel I350 Quad Port GbE. Powerville has shared FIFO and shared FIFO registers making a test impossible if four ports are running at once. - For more limitations please refer to readme. o Special usage: - 2012 ToolsCenter 12D
Version 9.29, Build ID DSYTAB6 o New System Support: Flex System x440 Compute Node (7917, 2584) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: - DSA implemented signature in product build. Please update IMM to 1AOO34V or later before updating pDSA, or flash failure will occur; - The user can not flash Embedded Preboot on VMware ESX3.5 prior to U4. - When flashing DSA Preboot using wflash/lflash, if you notice a build mismatch error, please make sure IMM firmware level is minimum 29B. Once you upgrade the IMM firmware to 29B or higher, DSA Preboot will continue to flash without error; - For more limitations please refer to readme. o Special usage: - NGP-4Q(12B+ FixPack3)
Version 9.28, Build ID DSYTAA4 o New System Support: x3630 M4 (7519) x3550 M4 (7383) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: - DSA implemented signature in product build. Please update IMM to 1AOO34V or later before updating pDSA, or flash failure will occur; - The user can not flash Embedded Preboot on VMware ESX3.5 prior to U4. - When flashing DSA Preboot using wflash/lflash, if you notice a build mismatch error, please make sure IMM firmware level is minimum 29B. Once you upgrade the IMM firmware to 29B or higher, DSA Preboot will continue to flash without error; - For more limitations please refer to readme. o Special usage: - IMMV2 system 2012 4Q-LFC
Version 9.27, Build ID DSYTA7F o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme o Special usage: - IMMv1 system 2012 4Q-LFC
Version 9.26, Build ID DSYTA6G o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: DSA Performance Optimization o Limitations: Refer to readme o Special usage: - 2012 ToolsCenter 12C
Version 9.21, Build ID DSYTA1U o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: 1.Recovered LSI Rawdata: "MegaCli -FwTermLog -Dsply -aALL" o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme o Special usage: - 2012 ToolsCenter 12B Plus
Version 9.20, Build ID DSYTA0R o New System Support: x3530 M4 (7160) x3630 M4 (7158) x3750 M4 (8722, 8733) HS23E (8038, 8039) Flex System x220 Compute Node (7906, 2585) o Problem(s) Fixed: 1. PMR 05819,YL2,760 An error occured during the execution of DSA on Windows, DSA exits with an error at the eventlog plugin. o Enhancement: 1. Add HW remote presence key collection for High volume systems. o Limitations: Refer to readme o Special usage: - 2012 ToolsCenter 12B
Version 9.07, Build ID DSYT9CA o New System Support: x3750 M4 (8722, 8733) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 9.06, Build ID DSYT9BC o New System Support: Flex System x220 Compute Node (7906) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 9.05, Build ID DSYT9AA o New System Support: x3630 M4 (7158) x3530 M4 (7160) x3100 M4 Refresh1 (2582) x3250 M4 Refresh1 (2583) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 9.04, Build ID DSYT99E o New System Support: Flex System x240 Compute Node (8737, 8738, 7863) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 9.03, Build ID DSYT98I o New System Support: HS23E (8038, 8039) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 9.02, Build ID DSYT97C o New System Support: iDataPlex dx360 M4 server/2U chassis (7912/7913) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 9.01, Build ID DSYT96D o New System Support: x3500 M4 (7383) x3550 M4 (7914) x3650 M4 (7915) o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: None o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 9.00, Build ID DSYT95W o New System Support: BladeCenter HS23 (7875) BladeCenter HX5 (7873, 1910) Flex System x240 Compute Node (8737, 8738, 7863) Flex System Manager Node (8735) x3500 M4 (7383) x3550 M4 (7914) x3630 M4 (7158) x3650 M4 (7915) x3690 X5 (7192, 7147) x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 (7143, 7191) o Problem(s) Fixed: 1. PMR 24817,8QG,000, PMR 30680,499,000 After kicking off DSA on one of the management nodes (x3650 M2) of SONAS 1.2(RHEL5 based), the node became unresponsive and dropped out of the cluster.
2. PMR 53575,000,834, PMR 05961,YL4,760 After running DSA, when using linux dump command on a DDS5 usb internal tape drive attached in x3650M2 backup speed becomes very slowly or failed.
3. PMR 26905,095,866 Running DSA 4.0 as well as DSA 3.4 on x3850 X5 the server is freezing, users have to reboot the server.
4. DSA 4.00 and previous version segmentation fault issue
6. PMR 15086,OTH,760 DSA 9.00 with --no-imm-lan option does not work correctly on RHEL5.3. The USB port state is changed during the execution of DSA.
o Enhancement: 1. Add GUI and CLI menu for Features on Demand (FoD) Activation Key Management o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: None
Version 4.02, Build ID DSYT92I o New System Support: iDataPlex Direct Water Cooled dx360 M4 server o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: None
Version 4.01, Build ID DSYT92H o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: - 2011 4Q lifecycle
Version 4.00, Build ID DSYT91S o New System Support: None o New server options support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: 1. PMR 15065,OTR,760 On Unisys ES7000 or x3850 X5, the Memory Card number with failed DIMM can not be reported in IPMI Eventlog if the Memory Card is bigger than 4.
o Enhancement: 1. Added > 1TB memory test support o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: - 2011 ToolsCenter 11D
Version 3.48, Build ID DSYT89PUS o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: - 2011 3Q lifecycle
Version 3.47, Build ID DSYT89LUS o New System Support: x3100 M4 (2582) x3250 M4 (2583) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: None
Version 3.46, Build ID DSYT89GUS o New System Support: System x iDataPlex dx360 M3 (6391) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: None
Version 3.45, Build ID DSYT89EUS o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: - x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 (7143, 7191) EXA scaling
Version 3.43, Build ID DSYT87HUS o New System Support: BladeCenter HX5 (7873,1910) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: None
Version 3.43, Build ID DSYT87FUS o New System Support: x3850 X5 / x3950 X5 (7143, 7191) x3690 X5 (7192, 7147) o Problem(s) Fixed: o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: None
Version 3.40, Build ID DSYT85T o New System Support: BladeCenter HS22 (1911) x3650 M3 (5454) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: None
Version 3.30, Build ID DSYT80S o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: 1. Correct a problem with LSI MegaRAID reporting for IBM Service o Limitations: Refer to readme. o Special usage: None
Version 3.20, Build ID DSYT75X o New System Support: x3630 M3 (7377) x3690 X5 (7148, 7149) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: 1. Add LSI Hard Disk Drive (HDD) diagnostic back for both the onboard SAS chip and ServeRAID o Limitations: - If you have ServeRAID (M1015) SAS/SATA Controller, 46M0831 installed, you will need one of the following: - uEFI GYE133A or greater for x3200 M3 and x3250 M3 - uEFI Y4E145B or greater for x3400 M2, x3400 M3, x3500 M2 and x3500 M3 - uEFI D6E145C or greater for x3550 M2, x3550 M3, x3650 M2 and x3650 M3 - For more limitations please refer to readme o Special usage: None
Verion 3.20, Build ID DSYT75U o New System Support: x3755 M3 (7164) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: None o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Verion 3.10, Build ID DSYT70X o New System Support: x3400 M3(7378, 7379) x3500 M3(7380) x3550 M3 (7944, 4254) x3620 M3 (7376) x3650 M3 (7945, 4255) x3690 X5 (7148, 7149) x3850 X5 Standard Single-node and Multi-node models(7145, 7146) x3950 X5 Specially configured Database Engine models (7145, 7146) iDataplex dx360 M3 (6391) HS22V (7871,1949) HX5 (7872, 1909) o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: 1. Added ServeRAID data collection o Limitations: - The following function has been temporarily removed from DSA Preboot for both the onboard SAS chip and ServeRAID: - LSI Hard Disk Drive (HDD) diagnostic - If you have ServeRAID (M1015) SAS/SATA Controller, 46M0831 installed, you will need one of the following: - uEFI GYE133A or greater for x3200 M3 and x3250 M3 - uEFI Y4E145B or greater for x3400 M2, x3400 M3, x3500 M2 and x3500 M3 - uEFI D6E145C or greater for x3550 M2, x3550 M3, x3650 M2 and x3650 M3 - For more limitations please refer to readme o Special usage: None
Version 3.02.56, Build ID DSYT56e o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: - The following systems are supported when BoMC downloads the corresponding system enablement pack: HS22V (7871,1949) x3550 M3 (7944,4254) x3650 M3 (7945,4255) x3400 M3 (7378,7379) x3500 M3 (7839) dx360 M3 (6391) o Limitations: - No HDD diagnostics available - To ensure quality and stability of the DSA code, we have reverted some display functionality of RAID information to what was shown in previous versions of DSA. This affects RAID display on the following adapters: Megaraid 8480 Serveraid MR10i Serveraid MR10is Serveraid MR10m Serveraid MR10k Serveraid M1015 Serveraid M5014 Serveraid M5015 On these adapters, the RAID information is generated from the output of separate command line tools and the format may not match other output in DSA. - For more limitations please refer to readme o Special usage: None
Version 3.00, Build ID: DSYT55a o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7327, 7328, 4251, 4252, 4261 o Limitations: - No HDD diagnostics available - For more limitations please refer to readme o Special usage: None
Version 1.16, Y4YT19AUS o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7839, 7836, 7837 o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 1.15, TMYT20AUS o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7321, 6380, 7323 o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 1.14, D6YT37AUS o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7946, 4198, 7947, 4199 o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 1.13, P9YT48AUS o New System Support: None o Problem(s) Fixed: None o Enhancement: - Added support for Machine Types 7870, 1936, 7809 o Limitations: None o Special usage: None
Version 1.00 - Initial release
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ServeRAID M and MR10 Series SAS Controller Driver for Linux (also supports MegaRAID 8480 SAS Controller)
Adapters Supported: - ServeRAID M1215 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (46C9114) - ServeRAID M5210e SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x - ServeRAID M5210 SAS/SATA Controller - ServeRAID M5110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (81Y4481) - ServeRAID M5110e SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x - IBM Flex System Storage Expansion Node - ServeRAID M5120 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (81Y4478) - ServeRAID M5016 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (90Y4304) - ServeRAID M5115 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (90Y4390) - ServeRAID M5015 SAS/SATA controller (46M0829) - ServeRAID M5014 SAS/SATA controller (46M0916) - ServeRAID M1115 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System X (81Y4448) - ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA Controller (46M0831) - IBM ServeRAID MR10il SAS controller (44E8767) - IBM ServeRAID MR10is SAS controller (44E8695) - IBM ServeRAID MR10ie (CIOv) SAS controller (46C7167) - IBM ServeRAID MR10i SAS controller (43W4296) - IBM ServeRAID MR10k SAS controller (43W4280) - IBM ServeRAID MR10M SAS controller (43W4339) - MegaRAID 8480 SAS controller (39R8850)
Version 6.810.09.00 - Moderate Impact/Low Probability of Occurrence --------------------- Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where deadlock may occur when the Automatic Event Notification thread runs in parallel with error handler thread (SCGCQ00911332, Port of SCGCQ00868731)
- Fixed an issue where driver will operated in RDPQ mode regardless of whether firmware has advertised support or not (SCGCQ00872542)
- Fixed an issue where system may reset with error "BUG: unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at 00000000000000d0" preceded by error "megasas: target reset FAILED!!" (SCGCQ00875223)
- Fixed an issue where driver MFI frames could be freed twice (SCGCQ00879190)
- Fixed an issue where some out-of-band commands had different timeouts than others (SCGCQ00884247)
- Fixed an issue where performance was lower on async IO submissions from the SCSI mid layer (SCGCQ00884242)
- Fixed an issue where a kernel panic may occur if the system is reset or fail to reboot (SCGCQ00859634, Port of SCGCQ00857740)
- Fixed an issue where Task Management frames were not being dumped after the Tast Management Reply frame data (SCGCQ00860038)
- Fixed an issue where a fatal error may occur when an out-of-band command times out during an Online Controller Reset (SCGCQ00882011, Port of SCGCQ00868661)
- Fixed an issue where kernel may hang when many commands are timing out or many Automatic Event Notifications are being processed (SCGCQ00857245)
- Fixed an issue where megaraid_sas module was not being included inside initrd/initramfs (SCGCQ00880965)
- Fixed an issue where kernel may panic if driver does not setup IRQs for non-MSI-x interrupt mode (SCGCQ00870263, Port of SCGCQ00867873)
- Fixed an issue where driver return code is based on command completion rather than command return code (SCGCQ00856103, Port of SCGCQ00856089)
- Fixed an issue where Tape drives may not be detected by the Operating System (SCGCQ00914385, Port of SCGCQ00911702)
- Fixed an issue where max_sectors per IO request may be set to more than firmware can handle (SCGCQ00917992, Port of SCGCQ00917399)
- Fixed an issue where an IERR may occurr on heavy IO with Failover (SCGCQ00864111, Port of SCGCQ00736612)
Enhancements:
- Enhanced queue depths in driver for physical disks based on interface type (SCGCQ00879700)
- Improved naming of internal functions (SCGCQ00866064)
- Enhanced reply queue to support queue depth greater than 1K (SCGCQ00853521)
- Added feature for driver to support Task Management for JBOD and Virtual Drives (SCGCQ00854635)
- Added module parameter to disable 1M IO support and set default to enable 1M IO support (SCGCQ00911362)
- Enhanced tasklet initialization so it would occur before setting up IRQs (SCGCQ00914393, Port of SCGCQ00911709)
- Simplified HB handling for SR-IOV (SCGCQ00864113, Port of SCGCQ00700580)
- Enhanced driver to update Online Controller Reset capability when it changes (SCGCQ00914389, Port of SCGCQ00908352)
- Added feature to print Critical, Fatal and Dead firmware events into system logs (SCGCQ00868723, SCGCQ00882010, Port of SCGCQ00866176)
- Enhanced HB handling to align with behavior on other Operating Systems (SCGCQ00864117, Port of SCGCQ00707323)
- Removed excess dead code (SCGCQ00850012)
Version 6.808.16.00 -------------------
Version 6.704.15.00 - Suggested ------------------- - Fixed an issue where uneven span configuration of RAID 1 will not have proper load balancing for Fast Path Read.
Version 6.602.03.00 - Suggested ------------------- Enhancement: - Add support for ServeRAID M1215 SAS/SATA Controller Fixes: - Fixed an issue where Kernel panic occurs due to timeout of MFI/MPT pass-through command, followed by completion through Interrupt context.
Version 6.600.20.00 - Suggested ------------------- Enhancement(s): - Add Support for ServeRAID M5210 and M5210e SAS/SATA Controller
Version 6.506.00.00 - Suggested ------------------- Enhancement(s): - Added ability for user to configure the maximum number of MSI-X vectors launched for M51XX and M1XX controllers.
Version 00.00.06.19 - Suggested ------------------- Enhancements: - Add support for RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.3.
Fixes: - Fixed an issue where a kernel crash may occur in some cases, when megaraid_sas driver is loaded but controller is not present.
Version 00.00.06.15 - Suggested ------------------- Enhancements: - Add support for fpRead/WriteCapable & fpRead/WriteAcrossStripe - Add support for RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.2.
Fixes: - Mask off MFI_FRAME_IEEE, MFI_FRAME_SGL64, MFI_FRAME_SENSE64 in megasas_mgmt_fw_ioctl() to prevent memory scribble issues from incorrectly built MegaCli frames. - Fixed reglockFlags for degraded RAID 5/6.
Version 00.00.06.12-01 - Non Critical ------------------- Fix: - Packaging fix only to remove "sh: line 1: .conf: command not found" message.
Version 00.00.06.12 - Initial release ------------------- ibm_dd_sraidmr_6_810_09_00_rhel6_32-64_chg
Firmware Update for ServeRAID M5115 PSoC3
Adapters Supported: ServeRAID M5115 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM Flex System (90Y4390)
NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN #N/A
Version 70 - Suggested ------------ Firmware version 70 - Added feature to enable ServeRAID M5115 PSoC Agentless data to be visible to xHMC.
Version 69 - Suggested ------------ Firmware version 69 - Fixed issue where CMM Expansion Card VPD FW version does not match IMM Properties for ServeRAID M5115 FW version on x880 X6 system.
Version 68 - Suggested ------------ Firmware version 68 - Fixed issue that inadvertently shuts system off when the PSoC update is initiated. - Added I2C pass-through isolation logic during standby power - Fixed issue that inadvertently surfaces a Mezz fault message after performing a Virtual Reseat. - Added "M5115" signature to I2C 0xB0 register - Added support for RAID Link.
Version 63 - Initial Release ---------- ibm_fw_psoc3_m5115-70_linux_32-64_chg