IBM
pSeries Servers
Microcode Update for Fujitsu AL11SX 73/146 GB
Model: MBE2xxxRC
2.5”
Microcode Level 6008
DATE: June 8, 2011
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
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 System P with AIX , VIOS 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
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73GB
MBE2073RC
44V4426
44V4428
MBE2073.A1700D27.36303038 06094
146GB MBE2147RC
44V6845
44V6850
MBE2147.A1700D27.36303038 06094
146GB MBE2147RC
46K4806 46K4797
MBE2147.A1700D27.36303038 06094
1.2 Microcode
Change History
Release date |
Code level |
Change Description |
March 25, 2010 |
6004 |
Original
Release. |
August 17, 2010 |
6006 |
Minor changes
and enhancements to supporti other PN/FRUs. |
June 8, 2011 |
6008 |
Minor
enhancements for AWT (Arbitration Wait Timer “tweak”). Fix 3Gb/6Gb rate
matching fix. Addition of new FRU. |
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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
DEVICE
LOCATION DESCRIPTION
hdisk10
U789D.001.DQ12345-P3-D6 SAS
Disk Drive (146800 MB)
Manufacturer................IBM
Machine Type and
Model......MBE2147RC
FRU
Number..................44V6845
ROS Level and
ID............36303038
Serial
Number...............D30000K0
EC
Level....................L36403
Part
Number.................44V6850
Device
Specific.(Z0)........000005329F001002
Device
Specific.(Z1)........600860086008
Device
Specific.(Z2)........0001
Device
Specific.(Z3)........09126
Device Specific.(Z4)........
Device
Specific.(Z5)........22
Device
Specific.(Z6)........L36403
Hardware Location
Code......U789D.001.DQ12345-P3-D6
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 "36303038",
this microcode applies.
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, 36
Hex= ASCII character "6";
30 Hex= ASCII character "0";
30 Hex=ASCII character "0";
38 Hex=ASCII character "8", microcode level is
"6008". Also note that the
microcode level "6008" is
displayed in “Z1” field.
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2.3 Transferring
and Unpacking the Microcode Update Package
a) Make a directory on 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 AL11SX-6008.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x AL11SX-6008.bin
./AL11SX-6008.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in above command.]
The
directory AL11SX-6008 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/AL11SX-6008/MBE*
/etc/microcode
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 AL11SX-6008-AIX.rpm
c)
Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force AL11SX-6008-AIX.rpm
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.
2.4.1 Concurrent Download
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
optical media (ISO 9660 file
system format)
cd0
- Use /etc/microcode
if microcode files were added to /etc/microcode directory
- Use “optical media” if code are in CD/DVD
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 ST3xx...",
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).
2.4.2 Standalone (Service Mode) Download
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 AL11SX-6008- LINUX.rpm
b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or better or RHEL 4
or better, install the package by typing:
rpm -ivh AL11SX-6008-LINUX.rpm
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 AL11SX-6008- LINUX.rpm
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 AL11SX-6008- LINUX.rpm
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