IBM
eServer
PCIe2 1.8GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6Gb (CCIN 57B5)
DATE: Apr 04, 2012
Table of Contents
2.0 General Information
2.1 Installation Time
2.2 Machine's Affected
2.3 AIX Requirements
2.4 Linux Requirements
3.0 Determine the Current Microcode Level for AIX
3.1 Determine the Current Microcode Level for
Linux
4.0 Downloading
and Unpacking the Firmware Update
Package from CORE
4.1 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target
Server
4.2 Microcode Update via CD
5.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes
5.1 Microcode Download Procedure-57B5
SAS Adapters for AIX
5.2 Microcode Download Procedure-57B5 SAS Adapters for Linux
6.0 Microcode Readme Change History
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01500090 | - Level 0150008d + 1 Additional fix for 04448200/15212205 Battery Errors. |
0150008d |
Fixes: -SAS I/O adapter enhancements during error recovery to prevent a very slight chance of undetected data corruption. -Adapter Unit Check (04448400) for *Incorrect abort request handling *Loss of access to System Enclosure Services -Incorrect error logging when corrupted parity is detected in a RAID-6 array may prevent 06698200 from being surfaced -General error recovery enhancements to prevent certain Temporary Error Conditions (FFFE). These may have surfaced as VRSAS_ERR21T -Stopping multiple RAID-5 or RAID-6 arrays at the same time may result in 04448400 (IBM i only) Performance Enhancements: -Enhancements to performance information reported by the adapter. -Possible performance impact with certain sequential workloads to Solid State Devices and may result in extended IPL time. Prerequisite - Prerequisite for FC 5913 and FC 5887 in Mode 2 configurations |
01500087 |
-01500087 contains all the fixes in 01500084 plus an additional fix for
the below issue: Fix to prevent Adapter Unit Check if device reports back a maxLBA > 32 bits or an unexpected maxLBA of 0 in Read Capacity. The fix will now correctly fail the device. |
01500084 |
-01500084 contains all the fixes in 01500080 plus an additional fix for
the below issue: Fixed undetected Data Corruption condition found in IBM i environment -No exposure in Dual Controller (cached) mode -Exposure only with 01500080 code -Exposure only if running in non-cached mode. |
01500080 |
Fixes for -04448400 conditions -Unique drive failure mode where the drive recovers after failing -Stopping multiple RAID arrays (IBM I only) simultaneously -SRC B6005120 -Insufficient adapter resources may lead to command timeouts resulting in reset/reload of the adapter -Potential system hang due to incorrect timing on Dual Storage IOA link -Possible command timeout under intensive write workload Error logging enhancements |
0150007a |
-GA Level for CCIN 57B5. -01500077 + 2 fixes 1) Possible cache data store clearing at IPL due to am improper setting in the "allowed resets" bit in DRAM Controller (very low probabilit 2) Enhanced error data when logging battery errors |
01500077 | May exist on some CCIN 57B5 adapters. Any adapters at this level should be updated to 0150007a or beyond ASAP |
This subject microcode is to be used
on the following SAS Adapter/controller types:
CCIN 57B5: PCIe2 1.8GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6Gb
2.1
Installation Time:
Approximately 30 minutes
2.2
Machine's Affected:
57B5
8202-E4B, E4C
8205-E6B, E6C
8231-E2C
8233-E8B
9117-MMB, MMC
9119-FHB
9179-MHB, MHC
2.3
AIX Requirements:
TL refers to Technology Level
SP refers to Service Pack
57B5
6.1 TL3 SP10
6.1 TL4 SP10
6.1 TL5 SP6
6.1 TL6 SP5
6.1 TL7
7.1 TL0 SP3
7.1 TL1
or above
57B3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 for
POWER, or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 for POWER, or later
Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise 10, Service Pack 4, or later
Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Service Pack 1, or later
57B5
IBM i 7.1, or later
IBM i 6.1 with 6.1.1 machine code 6.1.1 or later
3.0 Determine the Current Microcode Level for AIX:
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 SAS RAID Adapters installed in the system by typing:
lsdev -C | grep sissas
Note: All of the SAS RAID initiators addresses that are installed will be displayed. The names will be sissasX, where X is 0, 1, etc.
2) To check the current microcode level for the adapter or controller enter the following command
lscfg -vl sissasX
Where X is the number/s of the previous command. The Command will produce output similar to
For 57B5
DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION
sissas1
U78C0.001.DBJ0102-P2-C4-T1 PCIe2 1.8GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6Gb
PCIe2 1.8GB Cache RAID SAS Adapter Tri-port 6Gb :
Part Number.................74Y7759
FRU Number..................74Y7759
Serial Number...............YL30JH116130
Manufacture ID..............00JH
EC Level....................0
ROM Level.(alterable).......01500077
Customer Card ID Number.....57B5
Product Specific.(Z1).......1
Product Specific.(Z2).......2D20
Hardware Location Code......U78C0.001.DBJ0102-P2-C4-T1
If the ROM Level is less than 01500090 then you should update the microcode.
3.1
Determine the Current Microcode Level for Linux:
1) Type "iprconfig"
2) Select "Display hardware status"
3) Select SAS adapter by typing a "1" in front of it and pressing
Enter.
4) The Command will
produce output similar to
"Firmware Version . . . . . . . .
. . . . : 01500077"
If the Firmware Version is less
than 01500090 then you should update the microcode.
4.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from CORE
NOTE: The CORE image will now be the RPM Format File.4.1 Downloading the RPM Format File
to the Target Server
Use this
method to download to an AIX or Linux system:
Note: The instructions that follow are specific AIX/Linux commands. AIX/Linux commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must be entered exactly as shown, including filenames.
1) Make a directory on an AIX/Linux system to receive the RPM format file.
Enter: "mkdir /tmp/microcode"
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
filenames for the RPM files.
A) For AIX/Linux:
The filename is pci.1014033d.50-01500090-1.aix6.1.noarch.rpm
B) For
Linux: The filename is
pci.1014033d.50-01500090-1.Linux.noarch.rpm
3) Unpack the file by executing the instructions
below:
A) For AIX/Linux:
Type "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force
pci.1014033d.50-01500090-1.aix6.1.noarch.rpm"
B) For Linux:
Type "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force
pci.1014033d.50-01500090-1.Linux.noarch.rpm"
4a) For AIX rpm file:
The microcode files will be added to /usr/lib/microcode/.
4b) For Linux rpm file:
The microcode files will be added to /lib/firmware/.
Below are references and the general
flow on how to update microcode update via CD
1) Boot the system via a Standalone Diagnostic's CD
b) To create a bootable Diagnostic's CD go to the following URL.
Burn cdlatest.iso on to a CD-R (or CD-RW). Currently, DVD media cannot be
utilized.
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/diags/home.html
c) After booting to Standalone Diagnostics, the Diagnostic's CD can be removed.
2) The Diagnostic's CD should be replaced by a CD containing the unpacked
microcode image(s).
The CD containing the microcode images should be prepared prior. This can be
done by taking the rpm file(s) from the microcode download site and unpacking
them on a usable server. The unpacked files can then be burned on to the CD
media.
b) Another method is to use a Microcode Update CD
See the below website for more details
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/firmware/lgjsn?mode=10&page=cdrom.html#downloadcdrom
The Microcode Update CD and Discovery Tool can also be ordered through the
following link
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/firmware/lgjsn?mode=10&page=compare.html&title=Microcode%20Survey%20and%20update%20tool
5.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes
NOTE: Microcode download must be performed
separately for each Adapter bus under distinct Logical Partitions
(LPAR's).
Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in
case you need to restore your system.
NOTE: Microcode Download CAN be performed concurrently.
Installation Time: Approximately 30 min System Time.
Please verify the file size and checksum of the raw microcode files
matches the below.
Filesize: 2139200
Checksum: 04609
For AIX/Linux: "ls -l /usr/lib/microcode/53495350.01500090" to
verify Filesize.
"sum /usr/lib/microcode/53495350.01500090"
to verify Checksum.
For Linux: "ls
-l /lib/firmware/pci.1014033d.50.01500090"
to
verify Filesize.
"sum /lib/firmware/pci.1014033d.50.01500090" to
verify Checksum.
For systems that have LPAR installed, the microcode file must be placed on all partitions that have a SAS device in order to update the code. Follow this procedure for each partition:
For AIX/Linux:
A) Log into the
target partition.
B) Type: "cd /usr/lib/microcode"
C) FTP (for AIX)
or SFTP (for Linux) to the partition
that has the media bay assigned. (ie. ftp/sftp partition1.ibm.com)
D) Type: "cd /usr/lib/microcode"
E) If using FTP
then Type: "bin"
F) Type: "get 53495350.01500090"
G) Type: "quit"
For Linux:
A) Log into the
target partition.
B) Type: "cd
/lib/firmware"
C) SFTP to the
partition
that has the media bay assigned. (ie. "sftp partition1.ibm.com")
D) Type: "cd /lib/firmware"
E) Type: "get pci.1014033d.50.01500090"
F) Type: "quit"
5.1 Microcode Download Procedure-57B5 SAS Adapters for AIX
Procedure:6.0 Microcode Readme Change History
2012-04-04 | -Added microcode level 01500090 |
2012-03-14 | -Added microcode level 0150008d |
2012-02-12 | -Added microcode level 01500087 |
2011-12-08 | -Added microcode level 01500084 |
2011-11-16 | -Added microcode level 01500080 |
2011-10-21 | -First Readme File for microcode level 0150007a |