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* IBM DS3000 SAS / SATA Hard Disk Drive Update Pack         *
* Version 4.8                                                          *
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the 
general information in section 6.0 "Trademarks and Notices" in this document.


Last Update:   2/25/2010
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_4.8_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:
      
    ST336754SS	    BA1A
    ST373454SS	    BA1A
    ST3146854SS	    BA1A
    ST373455SS	    BA2D
    ST3146855SS	    BA2D
    ST3300655SS	    BA2D
    ST373355SS	    BA38
    ST3146755SS	    BA38
    ST3300555SS	    BA38
    ST3146356SS	    BA4C
    ST3300656SS	    BA4C
    ST3450856SS	    BA4C
    ST3300657SS	    BA58
    ST3450857SS	    BA58
    ST3600057SS	    BA58
    ST3600957SS	    EA53
    ST9146852SS	    B629
    ST9300603SS	    B53B
    ST9300503SS	    E536
    ST9600204SS	    B547 
    GNAxxxxx	    BH0G
    MAX3036RC	    T907
    MAX3073RC	    T907
    MAX3147RC	    T907
    MBE2147RC	    SC17
    VPAxxxxxxx	    A650
    VPBxxxxxxx	    A496
    VPCxxxxxxx	    A3C0

    
  Near-Line SAS Hard Disk Drive:
  
    ST31000424SS    BC26
    ST32000444SS    BC26
    ST9500430SS     BD14

            
  SATA Hard Disk Drive:
            
    ST3500630NS	    3AEV
    ST3750640NS	    3AEV
    ST3500641NS	    3AEU
    ST3500631NS	    4AEV
    ST3750641NS	    4AEV
    ST3500320NS	    BB13
    ST3750330NS	    BB13
    ST31000340NS    BB13

    ST3500514NS     BB28
    ST3750524NS     BB28
    ST31000524NS    BB28
    ST32000644NS    BB28
    HDS725050KLA360 K2AOAT3A
    HUA721010KLA330 GK0IAB4A
    HUA721050KLA330 GK0IAB4A
    HUA721075KLA330 GK0IAB4A
    HUA722010CLA330 JP4OA3GB
    HUA722020CLA330 JKAOA3GA
            


   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).


   Updating hard disk drive firmware for either ST31000424SS or ST32000444SS
   requires that firmware version BE51 be downloaded to the hard disk drives
   prior to upgrading to firmware version BC26.


   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 DS Storage Manager Client version 2.x or 10.x, perform the 
         following steps to download hard disk drive firmware: 

	 NOTE: Updating hard disk drive firmware for either ST31000424SS or 
	 ST32000444SS requires that firmware version BE51 be downloaded to 
	 the hard disk drives prior to upgrading to firmware version BC26.

   
         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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      Other company, product, and service names may be
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7.0  Disclaimer
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