SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP8008
PART NUMBER:  277294-001, 277295-001, 277296-001, 277297-001, 277298-001, 277299-001
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  Support Software for Novell Products 
VERSION:  5.01 Rev A
LANGUAGE:  English

CATEGORY:  Systems/Drivers

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:  15 September 1998

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION:  2.x

SUPERSEDES:  SP5701

DESCRIPTION:  Creates the Support Software for Novell Products Diskettes (NSSD). 
The NSSD diskettes contain 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 Compaq CD-ROM drives.

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


  ADDITION OF 6TH DISK TO NSSD

   NSSD has changed diskette structure to incorporate a sixth diskette 
   in order to accommodate current and future needs for Compaq's Networking 
   drivers. Currently included on NSSD are the Compaq Gigabit Ethernet 
   (N1000.LAN) drivers. In order to provide continuity between the two 
   Networking diskettes, the Networking I and Networking II/Client Support 
   deliverables have been moved to diskettes 5 and 6 accordingly.

    The diskette structure as of NSSD 5.01 is:
    Disk 1          Installation, DOS CD and SFT III Support
    Disk 2          Documentation
    Disk 3          Storage Support
    Disk 4          Advanced Server Management and PCI Hot Plug Support
    Disk 5          Networking Support I (current server networking products)
    Disk 6          Networking Support II (non-shipping products) and 
                    Network Client Support


  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 [email protected].


  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 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.  You will be prompted to 
    insert the formatted diskettes in a drive to create the diskettes.

 4. After the diskettes have been created, you may delete the  
    SoftPaq file downloaded in step 2.

 5. For installation instructions, refer to INSTALL.RDM on diskette 2.


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