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DATE: September 12, 2016
Table of Contents
1.0 Microcode and Document Revision History:
7.0 Determine the Current Microcode Level
8.0 Downloading and unpacking the Microcode Package
8.1 Downloading AIX RPM Package
8.2 Downloading Linux RPM Package
9.0 Discovery Tool Microcode CD-ROM creation and download instructions for AIX systems
10.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes for AIX
10.1 Verifying microcode before download for AIX
10.2 Verifying microcode before download for Linux
11.0 Microcode Download Procedure for AIX:
11.1 Setting up for Microcode download
11.2 Downloading Microcode to the Adapter
11.3 Verify and Re-configure adapters
12.0 Microcode Download Procedure for Linux using Emulex hbacmd utility
12.1 Download One Command Manager
Microcode Level |
Changes |
00010000020025201919 |
* Fixed an intermittent issue of Link not coming up after reboot with Cisco switch. * Fixed FC Tape class 3 error recovery * Fixed performance scaling when using IBM Flash system 900 |
The Firmware Levels Below Are No Longer Supported By IBM Once They Have Been Removed From The Microcode Down Load Website. It is best practices to update to the latest FW level not only for IBM support of these products, but for optimal performance and to ensure that all of the required HW/FW fixes are installed. Once new FW has been released to the field, we will provide a 6 month grace period for customers to update these products to the currently supported FW level . Please Update To The Latest Level At Your Earliest Convenience |
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00010000020025201905 |
*Fix for SRIOV mode, adapter went to error state when config Vnic. *Fix for SRIOV VF TX timeouts when other VFs are FLR – reseted. *Fix for SRIOV Vnic ping failure when injecting EEH errors. *Fix for spontaneous livedump with adapter entered error state (9F000013,00001007) *Fix a rogue frame with EoFa and a bad length, seen during switch reboots. *Fix an inbound class 2 FLOGI rejected with non-retryable invalid class of service
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00010000020025200016 |
*Fix for SRIOV race conditions in PCI Function Reset *Fix for Outbound Jammer test (Dropped outbound data frame of single frame sequence) *Fix IO fail to resume after f/w update on FCoE *Fix DMA to 0 in an IBMi system *Fix for SRIOV hard LPAR shutdowns |
00010000020025200009 |
* FC Adapter Port Error on ISL pull * P_RJT response for Fibre Channel Class 2 ELS's * Reboot FCoE adapter path recovery failure - mailbox error and fcs unknown error * FC adapter does not indicate closed exchange when WQE with LNK bit set fails (fw ignores early closure of exchange for linked scsi commands) * Experiencing NIM install issues with adapters * DCBX Get Config Mailbox Cmd timing out. Fix Link bounces * Unable to set pause Flow control when connected to DCBX switch with PFC off * GRP5 Link COS ACQE needs to be delivered on DCBX/PFC change * AIX issues BA_RJT with reason code "Protocol Error" to target-Initiated ABTS |
00001000010005800004
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- Exchanges aborted after REC is successfully ACC'd by target device. - COMMON_GET_FLOW_CONTROL issues in dedicated mode - No link after cable plugged in - VIOS disk path does not recover from Initiator port cable pull - Adapter pport stat counter TX_BROADCAST_BYTES incorrect - Logging in and out of fabric
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00001000010003400005 |
1) Adapter livedump following CRC forced errors. 2) fcode fix of SAN boot LPAR stuck at LED AA00E158 3) No link after cable plugged in. 4) Failed paths to SAN after a switch reboot.
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00001000010003400003 |
This is the level of microcode that initially shipped with the adapter when it became generally available. |
Document Revision History |
Description |
01/18/2013 |
Creating Readme file with latest microcode for this adapter- df1000e214105e04 |
05/27/2013 |
Update readme file with level 00001000010003400005 |
05/28/2014 |
Update readme file with level 00001000010005800004 |
12/05/2014 |
Update readme file with level 00010000020025200009 |
07/20/2015 |
Update readme file with level 00010000020025200016 |
02/22/2016 |
Update readme file with level 00010000020025201905 |
09/12/2016 |
Update readme file with level 00010000020025201919 |
This Readme file is intended to give directions on how to update the microcode found on the GX++ 2-port 16Gb Fibre Channel Adapter (FC: EN23).
Approximately 20 minutes.
Feature Code EN23:
9119-FHB
Basic card function is supported on:
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 for POWER® , or later
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Service Pack 2, or later.
Download drivers link:
http://www.emulex.com/downloads/emulex/drivers/linux/
Basic card function is supported on:
If you are using another release of AIX, ensure that the adapter is supported on that release before you install the adapter. Contact service and support for assistance.
Important Notice: EEH error entries in AIX system errlog are expected when updating adapter FW.
Before you install the microcode, it is important to determine the microcode level of the Adapter installed in the target system. Use the following instructions to read the ROM level stored in the Adapter's VPD.
1) List the Fiber Channel adapters installed in the system by typing:
lscfg -l fcs\*
Note: All of the Fiber Channel adapters that are installed will be displayed. They will be listed as fcsX, where X is 0, 1, etc.
2) To check the current microcode level for the adapter or controller enter the following command
lsmcode -cd fcsx
Where “x” is the instance of the adapter. The command will produce output similar to:
The current microcode level for fcs0 is 00010000020025201919
If the ROM Level is less than 00010000020025201919 you should
update the microcode.
The following steps are for
Linux Red Hat or SuSE systems running 2.6 kernels which support the /sys
filesystem. These steps assume you are logged in with root permissions and one
or more IBM 2 port 16Gb Fibre Channel GX++ adapters, Feature Code EN23 are
installed.
1) Display the model description for each installed Fibre Channel adapter.
Expect two instances of IBM 2 port 16Gb Fibre Channel GX++ adapters to be
displayed; one for each port on the dual port adapter. Type the following
commands to display a list showing the host{n}:description for each
installed adapter.
cd /sys/class/scsi_host
find -L host* -maxdepth 1 -name "modeldesc" -printf %h: -exec cat
{} \;
The output will be similar to
that shown here. The host{n} values will be used in the next step. If the list
is empty, either there are no Feature Code EN23 adapters installed or there was
an error in typing the command. If the list contains other adapters but no FC
EN23 adapters are listed, none are installed and this firmware update should
not be applied.
host1:IBM 2 port 16Gb Fibre Channel GX++ adapter with SW optics
host2:IBM 2 port 16Gb Fibre Channel GX++ adapter with SW optics
2) Display the firmware version
for each Feature Code EN23 adapter. Type the following command, replacing
host{n} with the value reported for each FC EN23 adapter listed in Step 1.
cat host{n}/fwrev
The microcode version listed
may vary but output will be similar to that shown here, four numbers separated
with “.”, sli-4:2:b:
10.2.252.1919 , sli-4:2:b
Repeat this command for each adapter host{n}. If one or more adapter
lists a microcode version that is not 10.2.252.1919, then the microcode
update should be applied.
3) Display Emulex Fibre Channel adapter driver version. Type the following command to display the adapter driver version.
modinfo -F version lpfc
Only the portion following the ':' is important. Make a note of driver version
as it will be needed later. For example:
0:8.3.5.86.1p
4) Display Linux Operating System version. Type the following command to display the Operating System version. Make a note of Operating System version, it will be needed later.
For Red Hat systems, type following
command.
cat /etc/redhat-release
Output will be similar to:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server release 6.4 (Santiago)
For Novell systems, type following command. Output will be similar to:
cat /etc/SuSE-release
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (ppc64)
VERSION = 11
PATCHLEVEL = 2
Use this method to download to an AIX system:
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.
1) Make two directories on your AIX system to receive the RPM format file.
Enter: "mkdir
/tmp/microcode"
and then create this directory
Enter: "mkdir /tmp/microcode/RPM"
2) Transfer the RPM format file to the /tmp/microcode/RPM directory (using "Save as ..."). Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM".
You'll see the filename for the RPM file.
"rpm
-ihv --ignoreos df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919.aix.rpm"
3) For AIX: The microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/.
NOTE:
- "/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.
8.2 Downloading Linux RPM Package
Follow these steps to install
the Linux RPM package on a Linux system. Note that the Linux commands are case
sensitive and must be entered exactly as shown, including file names.
1) Transfer the Linux rpm file, df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919.grp.Linux.rpm,
to a temporary directory on the target server such as /tmp.
2) Unpack the rpm file by typing:
rpm -ihv /tmp/df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919.grp.Linux.rpm
3) The microcode package
extract the firmware file to the /lib/firmware directory. If a message is
displayed saying the "package <package_name> is already
installed", you will need to uninstall the rpm package. On the command
line type:
rpm -e <package_name>
where <package_name> is the name of the package that was returned in the
message. Return to Step 2 and attempt to unpack the file again.
4) Verify the microcode image in Section 10.2
To obtain information how to burn a CD-ROM and run the Discovery Tool for an AIX or Linux System please go to: http://www14.software.ibm.com/support/customercare/mds/
1) After running the Discovery Tool successfully the "/tmp/microcode/RPM" directory was created and your rpm files are copied from the CD-ROM.
2) Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM".
3) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv --ignoreos
df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919.aix.rpm
4) One microcode file will be copied to "/etc/microcode". The
file size and checksum of the microcode image will be verified in Section 10.0.
FileName:
df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919
NOTE:
- "/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.
Please verify the file size and checksum of the raw microcode files matches what is listed below.
For AIX :
Please verify the file size and checksum
# ls -l df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919
-rw-r--r-- 1 root system 10598608 Apr 03 22:25 df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919
# sum df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919
58993 10351 df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919
Please verify the file location, size and checksum of the raw microcode files matches what is listed below.
Verify file size:
ls -l /lib/firmware/df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919.grp
Expected file size: 10598608
Verify checksum:
sum /lib/firmware/df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919.grp
Expected checksum: 58993 10351
Microcode download must be performed separately for each Adapter under each Logical Partitions (LPAR's).
1) Stop all applications that use this interface/adapter
2) You only need to pick one of the fcs# per adapter for microcode update. Diag will update microcode for all ports.
1) At the command line type “diag”
2) Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
3) Select "Microcode Tasks” then select “Download Microcode" from the
menu.
4) Select all of the GX++ 2-Port 16Gb FC Adapter that need to be updated
from the list of devices by using the arrow keys to highlight the entry and
pressing "Enter" to mark it. The devices will be displayed as
fcs#, where # is the number of the device. Press "F7" when you
are done marking all the adapters you want to flash.
5) If a source selection menu is displayed, Select “/etc/microcode”.
6) A dialogue box may be displayed on screen. It will state that the
current microcode level on the adapter is not in the /etc/microcode
directory. This is acceptable because the adapter will reject any
incorrect code. Press "Enter" to continue.
7) Select 00010000020025201919 level and press "Enter" to flash
the adapter.
8) The following message will appear on the screen when download is completed:
"Microcode download complete successfully. The current microcode
level for the device fcs# is ... Please run diagnostics on the adapter to
ensure that it is functioning properly."
9) If you selected more than one adapter to update, then steps 6-9 will repeat
until all adapters are updated.
10) Exit diagnostics.
1) Verify the code level is 00010000020025201919 by typing "lsmcode-cd fcs#" for each Fiber Channel adapter updated.
2) Re-configure/Verify the adapter’s information through the “smit” menus if necessary.
# lscfg -vl fcs0
fcs0 U78A2.001.DQD0004-P6-C39-T1 GX++ 2-Port 16Gb FC Adapter (df1000e214105e04)
Part Number.................73Y8774
EC Level....................N44581B
Customer Card ID Number.....2B9B
FRU Number..................73Y8776
Device Specific.(ZM)........3
Network Address.............1000005076000164
Device Specific.(Z0)........0000000B
Device Specific.(Z1)........00000010
Device Specific.(Z2)........00000000
Device Specific.(Z3)........08090000
Device Specific.(Z4)........01000001
Device Specific.(Z5)........2E323532
Device Specific.(Z6)........2E323532
Device Specific.(Z7)........C0022B40
Device Specific.(Z8)........2000005076000164
Device Specific.(Z9)........10.2.252.1919
Device Specific.(ZA)........10.2.252.1919
Device Specific.(ZB)........00000000
Device Specific.(ZC)........00040000
Device Specific.(ZD)........000000FF
Hardware Location Code......U78A2.001.DQD0004-P6-C39-T1
Microcode download must be performed separately for each Adapter under each Logical Partitions (LPAR's).
Microcode updates on Fibre Channel adapters installed in a Linux system require the use of the Emulex hbacmd utility. The hbacmd utility is included in the Emulex One Command CLI Applications Kit downloads web page located at :
http://www.emulex.com/products/software-solutions/onecommand-manager/overview/
Download Tab --- Linux ---- Pick OS --- Management and Utilities
For purpose of updating the microcode, One Command Manager (CLI) will be used. Select the Application Kit {version} (CLI) link.
When prompted, save the Application Kit a directory of your choice on the target server.
Complete the requested user registration information, then select Download Driver button.
When prompted, save the elxcmcore-xxxx-xxxx-x.x.x.x-x.tgz file to a temporary directory, /tmp or you may save to directory of your choice.
Change directory to the directory where you have saved the elxcmcore-xxxx-xxxx-x.x.x.x-x.tgz archive.
Unpack the tgz archive, by typing:
tar xzf elxcmcore-xxxx-xxxx-x.x.x.x-x.tgz
Change directory to elxocmcore-xxxx-xxxx-x.x.x.x-x and install the utility, by
typing:
./install.sh
Answer questions as prompted using descriptive information provided as a guide.
Display the utility version to verify the hbacmd command is
functional by typing: /usr/sbin/ocmanager/hbacmd version
Utility component version information should be displayed
Ensure that all I/O activity to storage devices controlled by the adapter is stopped prior to proceeding with firmware update as the adapter will be reset after firmware update.
List installed Emulex adapters by
typing: /usr/sbin/hbacmd listhbas
Output from this command will be similar to the following, repeated one
section for each discovered adapter. Feature Code EN23 adapters can be
identified by looking for e200 in Flags value. For each adapter, make a
note of the Port WWN: value. The Port WWN values will be required as an
argument for commands in next steps. Note: model may be shown as 41T8694 in
this output.
Port WWN : 10:00:34:40:b5:da:0c:80
Node WWN : 20:00:34:40:b5:da:0c:80
Fabric Name : 10:00:00:05:1e:89:a0:e9
Flags : 8000e200
Host Name : mpvhejemp2
Mfg : Emulex Corporation
Serial No. : 3440b5da0c80
Port Number : 0
Mode : Initiator
PCI Bus Number : 1
PCI Function : 0
Port Type : FC
Model : 41T8694
List hba attributes for each Feature Code EN23 adapter listed in Step 1, Type /usr/sbin/hbacmd hbaattributes {wwpn}, where {wwpn} is one of the port WWPN values listed in Step 1. Output will look similar to the following and will list current versions of FW Version, SLI2 FW, SLI3 FW as well as Boot Code, all of which will be updated by microcode update. Save current operational firmware values for comparison post update.
HBA Attributes for 10:00:34:40:b5:da:0c:80
Host Name : mpvhejemp2
Manufacturer : Emulex Corporation
Serial Number : 3440b5da0c80
Model : 41T8694
Model Desc : IBM 2 port 16Gb Fibre Channel GX++ adapter with SW optics
Node WWN : 20 00 34 40 b5 da 0c 80
Node Symname : Emulex 41T8694 FV1.1.34.5 DV8.3.7.7.1p
HW Version : 0000000b
FW Version : 10.2.252.1919
Vendor Spec ID : 10DF
Number of Ports : 1
Driver Name : lpfc
Device ID : E200
HBA Type : 41T8694
Operational FW : 10.2.252.1919
IEEE Address : 34 40 b5 da 0c 80
Boot Code : Enabled
Boot Version : KT8.02a7
Driver Version : 8.3.7.7.1p; HBAAPI(I) v2.3.b, 07-12-10
Board Temperature : Normal
Function Type : FC
Sub Device ID : 045E
PCI Bus Number : 1
PCI Func Number : 0
Sub Vendor ID : 1014
Service Processor FW Name : 10.2.252.1919
ULP FW Name : 10.2.252.1919
FC Universal BIOS Version : KT8.02a7
FC x86 BIOS Version : KA6.01a11
FC EFI BIOS Version : KD6.01a11
FC FCODE Version : KN4.02a14
Flash Firmware Version : 10.2.252.1919
Update microcode on one port
per adapter. This step assumes that microcode image .rpm package has been
installed on system as described in section 8.2.
Warning: Do not interrupt or power off the system while microcode update(s) are
in progress.
Start microcode update on one adapter port, type:
/usr/sbin/hbacmd download {wwpn}
/lib/firmware/df1000e214105e04.00010000020025201919.grp , where
{wwpn} is one of the port WWN values of adapter.
Completion of download will be indicated by “Download Complete.” message.
System must be rebooted for firmware to be loaded. Reboot system
After system reboot, check firmware version as described in
Section 7.2 or using /usr/sbin/hbacmd hbaattributes {wwpn} as above
for each port.
If, firmware version is not the version you are expecting, carefully retrace
steps for omissions and examine console output for errors. Contact IBM
support if you need further assistance.