IBM
pSeries Servers
Microcode Update for Ultrastar
73LZX (US73)
SCSI Hard Disk Drive
Microcode Level S5DE
DATE:
Revised
Table of Contents
3.0.0 General Information
3.0.1 Installation Time
4.0 Determine Drive Model, FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level
5.0.0 Downloading and
Unpacking the Firmware Update Package From WEB
5.0.1 Downloading the RPM Format
File to the Target Server
5.0.2 Downloading Files from the Microcode CD-ROM
6.0.0 MicrocodeDownload
Procedure-SCSI Drives Attached to SCSI Adapter - Non SP systems
6.0.1 MicrocodeDownload
Procedure-SCSI Drives Attached to RAID Adapter
6.0.2 MicrocodeDownload
Procedure-SP systems
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This microcode is for use in the following SCSI hard disk drive:
Assembly
Size
Model
FRU# P/N
---- --------------
--------- --------------
9GB IC35L009UWD210 00P1508 07N6364
18GB IC35L018UWD210
07N4813 07N6353
18GB IC35L018UWD210
00P1511 07N6354
18GB IC35L018UCD210
07N4843 07N6383
18GB IC35L018UCD210
09P3922 07N7080
18GB IC35L018UCD210
09P3823 07N7081
36GB IC35L036UWD210
07N4803 07N6343
36GB IC35L036UWD210
00P1514 07N6344
36GB IC35L036UCD210
07N4833 07N6373
36GB IC35L036UCD210
09P3923 07N7070
36GB IC35L036UCD210
09P3826 07N7071
|
Release date |
Code level |
Change Description |
|
10/31/2003 |
S5DE |
This level of code is the minimum required level for this model drive when it is attached to a PCI-X U320 Raid adapter. Drive max capacity was changed in 522 Bytes/Sector format to match other model drives. 522 Bytes/Sector format is only used in PCI-X Raid Adapter. |
|
12/2002 |
S5DA |
Slight reduction in acoustics noise when drive is idle. |
|
7/2002 |
S5BS |
Initial Release |
SUBJECT: IBM pSeries
Servers Ultrastar 73LZX (US73)
9/18/36 GB Internal SCSI Hard Disk Drive
Microcode Update Level S5DE
******* PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE
NOTICE *********
This package contains microcode files ONLY for pSeries internal SCSI disk
drives,
it does NOT include files for external disk
drives(external storage boxes and drawers)
3.0.1
Installation Time: Approximately 20 minutes if drive is part of rootvg(using
Diagnostics CD); Approximately 5 minutes/drive if drive is not part of rootvg(using concurrent diagnostics).
4.0
Determine the Drive Model, FRU&PN and Current Microcode level:
a- SCSI Drives attached to SCSI Controllers(Not
RAID)
To see the drive type and current microcode level, Execute the following
command:
lscfg -vl hdisk* |pg
Example of the info on a 18.2GB SCSI hard disk:
lscfg -vl hdisk2
DEVICE
LOCATION DESCRIPTION
hdisk3
20-59-00-0,0 16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drive (18200
MB)
Manufacturer........................IBM
Machine Type and Model.......IC35L018UWD210-0
FRU Number........................07N4813
ROS Level and ID.................53354445
Serial Number.......................VLZEA495
EC Level...............................H32051
Part Number..........................07N6353
Device Specific.(Z0)..............000003029F00013A
Device Specific.(Z1)..............07N4908
Device Specific.(Z2)..............0068
Device Specific.(Z3)..............22238
Device Specific.(Z4)..............0001
Device Specific.(Z5)..............22
Device Specific.(Z6)..............F80470
If the data returned in the
"Part Number" field matches the one listed above AND the "ROS
Level and ID...." field of that data is below "53354445", this
microcode applies. If this level is already installed then the "ROS Level
and ID...." shows:
"53354445"
Note: Drive microcode level is displayed in Hex value of ASCII charactors in VPD data. Each alpha-numeric ASCII charactor converts to a 2-digit hex
number. For example in VPD displayed above, 53 Hex= ASCII chractor "S"; 35
Hex= ASCII charactor "5"; 44 Hex=ASCII charactor "D"; 45 Hex=ASCII charactor
"E", microcode level is "S5DE".
For SP systems with multiple nodes, you can use the following command to query all of the nodes at one time. Use of this command will also limit the amount of data returned, making it easier to audit. It returns only the pertinent information: node name, hdisk number, ROS Level and ID and part number.
dsh -a lscfg -v |egrep 'hdisk|ROS|Part'
pesp_n1:
hdisk0
10-60-00-0,0 16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drive (18200
MB)
pesp_n1:
ROS Level and ID............53354445
pesp_n1:
Part Number.................07N6353
pesp_n5:
hdisk0 10-60-00-0,0
16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drive (18200 MB)
pesp_n5: ROS
Level and ID............53354445
pesp_n5:
Part Number.................07N6353
pesp_n5:
hdisk1
10-60-00-8,0 16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drive (18200
MB)
pesp_n5:
ROS Level and ID............53354445
pesp_n5:
Part Number.................07N6353
b- SCSI Drives attached to SCSI RAID Controllers
At AIX command line, type:
Diag
Select "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
Select "PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify"
Select SCSI RAID Adapter (press enter, then F7 to Commit)
This will display the Vital Product Data for Physical
Disk drives attached to the RAID adapter.
If "Product Type" is IC35 , and ROM/RAM
Fields are below S5DE, then microcode of drive(s) need to be updated
5.0.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package From WEB
NOTE: The following values apply to these microcode files:
IC35L00.415A3031.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 43768
IC35L01.415A3030.53354445 Size: 425984
Checksum: 62533
IC35L01.415A3031.53354445 Size: 425984
Checksum: 43768
IC35L01.415A3032.53354445 Size: 425984
Checksum: 51072
IC35L01.415A3033.53354445 Size: 425984
Checksum: 24329
IC35L01.415A3034.53354445
Size: 425984 Checksum: 25937
IC35L03.415A3030.53354445 Size: 425984
Checksum: 62533
IC35L03.415A3031.53354445 Size: 425984
Checksum: 43768
IC35L03.415A3032.53354445 Size: 425984
Checksum: 51072
IC35L03.415A3033.53354445 Size: 425984
Checksum: 24329
IC35L03.415A3034.53354445 Size: 425984
Checksum: 25937
a) Make a directory on an AIX system to receive the AIX format file.
Enter: mkdir
/tmp/microcode
Note: If the directory /tmp/microcode
already exists, make sure it is empty before proceeding.
b) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/microcode
directory (using "Save as ...").
You'll see the filename is 73lzx.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/microcode
chmod +x 73lzx.bin
./73lzx.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The directory 73lzx with these files will be added to /etc/microcode.
IC35L00.415A3031.53354445
IC35L01.415A3030.53354445
IC35L01.415A3032.53354445
IC35L01.415A3033.53354445
IC35L01.415A3034.53354445
IC35L03.415A3030.53354445
IC35L03.415A3032.53354445
IC35L03.415A3033.53354445
IC35L03.415A3034.53354445
73lzx.txt
Note: 73lzx.txt is a read me file(same as this file), it can be saved or printed for future use.
d-Enter the following command to copy the microcode files to " /etc/microcode " directory :
cp /tmp/microcode/73lzx/IC35*
/etc/microcode
e- Copy microcode file onto floppy diskette
Note: Don't overlook the complete path of microcode files, AIX Diag microcode download will not work if files are not
copied with complete path onto the diskette. Enter the following
command to copy microcode file(s) onto a floppy diskette
ls /etc/microcode/ microcode_filename | backup -ivf /dev/rfd0
where microcode_filename is microcode file that
is needed, for example:
ls /etc/microcode/IC35L01.415A3030.53354445 | backup
-ivf /dev/rfd0
The following microcode files are included in the diskettes, use the list below to find the right file for you disk drive.
Assembly
Size
Model
FRU#
P/N
Microcode file Name
------ -------------------
------------- -----------
---------------------------------
9GB IC35L009UWD210
00P1508 07N6364
IC35L00.415A3031.53354445
18GB IC35L018UWD210
07N4813 07N6353
IC35L01.415A3030.53354445
18GB IC35L018UWD210
00P1511 07N6354
IC35L01.415A3031.53354445
18GB IC35L018UCD210
07N4843 07N6383
IC35L01.415A3032.53354445
18GB IC35L018UCD210
09P3922 07N7080
IC35L01.415A3033.53354445
18GB IC35L018UCD210
09P3823 07N7081
IC35L01.415A3034.53354445
36GB IC35L036UWD210
07N4803 07N6343
IC35L03.415A3030.53354445
36GB IC35L036UWD210
00P1514 07N6344
IC35L03.415A3031.53354445
36GB IC35L036UCD210
07N4833 07N6373
IC35L03.415A3032.53354445
36GB IC35L036UCD210
09P3923 07N7070
IC35L03.415A3033.53354445
36GB IC35L036UCD210
09P3826 07N7071
IC35L03.415A3034.53354445
5.0.1
Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server
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.
a) Make a directory on an AIX system to receive the RPM format file.
Enter: mkdir
/tmp/microcode
Note: If the directory /etc/microcode already exists, make sure it is empty before proceeding.
b) Transfer the RPM format file to the /etc/microcode directory (using
"Save as ...").
You'll see the filename is 73lzx-s5de.rpm
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos 73lzx-s5de.rpm
The file size and checksum will be verified.
The microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/
5.0.2 Downloading File from the Microcode CD-ROM
Copy microcode updates from the CD-ROM to standard locations on your local disk:
1. RPM packaged microcode files will be copied to "/tmp/microcode/RPM"
2. Microcode files will be copied to /usr/lib/microcode
Notes:
- "/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.
6.0.0 Microcode Download Procedure-SCSI Drives Attached to SCSI adapter - Non SP System
Warning: Do not power off the system or the drive during microcode download as this may permanently damage the disk drive
NOTE: Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore your system.
Caution: The microcode download process is nondestructive to the hard disks; however, as a precaution, ensure that a backup operation has been performed on the affected systems PRIOR to the microcode installation.
Can microcode be installed Concurrently?
AIX level 5.1 and above supports concurrent microcode download on all drives,
including drives that are part of rootvg.
AIX level 4.33 and below does not support concurrent microcode download if
drive is part of rootvg, microcode download can ONLY
be performed in service mode(stand alone) using diagnostics CD. If disk is not
part of rootvg, microcode download can be performed cuncurrently as long as drive is not in use.
Is system reboot needed to activate the microcode: Yes if stand alone diagnostics is used, NO if concurrent diagnostics is used.
Installation Time: Approximately 20 minutes/drive if stand alone diagnostics is used(using Diagnostics CD); Approximately 5 minutes/drive if consurrent diagnostics is used.
Procedure(AIX level 4.33 and
below):
a- Online(Concurrent) Diagnostics(for drives that are not part of rootvg or paging space):
1. This step is optional. Microcode download can be performed either from
Diskette or from Disk. To copy files from the diskette to disk, place the
diskette containing microcode files into diskette drive A, at AIX Prompt
type restore
2- At AIX prompt, type diag
3. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
4. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
5. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk?) and press ENTER.
6. Press "F7" to commit.
(The current microcode
level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the
screen)
7. Make the following selections on the next screen:
Select Input Device
--------------------------------------- [ diskette]
<---------- Disk can be used if "restore" command is used in
step 1
Microcode level to download
----------------------------- [ latest]
Download latest level even if
------------------------------ [ yes]
current is missing
NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the microcode diskette into the floppy
drive(if Diskette is selected above). Insert the diskette which
accompanies these instructions. If this level is already installed in the drive
you've selected a message will let you know. A message also may come up to let
you know that the Diskette(or Disk) does not have the
previous level microcode file. This is true and is not required to complete the
download.
PRESS "F7" to commit
8. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode
is....and...Download has completed successfully"
(this may take a
few minutes)
9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard
disk that requires this microcode.
10. Exit diagnostic.
b- Standalone Diagnostics (for all drives
including rootvg or paging space drives):
1. Properly shutdown the system.
2. Boot up the system in standalone diagnostics mode with the CDROM diagnostics(Use diagnostics level 4.21 or above; It is
recommended to use the same level
of Diagnostic CD as the AIX ).
3. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
4. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
5. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk?) and PRESS ENTER.
6. Press "F7" to commit.
(The current microcode
level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the
screen)
7. Make the following selections on the next screen:
Select Input Device
--------------------------------------- [ diskette]
Microcode level to download
-----------------------------[ latest]
Download latest level even if
-----------------------------[ yes]
current is missing
NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the microcode diskette into the floppy
drive. Insert the diskette which accompanies these instructions. If this
level is already installed in the drive you've selected a message will let you
know. A message also may come up to let you know that the Diskette(or
Disk) does not have the previous level microcode file. This is true and is not
required to complete the download.
PRESS "F7" to commit
8. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode
is...." and "Download has completed successfully"
(this may take a
few minutes)
9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard
disk that requires this microcode.
10. Exit diagnostic and reboot system in normal mode.
Procedure (AIX level 5.1 and above):
1. Type diag at the prompt.
2. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
3. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
4. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk?) and press ENTER, then
press "F7" to commit..
5- A small screen displays the message " *** NOTICE***
The microcode installation occurs while the attached drives are avilable for use..... "
Press enter to continue
6. Select the source for microcode, use arrow key to go up/down, Enter to continue.
/etc/microcode
diskette
- Use /etc/microcode if
"restore" command is used to copy files from diskette onto the disk
- Use diskette if using diskette as the source for download
NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the microcode diskette in diskette drive(if Diskette is selected above). Insert the diskette and press ENTER
7- Display shows a list of microcodes available for the selected drive, highlight option "M IC35xx...", the latest microcode for the drive listed below and press ENTER. A message may warn you that current level of microcode is not available on the media, press ENTER to continue.
8. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode
is...." and "Download has completed successfully"
(this may take a
few minutes)
9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard
disk that requires this microcode.
10. Exit diagnostic(and reboot if needed).
6.0.1 Microcode Download Procedure-SCSI Drives Attached to RAID Adapter
NOTE: Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore your system.
Procedure:
1. At AIX Command line type:
diag
2. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
3. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
4. Select RAID controller from the list of resources,
PRESS ENTER, then F7 to commit
5. Select "Physical Disks" and PRESS ENTER
6. A list of all Physical Disks will be displayed,
select the disk that needs to be upgraded, PRESS ENTER and F7 to commit.
7. Select "Latest level"
8. Select "Disk" if files are copied to
/etc/microcode directory. Select "Diskette" if microcode files are
saved onto a diskette, PRESS ENTER
(The current microcode level of
the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the screen)
9. You will receive a message "Download
has completed successfully" and "Current Microcode
is" (this may take a few minutes).
10. Return to the Previous menu and repeat this
procedure for each hard disk that requires this microcode.
11. Exit diagnostic and reboot system.
6.0.2 SCSI
Disk Drive Microcode Download Procedure-SP systems
This procedure requires copying microcode files to the
appropriate SPOT(s). Therefore, it is HIGHLY recommended that someone with an
appropriate level of AIX experience and expertise should perform this task,
preferably the System Administrator of person(s) designated as responsible for
making software updates to the system.
Warning: Do not power off the system or the drive during microcode download as this may permanently damage the disk drive
NOTE: Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore your system.
Caution: The microcode download process is nondestructive to the hard disks; however, as a precaution, ensure that a backup operation has been performed on the affected systems PRIOR to the microcode installation.
Can microcode be installed Concurrently?
NO. If the disk is part of rootvg
or used as a paging device, microcode download can ONLY be performed while node
is "Network Booted" into "Diagnostic Standalone Mode".
Is system reboot needed to activate the microcode: Yes
Installation Time: Installation time will vary depending upon the system configuration
Procedure for SP System (Nodes):
Note: Make sure that node on which work is to be
performed has been "fenced" from the switch.
1. Obtain proper microcode diskette from from your IBM Service Representative.
2. Copy microcode file from diskette onto CWS:
restore -xvq
(file will be copied into
the "etc/microcode" directory)
3. Move microcode file from
"etc/microcode" directory to the appropriate Spot(s) that are used by
the customer for the node(s) to be updated.
ie: /spdata/sys1/install/aix4??/spot/spot_aix4??/usr/lib/microcode
(??= level of AIX on your system)
4. To set the Node(s) to boot from network, from
CWS, run command:
spbootins
-r diag [frame#] [node#] [node count]
(example - - spbootins
-r diag 1 13 1)
5. From Perspectives, perform a
"Shutdown" for the node(s) to be updated.
6. From perspectives screen for node to be updated,
select "Network Boot" and wait for TTY to open to DIAG MENU.
7. Choose "Task Selection".
8. Choose your terminal type.
9. Select "Download Microcode"
10. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk?) and PRESS ENTER.
11. Press "F7" to commit.
(The current microcode
level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the
screen)
12. In the "Select the input device"
screen, make sure settings are as follows:
Select Input Device
--------------------------------------- [ disk]
Microcode level to
download ----------------------------- [ latest]
Download latest level
even if ------------------------------ [ yes]
current is missing
PRESS "F7" to commit
13. You will receive a msg. "Current
Microcode is" and "Download has completed successfully"
(this may take a
few minutes)
14. On CWS run the following
command:
spbootins
-r disk [frame# [node#] [node count]
15. On CWS, After spbootins finishes, run the following command:
splstdata
-b (check output to see that node in question was set back to disk)
16. On "TTY" screen for node, Press F10
to get to "Shutdown Screen" and close TTY screen.
17. On perspectives screen of affected node, do a
power off of the node and a power on of the node.
18. After node boots, telnet to the node, run the
following command and check that correct microcode level has been updated.
lscfg -vl
hdisk# (ie hdisk0,hdisk1
etc).