F/C 4962 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II

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2.0 General Information

3.0.0 Determine Adapter Part Numbers and Current Microcode Level
3.0.1 Determine Dependencies

4.0.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from WEB
4.0.1 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from CORE
4.0.2 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server

5.0.0 Downloading Directly to the Target System
5.0.1 Downloading to an Intermediate AIX System and Using FTP
5.0.2 Downloading to an Intermediate AIX System and Using a Diskette
5.0.3 Downloading File from the Microcode CD-ROM

6.0.0 Updating the Adapter's Microcode
6.0.1 Updating the Machine Records

1.0 Microcode Change History

Open Firmware Level - Used only for NIM install

The level contained in this update is:   SCU015

Note:
The previous parameters selected from the SMS menus during a NIM install are stored in NVRAM and used on subsequent boots. However, if you go into the SMS menu for adapter parameters, the System Firmware assumes you want to change the parameters and resets them to the default of auto/auto.The SMS menus will be updated in the future via System Firmware to display the actual settings without changing the parameters to a default of auto/auto.

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2.0 General Information

For multiple adapters in a system, each additional adapter will require about one minute per adapter to update.

NOTE:    Before attempting this update, please ensure that you satisfy the dependencies listed in this document.

NOTE: Please verify the following values for this microcode file: pci.1410ff01-1.1.rpm
            Filesize: 65536 bytes
            Checksum: 02011

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3.0.0 Determine Adapter Part Numbers and Current Microcode Level

Step 1. Reading Adapter's Part Number and Firmware Level from AIX

The output should look like:

ent0       Available 00-03        10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II (1410ff01)
ent1       Available 00-04        10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II (1410ff01)

The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II, if present, will be identified as ent0, ent1, ...ent(x).

2) To read the VPD, execute the following command, where (x) corresponds the adapter's identifier:

        lscfg -l ent(x) -v

The output should be similar to the example below:

DEVICE            LOCATION          DESCRIPTION
ent0              10-70             10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II
                                      (1410ff01)

        10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II:
        Part Number.................09P5023
        EC Level....................H10971A
        Manufacture ID..............YL1021
        Network Address.............0003474BDB7F
        FRU Number..................09P5023
        Product Specific.(PA).......A5204205
        Product Specific.(OF).......SCU001
        Device Specific.(YL)........P1-I4/E1

The field, Product Specific.(OF).......SCU001, means the code level is SCU001.

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3.0.1 Determine Dependencies

• Adapter is installed in one of the supported models based on your Sales Manuals.

• Potential part numbers must be from the list below:

•  P/N:   09P5023
•  FRU:  09P5023

• AIX levels supported:
•  4.3.3 and later
•  5.1 and later

Can Firmware Be Installed Concurrently?  Yes!

The update process will automatically detach the adapter from the network but you must use smitty to reconfigure the adapter on the network.

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4.0.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from WEB

NOTE: AIX Instructions are CASE (lower and UPPER) SENSITIVE, and must be entered exactly as shown, including the filenames. DOS commands are not. This microcode update package, in AIX format is located at web site: download.html

NOTE: Once at the web site above, you must read and agree to the license agreement.

After reading the license agreement, return to this web site, locate the table of contents, and click on the entry labeled "Adapter Microcode." At the table labeled "Adapter Microcode," find the entry "F/C 4962 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II." You are presented with this description (readme file) and the AIX download file under column heading "Files to read/download."

To assist you making the correct choice, the next paragraph contains three sets of instructions for transferring the update files to your target system. Make this decision first and then download the description file and the appropriate self exploding file (described below).

*  Description         (This document with complete instructions)
* AIX Format        (Self-exploding file for downloading to an AIX server or system)

The update files may be transferred to the target system in one of several ways. Please select your preference below and refer to the appropriate section for a complete set of instructions.
Downloading the update files directly to the target AIX system.
Downloading the update files to an intermediate AIX system and using ftp to transfer the files to the target system.
Downloading the update files to an intermediate AIX system and using a diskette to transfer the files to the target system.

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4.0.1 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from CORE

It is provided in AIX backup format in the package listed under the following structure:

• RS/6000-Microcode-Adapter
• Open Firmware Update for F/C 4962
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II

Producing the Firmware for installation from CORE

Creating the diskettes

If you do not have a local image or a copy of image on a CD press 'Make a local copy' on the Server line.
Place a 1.44 Mbyte diskette into your 'A' Diskette drive
Press 'Launch' on the line that represents the Firmware that you want to generate.
Last, Label Diskette "AIX Backup: F/C 4962, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II Open Firmware Update."

Transfer update files from this AIX backup diskette to the System or CWS or LPAR

Enter the AIX commands:
            mkdir /tmp/flash4962
            (skip this command if already done)
            cd /tmp/flash4962
            restore -xq

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4.0.2 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server

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 /etc/microcode

    Note: If the directory /etc/microcode already exists, make sure it is empty before proceeding.

b) Transfer the RPM format file to the /etc/microcode directory (using "Save as ...").
    You'll see the filename is pci.1410ff01-1.1.rpm

c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
    Enter the commands:
        rpm -ihv --ignoreos pci.1410ff01-1.1.rpm

The file size and checksum will be verified.

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

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5.0.0 Downloading Directly to the Target System

    NOTE:Keep in mind all installed adapters must be assigned to a partition to receive this code update.

    The other option is put the system in Full System Partition mode to update all adapters.
    The code update will only occur on that LPAR.  You must perform the same procedures
    across all LPARs to update the adapters in the entire system. If installing code from a floppy diskette,
    ensure that the floppy drive must be configured as part of that LPAR. Follow this procedure for each partition:

1) Provide a directory on your AIX system to receive the download.
     Enter:
            mkdir /tmp/flash4962

2) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/flash4962 directory (using "Save as ..."). The name of the file is flash4962.bin.

3) Unpack the microcode package by executing the flash4962.bin file as shown below.
   Enter the commands:
           cd   /tmp/flash4962
           chmod   +x flash4962.bin
           ./flash4962.bin

           [Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]

These files are unpacked into the working directory  /tmp/flash4962.

NAME            DESCRIPTION
----            -----------
flash           Script file for walking the bus, testing, and flashing the adapter
1410ff01.img    Actual microcode image that gets FLASHed onto adapter
hxescurry_43    Test case used to flash code onto adapter on AIX43
hxescurry_51    Test case used to flash code onto adapter on AIX51
load_kern_ext   System function to load kernel extension
rule            Test case sequencer
 

Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.

5.0.1 Downloading to an Intermediate AIX System and Using FTP

        Keep in mind all installed adapters must be assigned to a partition to receive this code update.
        The other option is put the system in Full System Partition mode to update all adapters.
        The code update will only occur on that LPAR.  You must perform the same procedures
        across all LPARs to update the adapters in the entire system. If installing code from a floppy diskette,
        ensure that the floppy drive must be configured as part of that LPAR. Follow this procedure for each partition:

1) Provide a directory on your intermediate AIX system to receive the download.
      Enter:
              mkdir /tmp/flash4962

2) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/flash4962 directory (using "Save as ..."). The name of the file is flash4962.bin

3) Transfer this file to the target system via ftp, provided you have access to the target system. From your intermediate AIX system, enter the following commands:
             ftp {name of target system}
             {Login with a valid userid and password}
             bin
             lcd  /tmp/flash4962
             mkdir /tmp/flash4962
             cd  /tmp/flash4962
             put  flash4962.bin
             quit

4) On the target system, unpack the update file by executing the flash4962.bin file as shown below. Enter the commands:
            cd   /tmp/flash4962
            chmod   +x flash4962.bin
            ./flash4962.bin

           [Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]

These files are unpacked into the working directory  /tmp/flash4962.

NAME            DESCRIPTION
----            -----------
flash           Script file for walking the bus, testing, and flashing the adapter
1410ff01.img    Actual microcode image that gets FLASHed onto adapter
hxescurry_43    Test case used to flash code onto adapter on AIX43
hxescurry_51    Test case used to flash code onto adapter on AIX51
load_kern_ext   System function to load kernel extension
rule            Test case sequencer

Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.

5.0.2 Downloading to an Intermediate AIX System and Using a Diskette

        Keep in mind all installed adapters must be assigned to a partition to receive this code update.
        The other option is put the system in Full System Partition mode to update all adapters.
        The code update will only occur on that LPAR.  You must perform the same procedures
        across all LPARs to update the adapters in the entire system. If installing code from a floppy diskette,
        ensure that the floppy drive must be configured as part of that LPAR. Follow this procedure for each partition:

1) Provide a directory on your intermediate AIX system to receive the download.
    Enter:
             mkdir /tmp/flash4962

2) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/flash4962 directory (using "Save as ..."). The name of the file is flash4962.bin

3) Create a diskette to transfer this file to your target system. Insert a blank, 2MB (HD) diskette in your intermediate AIX system diskette drive and enter the following commands:
            cd  /tmp/flash4962
            ls flash4962.bin | backup -ivr

Label the resulting diskette " F/C 4962 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II Microcode Update."

4) Place the "F/C 4962 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II Microcode Update" diskette in diskette drive of target machine and enter the following commands:
            mkdir /tmp/flash4962
            cd /tmp/flash4962
            restore -xq

5) Unpack the update file by executing the flash4962.bin file as shown below. Enter the commands:
            cd   /tmp/flash4962
            chmod   +x flash4962.bin
            ./flash4962.bin
            [Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]

These files are unpacked into the working directory  /tmp/flash4962

NAME            DESCRIPTION
----            -----------
flash           Script file for walking the bus, testing, and flashing the adapter
1410ff01.img    Actual microcode image that gets FLASHed onto adapter
hxescurry_43    Test case used to flash code onto adapter on AIX43
hxescurry_51    Test case used to flash code onto adapter on AIX51
load_kern_ext   System function to load kernel extension
rule            Test case sequencer

Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.

5.0.3 Downloading File from the Microcode CD-ROM

1. RPM packaged microcode files will be copied to "/tmp/microcode/RPM"
2. Microcode files will be copied to the directory "/tmp/flash4962.

Notes:
 - If permission does not allow to copy to the above stated directory
   or file,  then the user will be prompted for a new location.

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6.0.0 Updating the Adapter's Microcode

        Keep in mind all installed adapters must be assigned to a partition to receive this code update.
        The other option is put the system in Full System Partition mode to update all adapters.
        The code update will only occur on that LPAR.  You must perform the same procedures
        across all LPARs to update the adapters in the entire system. If installing code from a floppy diskette,
        ensure that the floppy drive must be configured as part of that LPAR. Follow this procedure for each partition:

CAUTIONS/WARNINGS:
Do not power down or reset the node while the update is in progress.   If process is interrupted, the adapter may be left in an indeterminate state and may not be able to do NIM boots.The flash program automatically detaches the LAN interfaces from the networks to run the update utility. The adapter interfaces will be unavailable after the flash utility completes until you perform one of the steps below to bring the interfaces back up.

su

         System Environments
         Manage Language Environment
         Change / Show Primary Language Environment
         Change / Show Cultural Convention, Language, or Keyboard

2) If you haven't already done so, cd to the temporary directory by typing:

         cd /tmp/flash4962

3) Change file permissions to allow their execution:

         chmod 777  *

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

         ./flash

5) Reset the language environment to the original settings.

The flash update program in this package automatically detects every F/C 4962 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II in the system and updates their microcode one adapter at a time. A normal screen message will look like:

AIX 5.1.0.0 detected
***************************
Update FLASH_ROM for ent1
***************************
Start FLASH_ROM update, please be patient
FLASH_ROM update done
FLASH_ROM post update test done

The update procedure should take less than 2 minutes per adapter. Also, since the utility tests, flashes the adapter, and retests it, it is not necessary to verify the microcode level. However, if you would like to do so, follow this link for instructions.

6.0.1 Machine Records Update

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