Recommended update for package ibmsis

Knowledgebase

(Last modified: 07SEP2004)

solutions Recommended update for package ibmsis SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (9d46186a5249706ff416f98e047096c6)

Applies to

Product(s): SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for IBM iSeries and IBM pSeries

Package: ibmsis
Release: 20040907
Obsoletes: none

Indications

Anyone using the ibmsis driver should install this patch.

Contraindications

None.

Description

This package updates the ibmsis driver to version 1.19.13g. The changes are:

fixes to the ibmsis device driver with respect to performance on large memory systems
fixes to the bmsis device driver firmware update utility to no longer backlevel adapter firmware images
updated adapter firwmare images including critical fixes

Solution

Please install the updates provided at the location noted below.

Installation notes

This update is provided as an RPM package that can easily be installed onto a running system by using this command:
rpm -Uvh ibmsis.rpm

links to download packages

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for IBM iSeries and IBM pSeries (ppc)

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.

Disclaimer

The Origin of this information may be internal or external to Novell. Novell makes all reasonable efforts to verify this information. However, the information provided in this document is for your information only. Novell makes no explicit or implied claims to the validity of this information.

Any trademarks referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark information.