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:

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| 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 |
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CONTENTS
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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

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1.0 Overview
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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/

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2.0 Installation and Setup Instructions

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2.1 Installation and Execution
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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.

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3.0 Configuration Information

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N/A

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4.0 Unattended Mode

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N/A

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5.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number

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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

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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

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.

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7.0 Disclaimer
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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.