			       Release Notes
				    for
			 Standalone RAID Array 200
		       Software V3.2 for AXP Systems


Standalone Configuration Utility File Descriptions

SRLMGR.EXE        Serial RAID configuration utility
SWXCRMGR.EXE      RAID configuration utility v3.11
SWXCRFW.EXE       Firmware download utility for EISA and PCI controllers


				  WARNING

Make sure you use the correct firmware file for the type of controller to
be upgraded.  Using the wrong firmware file can render your controller
inoperative. The SWXCRFWA.216 file is for EISA controllers and the
SWXCRFWP.236 file is for PCI controllers.


SWXCRFWA.216	2.16 Firmware for the EISA RAID controller
SWXCRFWP.236	2.36 Firmware for the PCI RAID controller
!MLX0075.CFG	Windows NT EISA configuration file
                  for the 3 channel EISA raid controller. 
!MLX0077.CFG	Windows NT EISA configuration file
                  for the 1 channel EISA raid controller. 
AMLX0075.CFG	VMS/Digital UNIX EISA configuration file 
                  for the 3 channel EISA RAID controller.
AMLX0077.CFG	VMS/Digital UNIX EISA configuration file
                  for the 1 channel EISA RAID controller.


Version 2.36 Firmware for PCI RAID controllers

File Description: SWXCRFWP.236

SWXCRFWP.236 is a version of the PCI RAID controller firmware which fixes a
RAID 5 write problem seen under Digital Unix AdvFS file systems. The
problem would manifest where the controller would lock up and cause the
system to hang or crash.  We also recommend that customers apply the patch
for a new Digital Unix driver that fixes a related problem.  The
description for the patch is "Timing problem during rebuild".  Contact your
Digital Service Representive for more information on obtaining this patch.

Before upgrading to V2.36 it is recommended that the RAID configuration is
saved to a floppy using the Backup/Restore option provided in the Tools
menu option of the Standalone Configuration Utility. Refer to the Saving
Configuration to Diskette section of a StorageWorks RAID Array 200
subsystems Controller Installation and StandAlone Configuration Utilities
Users Guide section 7.3.6.

To upgrade the firmware refer to the firmware upgrade section of the
StorageWorks RAID Array 200 Subsystems Controller Installation and
StandAlone Configuration Utilities Users Guide section 7.7.2


SWXCR RAID Configuration Utility and ARC Console Firmware v4.x

The RCU provided with this kit must be used if you have one of the systems
listed below with an ARC Console at the listed version or higher.  The
controller may be rendered inoperative if a prior revision of the RCU
SWXCRMGR utility is used with these systems. 

     Platform             ARC Version

     AlphaServer 2100     4.25 
     AlphaServer 1000     4.26 
     AlphaStation 400     4.28

 For other platforms, please contact your Digital representative.


				  WARNING

The SWXCRMGR utility in this kit (version 3.11) should not be used on
DEC2000 and DECpc aXp 150 series systems.  Owners of these systems should
contact their Digital Service Representive or call 800-STORWORK to obtain
the appropriate RCU for their needs.


SWXCRMGR Override Option

The RAID configuration utility has an override option which allows the user
to enter the utility without waiting for the drives to timeout in the event
of either a dead logical drive or an unwanted configuration.  To use the
override option, type 'SWXCRMGR -o' when starting the utility.  You can
then make failed drives OPTIMAL or completely change your RAID
configuration.  This option should only be used when using the Tools or New
Configuration menu options of the SWXCRMGR utility.  


Serial Utility

The Standalone utility for the SWXCR controller can be run using a VTxxx
terminal and serial connection to the host system by typing a:\SRLMGR.EXE
at the Run a Program: menu option of the ARC console. The SRLMGR.EXE
version of the utility has character cell terminal support while providing
the same interface and functionality as the VGA version of the Standalone
utility.  For correct operation using the VTxxx terminal characteristics
should be set as follows:
	
1)	Check your system manual on how to setup your system for serial mode.
2)	Set to No Cursor mode
3)	Set to VTxxx Mode, 8 Bit Controls

The Escape key is Ctrl-[. When the utility prompts the user to hit escape
to continue, the Ctrl key should be pressed and held down while the [ key
is pressed. This will invoke the escape function.


Failing A Drive

Failing a drive with the SWXCRMGR utility will spin the drive
down. Selecting Format under the Rebuild option will not spin the drive
up. Reselecting the controller under the Select SWXCR option will spin the
drive up and allow a format under the rebuild option.



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