The DbFix utility for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP1 - x86 and Windows Server 2003 SP2 - x86 (32bit) operating system environments. This is used with controller firmware 07.36.xx.xx and greater for the DS4200-all models, DS4700-all models, DS4800-all models, DS5100-all models, and DS5300-all models storage subsystems only. Microsoft Windows NT4 and Windows 2000 is not supported with this version of the DbFix utility. Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows Vista (English only) operating systems supports the client only along with this utility. Important: A problem causing recursive reboots exists while using 7.36.08 and 7.36.12 firmware on IBM System Storage DS4000 or DS5000 systems. This problem is fixed in 7.36.14.xx and above firmware. All subsystems currently using 7.36.08 and 7.36.12 firmware MUST run a file system check tool (DbFix) before and after the firmware upgrade to 7.36.14.xx or higher. Instructions for obtaining and using DbFix are contained in the 7.36.14.xx or higher firmware package. Carefully read the firmware readme and the DbFix instructions before upgrading to firmware 7.36.14.xx or higher. For subsystems with firmware level 7.36.08 or 7.36.12, configuration changes should be avoided until a firmware upgrade to 7.36.14.xx or higher has been completed successfully. Subsystems not currently using 7.36.08 or 7.36.12 do not need to run DbFix prior to upgrading to 7.36.14.xx or higher. DbFix may be run after upgrading to 7.36.14.xx or higher but it is not required. DbFix is only applicable to subsystems using 7.36.xx.xx or greater firmware. If problems are experienced using DbFix or the resulting message received is “Check Failed…”, DO NOT upgrade your firmware and contact IBM support before taking any further actions. (C) Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999, 2009. 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 section 6.0 "Trademarks and Notices" in this document. Note: Before commencing with any firmware upgrade procedure, use the Storage Manager client to perform a Collect All Support Data capture. Save this support data capture on a system other than the one that is being upgraded. Last Update: 12/03/2009 Products Supported: --------------------------------------------------------------- | New Model | Old Model | Machine Type | Model | |------------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------| | DS5100 | N/A | 1818 | 51A | |------------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------| | DS5300 | N/A | 1818 | 53A | |------------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------| | DS4800 | N/A | 1815 | 82A, 82H, 84A, 84H, | | | | | 88A, 88H, 80A, 80H | |------------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------| | DS4700 | N/A | 1814 | 70A, 70H, 72A, 72H, | | | | | 70T, 70S, 72T, 72S, | |------------|-----------|--------------|-----------------------| | DS4200 | N/A | 1814 | 7VA, 7VH | ------------ -------------------------------------------------- ======================================================================= CONTENTS -------- 1.0 Overview 2.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 3.0 Configuration Information 4.0 Unattended Mode 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 6.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.0 Disclaimer ======================================================================= 1.0 Overview -------------- A problem causing recursive reboots exists while using 7.36.08 and 7.36.12 firmware on IBM System Storage DS4000 or DS5000 systems. This problem is fixed in 7.36.14.xx and above firmware. All subsystems currently using 7.36.08 and 7.36.12 firmware MUST run a file system check tool (DbFix) before and after the firmware upgrade to 7.36.14.xx or higher. Carefully read the firmware readme and the DbFix instructions before upgrading to firmware 7.36.14.xx or higher. Subsystems not currently using 7.36.08 or 7.36.12 do not need to run DbFix prior to upgrading to 7.36.14.xx or higher. DbFix may be run after upgrading to 7.36.14.xx or higher, but it is not required. DbFix is only applicable to subsystems using 7.36.xx.xx or greater firmware. If problems are experienced using DbFix or the resulting message received is “Check Failed…”, DO NOT upgrade your firmware and contact IBM support before taking any further actions. Please refer to the "DbFix_vXX.doc" document packaged with the DbFix utility for specific installation and usage instructions. The DbFix utility must be downloaded from the following LSI web site: http://www.lsi.com/support/sstor1/ ======================================================================= 2.0 Installation and Setup Instructions ----------------------------------------- 2.1 Installation and Execution -------------------------------- Install and Execute DbFix Utility If your subsystem is currently running controller firmware version 7.36.08.00 or 7.36.12.00, DbFix MUST be executed before and after the upgrade to 7.36.14.xx or higher . Please refer to the "DbFix_vXX.doc" document packaged with the DbFix utility for specific installation and usage instructions. Refer to the 7.36.14.xx or higher controller firmware readme for firmware installation instructions, including how the DbFix tool fits into the firmware installation process. ======================================================================= 3.0 Configuration Information ----------------------------- N/A ======================================================================= 4.0 Unattended Mode --------------------- N/A ======================================================================= 5.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number ---------------------------------------- 5.1 IBM System Storage™ Disk Storage Systems Technical Support web site: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/disk 5.2 IBM System Storage™ Marketing Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/disk 5.3 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 IMPORTANT: You should download the latest version of the DS Storage Manager host software, the storage subsystem controller firmware, the drive expansion enclosure ESM firmware and the drive firmware at the time of the initial installation and when product updates become available. For more information about how to register for support notifications, see the following IBM Support Web page: www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/subscribe/moreinfo.html You can also check the Stay Informed section of the IBM Disk Support Web site, at the following address: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/storage/disk ======================================================================= 6.0 Trademarks and Notices ---------------------------- 6.1 The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States or other countries or both: IBM DS4000 DS5000 FAStT System Storage™ the e-business logo xSeries pSeries HelpCenter Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. ======================================================================= 7.0 Disclaimer ---------------- 7.1 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. 7.2 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.