readme.txt Driver File Contents (qlgc_dd_nic_5.0_windows_32-64.exe)

         Drivers Software Release for IBM System x iSCSI Server Adapters 
                            version 5.0 
                            (3/19/2008)

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This is the v5.0 drivers software release for IBM iSCSI Server Adapters for IBM 
eServer System x modular systems.


This software release supports the following System x adapters:

Option 39Y6146: QLogic iSCSI Single Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x (QLogic QLE4060C)

Option 42C1770: QLogic iSCSI Dual Port PCIe HBA for IBM System x (QLogic QLE4062C)

Option 30R5201: IBM iSCSI Server TX Adapter (QLogic QLA4050C)

Option 30R5501: IBM iSCSI Server SX Adapter (QLogic QLA4050)

Option 73P3601: IBM iSCSI Server Adapter (QLogic QLA4010C)


The adapters are used as iSCSI hardware initiators in IBM eServer System x servers.

The iSCSI Target platforms supported include xSeries Total Storage DS300, System x
Total Storage DS3300, and System i i5 iSCSI Target solutions.

This software release supports Microsoft Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 for both 
x86/IA32 and x64/AMD64 platforms.

The Windows drivers are Microsoft digitally signed.

This package does not include Linux drivers software. Instead, a link is provided for
end users to download the software from a QLogic support URL created specifically for
IBM System x iSCSI adapters.

Note that the official 64-bit support for x64/AMD64 is dependent on the iSCSI Target.
xSeries Total Storage DS300 and iSeries i5 iSCSI solutions support only 32-bit.
System x Total Storage DS3300 supports both 32-bit and 64-bit.

Windows 2000 is NOT supported.


CONTENTS
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1.0   Overview
2.0   Installation and Configuration
3.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
4.0   Trademarks and Notices
5.0   License and Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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This release provides device drivers software for supported Microsoft 
Windows operating systems, including all versions of Windows 2003 and 
2008. 


        Product                                   Version     

Windows 2003/2008 STORport driver (32bit)         2.1.4.18      
Windows 2003/2008 STORport driver (64bit)         2.1.4.18      
Windows 32 NDIS                                   2.0.2.1     
Windows 64 NDIS                                   2.0.2.1    

          


2.0   Installation and Configuration
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Refer to the readme or install files that are provided for each driver or software or
read the Quick Start Guide.

For any silent install/update setup, please read the Silent Install.txt file.

The executable file is self-extracting and can be executed under the Windows 
operating system. 


   2.1  Package specific installation instruction
       This update is packaged as a self-extracting PackageForTheWeb (PFTW) 
       executable file. To use this update your TEMP environment variable 
       must be set to a path with read/write access. You must be logged in 
       as an administrator.
       
       The command-line syntax for PackageForTheWeb executable device driver 
       update package is: 
      
       Package.exe [-s] [-a [-s] | [-x directory] | [-?] ]
      
       [-s] This command installs an update silently and does not notify you 
       if your files need to be over written in the %temp% directory. 
       
       [-a] This command passes all subsequent commands to the install 
       package.
      
       [-s] This second -s command installs the update silently and 
       unattended.
      
       [-x directory]  This command extracts the update files to a directory
       named directory. The PackageForTheWeb executable extracts itself to 
       subdirectory in the %TEMP% directory.  Extracted directories will be
       relative to that location.  Typically you must specify an absolute 
       directory.         
       
       [-?]  This command displays information about the command line 
       switches. The command  line swithces -a and -x are unattended.  Other
       command line options such as display help (-?) might require that you
       to hit any key to continue. 

       If Windows packages are run without any command line options, a GUI is
       displayed.  This GUI offers all of the options that are available 
       using the command line.

Note:  If extracted to a drive (example: c:\package), the drivers can 
be installed via Microsoft Windows device manager.


Configuration Notes:
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The new PCIe 39Y6146 and 42C1770 HBAs support both IPv4 and IPv6.  Support for 
multiple sessions to the same DS3300 target device is supported.  




3.0   WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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IBM Support URL:
http://www.ibm.com/support/us/

IBM eServer products URL:
http://www.ibm.com/products/us/

IBM worldwide support contacts URL:
http://www.ibm.com/planetwide

IBM drivers software download support URL:
http://www-304.ibm.com/jct01004c/systems/support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-57073&brandind=5000008

QLogic drivers software download support URL for Linux sw:
http://www.qlogic.com/support/oem_detail_all.asp?oemid=344

QLogic drivers software download support URL:
http://www.qlogic.com/support/drivers_software.asp




4.0   Trademarks and Notices
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The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or
other countries or both:

IBM
eserver System x (xSeries)
eServer System i (iSeries)

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

QLogic, QLA4010C, QLA4050, QLA4050C, QLE4060C, QLE4062C, and SANsurfer are registered trademarks 
of QLogic Corporation.

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


5.0  License and Disclaimer
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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 DOCUMENRANTS 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 Corp.
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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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