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*             IBM(R) xSeries(TM) Real Time Diagnostics           *
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(C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999,
2003. 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 under "NOTICES" in this document.

CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Change history
3.0 Installation instructions
4.0 Web site and support phone numbers
5.0 Trademarks
6.0 Notices


1.0 OVERVIEW
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Real Time Diagnostics can help you diagnose certain devices on 
xSeries servers at the same time the operating system is running. 
Using these diagnostic actions, can prevent and minimize server 
downtime. 

You can perform actions for the following devices:

o IBM ServeRAID(TM) controller 
o SCSI tape drive 
o System-management hardware 
o CD-ROM drive 
o System memory information 
o IBM Light Path Diagnostics 
o Diskette drive 
o SCSI or IDE disk drive 
o Microprocessor 
o Serial port 
o Parallel port
o Scalability and RXE port tests


1.1 Operating-system support

Real Time Diagnostics is supported on the following operating 
systems:

o  Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Server
o  Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
o  Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter
o  Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional



1.2 Server support

Real Time Diagnostics is supported on the following xSeries 
servers and enclosures:

x200 (8478)        x300 (8672)        RXE-100 (8684)
x200 (8479)        x305 (8673)        BladeCenter(TM) unit (8677)
x205 (8480)        x330 (8654)        BladeCenter(HS20) (8678)
x220 (8645)        x330 (8674)        x445 (8870)
x220 (8646)        x330 (8675) 
x225 (8647)        x335 (8676)
x230 (8658)        x340 (8656)    
x232 (8668)        x342 (8669) 
x235 (8671)        x345 (8670) 
x240 (8664)        x350 (8682)      
x250 (8666)        x360 (8686)   
x255 (8685)        x370 (8681)
x260 (8665)        x440 (8687)  
 
         

1.3 Enhancements

This release of Real Time Diagnostics contains the following 
enhancements:

o Added support for additional server models.

1.4 Level of recommendations and prerequisites for the update

Do not install this software on a server that has IBM Director 
installed.If you have IBM Director installed, use Real Time 
Diagnostics for IBM Director. 


1.5 Dependencies

None.

2.0 CHANGE HISTORY
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2.1 Real Time Diagnostics 2.01

o Added support for additional server models.


2.2 Real Time Diagnostics 2.00
o Initial release.


3.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 
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Before you install Real Time Diagnostics on a system, be sure 
there are no other applications running. If you are installing 
Real Time Diagnostics on a server that is running Microsoft 
Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, 
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter, or Microsoft Windows 2000 
Professional without Service Pack 3 installed, you must run the 
Real Time Diagnostics installation from a directory that can be 
written to. You must be able to create a file in that directory 
or be able to write to the directory. 

1. Download the .zip file.
2. Extract the .zip file to your directory.
3. Run the setup.exe file. The InstallShield Wizard window 
   opens.
4. Click Next. Review and accept the License Agreement.
5. Click Next. Click Change if you want to change the directory 
   where Real Time Diagnostics is installed.
6. Click Next.
7. Click Install.
8. Click Finish.
    




4.0  WEB SITES AND SUPPORT PHONE NUMBERS
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o  IBM Support Web Site:
   http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/

o  IBM Marketing eServer xSeries Web site:
   http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries

o  If you have any questions about this update, or problems 
   applying the update, see the following HelpCenter(R) World 
   Telephone Numbers Web page:
   http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html


5.0  TRADEMARKS
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The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the
United States or other countries or both:

BladeCenter
e-business logo
eServer
HelpCenter                   
IBM                       
Predictive Failure Analysis
ServeRAID
xSeries

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.

Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States, 
other countries, or both.

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


6.0 NOTICES
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS
PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or
implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this
statement may not apply to you.

This information could include technical inaccuracies or
typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the
information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new
editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements and/or
changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this
publication at any time without notice. 

IBM is a trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States, other
countries, or both.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States, other countries, or both.

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

(C) Copyright IBM Corporation 2001, 2002. All rights reserved.
