IBM
pSeries Servers
Microcode Update for Fujitsu AL11SE-XP
(MBD2xxxRC) 10K RPM 146/300 GB
SAS Hard Disk Drive
Microcode Level SB19
DATE: Jule 21st, 2010
Table of Contents
2. AIX and VIOS (PowerVM Virtual I/O Server)
2.2 Determine Drive Model,
FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level
2.3.1
Internet AIX self extracting file (.bin)
2.4 Microcode Download
Procedure
2.4.2
Standalone (Service Mode) Download
3.1 Linux 2.6 kernel(such as
SuSE SLES 9 or RHEL 4)
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The Microcode files provided in this package are for SAS disk
drives used in IBM BladeCenter–S (BC-S)
With Blade JS21, JS22, and JS12 with AIX or Linux operating systems
Below
is the list of microcode files in this package:
NOTE: To insure the integrity of microcode files, please make sure the checksum value is correct after extraction
Size Disk Drive Model
FRU# P/N (VPD) Microcode
File Name
Checksum
-------- --------------------- ----------- ------------- -------------------------------------- -------------
146GB MBD2147RC 42D0422 42C0251 MBD2147.31315345.53423139 50626
300GB MBD2300RC 42D0628 42D0631 MBD2300.31315345.53423139 50626
Release date |
Code level |
Change Description |
June 2009 |
SB14 |
Initial Release |
August 2009 |
SB16 |
Performance Enhancement |
March 2010 |
SB18 |
Support added for new drive
PNs to be used by System X only. |
July 2010 |
SB19 |
LED Blinking update and bit
Flip with SDRAM vendor used by System X only. |
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Note: For VIOS systems, microcode of shared physical I/O
resources can only be updated from VIOS partition.
To update disk drive microcode, from VIOS partition, enter
the following command:
oem_setup_env
Then follow the instruction in section 2.3 to
transfer/extract the microcode file, and section 2.4.1 to update the disk drive
code.
Approximately
20 minutes if using Diagnostics CD; Approximately 5 minutes/drive using AIX concurrent
diagnostics.
2.2 Determine Drive Model,
FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level
To see the drive type and current
microcode level, Execute the following command:
lscfg -vl hdisk* |pg ; For drives
NOT configured for RAID
lscfg
-vl pdisk* |pg ; For drives
configured for RAID
Vital Product Data (VPD)
hdisk1 U78A5.001.WIH128F-P1-D1 SAS Disk Drive (146800 MB)
Manufacturer................IBM-ESXS
Machine Type and
Model......MBD2147RC
FRU Number..................42D0422
ROS Level and ID............53423139
Serial Number...............D0A00009
EC
Level....................L81062
Part
Number.................42C0251
Device Specific.(Z0)........000006329F001002
Device Specific.(Z1)........SB19SB19SB19
Device Specific.(Z2)........0001
Device Specific.(Z3)........09063
Device Specific.(Z4)........0001
Device Specific.(Z5)........22
Device Specific.(Z6)........L81062
Hardware Location
Code......U78A5.001.WIH128F-P1-D1
If the data returned in the “Part Number”, “FRU Number”, and “Machine Type and Model” fields
match the one listed in section 1.1 AND the "ROS Level and ID...."
field of that data is below "53423139", this microcode
applies. If this level is already installed then the "ROS Level and
ID...." shows: "53423139"
Note: Drive microcode level in “ROS Level and ID …” field is displayed
in Hex value of ASCII characters in VPD data. Each alpha-numeric ASCII
character converts to a 2-digit hex number. For example in VPD displayed above,
53 Hex= ASCII character "S"; 42
Hex= ASCII character "B";
31 Hex=ASCII character "1";
36 Hex=ASCII character "9",
microcode level is "SB19".
Also note that the microcode level "SB19"
is displayed in “Z1” field.
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2.3 Transferring
and Unpacking the Microcode Update Package
a) Make a directory on an AIX system to receive the AIX
format file.
Enter: mkdir /tmp/fwupdate
b) Transfer the AIX format file to /tmp/fwupdate directory (using "Save as
...").
You'll see the filename is AL11SE-XP-SB19.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x AL11SE-XP-SB19.bin
./AL11SE-XP-SB19.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The directory
SB18 with microcode files listed in section 1.1 will be added to /tmp/fwupdate.
d-Enter the
following command to copy the microcode files to " /etc/microcode "
directory :
cp /tmp/fwupdate/SB19/*
/etc/microcode
e- If transferring files to a different system using
floppy diskettes, use the following procedure to copy files to diskette
Note: Don't overlook the complete path of microcode files, AIX
Diag microcode download
will not
work if files are not copied with complete path onto the diskette.
Enter the following command to copy microcode file(s)
onto a floppy diskette
ls /etc/microcode/ microcodefilename | backup -ivf /dev/rfd0
where microcodefilename is microcode file that is needed, for example:
ls /etc/microcode/ MBD2147.31315345.53423139|
backup -ivf /dev/rfd0
Note: The
instructions that follow are specific AIX commands. AIX commands are CASE
(lower and upper) SENSITIVE,
and must be entered exactly as shown, including
filenames.
a)
Make a directory on an AIX system to receive the RPM format file.
Enter: mkdir /tmp/microcode
b)
Transfer the RPM format file to the /tmp/microcode directory.
You'll see the filename is AL11SE-XP-SB19-AIX.rpm
c)
Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv --ignoreos AL11SE-XP-SB19-AIX.rpm
;(please note, there are two
dashes)
The
file size and checksum will be verified.
The
microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/
Copy
microcode updates from the CD-ROM to standard locations on your local disk:
1.
RPM packaged microcode files will be copied to "/tmp/microcode/RPM"
2. Microcode files will be copied to /usr/lib/microcode
Notes:
- "/etc/microcode" is a
symbolic link to
"/usr/lib/microcode".
- If permission does not allow the copy to the above stated directory
or file then the user will be prompted for a new location.
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Warning: Do not power off the system or the drive during microcode download as
this may permanently damage the disk drive
NOTE: Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in
case you need to restore your system.
Caution: The microcode download process is nondestructive to the hard disks;
however, as a precaution, ensure that a backup operation has been performed on
the affected systems PRIOR to the microcode installation.
Can microcode be installed Concurrently? YES
Is system reboot needed to activate the microcode: Yes if stand alone
diagnostics CD is used, NO if concurrent diagnostics is used.
Installation Time: Approximately 20 minutes/drive if stand alone
diagnostics is used(using Diagnostics CD); Approximately 5 minutes/drive if
concurrent diagnostics is used.
1.
Type diag at the prompt.
2. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
3. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
4. Select resource that microcode will be applied
to(hdisk? For physical disk, pdisk for RAID configured disks) and press ENTER,
then press "F7" to commit..
5- A small screen displays the message " *** NOTICE*** The microcode
installation occurs while the attached drives are available for use..... "
Press enter to continue
6. Select the source for microcode, use arrow key to go up/down, Enter to
continue.
/etc/microcode
diskette
- Use /etc/microcode
if "restore" command is used to copy files from diskette onto the
disk
- Use diskette if using diskette as the source for download
NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the
microcode diskette in diskette drive(if Diskette is selected above).
Insert the diskette and press ENTER
7- Display shows a list of microcodes
available for the selected drive, highlight option "M ...", the
latest microcode for the drive and press ENTER. A message may warn you that
current level of microcode is not available on the media, press ENTER to
continue.
8. You will receive a msg. "Current
Microcode is...." and "Download has completed successfully"
(this may take a few minutes)
9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard
disk that requires this microcode.
10. Exit diagnostic(and reboot if needed).
This procedure is
used for all drives including rootvg or paging space drives
1. Properly shutdown the system.
2. Boot up the system in standalone diagnostics mode with the CDROM
diagnostics(Use diagnostics level 4.21 or above; It is recommended to use
the same level
of Diagnostic CD as the AIX ).
3. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
4. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
5. Select resource that microcode will be applied
to(hdisk?) and PRESS ENTER.
6. Press "F7" to commit.
(The current microcode
level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the
screen)
7. Make the following selections on the next screen:
Select Input Device
--------------------------------------- [ diskette]
Microcode level to download
-----------------------------[ latest]
Download latest level even if
-----------------------------[ yes]
current is missing
NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the
microcode diskette into the floppy drive. Insert the diskette which
accompanies these instructions. If this level is already installed in the drive
you've selected a message will let you know. A message also may come up to let
you know that the Diskette(or Disk) does not have the previous level microcode
file. This is true and is not required to complete the download.
PRESS "F7" to commit
8. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode
is...." and "Download has completed successfully"
(this may take a
few minutes)
9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard
disk that requires this microcode.
10. Exit diagnostic and reboot system in normal mode.
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Microcode can be updated using the
iprconfig utility. The iprconfig utility
allows for multiple levels of adapter and
device microcode to exist on the
system at the same time. After the device
to update microcode is
selected, all available microcode levels
are presented to choose to download.
1.
a) If using SLES 9 base, install the package by
typing:
rpm
-ivh --ignoreos AL11SE-XP-SB19-LINUX.rpm ;(please
note, there are two dashes)
b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or better or RHEL 4 or better, install the
package by typing:
rpm -ivh --ignoreos AL11SE-XP-SB19-LINUX.rpm ;(please note, there are two
dashes)
2. Update the microcode by typing:
iprconfig
Press
Enter.
3. Select Download microcode and press
Enter.
4. Select the device you wish to update by
typing a 1 then pressing Enter. Multiple devices may be selected.
5. Select the microcode image to be
downloaded to the device by typing a 1 then pressing Enter.
6. Press Enter again to confirm the
download (display shows “Microcode Download in Progress” with elapsed time)
7. If multiple devices were selected,
repeat from Step 5 for the next device.
To check the microcode level:
1. Start iprconfig utility,
2. Select "Display hardware
status" option.
3. Select disk to query by typing a 1 next
to it and pressing "Enter"
4. Look at the "Firmware Version"
field
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Microcode can be updated using the
iprupdate utility. If iprupdate finds newer
microcode on the system it will be
downloaded to the disk.
1. Install the package by typing:
rpm -ivh --ignoreos AL11SE-XP-SB19-LINUX.rpm ;(please note, there are two
dashes)
Press Enter.
2. Update the microcode by typing:
iprupdate
Press Enter.
To check the microcode level:
1. Start iprconfig utility,
2. Select "Display disk hardware
status" option.
3. Find the disk you wish to query and note
its serial number.
4. Type "d" to get to the
"Display disk unit details" screen.
5. Select disk to query by typing a 5 next
to it and pressing "Enter"
6. Look at the "Firmware Version"
field
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Microcode can be updated using the
sisupdate utility. If sisupdate finds newer
microcode on the system it will be
downloaded to the disk.
1. Install the package by typing:
rpm -ivh --ignoreos AL11SE-XP-SB19-LINUX.rpm
;(please
note, there are two dashes)
Press Enter.
2. Update the microcode by typing:
sisupdate
Press Enter.
To check the microcode level:
1. Start sisconfig utility,
2. Select "Display disk hardware
status" option.
3. Find the disk you wish to query and note
its serial number.
4. Type "d" to get to the
"Display disk unit details" screen.
5. Select disk to query by typing a 5 next
to it and pressing "Enter"
6. Look at the "Firmware
Version" field