Download iSCSI HBA update for System x or xSeries

Learn when and how to update the iSCSI HBA firmware during the installation process.

You must download the update to ensure you have the exact level of BIOS and firmware specified in theSystem i® documentation. Do this regardless of what BIOS version is currently present on the iSCSI HBA.

Once the iSCSI HBA is installed and the operating system is installed and running on the System x® or xSeries® server, updates are applied through i5/OS® integration service pack PTFs.

Restriction: The following procedure is only for use during the installation of the iSCSI HBA. Unpredictable results might occur if you attempt this procedure on an installed and running iSCSI HBA.

Using a computer and Web browser access http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/systemx/iscsi/servermodels/.
Click the Download iSCSI HBA firmware link.
Click the README text file link on the next page, and print a copy for use as a reference when actually performing the update.
Click Back on the browser to return to the previous page.
Click on the link to download the iSCSI HBA update. This will be in the form of a .iso file.
Create a compact disc (CD) containing the update using a CD burning utility.