ReadMe File for the Intel(R) PRO/1000 T IP Storage Adapter
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December 1, 2003


You MUST have the Microsoft* iSCSI initiator service installed for the Intel® 
PRO/1000 T IP Storage Adapter software to work, whether this is a new 
installation or an upgrade from an earlier version. Go to 
http://support.intel.com and search on "Microsoft iSCSI initiator service" to 
learn how to download the service.

For Red Hat* Linux user information, either see the ReadMe.txt file in the 
RedHatLinux directory on the Intel CD, or open the index.htm file in the 
Documentation/UserConfigurationGuide directory to use the web-based user guide.

For Windows* user information, double-click on the autorun.exe icon in the root
directory of the Intel CD. Then click the User Configuration Guide button.


Updating the Firmware in Windows
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In most cases, you must upgrade you firmware before you upgrade the drivers and 
software. See Upgrading in Windows in the User Configuration Guide for a 
discussion of this and other software upgrade issues.


Firmware Compatibility
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The Intel PRO/1000 T IP Storage Adapter contains field upgradeable firmware 
designed to support both past and future versions of the iSCSI specification. 
To locate the most appropriate firmware for your solution, visit the Intel 
website. See the Upgrading the Firmware section of the online Intel PRO/1000 T 
IP Storage Adapter User Configuration Guide for information on upgrading your 
firmware.

It is important that the iSCSI specification supported by the firmware match 
that of the intended target. The following information shows the compatibility 
between the Intel initiator and Network Appliance* or Cisco* targets. 

Firmware Version:      4.6.87.2
iSCSI Spec Version:    0.20
Tested Targets:        Network Appliance* F87 and 825C
                       Cisco* SN5420, SN5428 and MDS 9216
                       (see your target vendor for compatibility)

NOTE: The first three set of digits of the PRO/1000 T for IP Storage firmware 
      version number represent the firmware version and the last digit 
      represents the CPLD version.


Support
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For general information and support, go to the Intel support Website at:

    http://support.intel.com


License
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This readme.txt is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in 
accordance with the terms of the license. The information in this manual is 
furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and
should not be construed as a commitment by Intel Corporation. 

Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or 
inaccuracies that may appear in this document or any software that may be 
provided in association with this document.

Except as permitted by such license, no part of this document may be 
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