IBM
pSeries Servers
Microcode Update for Fujitsu AL10SE-XP 10K.2
73/146 GB
SAS Hard Disk Drive
Microcode Level SB04
DATE:
Table of Contents
2.2 Determine Drive Model,
FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level
2.3.1
Internet AIX self extracting file (.bin)
2.4 Microcode Download
Procedure
2.4.2
Standalone (Service Mode) Download
3.1 Linux 2.6 kernel(such as
SuSE SLES 9 or RHEL 4)
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The Microcode files provided in this package are for SAS disk
drives used in IBM Blade Centers
with AIX or Linux operating systems
Below
is the list of microcode files in this package:
NOTE: To insure the integrity of microcode files, please make sure the checksum value is correct after extraction
Size Disk Drive
Model
FRU# P/N (VPD) Microcode File
Name Checksum
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73GB MBB2073RC
26K5779 26K5267
MBB2073.44503030.53423034 26728
146GB MBB2147RC
42D0422
42C0251
MBB2147.44503030.53423034
26728
|
Release date |
Code level |
Change Description |
|
June 16, 2008 |
SB04 |
Performance Enhancement |
|
Feb 2008 |
SB01 |
Initial Release |
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Approximately
20 minutes if using Diagnostics CD; Approximately 5
minutes/drive using AIX concurrent diagnostics.
2.2 Determine Drive Model, FRU&PN
and Current Microcode Level
To see the drive type and current
microcode level, Execute the following command:
lscfg -vl hdisk* |pg ; For drives NOT
configured for RAID
lscfg -vl pdisk*
|pg ; For drives
configured for RAID
Manufacturer................IBM-ESXS
Machine Type and Model......MBB2073RC
FRU
Number..................26K5779
ROS
Level and ID............53423034
Serial Number...............BSF000BL
EC Level....................H17923Y
Part
Number.................26K5267
Device Specific.(Z0)........000005329F001002
Device Specific.(Z1)........SB04SB04SB04
Device Specific.(Z2)........0001
Device Specific.(Z3)........07245
Device Specific.(Z4)........0001
Device Specific.(Z5)........22
Device Specific.(Z6)........H17923Y
Hardware Location Code......U78A5.001.WIH02D6-P1-D1
If the data returned in the “Part Number”, “FRU Number”, and
“Machine Type and Model” fields
match the one listed in section 1.1 AND the "ROS Level and ID...."
field of that data is below "53423034",
this microcode applies. If this level is already installed then the "ROS
Level and ID...." shows: "53423034"
Note: Drive microcode level in “ROS Level and ID …”
field is displayed in Hex value of ASCII characters in VPD data. Each
alpha-numeric ASCII character converts to a 2-digit hex number. For example in
VPD displayed above, 53 Hex= ASCII character "S"; 42 Hex= ASCII character "B"; 30 Hex=ASCII character "0"; 34 Hex=ASCII character "4", microcode level is "SB04". Also note that the
microcode level "
SB04" is displayed in “Z1” field.
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2.3 Transferring
and Unpacking the Microcode Update Package
a) Make a directory on an AIX system to receive the AIX
format file.
Enter: mkdir
/tmp/fwupdate
b) Transfer the AIX format file to /tmp/fwupdate
directory (using "Save as ...").
You'll see the filename is AL10SE-XP.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x AL10SE-XP.bin
./ AL10SE-XP.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The directory
AL10SE_XP with microcode files listed in section 1.1 will be added to /tmp/fwupdate.
d-Enter the
following command to copy the microcode files to " /etc/microcode
" directory :
cp /tmp/fwupdate/SB04/*
/etc/microcode
e- If transferring files to a different system using
floppy diskettes, use the following procedure to copy files to 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/ microcodefilename | backup -ivf /dev/rfd0
where microcodefilename is microcode file that
is needed, for example:
ls /etc/microcode/MBB2073.44503030.53423034|
backup -ivf /dev/rfd0
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
b)
Transfer the RPM format file to the /tmp/microcode directory.
You'll see the filename is AL10SE-XP-SB04-AIX.rpm
c) Unpack
the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos
AL10SE-XP-SB04-AIX.rpm ;(please note, there are two dashes)
The
file size and checksum will be verified.
The
microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/
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.
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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? YES
Is system reboot needed to activate the
microcode: Yes if stand alone diagnostics CD 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 concurrent diagnostics is used.
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? For physical disk, pdisk for RAID configured disks) 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
available 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 ...", the
latest microcode for the drive 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).
This procedure is
used 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.
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Microcode can be updated using the iprconfig utility. The iprconfig
utility
allows for multiple levels of adapter and device
microcode to exist on the
system at the same time. After the device to
update microcode is
selected, all available microcode levels are
presented to choose to download.
1.
a) If using SLES 9 base, install
the package by typing:
rpm -ivh --ignoreos AL10SE-XP-SB04-LINUX.rpm
b) If using SLES 9 SP1
or better or RHEL 4 or better, install the package by typing:
rpm -ivh AL10SE-XP-SB04-LINUX.rpm
2. Update the microcode by typing:
iprconfig
Press Enter.
3. Select Download microcode and press
Enter.
4. Select the device you wish to update by
typing a 1 then pressing Enter. Multiple devices may be selected.
5. Select the microcode image to be
downloaded to the device by typing a 1 then pressing Enter.
6. Press Enter again to confirm the
download (display shows “Microcode Download in Progress” with
elapsed time)
7. If multiple devices were selected,
repeat from Step 5 for the next device.
To check the microcode level:
1. Start iprconfig
utility,
2. Select "Display hardware
status" option.
3. Select disk to query by typing a 1 next
to it and pressing "Enter"
4. Look at the "Firmware Version"
field
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Microcode can be updated using the iprupdate utility. If iprupdate
finds newer
microcode on the system it will be downloaded to the
disk.
1. Install the package by typing:
rpm -ivh --ignoreos AL10SE-XP-SB04-LINUX.rpm
Press Enter.
2. Update the microcode by typing:
iprupdate
Press Enter.
To check the microcode level:
1. Start iprconfig
utility,
2. Select "Display disk hardware
status" option.
3. Find the disk you wish to query and note
its serial number.
4. Type "d" to get to the
"Display disk unit details" screen.
5. Select disk to query by typing a 5 next
to it and pressing "Enter"
6. Look at the "Firmware Version"
field
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Microcode can be updated using the sisupdate utility. If sisupdate
finds newer
microcode on the system it will be downloaded to the
disk.
1. Install the package by typing:
rpm -ivh --ignoreos AL10SE-XP-
SB04-LINUX.rpm
Press Enter.
2. Update the microcode by typing:
sisupdate
Press Enter.
To check the microcode level:
1. Start sisconfig
utility,
2. Select "Display disk hardware
status" option.
3. Find the disk you wish to query and note
its serial number.
4. Type "d" to get to the
"Display disk unit details" screen.
5. Select disk to query by typing a 5 next
to it and pressing "Enter"
6. Look at the "Firmware
Version" field