IBM HBA/LSI 6Gb SAS/SATA/SSD Driver for Windows

Supported Controllers:  ServeRAID H1110 SAS/SATA Controller for IBM System x (81Y4492)
                        IBM 6Gb SAS HBA (46M0907)
                        IBM 6Gb SSD HBA (68Y7362)

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


1.0  Overview
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  1.1    This update includes a new device driver for IBM HBA/LSI 6Gb 
         SAS/SATA/SSD Driver Controller Driver supporting Windows.  
  
  1.2    Limitations:
         - None

  1.3    Problems fixed:
         - See change history for details

  1.4    Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update:
          - None

  1.5    Dependencies:
          - None
	
  1.6    Update Contents:
          o  ibm_dd_mpt2sas_2.00.45_windows_32-64.exe
             - The executable update package
          o  ibm_dd_mpt2sas_2.00.45_windows_32-64.chg
             - Change history


2.0  Installation and setup instructions
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  This package can be used with several of IBM's update management tools, 
  including IBM UpdateXpress Manager, IBM UpdateXpress System Packs, and 
  IBM Director.

  It can also be used as a standalone executable package.  

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

  2.1 Standalone usage instructions
  ---------------------------------

  As a standalone package, this executable can be used in the following ways: 
    - to update the SAS controller driver on the local system
    - to copy all files necessary for the update to the local hard drive or 
	  other media
    - to create a device driver update diskette that can be used during OS 
	  installation

  Updating the local system:
    1) Run the executable by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing 
       'ibm_dd_mpt2sas_2.00.45_windows_32-64.exe' at a command prompt.
    2) Select "Perform Update" and then click "Next".
    3) Click "Update".
    4) To perform another function, click "Back", otherwise click "Exit" to 
       exit the utility.

  Creating a diskette
    NOTE: The direct "Extract to floppy" function is disabled for driver 
	updates.
	To create a diskette:
    1) Follow the directions for extracting files, below.
    2) From the newly created directories, select the directory which 
	   corresponds to the OS that you want a driver diskette for.
    3) Copy all of the files from the selected directory onto a blank diskette.

  Extracting files
    1) Run the executable by double clicking on the file icon, or by typing 
       'ibm_dd_mpt2sas_2.00.45_windows_32-64.exe' at a command prompt.
    2) Select "Extract to Hard Drive" and then click "Next".
    3) Select the desired destination directory or media and then click "OK".
    4) To perform another function, click "Back", otherwise click "Exit" to 
	   exit the utility.

  2.2 Troubleshooting tips
  ------------------------
	- None
	

3.0  Configuration information
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    - None


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

	ibm_dd_mpt2sas_2.00.45_windows_32-64.exe -s

                    
5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number
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  o  You can download new and updated files for IBM products from the IBM 
     Support Web site:

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

  o  For the latest list of supported operating systems, see the IBM 
     ServerProven - SCSI and RAID Controllers Web site:

     http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/controllers/matrix.html

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


6.0 Trademarks and Notices
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  IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation 
  in the United States and other countries.

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

  Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in 
  the United States and other countries.

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


7.0 Disclaimer
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  THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
  IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
  INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
  FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE
  INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT.  BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM
  GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS.

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