============================================================================= QLogic 10 GbE Converged Network Adapter MultiFlash Update for System x Package Version 1.12.21 03/06/2013 ============================================================================= Readme for QLogic MultiBoot Package ----------------------------------- This readme.txt file provides the basic information required for updating the QLogic adapter using automated procedures. For more detailed information on using the flashing utilities, please refer to the appropriate subdirectory. 1. Contents Of Multiboot Package -------------------------------- The files contained in this Multiboot Flash package provide the following versions for the Converged Network Adapter (CNA). Package Version 1.12.21 * Products: QLE3262, QLE8262 * PCIe Interface: PCIe 1.1 and 2.0 x8 * Firmware Version: 4.12.13 * Release Status: C0 drop Important Note: This package requires the QConvergedConsole CLI utility (QCCCLI) to perform the flash update. Compatible version of QCCCLI for 32 and 64 bit Linux and 32 bit Windows architectures is included in this package and will be automatically installed. The Linux version of QCCCLI will replace any previous version you had installed,it must be installed using the RPM utility. If your system does not have RPM loaded, then the QCCCLI utility included with this package will not load successfully and you will need to install QCCCLI manually prior to running this flash update. Important Note: If you choose to install the QCCCLI utility manually, please ensure that you install version 1.0.3-39 or later. The QCCCLI versions included with this package are 1.0.3-39. It is strongly recommended that you run the script "Uninstall-SCLI.sh" before attempting to install SCLI manaually. This script will remove all traces of previous SCLI installations. The script "QCCCLI-Inst.sh" will run the QCCCLI rpm install process. To gain access to these scripts and to the QCCCLI rpm file, extract this package to your hard drive by following the instructions below. Please see the file "QCCCLI-readme.txt" for more information about QCCCLI. (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999, 2013. 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 "Notices and trademarks" in this document. It is recommended that adapters are updated one at a time, or adapters of the same type (SSDID) are updated together. Do not have different adapter models in the system during the update/flash process. CONTENTS ________ 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 _____________ 1.1 This update includes the BIOS and firmware for QLogic CNAs for use with IBM System x. 1.2 Limitations This release does not support the following: * Chimney in Windows * FW does not support concurrent combination of PCI legacy interupts and MSI/MSI-X. 1.3 Problems 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 qlgc_fw_cna_sysx-1.12.21_linux.bin - Flash update package o qlgc_fw_cna_sysx-1.12.21_linux.chg - Change history o qlgc_fw_cna_sysx-1.12.21_linux.txt - Readme 2.0 Installation and setup instructions ________________________________________ This package can be used with several of IBM's update management tools, including IBM UpdateXpress Manager, IBM UpdateXpress System Packs, and IBM Director. It can also be used as a standalone executable package. To use the package with one of IBM's update management tools, follow the instructions that came with your specific management tool. 2.1 Standalone usage instructions --------------------------------- As a standalone package, this executable can be used in the following ways: - to update the QLogic HBA FW on the local system - to copy all files necessary for the update to the local hard drive or other media Updating the local system: 1) Type "./qlgc_fw_cna_sysx-1.12.21_linux.bin -s" at a command prompt. A successful return indicates firmware updated. Extracting files 1) Type "./qlgc_fw_cna_sysx-1.12.21_linux.bin -x" , where is the fully qualified path where you want to extract the files, at a command prompt. Example of Included files: P3Pxxxxx.BIN - FW/BIOS image file fcscli-exitcodes.txt - Listing of SCLI error/return codes SCLI-Inst.sh - Installs new version of SCLI QCCCLI-readme.txt - SCLI usage instructions Update.sh - Runs the entire FW update, including uninstall/install of QCCCLI 2.2 Troubleshooting tips ------------------------ For specific service packs (SP) and operating system (OS) updates, refer to the descriptions where this software version is posted on the QLogic Web site: http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/ 3.0 Configuration information ______________________________ - None 4.0 Unattended Mode ____________________ To run this package in unattended mode, use the following command: qlgc_fw_cna_sysx-1.12.21_linux.bin -s 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number ______________________________________ 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 - System x Web site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/eserver.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. 6.0 Trademarks and Notices __________________________ IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and other countries. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 7.0 Disclaimer ______________ 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. 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.