============================================================================= Intel(R) Hot-swap Backplane AXX4DRV3G (4BP), AXX4DRV3GR (4BPR) HSC Release Notes ============================================================================= INTEL Enterprise Platform & Services Marketing Intel Corporation 2111 N.E. 25th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124 USA ============================================================================= DATE: October 30, 2009 TO: Intel(R) Hot-swap Backplane AXX4DRV3G, AXX4DRV3GR, Intel(R) Server Boards S5000PSL, S5000XSL, and Intel(R) Workstation Board S5000XVN Customers SUBJECT: AXX4DRV3G (4BP), AXX4DRV3GR (4BPR) HSC v2.12Release Notes ============================================================================= LEGAL INFORMATION ============================================================================= Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel Products and for the purpose of supporting Intel developed server boards and systems. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Except as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right. Intel Corporation may have patents or pending patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights that relate to the presented subject matter. The furnishing of documents and other materials and information does not provide any license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any such patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights. Intel products are not intended for use in medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications. Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. *Other names and brands are the property of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2006 Intel Corporation. ============================================================================= RELEASE PACKAGE CONTENTS ============================================================================= The following files are included in this release package: - RG4BP212.hex (HSC v2.12 main image file) - RG4BP212.bin (BIN file) - FWPIAUPD.EXE (DOS Utility to update HSC FW) - README.txt (HSC v2.12 Release Notes) - 4BP_PRI.bat (DOS batch file to update primary HSC FW in DOS mode) - 4BP_SEC.bat (DOS batch file to update secondary HSC FW in DOS mode) * Primary HSC - Backplane connected to baseboard HSBP_A header via IPMB cable. Secondary HSC - Backplane connected to baseboard HSBP_B header via IPMB cable. ============================================================================= ABOUT THIS RELEASE ============================================================================= REVISION INFORMATION RETURNED BY GET DEVICE ID COMMAND: Firmware Version: v02.12 Manufacturer ID: 0x0157 (Intel) Product ID: 0x0A07 (4BP) Checksum Information: Boot Code: 0x00000000 -> 0x00024389 Boot code checksum: 0x00A0610F File Checksum: 0x0D93610F ============================================================================= SYSTEM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS/REVISIONS ============================================================================= - Intel(R) Server Board S5000PSL, S5000XSL, Intel(R) Workstation Board S5000XVN - Intel(R) Hot-swap backplane AXX4DRV3G, AXX4DRV3GR Fab 2 or above, connected to server board or workstation board via IPMB cable ============================================================================= SYSTEM SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS/REVISIONS ============================================================================= - BMC revision: BMC61 or later (S5000PSL, S5000XSL, S5000XVN) - BIOS revision: BIOS R0079 or later (S5000PSL, S5000XSL, S5000XVN) - FRUSDR FSL_44 or later (S5000PSL, S5000XSL, S5000XVN) FSP_39 or later (S5000VSA) - MS-DOS v6.22 (or later) ============================================================================= IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES ============================================================================= - All the files listed in the RELEASE PACKAGE CONTENTS section are required to update the firmware and perform various other important functions. - **Warning** Updating this firmware under DOS is supported on S5000 family server boards only. Attempts to update the firmware under DOS on S5500 family server boards may lead to system instability. ============================================================================= INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ============================================================================= HSC firmware installation Procedure (Requires HSC firmware already running): 1) Unzip the release package, and copy the contents onto Win98 DOS bootable media (such as a bootable USB memory device) 2) Boot to DOS, and change directories to the release directory. 3) Run 4BP_PRI.bat to install primary HSC update or run 4BP_SEC.bat to install secondary HSC update. Primary HSC - Backplane connected to baseboard HSBP_A header via IPMB cable. Secondary HSC - Backplane connected to baseboard HSBP_B header via IPMB cable. 4) The HSC will receive a boot code update. This could take up to 13 minutes to upload and verify. 5) After verification, the firmware requires 60 seconds to finish updating. The front-panel power and reset buttons will be placed in secure mode during this time. Any attempts to access these buttons will result in security violation entries in the system event log. Please do not reset or remove power from the system during this time as any interruption could leave the HSC inoperable. 6) Please update your BMC's SDR package to the latest version. 7) Please reboot your system. ============================================================================= KNOWN ISSUES/WORKAROUNDS ============================================================================= v2.12 - None V2.11 - None ============================================================================= FEATURES ADDED IN THIS RELEASE ============================================================================= v2.12 - None V2.11 - None V2.10 - None v2.09: - SEL logging for Drive Fault and Predictive Fault. This Feature is only supported for S5500 family server boards. ============================================================================= ISSUES FIXED ============================================================================= v2.12 - Set temperature offset for SES-2 v2.11 - None v2.10: - Fix: HSC misses some SES2/I2C requests causing system crashes v2.09: - None v2.08: - None v2.07: - None v2.05: - Read Enclosure Status (SAF-TE) returns undefined bytes - Fault LEDs on S5000 family platform Non Expander Backplane Blinking on wrong slots v2.02: - Get Fault Status - Set Sensor Hysteresis command returns 0x00 even when incorrect reserved byte is set - Set Sensor Event Enable IPMI command returns successful completion code even went issued with incorrect number of parameters - Perform Slot Operation SAF-TE command sets the wrong flag - Set sensor event enable responding wrong value. - Wrong and no SAS drive detection SEL events - Read Device Slot Status does not report Prepare For Insertion Or Removal Flag - Read Device Slot Status SAF-TE command does not report an unconfigured Drive [END OF RELEASE NOTES]