SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP8009 PART NUMBER: FILE NAME: N/A TITLE: Support Software for Novell Products VERSION: 5.01 Rev A LANGUAGE: US English CATEGORY: Desktops PRODUCTS AFFECTED: Compaq ProSignia and ProLiant Servers OPERATING SYSTEM: Novell NetWare 3.2 intraNetWare 4.11 intraNetWare SMP 4.11 NetWare SFT-III 4.1x NetWare 5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: N/A EFFECTIVE DATE: 17 Sept 1998 ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED: Yes SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION: 3.1 SUPERSEDES: SP5701 DESCRIPTION: Creates the Support Software for Novell Products (NSSD). NSSD contains NetWare and intraNetWare drivers, NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs), and support information to optimize the performance of NetWare and intraNetWare on Compaq servers. This software enhances the performance of Compaq options such as Compaq Drive Array controllers, Compaq 32-Bit SCSI-2 controllers, and Enhancements/Fixes: INSTALL UPDATES CPQNSSU.NLM UPDATES CPQNSSU.NLM v1.10 is a new client/server application that will update NSSD drivers to a NetWare server. The CPQNSSU has the ability to gather a list of Compaq drivers loaded on the server, the built-in intelligence to decide if those drivers are current, and the option to update those drivers, local or remote. IMPORTANT: This version of the Compaq Support Software Utility does not support the installation of NSSD from diskette media. CPQCHW.NLM UPDATES CPQCHW.NLM 1.10 is a new hardware discovery module that will gather hardware information from a NetWare server and send it back to the CPQNSSU.NLM using the Compaq Communication Module (CPQCOMM.NLM). CPQCMODS.NLM UPDATES CPQCMODS.NLM 1.20b is a new NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) that gathers other modules loaded on a NetWAre server and communicates the information back to the CPQNSSU.NLM using the Compaq Communication Module (CPQCOMM.NLM). CPQCOMM.NLM UPDATES CPQCOMM.NLM v4.10 is a new NCP Extension Communications NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) for the CPQNSSU.NLM. It allows the CPQNSSU.NLM to communicate with other NLMs on local or remote servers. CPQDOSLB.NLM UPDATES CPQDOSLB.NLM v1.00 is a new remote DOS access NetWare Loadable Module (NLM). It assists in file manipulation on a DOS partition of a remote NetWare server. The information about remote DOS files is sent/received using CPQCOMM.NLM. CPQLIB.NLM UPDATES CPQLIB.NLM v1.51a is the new Compaq Library NetWare Loadable Module (NLM). It exports several functions that assist the CPQNSSU.NLM. CPQNSSC.NLM UPDATES CPQNSSC.NLM v1.31k is a new utility that assists NSSU.NLM with NCF files and hardware information for driver installations. CPQRBOOT.NLM UPDATES CPQRBOOT.NLM v1.00 is a new module used to reboot the target server. When the user selects to reboot the server, the CPQNSSU.NLM will communicate with CPQRBOOT.NLM using the Compaq Communication Module (CPQCOMM.NLM). CPQRBOOT.NLM will then reboot the server. STORAGE UPDATES CPQARRAY.HAM UPDATES CPQARRAY.HAM v1.22 adds support for NetWare 5. CPQARRAY.HAM v1.22 adds support for the SMART Array 3200 controller features. CPQFC.HAM UPDATES CPQFC.HAM v1.11 adds support for - Long Wave Giga-Bit Interface Converter (GBIC) - Single Mode Fibre Cabling - Compaq 12-port Fibre Channel Hub CPQSCSI.HAM UPDATES CPQSCSI.HAM v1.22 adds support for NetWare 5. CPQSCSI.HAM v1.22 adds support to negotiate Ultra speeds on non-Hot Plug, non-Compaq disks on an internal cable. CPQSCSI.HAM v1.22 fixes starving I/O requests. CPQSHD.CDM UPDATES CPQSHD.CDM v1.22 adds support for NetWare 5. CPQSHD.CDM v1.22 removes Mount messages from console screen. SERVER MANAGEMENT UPDATES CPQHLTH.NLM UPDATES CPQHLTH.NLM v4.02 adds support for NetWare 5. CPQHLTH.NLM v4.02 adds support for the ProLiant 6500 Pentium II Xeon models. CPQIML.NLM UPDATES CPQIML.NLM is a new NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) which allows users to view and manage server event data stored in the Compaq Integrated Management Log (IML). The utility also allows users to view and manage server information displayed by the Compaq Integrated Management Display (IMD). NOTE: CPQIML.NLM v1.00 requires CPQHLTH.NLM v4.00 or later for complete functionality. CPQIML.NLM v1.00 is compatible with earlier versions of CPQHLTH.NLM; however, it will only provide a restricted CPQIML feature set. CPQMPK.PSM UPDATES CPQMPK.PSM is a new Platform Support Module supporting Compaq platforms running NetWare 5. CPQONLIN.NLM UPDATES CPQONLIN.NLM v2.31 adds support for the Compaq SMART Array 3200 controller features. CPQONLIN.NLM requires two support modules to be loaded on NetWare 5 in order to warn the user that logical drive contains a volume before allowing the user to delete it: NWIDK.NLM - allows access to the NetWare Classic file system. CPQONLIN will attempt to load this module automatically when the Array Configuration Utility is selected. NSS.NLM - allows access to the NSS volumes. CPQONLIN will give the user the option of loading NSS.NLM when the Array Configuration Utility is selected. If the user chooses not to load NSS.NLM, CPQONLIN will not be able to warn the user if there is an NSS volume on a logical drive before allowing the user to delete it. CPQPOWER.NLM UPDATES CPQPOWER.NLM is a new Health driver user interface utility that displays redundant power subsystem status. In addition, the utility incorporates the Compaq Power Down Manager which allows configuration of the intelligent power switch. CPQSBD.NLM UPDATES CPQSBD.NLM v2.12 adds support for NetWare 5. CPQSBD.NLM has been updated to allow a user to replace an adapter after it has been hot-plug added. CPQSBD.NLM v2.12 supports the PCI Hot Plug Button feature on the ProLiant 7000 Pentium II Xeon models. MISCELLANEOUS UPDATES NSSD DIRECTORY RESTRUCTURING In an effort to continue providing support for NetWare 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x platforms, it was realized that there was a need to redistribute files in the Novell Support Software directories. The following restructuring scheme has been implemented: * Where support for all three operating systems is available with one version of the driver, that driver is placed in its original location as a "common file". * Where special support is required for a particular version of NetWare, those drivers are placed in the appropriate directory according to the supported version of the operating system. * For NetWare 3.x support, files are placed in a subdirectory of their original location, named 3x. * For NetWare 4.x support, files are placed in a subdirectory of their original location, named 4x. * For NetWare 5.x support, files are placed in a subdirectory of their original location, named 5x. * Where files are necessary for NetWare 3.x and 4.x support only, they are placed in a subdirectory named 3x_4x. Additionally, all DDFS driver support files (.DSK disk drivers) have been moved into a directory named DSK. This allows for differentiation between legacy support for DDFS drivers and support for newer NWPA drivers. Lastly, the DOS network support has moved from the DOS directory to the \NETWORK\CLIENT directory to better reflect the nature of these drivers and avoid confusion with the DOS CD-ROM drivers, currently located in the DOS directory, when delivered in CD-based or network-install format. DOCUMENTATION ENHANCEMENTS The NSSD documentation is undergoing a series of enhancements to better provide customers with a more robust and resourceful informational product. In this release of NSSD, Driver Reference Forms have been added and will contain the following: * Release Information * What's New * Supported Hardware/Software * Driver Description * Installation Instructions * Troubleshooting Information * Historical Information In addition to adding the Driver Reference Forms, we've have eliminated the following files: * HISTORY.RDM * SFT3.RDM As documentation enhancements occur, updates will be provided in WHATSNEW.RDM. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed at NSSDFeedback@compaq.com. REMOVAL OF HISTORY.RDM In an effort to streamline the information delivered in the NSSD documentation, content contained in the HISTORY.RDM has been incorporated into the new Driver Reference Forms. Removing HISTORY.RDM prevents duplication of material and will reduce the size of the readme files and the NSSD.HLP file. A complete list of historical information is published in the White Paper titled 'Historical Updates to Novell Drivers from Compaq' available on Compaq's web site, http://www.compaq.com. As of NSSD 5.01, please consult these documents to obtain historical information for Compaq drivers. REMOVAL OF SFT3.RDM In an effort to streamline the information delivered in the NSSD documentation, content contained in the SFT3.RDM has been incorporated into the new Driver Reference Forms. Removing SFT3.RDM prevents duplication of material and will reduce the size of the readme files and the NSSD.HLP file. As of NSSD 5.01, please consult the Driver Reference Forms for information on the CPQMP.NLM driver. Refer to the Driver Summary Chart for specific content layout of the NSSD diskettes. SUPPORTED SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT UPDATES Novell Support Software no longer supports the NetWare 3.12 or NetWare 4.10 environments. HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive where you want to install NSSD files and change to that directory. The file that is downloaded is an executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above. 2. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. NSSD files will be expanded into a subdirectory of the current directory called "NSSD501". 4. After the NSSD has been created, you may delete the SoftPaq file downloaded in step 2. 5. For installation instructions, refer to INSTALL.RDM in the NSSD directory in which you expanded the SoftPaq. Copyright 1998, Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.