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This download supports Intel(R) Embedded Server RAID Technology II - SAS Software RAID product. Please verify that this package has been tested with the RAID device you have chosen to use by checking the drivers web page for your controller at http://support.intel.com.

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Package Information
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FW Version = 01.16.00.00
BIOS (non-RAID) Version = 06.10.00
BIOS (SW RAID) Version = 01.10241435I

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Attention!
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Application of this firmware file requires the use of the mptutil utility.  

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Known Restrictions
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In SAS SW RAID mode, no more than 8 drives are supported (even as spare) and only ONE expander may be used. Use of additional expanders or more than 8 drives at any time while in SW RAID mode may cause critical data failures and is specifically NOT supported.

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Installation Instructions
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See included "ESRT2_SAS_Flash_BKM_v.10.31.06.txt" 

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Known Bugs
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BIOS Console Utility:
1) System hangs upon pulling the drive when any one of the following operations is in progress: Rebuild / Check consistency / Initialization
2) Unresolved configuration resolution support needs to be enhanced. Drive roaming is not supported at this time. When user performs drive roaming, Ctrl M will show the Port number as X

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Fixes/Updates
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N/A

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