The PTF number of the CD-ROMs, file sizes and change history are available in the CD and microcode update information table. The table includes the file sizes and the PTF numbers to order physical media, if needed.

CD and microcode information table

Important: For P5/P6 System and Power Sub-System firmware, the system CD (sysimage.iso) will contain only the most recent service pack within the latest release level.

P5 System firmware:        SF240_358_201
P5 Power Sub-System:    BP240_224_168

P6 Entry Systems firmware:    EL320_083_045

P6 Mid-Range System firmware:    EM320_083_045

P6 High-End System firmware        9119-FHA:   EH330_046_034
P6 High-End Power Sub-System    9119-FHA:   EB330_054_029      

P6 High-End System firmware        9125-F2A:   ES330_046_034
P6 High-End Power Sub-System    9215-F2A:   EP330_057_029

To obtain previous Release / Service pack levels,  you must download the files from the Microcode download web site.

You can download the CD-ROM images to burn your own "Microcode Update Files and Discovery Tool CD-ROMs". The images are in ISO 9660 format.

You must have access to a CD-R or CD-RW drive and software that is capable of creating a CD from an ISO image.

Use your software's feature for creating a CD from an ISO image. Adaptec Easy CD Creator calls this feature "Create CD from CD image". RecordNow! and Nero Burning ROM call this feature "Burn Image". Refer to the help provided with your CD-R software for further assistance.

Note: The Microcode Download web page will always contain the most current service pack levels within each supported Release 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.

sysimage.iso: Created October 31, 2008
System Microcode Update Files and Discovery Tool CD-ROM image

io_image.iso: Created October 31, 2008
I/O Microcode Update Files and Discovery Tool CD-ROM image

Follow these steps to begin using the Microcode Discovery Tools on these CDs.

1. Running the Microcode Discovery Tool requires a user ID whose primary group (pgroup) is "system".
2. Use the following command to check the primary group (pgroup) setting for a user ID:
   /usr/sbin/lsuser <user id>
3. If necessary, create a user ID whose pgroup is "system".
4. Mount the CD-ROM by entering the following command:
   mount -v cdrfs -r /dev/cd0 /cdrom
5. Then go to: Microcode Survey and update Tools  for information on how to run the tool.

The links to the CD-ROM ISO images containing only firmware for p5 systems and their associated power subsystems have moved. They are now located with the specific Machine-Type Model in the System firmware panel (under the rpm file). The images are in ISO 9660 format.

Important: For P5 / P6 System and Power Sub-System firmware, the sysimage.iso CD contains only the most recent service pack within the latest release level.

P5 System firmware:        SF240_358_201
P5 Power Sub-System:    BP240_224_168

P6 Entry Systems firmware:    EL320_083_045

P6 Mid-Range System firmware:    EM320_083_045

P6 High-End System firmware        9119-FHA:   EH330_046_034
P6 High-End Power Sub-System    9119-FHA:   EB330_054_029      

P6 High-End System firmware        9125-F2A:   ES330_046_034
P6 High-End Power Sub-System    9215-F2A:   EP330_057_029

To obtain previous Release / Service pack levels,  you must download the files from the Microcode download web site.

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

sysimage.iso: Created October 31, 2008
io_image.iso: Created October 31, 2008

Order Microcode Update Files and Discovery Tool on CD-ROM

Note: CD-ROM updates are available as downloadable images 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.