Technical Advisory 1024

with the updated FALSASMP2 that contains the new flash chip. Attempting to update the new

version of the FALSASMP2 with PBA number E14273-205 with older firmware will flash incorrect

data into the chips registers and render the FALSASMP2 non-operable.

Firmware PH15upd_public 20121115 or later is compatible with the all versions of the FALSASMP2.

2. FALSASMP2 can operate in MegaRAID mode which supports RAID levels 0,1,10,5,50,6,60. To

operate in the mode, an optional enablement key must the added (AXXRAKSAS2) and an

optional memory DIMM (AXXMINIDIMM512) must be added to the FALSASMP2. Operation in

this mode does not require a firmware change to support the new flash chip. A firmware update

for this mode can be done by applying the currently available Intel® RAID controller

SROMBSASMP2 hardware RAID firmware for EFI, DOS, Windows* and Linux* which can be

downloaded from http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support.

Corrective Action / Resolution

For operation of the FALSASMP2 in IR RAID mode, please use only firmware PH15upd_public

20121115 or later with FALSASMP2 with PBA E14273-205 or later.

Please contact your Intel Sales Representative if you require more specific information about this issue.

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