IBM Power Subsystem Firmware Update for:


pSeries 9119-590
 pSeries 9119-595
 iSeries 9406-590

DATE: February 7, 2005







Table of Contents

1.0 Microcode Change History

2.0.0 General Information
2.0.1 Cautions and Important Notes

1.0 Microcode Change History

Code Level Creation Date Description
BP222_072
 December 16, 2004
  • Service Pack 2
BP222_067
 December 06, 2004
  • Service Pack 1
BP222_058
 November 21, 2004
  • Original level for General Availability

The Power Subsystem Firmware level contained in this update is:   BP222_072

2.0.0 General Information

This package provides updated Power Subsystem Microcode for use on the following systems only:

Do not use on any other systems. The package contains downloadable microcode for some or all of the following power subsystem components: BPC (Bulk Power Controller), BPR (Bulk Power Regulator), DCA (Distributed Converter Assembly and MDA (Motor Drive Assembly).

The instructions regarding how to query, obtain, install and remove firmware levels can be found by following these steps:

  1. Go to the Infocenter Home Page: http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/eserver/v1r2s/en_US/index.htm
  2. In the left had column click on: Service and support
  3. Click on: Customer service and support
  4. Click on: Getting fixes
  5. Click on: Firmware (Licensed Internal Code) fixes
  6. Click on: Managing firmware (Licensed Internal Code) fixes
At this point you will find information on the following topics:

2.0.1 Cautions and Important Notes

Never Turn Off the UEPO switch (red switch) During the Power Subsystem Microcode Update Process

The update will fail, and the process must be repeated. Also, the power component being loaded could be permanently disabled.

Never Log Off of the HMC During the Power Subsystem Microcode Update Process

The update will fail, and the process must be repeated.