What you will need

You need software, firmware, and driver updates.

Tools and utilities required

  • The latest version of Start Now Advisor
  • The latest version of Storage Configuration Manager (SCM), which is also included with Start Now Advisor
  • BIOS and firmware updates for the blade servers and SAS daughter cards
  • The BC S plug-in for Essential Business Server (EBS) and the Director agents
  • The Subsystem Device Driver Device Specific Module (SDDDSM) drivers for the RAIDed SAS Switch Module (RSSM)

BladeCenter S update site

Go to the following IBM Support Web site to find the IBM BladeCenter S updates:

https://www-304.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/supportresources?categoryind=0&selectedButton.x=18&selectedButton.y=20&selectedButton=category&familyind=5356544&brandind=5000020&osind=5358175&typeind=0&modelind=0&matrix=Y&taskind=2