IBM BladeCenter(TM) Management Module Firmware Update 
System 8677


Version 1.15, Build ID: BRET73E, Revision 16 

CONTENTS
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1.0  Overview
2.0  Change History
3.0  Installation and Setup Instructions
4.0  Unattended Mode
5.0  Web Sites and support phone Number
6.0  Trademarks and Notices
7.0  Disclaimer


1.0  Overview
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        1.1     This package will update the IBM Management Module
                software only.  It will not affect any device drivers.  
        
                This package contains several files. Unpack this package 
                to gain access to the individual files within this package.
        
        1.2     Limitations
                
                SSL is a commonly used security technology that uses encryption
                to provide secure TCP/IP communication.
                In order to comply with regulations regarding the export of 
                products that contain cryptography, the IBM BladeCenter(TM) 
                Management Module is shipped without SSL support.  In order to 
                install SSL, the installation key file must be obtained and 
                loaded into the Management Module via the web interface.  Once 
                the file is loaded, SSL is installed and can be enabled or 
                disabled as desired.
                
                If there is an error in loading the IBM Management Module 
                software, retry loading the software by repeating 
                the instructions in section 3.

        1.3     Enhancements                 
                - none

        1.4.    Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the 
                update:
                
                - none

        1.5     Dependencies:

                - none


2.0     Change History 
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IBM Management Module Update Version 1.15, BRET73E 
 - Corrected a problem where the SSH configuration was not being 
   mirrored in the redundant management module
 - Fixed a problem that limited the number of concurrent SSH
   sessions with the management module to five. 
 - Release the Ctrl and Alt keys when the remote control applet closes.
 - Only permit a user with the proper authority to issue power commands.
 - Fixed SNMP sysUpTime reporting.
 - Fixed automatic updating of the redundant management module when the 
   primary management module firmware is updated.
 - Added support for the following: 
     Copper Passthru Module (CPM), 
     QLogic 2 switch, 
     PCI Expansion Unit, 
     new HS20 model blade, 
     new JS20 model blade
 - Corrected a problem that could cause the management module to reset
   
IBM Management Module Update Version 1.14, BRET67I 
 - Added support for Infiniband I/O modules
 - Updated the MIB files.
 - Added changes to improve handling of power line disturbances

IBM Management Module Update Version 1.13, BRET67D 
 - Added support for the copper passthrough I/O module and
   the 6 port Fibre Channel switch module
   
IBM Management Module Update Version 1.12, BRET59F 
 - Preserve userid authorities when flashing to version 1.07
   or earlier & then back to this version.
 - Additional configuration settings were added to the save/restore
   feature.
 
IBM Management Module Update Version 1.11, BRET59E 
 - Changed the remote disk port number from 4444 to 1044
 - Made corrections to the MIB files.

IBM Management Module Update Version 1.10, BRET59D 
 - Added support for another network I/O module

IBM Management Module Update Version 1.09, BRET58A 
 - Added support for the IBM eServer BladeCenter JS20

IBM Management Module Update Version 1.08, BRET57K
 - Added support for SSL and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
 - Added support for attaching a remote disk via the management module
 - Removed the REMOTEKM.PKT and DUALPS2.PKT files from the update.
   The firmware contained in these files has been merged into the
   CNETMNUS.PKT file.

IBM Management Module Update Version 1.07, BRET53G
 - Various corrections to the MIB files and SNMP firmware

IBM Management Module Update Version 1.06, BRET53E
 - Added support for the optical passthrough I/O module
 
IBM Management Module Update Version 1.05, BRET53C
 - Added support for additional ethernet I/O modules
 
IBM Management Module Update Version 1.04, BRET52A
 - Added support for redundant management modules
 - Allow reset of a blade based on chassis ID
 
IBM Management Module Update Version 1.03, BRET46B
 - While the blade service processor is being flashed, communication
   with that blade service processor is stopped and KVM switching 
   is disallowed. 
 - Corrected a problem where reading or setting the boot sequence on the
   blades via the management module would sometimes fail.
 - Fixed a problem where you were unable to read the blade hardware VPD
   after the Management Module was reset.
 
IBM Management Module Update Version 1.02, BRET37A
 - The midplane vpd serial number was added to the hardware vpd data.  
 - Limited the length of the Contact and Location text fields to 
   47 characters.
 - Added support for the serial concentrator module
 - Added support for new 8832 model blades.

IBM Management Module Update Version 1.01,BRET34A
 - Added support for Fibre Channel Switch Modules.
 - Corrected a problem where power supply removal generated many
    other unrelated error alerts
 - Corrected problem with the Japanese keyboard on a remote console.
 - Fixed a problem where displaying the event log would indicate a dropped 
   SSL connection.
 - Enabled alerts to be sent on fault recoveries
 - Fixed a problem where displaying the event log would display extraneous
   characters at the end of each entry.   
 - Fixed a problem with the F1 and tab buttons on the remote console.

IBM Management Module Update Version 1.00, BRET27A
 - First release


3.0  Installing and Setup Instructions
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        To use this package, perform the following steps:

        a).     Open a Web browser. In the address or URL field, type 
                the IP address or host name of the Management Module 
                to which you want to connect. The Enter Network 
                Password window opens.
                
                Note: The Management Module defaults to DHCP. If a DHCP
                host is unavailable, the Management Module assigns a
                static IP address of 192.168.70.125.
                
        b).     Type your user name and password in the Enter Network 
                Password window. If you are using the IBM Management Module
                for the first time, you can obtain your user name and 
                password from your system administrator. All login attempts
                are documented in the event log. A welcome page opens in 
                your browser.
                
                Note: The Management Module is set initially with a user 
                name of USERID and password of PASSW0RD (with a zero, 
                not an O). This user has read/write access. Change this 
                default password during your initial configuration for
                enhanced security.
                
        c).     Select a timeout value, in minutes, in the field provided. 
                If your browser is inactive for that number of minutes, the 
                Management Module logs you off the Web interface.
        d).     Click Continue to start the session. The browser opens the 
                System Health page, which gives you a quick view of the system 
                status. 
        e).     In the navigation frame, click MM Firmware Update under MM Control, 
                then click Browse.
        f).     Switch to the drive and directory containing the unpackaged files. 
                Navigate to the PKT file you want to update. 
        
                Note: There are three packet files that can be updated:
                
                  CNETBRUS.PKT   
                  CNETMNUS.PKT   
                  CNETRGUS.PKT   
                  
                Do not restart the management module until the CNETBRUS.PKT, 
                CNETMNUS.PKT, and CNETRGUS.PKT files have all been flashed.
                    
        g).     Click Open. The file (including the full path) appears in the box 
                beside Browse.
        h).     To begin the update process, click Update. A progress indicator 
                opens as the file is transferred to temporary storage on the
                Management Module. A confirmation page opens when the file transfer 
                is completed.
        i).     Verify that the PKT file shown on the Confirm Firmware Update 
                page is what you intend to update. If not, click the Cancel button.
        j).     To complete the update process, click Continue. A progress indicator 
                opens as the firmware on the Management Module is  flashed. A 
                confirmation page opens to verify that the update was successful.
        k).     If the CNETBRUS.PKT, CNETMNUS.PKT, and CNETRGUS.PKT files have all 
                been flashed, continue with step 3l; otherwise repeat steps 3e 
                through 3k until CNETBRUS.PKT, CNETMNUS.PKT, and CNETRGUS.PKT files 
                have all been flashed.
        l).     After receiving a confirmation that the update process is complete, 
                click the option "Restart MM" and click the Restart button.  Click OK 
                to confirm that you want to restart the Management Module.
                NOTE: Restarting the Management Module will disconnect your current
                      session.
        m).     Click OK to close the current browser window.
        n).     To log into the Management Module again, open your browser and follow
                the regular login process.
                
                Note: To cancel this process at any point, click Cancel.
                

        3.1   SSL Installation
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         3.1.1   Begin a web interface session with the selected Management
                 Module.  (See the BladeCenter Installation and User's Guide
                 for more information on using the Management Module web
                 interface.)

         3.1.2   Click on Security in the navigation panel.

         3.1.3   You are notified that SSL is not installed if the key file
                 has not been loaded previously.  Download the key file to a
                 location on your computer, and then specify the location of
                 the file as prompted on the Security page of the web interface.


4.0     Unattended Mode
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        This update package does not support unattended installation.

5.0     WEB Sites and Support Phone Number
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        5.1     IBM Support Web Site:
                http://www.pc.ibm.com/support

        5.2     IBM eserver xSeries Web Site:
                http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries 

        5.3     If you have any questions about this update, or
                problems applying the update, go to the following
                Help Center World Telephone Numbers and URL:
                http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html.

6.0.    TradeMarks and Notices
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        6.1     The following terms are trademarks of the IBM 
                Corporation in the United States, or other countries
                or both:
                            * IBM
                            * BladeCenter
                            * Netfinity
                            * Netfinity Manager
                            * Advanced System Management

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

7.0.    Disclaimer
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        7.1     THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF
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                OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
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        7.2     Note to Government users:

                Note to U.S. Government users-- Documentation related
                to restricted rights-- Use, duplication and disclosure
                is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule
                Contract with IBM Corporation.          


