These release notes contain information on Version 3.4.2 of the QCIC software and should be read before installing the QCIC software. The following topics are covered in these notes:
QCIC software compatibility information.
Changes since the previous release.
Installing the QCIC software onto disk from the distribution media.
Updating the QCIC or QCIC-W flash PROMs.
Updating the flash PROMs on the CSM board's high-performance SCSI/EthernetTM (HPSE) section.
Problem reports for this release of the QCIC software.
Late documentation additions (if any).
ATTENTION In this document, the term "QCIC" refers to the QCIC, QCIC-W and QCIC-E boards. The HPSE section of the CSM board incorporates the functionality of two channels of a QCIC-W board and acts like an independent system board. It is referred to simply as the HPSE. In instances where the distinction between these boards is important, the affected board is explicitly named.
Version 3.4.2 of the QCIC software is compatible with all versions of the QCIC, QCIC-W, and QCIC-E boards, and with the HPSE.
DYNIX/ptx V4.2.3 (and above) and DYNIX/ptx V4.4.2 (and above) are dependent upon QCIC Software V3.4.1 or V3.4.2.
ATTENTION QCIC Software V3.4.2 is available only on the DYNIX/ptx V4.5.1 (or later) installation CD. QCIC Software V3.4.1, supporting DYNIX/ptx V4.2.x and DYNIX/ptx V4.4.x, is available on the DYNIX/ptx V4.2.4 or DYNIX/ptx V4.4.7 (or later) CDs.
Any previous DYNIX/ptx operating system must use QCIC Software V3.2.6.
See Problem Reports 2.1 for a listing of the fixed and open bugs.
The following documents are available in HTML format on the software documentation CD-ROM or at http://webdocs.numaq.ibm.com/:
The SSM/CSM Power-Up Monitor Guide explains how to use the power-up monitor software.
The Diagnostic Executive User's Guide explains how to use the diagnostics.
Bootbay Subsystem Installation explains how to install and configure the Bootbay.
The Pbay Subsystem Installation Guide explains how to install and configure the Pbay subsystem, and how to replace individual components in the subsystem.
The ptx®/INSTALL Software Installation Guide explains how to use ptx/INSTALL to deinstall and install software in the DYNIX/ptx environment.
The following documents are available on the release notes CD-ROM, dated December 2001 or later:
The DYNIX/ptx® V4.5.3 and Layered Product Software Installation Release Notes explains how to upgrade software to the DYNIX/ptx V4.5.3 release stack.
The CSM Software and Diagnostic Executive Release Notes explains how to install updated CSM and QCIC software.
If your shipment is incomplete or you encounter problems while installing the QCIC software, contact Customer Support.