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Servers - Procedure for back-leveling ServeRAID Firmware/BIOS
Applicable to: World-Wide
Source: RETAIN tip H165466
Abstract:
Procedure for back-leveling ServeRAID Firmware/BIOS.
This procedure is meant for allowing the BIOS/Firmware to be back-leveled for customers that are working towards certifying the new level of BIOS/firmware and need the back-level procedure until the certification completes.
NOTE: IBM does not recommend back-leveling firmware for a long-term basis. IBM recommends that customers run at the latest level firmware.
PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
- The system is a PC Server, any Type, all models.
- The system is a Netfinity server, any Type, all models.
- The system may be configured with any number of processors.
- The system is configured with any of the following options:
ServeRAID Adapter FRU p/n06H9334 (Option p/n70G8489)
ServeRAID Adapter FRU p/n76H6875 (Option p/n70G8489)
ServeRAID-3H Adapter FRU p/n01K7396 (Option p/n01K7207)
ServeRAID-3L Adapter FRU p/n01K7352 (Option p/n01K7364)
- All Firmware for all ServeRAID Adapters are affected.
FIX:
- Create the appropriate level ServeRAID BIOS/Firmware diskette.
- Delete the following file from the diskette: cphbf.pro
- After this file is deleted, the update utility will simply write over whatever ServeRAID BIOS/Firmware is on the adapter without checking its current level.
SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2, NETFINITY, PCSERVER, SERVICER ONLY, SERVERAID, FIRMWARE, BIOS
Search Keywords |
PSY2, NETFINITY, PCSERVER, SERVICER ONLY, SERVERAID, FIRMWARE, BIOS | |
Hint Category |
Retain | |
Date Created |
10-12-98 | |
Last Updated |
14-01-99 | |
Revision Date |
14-01-2000 | |
Brand |
IBM PC Server | |
Product Family |
Servers | |
Machine Type |
Various | |
Model |
Various | |
TypeModel |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H165466 | |
Reverse Doclinks |
Date last altered: A98/12/04 |