This README file contains the latest information about installing
IBM FAStT Storage Manager for Novell NetWare. Note: NetWare host 
attachment to the FAStT600 is an additional purchase - IBM FAStT600 
Host Kit Option or IBM FAStT600 Feature code. The IBM NetWare Host Kit
Option contains the required IBM licensing to attach a NetWare Host 
System to the FAStT600. Please contact your IBM service representatives
or IBM resellers for purchasing information. 

Refer to the IBM TotalStorage™ Disk Storage Systems Technical Support 
web site for the latest information and updated readme file.

Last Update: 04/05/2004

Products Supported: 

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     |		 | Machine Type	|     Model		 | 
     |-----------|--------------|------------------------|
     | FAStT 900 |     1742	| 90X ,	90U		 |
     |-----------|--------------|------------------------|
     | FAStT 600 |     1722	| 6LX ,	6LU , 60X and 60U|
     |-----------|--------------|------------------------|
     | FAStT 700 |     1742	| 1RX ,	1RU		 |
     |-----------|--------------|------------------------|
     | FAStT 500 |     3552	| 1RX ,	1RU		 |
     |-----------|--------------|------------------------|
     | FAStT 200 |     3542	| 1RX ,	1RU , 2RX and 2RU|
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Note: 
  The FAStT Storage Server controller firmware version 05.40.xx.xx and 
  earlier along with its associated NVSRAM files should not be loaded
  into FAStT storage servers connected to FAStT EXP100 drive expansion
  enclosures. For FAStT Storage Servers connected to FAStT EXP100 
  drive expansion enclosures, the controller firmware version 
  05.41.xx.xx and its associated NVSRAM file must be used instead.     

  In addition, NetWare 6 with Support Pack 4 is required for this 
  release of the IBM FAStT Storage Manager host software. 

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CONTENTS
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1.0   Overview
2.0   Change History
2.1   Code levels at release
3.0   Installation and Setup Instructions
4.0   Configuration Information
5.0   Unattended Mode
6.0   Web Sites and Support Phone Number
7.0   Trademarks and Notices
8.0   Disclaimer

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1.0  Overview
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   This IBM FAStT Storage Manager release includes the latest version of
   IBM FAStT Storage Manager host software for Novell NetWare. The 
   \SM8clientcode directory contains the files necessary for installing 
   the IBM FAStT Storage Manager Software in a NetWare environment. 
      
   The \Docs CD-ROM directories contain the documentation  necessary 
   for installing the IBM FAStT Storage Manager Software for NetWare. In 
   addition, the IBM TotalStorage FAStT Storage Manager Version 8.4x 
   Installation and Support Guide for Intel-based Operating System 
   Environments is also available on IBM's Support Web Site as a 
   downloadable Portable Document Format (PDF) file. 
   
   Important: This release of IBM FAStT Storage Manager host software
   supports all FAStT Storage Servers with general released firmware 
   versions from 04.00.02.xx up to 05.41.xx.xx. Because the FAStT
   Storage Servers with controller firmware 05.41.xx.xx are not supported
   in all FAStT-supported Operating System environments, there will be no
   IBM FAStT Storage Manager host software version 08.41.xx.xx packages for
   those Operating System environments. The IBM FAStT Storage Manager 
   host software version 08.40.xx.xx packages will support the FAStT Storage 
   Servers with general released firmware versions from 04.00.02.xx up 
   to 05.40.xx.xx only.
  
   
   Refer to the IBM Support Web Site for latest FAStT controller firmware
   and NVSRAM files for IBM machine types 1722, 1742, 3542 and 3552. The
   latest controller firmware versions supporting FAStT600 storage
   servers available free-of-charge are of the 05.34.xx.xx code thread.
   The latest controller firmware versions supporting FAStT200, FAStT500,
   FAStT700 and FAStT900 storage servers available free-of-charge are 
   of the 05.30.xx.xx code thread. You can upgrade FAStT600, FAStT700 
   and FAStT900 storage servers to the 5.40.xx.xx controller firmware 
   version only by purchase option. In addition, the controller firmware
   version 05.41.xx.xx is shipped with IBM FAStT EXP100 drive expansion
   enclosure only. New features that are introduced with the controller
   firmware version 05.4x.xx.xx or newer will not be available for any 
   FAStT storage server controllers without the controller firmware 
   version 05.4x.xx.xx installed. Please contact your IBM service 
   representative or IBM resellers for purchasing info. 
     

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1.1  Known Issues/Limitations
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1. Storage Manager prompts you for a password if all hard disk
   drives are removed from the storage subsystem.

   After removing all drives from a storage subsystem (or not powering
   on drives and only the  controller), the IBM FAStT Storage Manager
   software will prompt you for a password when trying to start the
   software or trying to perform protected operations. Any password
   entered will fail.

   Password information is stored on a reserved area of each hard disk
   drive on the storage subsystem.  Each drive stores a mirrored copy
   of the password data.  When there are no drives in the storage
   subsystem, the storage management software does not find the
   password data when you attempt password protected operations. Add
   one drive to the storage subsystem and retry the operation.
   
   Since the RAID controller unit should not be powered on until the
   expansion units are attached and powered on, this should be done by
   powering off the RAID controller unit, properly attaching all
   expansion units (with drives installed), to the RAID controller unit
   and powering them on, and then powering the RAID controller unit
   back on.  At this point the storage subsystems can be re-discovered
   and managed using the IBM FAStT Storage Manager 8.4 software.

2. The FAStT Storage Management dialog windows may be displayed
   cropped without the vertical and horizontal scroll bars. Just move
   the mouse pointer over the edge of the window until the mouse
   pointer change to window resize pointer, left click and hold to grip
   the window edge to resize it.

3. If the controller in the IBM FAStT Storage Server with firmware 
   05.3x.xx.xx is connected to a SAN with more than 64 host connections
   per controller port that can log into the controllers, one must 
   either use the switch zoning function or rearrange the SAN 
   connections so that only the maximum number of host connections can
   be seen and log into the controller. The FAStT Storage Subsystem 
   FAStT900, FAStT700 and FAStT500 (IBM machine type 1742 and 3552)
   have two ports per controller - one per minihub slot. The FAStT 
   Storage FAStT600 (IBM machine type 1722) has two ports per
   controller. The FAStT storage Subsystem FAStT200 (IBM machine type
   3542) has only one port per controller.

4. If you define a large number of arrays, you will not be able to
   right-click a logical drive and get a pop-up menu in the Physical
   View of the Subsystem management window. You must use the Logical
   Drive pull-down menu to select the logical drive options.

5. The IBM FAStT Storage Server hardware and software is designed to
   have redundant paths from the host system to ensure the availability
   of storage. However, it is possible to connect a single host adapter
   from the host system to one of the controller minihubs and then
   connect this minihub to the minihub of the other controller. This
   configuration will create a FC-AL loop between the host adapter and
   the two IBM FAStT Storage Server controllers and no redundant path
   to the host system. When you connect the two minihubs together,
   always connect the "IN" port of one minihub to the "OUT" port of the
   other minihub or vice versa. Do not connect the "IN" port of one to
   the "IN" port of the other minihub or the "OUT" port of one minihub
   to the "OUT" port of the other minihub.

6. When trying to unload the Storage Manager Agent it will not
   completely unload.  After running the "Java -killxxx" command you must
   then type "unload Java" at the server console.  You may then restart 
   the Novell GUI console by typing "startx" at the server console.
    
7. When trying to configure disks in Console One you will first need to 
   allow the disks to finish synchronizing in Storage Manager prior to 
   trying to create your disks in Console One.  
    
8. When creating a Remote Mirror of a base logical drive, in the 
   case where a FlashCopy of the base logical drive has already
   been created, the following restriction applies. If the Remote 
   Mirror relationship is created while the base logical drive is
   receiving I/O, the FlashCopy logical drive will be failed. The 
   work around is to quiesce I/O to the base logical drive while you 
   are creating the remote mirror relationship. Alternatively, if the
   Remote Mirror relationship is created before creating the FlashCopy
   logical drive, the FlashCopy logical drive will not be failed. 

9. Dynamically changing the cache read ahead multiplier setting via 
   the storage manager client may  result in an error message 
   indicating the operation has failed. Despite the error message, 
   the request to change the cache read ahead multiplier will remain 
   queued to the controllers and will eventually complete when I/O 
   activity to the storage subsystem has subsided. In order to avoid 
   the error message and any delays in the cache read ahead multiplier
   value changing, it is recommended to change the cache read ahead 
   multiplier when the subsystem is in a quiesced state.

10. When managing the FAStT Storage Servers with firmware version 
    05.3x.xx.xx, the Help window of the Subsystem Management window may
    not be displayed correctly the topics that are listed as result of 
    executing a full text search. 

11. When migrating array(s) from a dual controller FAStT storage server to
    a single controller FAStT storage server, you must first set the 
    preferred owner of the to-be-migrated array(s) to be controller A
    before inserting it into the drive slots of a single controller FAStT 
    storage server. Otherwise, the array(s) will not be added to the single 
    controller FAStT storage server correctly which might cause problems.

12. When saving the FAStT storage server event log entries, it may take up
    to several minutes to save all entries in the event log depending on 
    the FAStT management workstation resources. However, the FAStT Storage
    Manager client GUI will show the completion of the event log saving 
    almost instantly. The work around is to check the file size of the file
    that the event log entries are saved periodically; if the file size 
    does not change, the event log saving is completed.

13. You must suspend all I/O while ESM firmware downloads if you select 
    multiple enclosures for downloading ESM firmware. If you select only
    one enclosure for download at a time, you can download ESM firmware
    with I/Os. However, IBM recommends that you suspend all I/O activity
    to perform firmware upgrades.
    
14. When managing a single controller FAStT Storage Server model, do not
    use the menu option - Configuration->Automatic... - in the Subsystem
    Management window to create LUNs. You might not be able to access 
    or manage LUNs that are created this way.

    
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1.3  Enhancements
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   Please refer to the New Features section of the IBM TotalStorage FAStT
   Storage Manager Version 8.4x Installation and Support Guide for 
   Intel-based Operating System Environments. 

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1.4  Prerequisites
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 1. NetWare 6 with Support Pack 4
   
 2. "Direct connection of the FAStT600 to a host system running 
    Microsoft Windows, Novell NetWare or x86 Linux is only supported 
    using the IBM FAStT FC2-133 Host Bus Adapter (HBA), IBM option part 
    number 24P0960 or feature code 2104 with the last 6 digits of the 13 
    digit serial number of the HBA is H21160 or higher. For example, if 
    the serial number is FFC0308H21161, the last 6 digits will be 
    H21161, which indicates that this HBA meets the FAStT600 direct 
    connect prerequisite.  

    In addition, direct connect to the NAS 300G (Machine Type 5196) 
    Model G27 or Model G02 containing Feature Code 3706 is only 
    supported if the last 6 digits of the 13 digit serial number of the 
    HBA is above H21160.
    
Note: There is currently no support for NetWare 6.5 with or without 
      Support Pack 1.1. Please contact IBM Resellers or Representatives 
      for updates regarding the availability of such support in the future.

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1.5  Dependencies
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   IBM FAStT Storage Manager version 08.4x.xx.xx provides full management
   support for IBM machine types 3552 and 3542 storage controllers that 
   have at least firmware version 04.00.02.xx, IBM Machine type 1742-900
   and 1742 storage controllers that have at least firmware version 
   05.00.04.xx or IBM Machine type 1722 storage controllers that have at
   least firmware version 05.3x.xx.xx.
    
   The only IBM FAStT Storage Manager version 08.4x.xx.xx supported 
   management function on controllers with firmware version 04.xx.xx.xx
   to 04.xx.01.xx is controller firmware and NVSRAM download. 
    
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2.0   Change History
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   This is the latest release of IBM FAStT Storage Manager host software
   Version 8.4x for NetWare.

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2.1 Key Features added to the latest version of the IBM FAStT Storage 
    Manager Host Software version 8.4 x.
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   - Support for FAStT600 single controller model 6LX, 6LU

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2.2 Code levels at time of release are as follows
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   1. IBM FAStT Storage Manager Client version:

        SMclient-08.40.G5.04

   2. IBM FAStT Storage Manager Agent version:

        SMagent_08.40.15.00

   3. IBM FAStT Storage Manager Utilities version:

        SMutil_08.40.15.00

   Refer to the http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/fastt IBM TotalStorage™
   Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site for the latest released 
   code levels.

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3.0  Installation and Setup Instructions
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3.1  Step-by-step instructions for this code update are as follows
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1. Install and update the driver for the IBM FAStT Host Adapter.

   a. Install the hardware by using the instructions that come with the
      adapter.
   b. Install the IBM FAStT Host Adapter driver by using the
      instructions provided in the readme.txt file located in the
      Host_Adapter directory on this installation CD.
   c. Install the multi-path failover/failback driver. For Netware 6
      SP2 and earlier, use the IBMSAN.CDM multi-path driver. For Netware
      6 SP3 and later, use the Novell Netware native multipath driver
      with the LSIMPE.CDM file. Please refer the IBM FC HBA Netware 
      driver README files for more information on how to install the 
      driver and set up the multipath failover/failback with IBMSAN 
      or Novell native multipath driver.

2. Install the new Storage Manager host software. If there are previous 
   version of the IBM FAStT Storage Manager version installed in the 
   system, uninstall it before installing the new version of the storage
   manager software. Refer to the IBM TotalStorage FAStT Storage Manager 
   Version 8.4x Installation and Support Guide for Intel-based Operating 
   System Environments for detailed uninstalled and installed instructions.

3. Upgrade the FAStT storage server controller firmware and NVSRAM, drive
   expansion enclosure ESM code and then hard drive firmware code. Refer 
   to the IBM FAStT Storage Manager version 8.4x Installation and Support 
   Guide for Intel-based Operating System Environments or the online help 
   in the Subsystem Management window for detailed instructions.
 
   Refer to the http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/fastt IBM TotalStorage™ 
   Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site for the latest firmware
   for FAStT controllers, drive expansion enclosure ESM and FC hard drives. 

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3.2  Refer to the Host_Adapter directory on this installation CD for
     the applicable drivers.
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    Refer to the IBM Support Web Site for the latest supported host
    adapters, device drivers, and updated readme.

    At this time, the supported drivers are as follows:

    1. IBM FAStT Host Adapter device driver for NetWare version 6.50z
    2. LSIMPE.CDM version 1.00.03 dated August 4th, 2003
    3. MM.NLM version 3.20.07 dated December 10th, 2003
    4. NWPA.NLM version 3.20.01 dated December 1st, 2003
    5. IBMSAN.CDM version 106e dated November 4th, 2002
       (for Netware 6 SP2 and earlier only)
    
    Note: Novell NetWare 6 with SP4 has the latest version of the 
          LSIMPE.CDM, MM.NLM and NWPA.NLM files. 

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3.3  Helpful Hints
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1. If you are unable to see the maximum number of drives during
   Automatic Configuration, you should be able to use Manual
   Configuration to select individual drives and select the maximum
   number of drives allowed.
   
2. Depending on the storage subsystem that you have purchased, you
   may have to purchase the FAST storage partitioning premium feature
   option or an option to upgrade the number of supported partitions
   in a storage subsystem. Please see IBM Marketing representatives
   or IBM resellers for more information.
   
   - IBM FAStT600 storage subsystem (machine type 1722): The standard
     configuration does not have the FAST storage partitioning premium
     enabled. Four partition, eight partition, sixteen and an upgrade 
     from four to eight partition storage partitioning premium feature
     options can be purchased. The IBM FAStT600 Turbo option comes with
     8 partition storage partitioning premium option installed. An
     upgrade to 64 partitions can be purchased for the IBM FAStT600 
     Turbo option. 

   - IBM FAStT200, FAStT500, and FAStT700 storage subsystems (machine
     type 3542, 3552 and 1742 - models 1RU and 1RX, respectively): The 
     standard configuration has 64 partitions storage partitioning 
     premium option installed. No additional storage partitioning 
     premium feature options can be purchased for these storage
     subsystems.

   - IBM FAStT900 storage subsystem (machine type 1742 - models 90X and
     90U): The standard configuration has 16 partition storage partitioning
     premium option installed. An upgrade from 16 to 64 partition storage
     partitioning premium feature option can be purchased.

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4.0 Configuration Information
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4.1 Configuration Settings
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1. By default, the IBM FAStT Storage Manager 8.4 firmware does not 
   automatically map logical drives when the IBM FAStT storage 
   partitioning premium feature is enabled. This means that the logical 
   drives after being created are not automatically presented to the host
   systems.

   a. For a new installation, after creating new arrays and logical drives,
      create a storage partition with the host type of NetWare-IBMSAN and
      map the logical drives to this partition if you use the IBMSAN as the
      multipath driver. Otherwise, if you use the Novell native multipath
      driver, use the host type of Netware-Failover instead. 
   
   b. If you are upgrading the NVSRAM with Storage Partitions and the 
      host system OS was other than Microsoft Windows NT is accessing the 
      default host group, you will need to change the default host type.
      After upgrading the NVSRAM, the default host type is reset to 
      Windows non-clustered (SP5 or higher).

   Refer to the IBM FAStT Storage Manager online help to learn more
   about creating storage partitions and changing host types.

2. When you are configuring IBM machine type 1722, 1742, 3542, or 3552 
   storage controllers as boot devices, contact IBM support for supported
   configurations and instructions for configuring IBM storage controllers
   as boot devices.

3. When you are configuring IBM machine type 1742 or 3552
   storage controllers in clustered Remote Mirror configurations,
   contact IBM support for supported cluster configurations and
   instructions for configuring IBM storage controllers in clustered
   Remote Mirror configurations.
   
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4.3 Hardware status and information
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   For more information, refer to the IBM TotalStorage™ Disk Storage 
   Systems Technical Support web site.

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4.3 Unsupported configurations
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   The following lists configurations that are currently not being
   supported with IBM FAStT Storage Manager 8.4.

1. Fibre Channel loop environments with the IBM Fibre Channel Hub,
   machine type 3523 and 3534, in conjunction with the IBM Fibre
   Channel Switch, machine types 2109-S16, 2109-F16 or 2109-S8. In this
   configuration, the hub is connected between the switch and the IBM
   Fibre Channel RAID Controllers.

2. The IBM Fibre Channel Hub, machine type 3523, connected to IBM
   machine type 3542, 1742 and 3552.

3. The IBM Netfinity Fibre Channel Hub, machine type 3523 when running
   Novell NetWare and configuring for mulitpath I/O failover.


5.0  Unattended Mode
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        None.


6.0  WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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6.1  IBM TotalStorage™ Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site:
     http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/fastt

6.2  IBM TotalStorage™ Marketing Web Site:
     http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/disk/fastt/index.html

6.3  If you have any questions about this update, or problem
     applying the update go to the following HelpCenter World
     Telephone Numbers URL:
     http://www.ibm.com/planetwide


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

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



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