Each controller requires a supported release of IBM i. Verify other possible code prerequisites that are
described in the following table and at IBM Prerequisite.
Attention: Ensure that the adapters have the latest adapter microcode PTFs as part of the initial
installation.
Table 7. CCIN and version and release data
CCIN (Custom card identification number) Minimum required IBM i version and release
2BD9 IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
2BE0 IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
2BE1 IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
572A IBM i V5R4M5 or later
1
572C IBM i V5R4M5 or later
572F and 575C IBM i V5R4M5 or later
1
574E IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
57B3 IBM i 6.1 or later
1
57B4 IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
57B5 IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
57B7 IBM i V5R4M5 or later
57B8 IBM i V5R4M5 or later
57BB IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
57C4 IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
57C7 IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
57CD IBM i 7.1 or later
1
57CE IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
57CF IBM i 6.1.1 or later
1
1. See the PCI adapter information by feature type topic in Managing PCI adapters for the minimum IBM i level
requirements.
It might become necessary to install software updates so that you have the latest available level of
adapter software support. Updates to the adapter software support are packaged, distributed, and
installed through the same mechanisms that are used for other portions of the IBM i Licensed Internal
Code. The standard IBM i technical support procedures can be used to determine the latest available level
of adapter software support.
Related concepts:
“Dual storage IOA functions” on page 23
Consider these factors when using dual storage I/O adapter (IOA) functions.
Related information:
PCI adapter information by feature type
Common controller and disk array management tasks
You can perform various tasks to manage SAS RAID disk arrays.
Use the information in this section to manage your SAS RAID disk arrays.
v Device parity protection
The topic describes the use of device parity protection on IBM i.
20 SAS RAID controllers for IBM i