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* IBM DS3000 SAS / SATA Hard Disk Drive Update Pack         *
* Version 4.7                                                          *
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Last Update:   6/10/2010
Please refer to corresponding Change History document for more information 
on new features and modifications.


1.0   Overview
2.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
3.0   Configuration Information
4.0   Unattended Mode
5.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
6.0   Trademarks and Notices
7.0   Disclaimer

1.0  Overview
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  1.1 Overview of this code

    The IBM DS3000 SAS Hard Disk Update Pack contains hard disk drive 
    firmware updates for DS3200, DS3300, DS34000, DS3500 and BladeCenter
    Boot Disk System with or without expansion units attached (if supported). 
 

    Note: The ibm_fw_ds3khdd_4.70_anyos_anycpu.chg file contains the 
    complete change history for all versions (including the latest version) 
    of the drive firmware that are included in this package.
      

    This release contains firmware for IBM Hard Disk Drives that have been 
    upgraded since the initial firmware release.
      
      
  SAS Hard Disk Drive:
      
   ST3xxx54SS   BA1A
   ST3xx455SS   BA29
   ST3xxx855SS  BA29
   ST3xxx655SS  BA29
   ST3xx355SS   BA35
   T3xx755SS    BA35
   ST3xx555SS   BA35
   ST3xxx356SS  BA49
   ST3xxx656SS  BA49
   ST3xxx856SS  BA49
   ST3300657SS  BA54
   ST3450857SS  BA54
   ST3600057SS  BA54
   ST3600957SS  EA52
   ST9146852SS  B626
   ST9300603SS  B538
   ST9300503SS  B535  
   GNAxxxxx     BH0G
   MAXxxxxx     T907
   VPAxxxxxxx   A650
   VPBxxxxxxx   A496
    
  Near-Line SAS Hard Disk Drive:
  
    ST31000424SS    BC21
    ST32000444SS    BC21
    ST9500430SS     BD12

            
  SATA Hard Disk Drive:
            
    ST35xxx630NS    3AEV
    ST37xxx640NS    3AEV
    ST35xxx641NS    3AEU
    ST35xxx631NS    4AEV
    ST37xxx641NS    4AEV
    HDS7250xxxxx360 K2AOAT3A
    HUA72xxxxKLA330 GK0IAB4A
    ST3500320NS     BB12
    ST3750330NS     BB12
    ST31000340NS    BB12
  
            


   1.2 Limitations
                      
       The minimum controller firmware levels are:
 
          Storage Manager version 10.70.xx.xx
          Model Type        Firmware            
          1746 all models   07.70.16.01   
       
         Storage Manager version 10.60.xx.xx
          Model Type        Firmware            
          1726-2xx, HC2     07.35.53.00
          1726-3xx, HC3     07.35.53.00
          1726-4xx, HC4     07.35.53.00         
         
         Storage Manager version 10.35.xx.xx
          Model Type        Firmware            
          1726-2xx, HC2     07.35.41.00
          1726-3xx, HC3     07.35.41.00
          1726-4xx, HC4     07.35.41.00         
          1726-22B, HC2     06.30.01.00          

         Storage Manager version 2.72.xx.xx      
          Model Type        Firmware   
          1726-2xx, HC2     06.70.69.00
          1726-3xx, HC3     06.70.69.00
          1726-4xx, HC4     06.70.69.00
          1726-22B, HC2     06.30.01.00          

         
         Storage Manager version 2.70.xx.xx        
          Model Type        Firmware   
          1726-2xx, HC2     06.70.22.00
          1726-3xx, HC3     06.70.22.00
          1726-4xx, HC4     06.70.22.00
          1726-22B, HC2     06.30.01.00          


         Storage Manager version 2.50.xx.xx
          Model Type        Firmware   
          1726-2xx, HC2     06.17.31.00
          1726-3xx, HC3     06.50.02.00
          1726-4xx, HC4     06.17.31.00   
      
         
         Storage Manager version 2.17.xx.xx
          Model Type        Firmware                          
          1726-2xx, HC2     06.17.31.00
          1726-4xx, HC4     06.17.31.00
         

   The minimum supported ESM version is:
   
          EXP3000     1.64
          EXP3500     3.16
      
          
         UPDATING HARD DISK MICROCODE REQUIRES DOWNTIME (NO HOST I/O).

   1.3 Enhancements
         
         See corresponding Change History document for more information.

   1.4 Level of Recommendation

         IBM considers this update to be highly recommended for all 
         customers.

         IBM strongly recommends applying the HDD firmware at the next 
         possible maintenance window.  

   1.5 Dependencies

         IMPORTANT: Always check the DS3000 storage subsystem controller 
         firmware README for any required minimum version of the attached 
         drive expansion enclosure ESM firmware for that particular 
         controller firmware release. Update the ESM firmware using 
         either the DS3000 Storage Manager client program.
                  
         Be sure to follow the following list of prerequisites before 
         updating hard disk firmware.

            - For Hard Disk Drive firmware updates, ensure that all activity 
              to the controller is stopped.
                  
         If you are unsure about the sequence of firmware updates for 
         various components in the DS3000 storage subsystem configuration, 
         please call IBM Support at 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378) 
         before proceeding with the firmware upgrades. 

       
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2.0  Installation and Setup
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    2.1  Ensure that all activities to the controllers is stopped while 
         performing hard disk drive (HDD) firmware updates with all levels 
         of controller firmware.
      
         The DS3000 storage subsystems can update all drives in a 
         configuration for up to four different drive types at the same time. 
         
         For DS3000 Storage Manager Client version 2.x or 10.35, perform the 
         following steps to download drive expansion ESM firmware: 
   
         a.  THE DRIVE FIRMWARE UPDATE WILL REQUIRE DOWNTIME. When 
             updating drive firmware ensure that no HOST I/O is being 
             sent to the DS3000 controllers.
         b.  Open the Subsystem Management window. 
         c.  Click Advanced => Maintenance => Download => Drive Firmware. 
             Follow the online instructions. 


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3.0  Configuration Information
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    3.1  There is no special configuration required with the IBM DS3000 SAS
         Hard Disk Drive updates.

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4.0  Unattended Mode
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    See the appropriate application tools for any possible unattended 
    mode operations.

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5.0  WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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5.1  IBM System Storage™ Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site:
     http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/disk/

5.2  IBM System Storage™ Marketing Web Site:
     http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk

5.3  You can receive hardware service through IBM Services or through your 
     IBM reseller, if your reseller is authorized by IBM to provide warranty 
     service. See http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/ for support telephone 
     numbers, or in the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-
     7378).

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6.0  Trademarks and Notices
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7.0  Disclaimer
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