The typical time to install this firmware is 0.7 hours. As part of the firmware installation, the system is rebooted. The reboot time will vary depending on the features installed, the amount of drawers attached, etc. This estimate is for a typical system. The reboot could run as high as 1.0 hours for a very complex system.
The firmware level contained in this update is:
Never power off the system during the firmware update process!
The update will be incomplete and will fail. Depending
on where in the update process the power was lost, a recovery attempt will
often succeed. One recovery attempt is worthwhile.
Note: Checksums can be used to verify files have not been corrupted or altered during transmission.
The checksum
can be computed for any file by using the AIX 'sum' command, as
follows.
At the AIX command
line, enter:
sum {filename}
Example: Calculate the checksum of a file, 'DOR02311.img'.
You will enter ----------------> sum DOR02311.img
The output will look like this -------> 24010 1024 DOR02311.img
The checksum
is --------------> 24010
The current System FW level can be found in the top left hand corner of the display. You will see something similar to:
RS/6000 Firmware
Version DOR01150
When you have read the current FW level, you may exit SMS as directed on the menu screens.
The Version line lists the level of your currently installed System Firmware. If the right most five characters (date) of the firmware level are earlier than 02311 you should consider installing the update.
If you find the firmware level must be updated, proceed to Section 5.0. If no update is needed,, the installation is complete.
Firmware Version DOR01150
The Version line lists the level of your currently installed System Firmware. If the right most five characters (date) of the firmware level are earlier than 02311 you should consider installing the update.
If you find the firmware level must be updated, proceed to Section 5.0. If no update is needed, the installation is complete.
Follow the instructions on this web page. You must read and agree to the license agreement to obtain the firmware package.
In the drop-down box, choose the entry for your specific machine type and model.
The download choices at that entry are:
Note: In the instructions that follow are specific AIX commands.
AIX commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must
be
entered exactly as shown, including the filenames.
a) Provide a directory on an AIX system to receive the AIX package.
Enter:
mkdir /tmp/fwupdate
Note: If the directory /tmp/fwupdate
already exists,
make sure it is empty before proceeding.
b) Transfer the AIX package to the /tmp/fwupdate directory
(using "Save as ...").
You'll see that the filename is
7043240I.BIN
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x
7043240I.BIN
./7043240I.BIN
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
This file will be added to /tmp/fwupdate.
DOR02311.img
Note: The following procedure requires the doswrite
command, which
is included in bos.dosutil (an installation option of AIX). If
this is not loaded on your machine, see your system administrator.
A 2MB (HD) new or freshly formatted DOS diskette is required.
With the diskette loaded in the drive,
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
doswrite DOR02311.img DOR02311.img
Label theis diskette,
"Image: System (DOR02311) FW for IBM 7043-240".
Proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.
a) Prepare a directory for receiving the DOS package.
This directory can be in any partition
with 3MB available space.
Executing in such a partition,
called [path] in these instructions
(ex. c:\download),
Enter:
md [path]\fwupdate
Note: If the directory [path]\fwupdate
already exists,
make
sure it is empty before proceeding.
b) Transfer the DOS package to the [path]\fwupdate directory
(using "Save as ...").
You'll see the filename is 7043240I.EXE
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd [path]\fwupdate
7043240I
This file will be added to the fwupdate subdirectory:
DOR02311.img
d) A 2MB (HD) new or freshly formatted DOS diskette is required.
With the diskette loaded in the drive,
Enter the commands:
cd [path]\fwupdate
copy
DOR02311.img a:
Label the resulting diskette,
"Image: System (DOR02311) FW for IBM 7043-240"
Proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.
***
WARNING:
Do not power off the target system at any time before
the update process completes.
***
b. At checkpoint FF1 on the operator panel, watch
the terminal for the time to press the "1" key.
An indicator appears on
the terminal as each system component is self-tested. When the word
"keyboard" appears, quickly
press the "1" key. The SMS menu will appear when the startup
tests have completed.
c. Choose 3 for Utilities.
d. Choose 6 for Update System Firmware.
e. Insert diskette labeled "Image: System (DOR02311) FW for IBM 7043-240" in the drive.
f. Follow on-screen update steps as they are presented.
The flash update should complete in about one minute.
Following a successful firmware update, the system will say to press ENTER to cause a reboot. Press ENTER at this time.
Don't forget to retrieve and file any firmware update diskette that may still be in the system's diskette drive. A good time to do this is after the reboot has completed.
Your firmware update is complete. You will want to verify this update as shown in paragraph 6.2.
b. At checkpoint FF1 on the operator panel,
watch the console for the time to press the "F1" key.
An indicator appears on
the console as each system component is self-tested. When the
keyboard icon appears, quickly
press the "F1" key. The SMS menu will appear when
the startup tests have completed.
c. Use arrow keys to move to Utilities. <ENTER>
d. Use arrow keys to move to Update. <ENTER>
e. Insert diskette labeled "Image: System (DOR02311) FW for IBM 7043-240" in the drive. <ENTER>
f. Use arrow keys to move to YES if the image filename displayed is correct.
g. Follow on-screen update steps as they are presented.
The flash update should complete in about one minute.
Following a successful firmware update, the system will automatically reboot after the update is complete.
Don't forget to retrieve and file any firmware update diskette that may still be in the system's diskette drive. A good time to do this is after the reboot has completed.
Your firmware update is complete. You will want to verify this update as shown in paragraph 6.2.
The current System FW levels can be found in the top left hand corner of the display. You will see something similar to:
RS/6000 Firmware
Version DOR02311
The rightmost five characters (date) of the version should match the level you just installed, namely, 02311.
Firmware Version DOR02311
The rightmost five characters (date) of the version should match the
level you just installed, namely, 02311.
If the download process produced diskettes, label and store them in a safe place.
If the download process produced files, archive and identify the file for convenient retrieval.
End of Installation Instructions