Microcode Revision Level 1.00X5 for F/C 6239

Contents

• 1.0 Overview
• 2.0 Systems Affected
• 3.0 Firmware Description and Revision History
• 4.0 Cautions and Important Notes
• 5.0 To Determine Adapter Microcode Levels
• 6.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package
•       6.1 Internet Package
•       6.2 CORE  (Current Object REpository) Package
• 7.0 Updating the Adapter's Microcode
•       7.1 Using the AIX Command-Line Method
•       7.2 Using the Update Flash Diagnostic Service Aid Method
•       7.3 Verifying the Update
• 8.0 Machine Record

1.0 Overview

This is the Current level of firmware for The IBM RISC System/6000 2 Gigabit Fiber Channel PCI-X Adapter.

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2.0 Systems Affected

This is the GA level of firmware for FC 6239, PN 00P4295.
The typical time to install the microcode is .4 hr.

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3.0 Firmware Description and Revision History
This firmware update contains the following features and fixes:
 
 

Firmware Level	Changes
1.00X5	GA level


 

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4.0 Cautions and Important Notes
 
 

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5.0 To Determine Adapter Microcode Levels

Before you install the microcode, it is important to determine the FRU Number and Microcode level of the adapter installed in the target system. Use the following instructions to read the FRU number stored in the adapter's non-volatile memory.

1)  List the Fiber Channel PCI adapters installed in the system by typing:

lsdev -C | grep "fcs"

Note the device names of all the Gigabit Fiber Channel PCI Adapters installed. The adapter device names will be fcsX, where X is 0,1, or some other number.

2) To check the current microcode level for the adapter enter the following command

lscfg -vl fcsX

Where X is the number of the adapter returned by the previous lsdev command.

The Command will produce output similar to

DEVICE       LOCATION       DESCRIPTION
fvs0              3F-08             FC Adapter

        Part Number.................00P4295
        EC Level....................A
        Serial Number...............1A31600450
        Manufacturer................001A
        FRU Number..................     00P4297
        Device Specific.(ZM)........3
        Network Address.............10000000C9332A79
        ROS Level and ID............02E01035
        Device Specific.(Z0)........2003806D
        Device Specific.(Z1)........00000000
        Device Specific.(Z2)........00000000
        Device Specific.(Z3)........03000909
        Device Specific.(Z4)........FF601032
        Device Specific.(Z5)........02E01035
        Device Specific.(Z6)........06631035
        Device Specific.(Z7)........07631035
        Device Specific.(Z8)........20000000C9332A79
        Device Specific.(Z9)........HS1.00X5
        Device Specific.(ZA)........H1D1.00X5
        Device Specific.(ZB)........H2D1.00X5
        Device Specific.(YL)........U1.9-P2-I1/Q1
 

If the ROS Level and ID is less than 02E01035 then you should update the microcode.

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6.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firemware Update Package

Instructions for downloading and unpacking firmware update packages follows.

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6.1 Internet Package

The download choices are:
 

•    Description    (Instruction document)
•    AIX format      (For downloading to an AIX system)
•    Dos format      (For downloading to a DOS, OS2, Windows workstation.


You will want a copy of the description and one of the above formats.  You may transfer the files to
the target system in one of the following ways:
 

•  Download the AIX format to the target AIX system
•  Download the AIX format to an AIX system and ftp the file to the target system..
•  Download the AIX format to an AIX system and use a diskette to transfer the file to the target system.
•  Download the DOS format to a DOS, OS2 or Windows workstation.


Detailed download /unpacking instruction follow for each format.

NOTE: The following values apply to this microcode file:        Filesize:  537880 bytes
                                                                                                    Checksum: 25216

6.1.1 Downloading AIX Format File to target AIX system

Note: The following instructions use AIX commands. AIX commands are CASE SENSITIVE (lower and upper)
           and must be entered exactly as shown.

1.  Create a directory on the AIX system to receive the files

      type
        mkdir /tmp/ucode
      press enter

2. Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/ucode directory (using "Save as ...")

3. Unpack the file as follows:

     cd /tmp/ucode
     chmod +x *
     ./df1080f9.bin

   You will need the password **RS/6000**
 

   The following file will be unpacked:

     df1080f9.100305
     README.df1080f9.txt

   Use   sum  df1080f9.100305 to verify that the checksum is 25216
   If the check is incorrect, retrieve the firmware from the website again and follow the instructions to unpack.
 

4. Move the microcode to the microcode directory.

      mv /tmp/ucode/df1080f9.100305 /etc/microcode/df1080f9.100305.

6.1.2 Downloading AIX Format File and FTP the file to target system

 If you are not on the target machine, you can ftp the df1080f9.100305 file to the target system as follows:

type :   the command that is typed in.
enter:   the pressing the enter key
(name of the target system):   the name of the target system
response :   the response displayed following the pressing of the enter key.
you will need the root password of the target system.

   type and enter
                       ftp (name of target system)
   response
                            Connected to (name of target system)
                            220 (target system FTP server ( Version) ready
                            name (name of machine: user):
  type and enter
                        root
  response
                            Password: (root password)
 type the root password and enter
  response
                            230 User root logged in
                            ftp>
  type and enter
                           cd /tmp
  response
                            250 CWD command sucessful
                           ftp>
  type and enter
                            bin
  response
                           200 type set to I.
                           ftp>
 type and enter
                       put df1080f9.100305
  response
                           200 PORT command successful
                           150 opening data connection for df1080f9.100305 ( xx bytes)
                           226 Transfer compete
                           ftp >
  type and enter
                      quit
  response
                           221 Goodbye

The firmware is now on the target system in the /tmp directory.
Move the firmware to the correct directory as follows:

     mv df1080f9.100305  /etc/microcode/df1080f9.100305

6.1.3 Downloading AIX Format and Use a diskette to transfer file to target system

You can use a diskette to transfer the file to the target system as follows:

 1. Change directory to the directory that contains the firmware

        cd /tmp/ucode

 2. Create a directory with just the firmware

         mkdir 100305

  3. Copy the firmware to the new directory

          cp df1080f9.100305 100305/.

  4. cd to the new directory

           cd 100305

  5. back up the firmware to a diskette

           find . | backup -iv

       the firmware is now on the diskette

  6. place the diskette in the target system's diskette drive

  7. On the target system, cd  to the directory to receive the firmware
       and transfer the firmware to the system

           cd   /etc/microcode
           restore

       The firmware is now on the target system in the target directory.

    Use   sum  df1080f9.100305 to verify that the checksum is 25216
   If the check is incorrect, retrieve the firmware from the website again and follow the instructions to unpack.

       6.1.4 Downloading DOS Format file

 1. Prepare a directory for receiving the DOS/Windows format file.

    Enter:
           md [path]\ucode

  2. Transfer the DOS/Windows format file to the [path\ucode directory (using "Save as ....").

      The file df1080f9.exe will now be in the directory.

  3.  Change directory to the directory that contains the firmware.

      cd   [path]\ucode

  4.  Place a diskette in the diskette drive and execute the self extracting file.

         df1080f9.exe

       Follow the instructions on the screen to build the diskette image.

  5. Place the diskette in the target system's diskette drive

  6. On the target system, cd  to the directory to receive the firmware
       and transfer the firmware to the system

           cd   /etc/microcode
           restore

       the firmware is now on the target system.

6.1.5 Downloading RPM Format File to 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.

1. Make a directory on an AIX system to receive the RPM format file.
    Enter:      mkdir /etc/microcode

2. Transfer the RPM format file to the /etc/microcode directory (using "Save as ...").
    You'll see the filename is pci.df1080f9-1-00X5.rpm

3. Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
    Enter the commands:
        rpm -ihv --ignoreos pci.df1080f9-1-00X5.rpm

The file size and checksum will be verified.

The microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/

6.1.6 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.

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  6.2 CORE (Current Object REpository) Package

Adapter firmware are provided in the package under pSeries-RS/6000-Microcode-Adapter/Service. Look for df1080F9.exe. You will want to read the update description and the latest installation instructions.
When you launch the firmware update selections in CORE, follow the instructions on the PC.

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7.0 Update the Adapter's Microcode

The Diagnostic Microcode Download software supports the following naming convention for the microcode binary file :
   df1080f9.100305   where 100305  is the version of the file.

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7.1 Using the AIX Command-Line Method

You are now ready to FLASH the EEPROM in the adapter using the single command:

diag -d fcsX -T download

Where X is the number found from the "lsdev -C | grep fcs " command.
Self-explanatory menus will step you through the microcode installation.
Repeat each step in  7.1 above for all the cards that need the update.

To Back level the firmware

diag -d fcsX -T "download -f -l previous"

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7.2 Using the Download Microcode Diagnostic Service Aid Method

From the command line login, log in as root.

Enter
    diag
Select
    Task Selection (Diagnostics, Adanced Diagnostics, Servicd Aids, etc.)
Select
    Download Microcode
Select the device returned for above
    fcs*
Press enter when prompted to download the microcode

Upon completion, a message will state that the firmware has be successfuly downloaded and that
the new level is  100305.

Exit.

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7.3 Verifying the Update
 

1  List the Fiber Channel PCI adapters installed in the system by typing:

   lsdev -C | grep "fcs"

 Note the device names of all the Gigabit Fiber Channel PCI Adapters installed. The adapter  device names will be fcsX, where X is 0,1, or some other number.

2 To check the current microcode level for the adapter enter the following command

  lscfg -vl fcsX

Where X is the number of the adapter returned by the previous lsdev command.

The Command will produce output similar to

DEVICE       LOCATION       DESCRIPTION
fcs0              3F-08             FC Adapter

        Part Number.................00P4295
        EC Level....................A
        Serial Number...............1A31600450
        Manufacturer................001A
        FRU Number..................     00P4297
        Device Specific.(ZM)........3
        Network Address.............10000000C9332A79
        ROS Level and ID............02E01035
        Device Specific.(Z0)........2003806D
        Device Specific.(Z1)........00000000
        Device Specific.(Z2)........00000000
        Device Specific.(Z3)........03000909
        Device Specific.(Z4)........FF601032
        Device Specific.(Z5)........02E01035
        Device Specific.(Z6)........06631035
        Device Specific.(Z7)........07631035
        Device Specific.(Z8)........20000000C9332A79
        Device Specific.(Z9)........HS1.00X5
        Device Specific.(ZA)........H1D1.00X5
        Device Specific.(ZB)........H2D1.00X5
        Device Specific.(YL)........U1.9-P2-I1/Q1
 

If the ROS Level and ID is  02E01035, the firmware has been updated.

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8.0 Machine Record
 
 

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