2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter
FC: 5767
DATE: Apr 30, 2007
Table of Contents
2.0 General Information
2.1 Installation Time
2.2 Machine's Affected
2.3 AIX Requirements
2.4 Linux Requirements
3.0 Determine the Current Microcode Level for AIX
3.1 Determine the Current Microcode Level for Linux
4.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from CORE
4.1 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server
4.2 Discovery Tool Microcode CD-ROM creation and download instructions
5.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes
5.1 Microcode Download Procedure-2-PORT 10/100/1000 BASE-TX PCI EXPRESS Adapter for AIX
5.2 Microcode Download Procedure-2-PORT 10/100/1000 BASE-TX PCI EXPRESS Adapter for Linux (SLES 9 SP1, RHEL4 and above)
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| EP0110 | Original firmware level, not released |
| EP0120 | First released firmware level corrects RDCTL settings to fix receive descriptor problems. |
| EP0140 | Disables PCI-e Completion Timeouts on I/O Adapters, corrects method of semaphore release and close OBP-TFTP package before adapter physical connection |
SUBJECT: 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter
******* PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE *********
2.1 Installation Time:
Approximately 30 minutes
2.2 Machine's Affected:
| MT / Model | pSeries Name |
| 9117-MMA | eServer p6 570 |
If you are using another release of AIX, ensure that the adapter is supported on that release before you install the adapter. Contact service and support for assistance.
3.0 Determine the Current Microcode Level for AIX:
Before you install the microcode, it is important to determine the microcode level of the Adapter installed in the target system. Use the following instructions to read the ROM level stored in the Adapter's VPD.
1) List the ethernet adapters installed in the system by typing:
lsdev -C | grep ent
Note: All of the ethernet adapters that are installed will be displayed. They will be listed as entX, where X is 0, 1, etc.
2) To check the current microcode level for the adapter or controller enter the following command
lscfg -vl entX
Where X is the number/s of the previous command. The Command will produce output similar to:
DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION
Ent15 U789D.001.DQDMLWM-P1-C3-T1 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-Express Adapter (14104003)
2-P NIC-TX PCI-e:
EC Level....................D75975
Part Number.................10N6845
Manufacture ID..............YL1026
FRU Number..................10N6845
Network Address.............00145E7407E6
ROM Level.(alterable).......EP0110
Device Specific.(YL)........U789D.001.DQDLRNX-P1-C2-T1
If the ROM Level is less than EP0140 you should update the microcode.
3.1 Determine the Current Microcode Level for Linux:
SLES 9 and RHEL 4:
1) Type "iprconfig"
2) Select "Display hardware status"
3) Select ethernet adapter by typing a "1" in front of it (5767) and pressing Enter.
4) The Command will produce output similar to
"Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . : EP0140"
If the Firmware Version is less than EP0140 then you should update the microcode.
4.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from CORE NOTE: The CORE image will now be the RPM Format File.
1) After downloading the files from CORE on to your personal system find the following files in the CORE destination directory (c:\ibmdocs\DISKIMG):
A) pci.10140340-E-P0140.Linux.noarch.rpm
B) pciex.14104003-E-P0140.aix.noarch.rpm
2) Log in to the Target Server
3) Create a directory, if not already existent (mkdir /tmp/microcode; mkdir /tmp/microcode/RPM)
4) Transfer the file to the Target Server "/tmp/microcode/RPM directory" using ftp or another method. Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM".
5a) For AIX: Unpack the RPM file by using the following command:
"rpm -ihv --ignoreos pciex.14104003-E-P0140.aix.noarch.rpm"
5b) For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above: Unpack the RPM file by using the following command:
"rpm -ihv --ignoreos pci.10140340-E-P0140.Linux.noarch.rpm"
6a) For AIX: The microcode files will be added to /usr/lib/microcode/.
6b) For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above: The microcode files will be added to /lib/firmware/.
4.1 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server
Use this method to download to an AIX or Linux system:
Note: The instructions that follow are specific AIX/Linux commands. AIX/Linux commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must be entered exactly as shown, including filenames.
1) Make a directory on an AIX/Linux system to receive the RPM format file.
Enter: "mkdir /tmp/microcode"
Enter: "mkdir /tmp/microcode/RPM"
2) Transfer the RPM format file to the /tmp/microcode/RPM directory (using "Save as ..."). Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM".
You'll see the filenames for the RPM files.
A) For AIX, the filename is pciex.14104003-E-P0140.aix.noarch.rpm
B) For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above, the filename is pci.10140340-E-P0140.Linux.noarch.rpm
3) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
A) For AIX, type: "rpm -ihv --ignoreos pciex.14104003-E-P0140.aix.noarch.rpm"
B) For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above, type:
"rpm -ihv --ignoreos pci.10140340-E-P0140.Linux.noarch.rpm"
4a) For AIX: The microcode files will be added to /usr/lib/microcode/.
4b) For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above: The microcode files will be added to /lib/firmware/.
4.2 Discovery Tool Microcode CD-ROM creation and download instructions
To obtain information how to burn a CD-ROM and run the Discovery Tool for an AIX System please go to: CDROMhelp.html
1) After running the Discovery Tool successfully the "/tmp/microcode/RPM" directory was created and your rpm files are copied from the CD-ROM.
2) Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM".
3) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv --ignoreos pciex.14104003-E-P0140.aix.noarch.rpm
4) Microcode files will be copied to "/etc/microcode". The file size and checksum of the microcode image will be verified in Section 5.0
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.
5.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes
NOTE: Microcode download must be performed separately for each Adapter bus under distinct Logical Partitions (LPAR's).
Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore your system.
NOTE: Microcode Download CAN be performed concurrently.
Installation Time: Approximately 30 min System Time.
Please verify the file size and checksum of the raw microcode files matches the below.
Filesize: 128
Checksum: 24521
14104003.EP0140
For AIX: "ls -l /usr/lib/microcode/14104003.EP0140" to verify Filesize.
"sum /usr/lib/microcode/14104003.EP0140" to verify Checksum.
For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above: "ls -l /lib/firmware/pci.14104003.EP0140" to verify Filesize.
"sum /lib/firmware/14104003.EP0140" to verify Checksum.
For systems that have LPAR installed, the microcode file must be placed on all partitions that have an ethernet adapter in order to update the code. Follow this procedure for each partition:
For AIX:
A) Log into the target partition.
B) Type: "cd /usr/lib/microcode"
C) FTP (for AIX) or SFTP (for Linux) to the partition that has the adapter assigned. (ie. ftp/sftp partition1.ibm.com)
D) Type: "cd /usr/lib/microcode"
E) If using FTP then Type: "bin"
F) Type: "get 14104003.EP0140"
G) Type: "quit"
For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above:
A) Log into the target partition.
B) Type: "cd /lib/firmware"
C) SFTP to the partition that has the adapter assigned. (ie. "sftp partition1.ibm.com")
D) Type: "cd /lib/firmware"
E) Type: "bin"
F) Type: "get pci.10140340.EP0140"
G) Type: "quit"
5.1 Microcode Download Procedure: 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter for AIX Procedure:
1) It is advised, but not necessary to stop all applications.
2) Enter diag
3) Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
4) Select "Download Microcode" or "Microcode Tasks -> Download Microcode" from "Task Selection" menu.
5) Select all of the 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapters that need to be updated from the list of devices by pressing "Enter". The devices will be displayed as ent#, where # is the number of the device. Press "F7".
6) A dialogue box will be displayed on screen. Press "Enter" to continue.
7) Select "/usr/lib/microcode".
8) A dialogue box will may be displayed on screen. It will state that the current microcode level on the adapter is not in the /usr/lib/microcode directory. This is acceptable as you will be flashing new microcode onto the adapter. Also, incorrect code will automatically be rejected. Press "Enter" to continue.
9) An "M" will be displayed next to the latest level of microcode in the /usr/lib/microcode directory. Select that level and press "Enter".
10) The following message will appear on the screen when download is completed: "Microcode download complete successfully. The current microcode level for the device ent# is ..... Please run diagnostics on the adapter to ensure that it is functioning properly." DO NOT run diagnostics on the device at this time.
11) Exit diagnostics.
12) Verify the code level is EP0140 by typing "lscfg -vl ent#" for each ethernet adapter updated. <Where # is the number ethernet adapter>
5.2 Microcode Download Procedure: 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapter for Linux (SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above)
Procedure:
1) Stop all applications.
2) Type "iprconfig" and press "Enter".
3) Select "Download Microcode" and press "Enter".
4) Select all of the 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI Express Adapters that need to be updated from the list of devices by pressing "1". Then press "Enter".
5) Select the appropriate microcode image to flash by pressing "1". (The image will end in EP0140). Press Enter. Press Enter again to confirm.
6) If multiple devices were selected in step 4, then repeat step 5 until finished.