RS/6000 SP 9076 System and Service Processor Firmware Update

Applies to: IBM RS/6000 SP 9076 375 MHz Power3 SMP Thin/Wide Nodes

NOTE: This firmware is for RS/6000 SP 9076 375 MHz Power3 SMP Thin/Wide Nodes only.

     DO NOT INSTALL FIRMWARE FOR M/T 7043 ON THIS NODE!

The latest firmware level is:

For instructions on obtaining this firmware, see the chart at the bottom of this file.
 


Revision History
 
 
Level Description
sx00221
  • Enhanced L2 cache single-bit error algorithm for improved single bit error analysis and reporting. This fix will reduce CPU Card replacements and performance degradations due to L2 ECC single bit errors. This Fix Is Critical To All 375Mhz Power3 SMP T/W Nodes. Please Install At Your Earliest Convenience As This Fix Is Classified As "Strongly Recommended"
  • Enhanced memory POST failure isolation
  • Fix to prevent node from powering back on after fail in HACMP configuration
  • Fix for intermittant logical power cycle problems
  • Fix for erroneous CPU POST test failures
  • Miscellaneous Serviceability and Maintenance fixes
sx00118
  • Enhanced L2 cache single-bit error algorithm for improved single bit error analysis and reporting. This fix will reduce CPU Card replacements and performance degradations due to L2 ECC single bit errors. This Fix Is Critical To All 375Mhz Power3 SMP T/W Nodes. Please Install At Your Earliest Convenience As This Fix Is Classified As "Strongly Recommended"
  • Adds support for IBM 4-Port 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Adapter
  • Contains miscellaneous network fixes for ping failures and broadcast packets filtering
sx99323
  • Short Ground Signal at Output of Simba to enhance Data Protection
  • Corrects SvP/Spaceball Hang at E1DC on #1 Serial Port
  • Corrects Mis-isolation of PCI During Runtime
  • Error Code Added to Enhance Problem Determination
  • 5Volt Specification Change
  • Resource Recovery Added for CPU/Memory Fails

How to get a copy of the latest firmware level:
 
System Status Contact
Under Warranty Call IBM CE
IBM Maintenance Agreement Call IBM CE
Third Party / Self Maintainers In the US: Contact Rose Cisneros at (972) 280-6511

Outside the US: Contact your local IBM Branch Office

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