LSI 1064e SAS Controller BIOS and Firmware Update for HS21 XM
BIOS Version 6.16.00 and Firmware Version 1.22.00

Systems Supported: IBM BladeCenter HS21 XM (7995)

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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 information and support phone Number
6.0  Notices and trademarks
7.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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  1.1    This update includes the BIOS and firmware for the LSI 1064 planar controller.
  
  1.2    Limitations
         - None

  1.3    Problem(s) fixed:
         - See change history for more details.

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

  1.5    Dependencies
          - None
	
  1.6    Update Contents
   		o  ibm_fw_mptsas_hs21xm-2.11_anyos_noarch.img
                   - Diskette image of the flash update package
   		o  ibm_fw_mptsas_hs21xm-2.11_anyos_noarch.chg
                   - Change history

     		     
2.0  Installation and setup instructions
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  This image file can be used to create a DOS based, bootable diskette which will update
  the BIOS and firmware on the LSI 1064 planar controller.

    1) Use any diskette creation application to write the image onto a diskette.
    2) Insert the diskette into the diskette drive (a USB diskette drive can be used).
    3) Boot the system.
    4) PC DOS will start and the update will be run automatically.
    5) Reboot the system.  The controller is now updated.


3.0  Configuration information
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  N/A


4.0  Unattended Mode
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  N/A

                    
4.0 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 Server Proven - 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.


5.0 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.

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


6.0 Disclaimer
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