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Microcode update files & discovery tool CD-ROM image
For i5, OpenPower, p5, pSeries, and RS/6000 systems
Tools and services Microcode downloads Technical information

All current microcode updates have been packaged on one CD-ROM image. The image also includes a Discovery Tool that compares microcode levels on your system to current levels and allows you to select and update downlevels of microcode.
 Download Microcode
Important: For P5 System and Power Sub-System firmware, this CD only contains the highest Release / Service pack level available.  To obtain previous Release / Service pack levels,  you must download the files from the Microcode download web site. 

You can download this CD-ROM image to burn your own "Microcode Update Files & Discovery Tool CD-ROM". The image is in ISO 9660 format. Clicking the following link presents a License Agreement, which you must accept before the image will download.

Note:  The Microcode Download web page will always contain the most current firmware level.  It is recommended that the date of the firmware needed (located on the download web page) be compared with the image create date listed below prior obtaining this image.

CD contents: 
System firmware:     01SF240_202_201
Power Sub-System: 02BP240_168_168

cdimage.iso:  Created March 7, 2006
Microcode Update Files & Discovery Tool CD-ROM image
 
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 Order Microcode on CD-ROM
Important: For P5 System and Power Sub-System firmware, this CD only contains the highest Release / Service pack level available.  To obtain previous Release / Service pack levels,  you must download the files from the Microcode download web site. 

You may order the CD-ROM through the Delivery Service Center. This CD-ROM will also contain the "Microcode Update Files & Discovery Tool". The order site at the following link requires you to sign on with an IBM ID. You will receive the CD-ROM in several days.

CD contents: 
System firmware:     01SF240_202_201
Power Sub-System: 02BP240_168_168

cdimage.iso:  Created March 7, 2006
Order Microcode Update Files & Discovery Tool on CD-ROM
Note:  CD-ROM updates are available as a downloadable image several days before they are available to be shipped on physical media. If you order CD-ROMs during this period, you will receive the older level of the CD-ROM microcode. When placing the order, you will be notified of the PTF level that will be shipped.
 Microcode Update History
The CD-ROM PTF number, file size, and change history are available in the CD information & microcode update history table. The table includes the file size and the PTF number to order physical media, if needed.
CD information & microcode update history