The DbFix utility for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP1 - x86 and Windows Server 
2003 SP2 - x86 (32bit) operating system environments. This is used with 
controller firmware 07.36.xx.xx and later for the DS4200-all models, DS4700-
all models, DS4800-all models, DS5100-all models, and DS5300-all models storage 
subsystems only.

   Microsoft Windows NT4 and Windows 2000 is not supported with this version of 
   the DbFix utility. Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows 
   Vista (English only) operating systems supports the client only along with 
   this utility.

Important:
      A problem causing recursive reboots exists while using 7.36.08.xx and 
      7.36.12.xx firmware on IBM System Storage DS4000 or DS5000 systems. This 
      problem is fixed in 7.36.14.xx and above firmware. All subsystems 
      currently using 7.36.08.xx and 7.36.12.xx firmware MUST run a file system 
      check tool (DbFix) before and after the firmware upgrade to 7.36.14.xx or 
      7.50.13.xx. Instructions for obtaining and using DbFix are contained in 
      the 7.36.14.xx, 7.50.13.xx or 7.60.xx.xx firmware packages. Carefully read 
      the firmware readme and the DbFix instructions before upgrading to 
      firmware version 7.36.14.xx or later. For storage subsystems with firmware 
      level 7.36.08.xx or 7.36.12.xx, configuration changes should be avoided 
      until a firmware upgrade to version 7.36.14.xx or later has been completed 
      successfully. 

      Subsystems not currently using 7.36.08.xx or 7.36.12.xx do not need to run 
      DbFix prior to upgrading to 7.36.14.xx, 7.50.13.xx or 7.60.xx.xx. DbFix 
      may be run after upgrading to 7.36.14.xx or later version of controller 
      firmware but it is not required. DbFix is only applicable to subsystems 
      having controller firmware version 7.36.xx.xx or later installed.

      If problems are experienced using DbFix or the resulting message received 
      is “Check Failed…”, DO NOT upgrade your firmware and contact IBM support 
      before taking any further actions.


(C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999, 2009. All rights 
reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication, or 
disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the 
general information in section 6.0 "Trademarks and Notices" in this document.


Note: Before commencing with any firmware upgrade procedure, use the 
      Storage Manager client to perform a Collect All Support Data capture. 
      Save this support data capture on a system other than the one that is 
      being upgraded.

Last Update:   11/09/2009

Products Supported:

    ---------------------------------------------------------------
   | New Model  | Old Model | Machine Type |     Model             |
   |------------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------|
   |  DS5100    |   N/A     |     1818     | 51A                   |
   |------------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------|
   |  DS5300    |   N/A     |     1818     | 53A                   |
   |------------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------|
   |  DS4800    |   N/A     |     1815     | 82A, 82H, 84A, 84H,   |
   |            |           |              | 88A, 88H, 80A, 80H    |
   |------------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------|
   |  DS4700    |   N/A     |     1814     | 70A, 70H, 72A, 72H,   |
   |            |           |              | 70T, 70S, 72T, 72S,   |
   |------------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------|
   |  DS4200    |   N/A     |     1814     | 7VA, 7VH              |
------------ --------------------------------------------------



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CONTENTS
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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


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1.0   Overview
--------------

   A problem causing recursive reboots exists while using 7.36.08.xx and 
   7.36.12.xx firmware on IBM System Storage DS4000 or DS5000 systems. This 
   problem is fixed in 7.36.14.xx and above firmware. All subsystems currently 
   using 7.36.08 and 7.36.12 firmware MUST run a file system check tool (DbFix) 
   before and after the firmware upgrade to 7.36.14.xx or later (7.50.xx.xx or 
   7.60.xx.xx). Carefully read the firmware readme and the DbFix instructions 
   before upgrading to firmware version 7.36.14.xx or later (7.50.xx.xx or 
   7.60.xx.xx).

   Subsystems not currently using 7.36.08.xx or 7.36.12.xx do not need to run 
   DbFix prior to upgrading to 7.36.14.xx or 7.50.13.xx. DbFix may be run after 
   upgrading to 7.36.14.xx or 7.50.13.xx but it is not required. DbFix is only 
   applicable to subsystems using 7.36.xx.xx or later firmware.

   If problems are experienced using DbFix or the resulting message received 
   is “Check Failed…”, DO NOT upgrade your firmware and contact IBM support 
   before taking any further actions.

   Please refer to the "File System Check Utility_v19.doc" document packaged 
   with the DbFix utility for specific installation and usage instructions.

   The DbFix utility must be downloaded from the following LSI web site:

   http://www.lsi.com/support/sstor1/

 
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2.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
-----------------------------------------


2.1   Installation and Execution
--------------------------------

   Install and Execute DbFix Utility 
     If your subsystem is currently running controller firmware version 
     7.36.08.00 or 7.36.12.00, DbFix MUST be executed before and after the 
     upgrade to 7.36.14.xx or later (7.50.xx.xx or 7.60.xx.xx). Please refer to 
     the "File System Check Utility_v19.doc" document packaged with the DbFix 
     utility for specific installation and usage instructions.
     
     Refer to the 7.36.14.xx or 7.50.13.xx or 7.60.28.00 controller firmware 
     readme for firmware installation instructions, including how the DbFix tool 
     fits into the firmware installation process.     


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3.0 Configuration Information
-----------------------------
        N/A


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4.0   Unattended Mode
---------------------
        N/A


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

5.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
----------------------------------------

   5.1  IBM System Storage™ Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site:
        http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/disk

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

   5.3  If you have any questions about this update, or problem
        applying the update go to the following HelpCenter World
        Telephone Numbers URL:
        http://www.ibm.com/planetwide

  IMPORTANT:
  You should download the latest version of the DS Storage Manager
  host software, the storage subsystem controller firmware, the 
  drive expansion enclosure ESM firmware and the drive firmware at
  the time of the initial installation and when product updates become
  available. 

  For more information about how to register for support notifications, 
  see the following IBM Support Web page: 

    www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/subscribe/moreinfo.html 

  You can also check the Stay Informed section of the IBM Disk Support 
  Web site, at the following address: 

    http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/disk

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6.0   Trademarks and Notices
----------------------------

        6.1  The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation
             in the United States or other countries or both:

                 IBM

                 DS4000
                 
                 DS5000

                 FAStT

                 System Storage™

                 the e-business logo

                 xSeries

                 pSeries

                 HelpCenter

                 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of 
                 Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other 
                 countries, or both.

                 Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are 
                 trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, 
                 Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both.

                 UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the 
                 United States and other countries.

                 Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

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

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7.0   Disclaimer
----------------

        7.1  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.


        7.2  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.


