3.0.0 Determine Adapter Part Numbers and Current
Microcode Level
3.0.1 Determine Dependencies
4.0.0 Downloading and Unpacking the AIX Firmware Update
Package From the WEB
4.0.1 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package
From CORE
4.0.2 Downloading the RPM Format File From the WEB 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
6.0.4 Updating the Machine Records
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GOLxxx |
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GOL021 |
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GOL012 |
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GOL001 |
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The level contained in this update is: GOL021
Note 1: Before installing the new firmware levels, one of the
following PTF's, which were released to fix a problem
where the microcode images for feature codes 5700, 5701, 5706, and 5707 could
not be found by Diagnostics, must be
installed:
52
APAR = IY53769 and PTF is
U489090
51G
APAR = IY54764 and PTF is
U496950
Both of
these PTF's are available for download on the website
located at:
http://www-912.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/
Just
select "Specific Fixes" under "Option" then select the
proper OS Level. Select "Continue".
Then
enter the above PTF number for the "Search String" box and select
"Go".
Select
the PTF when the search comes back and add it to your download list,
etc.
Once
the appropriate PTF has been installed, firmware updates can be performed.
Note 2: 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.
This package provides new microcode for the Feature Code 1979 and 5700, Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter. To perform this update, please read these instructions completely. It is also recommended that you print them for quick reference. The typical time to install this microcode is .2 hrs; the microcode becomes active when installed and does not require a system reboot to become active. 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. Important see “Note 1.” above.
NOTE: Please verify the following values for this microcode file:
14106802.GOL021
Filesize: 131072
Checksum: 10981
It is not necessary to physically remove the adapter from the system to determine its part number. Please follow the instructions below to electronically read it from its nonvolatile memory.
The adapter part number resides in its VPD area. These instructions will also read the adapter's code level
1) List the Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapters installed in the system by typing:
lsdev -C | grep 14106802. The output should look like:
ent0 Available
00-03 Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X
Adapter (14106802)
ent1 Available 00-04
Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter (14106802)
The Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter, if present, will be identified as ent0, ent1, ...ent(x).
2) To read the VPD, execute the following command, where (x) corresponds to the adapter's identifier:
lscfg -l ent(x) -v
The output should be similar to the example below:
DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION
ent0
10-70
Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter
(14106802)
Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter:
Part Number.................00P3055
EC Level....................H111634A
Manufacture ID..............YL1021
Network
Address.............0002556AA57A
FRU Number..................00P3055
Product Specific.(OF).......GOL001
Device Specific.(YL)........P1-I4/E1
The field, Product Specific. (OF).......GOL001 means the code level is
GOL001.
The Part Number and FRU
Number fields may have different values than what is listed above. Please
look at the table inside section 3.0.1
Determine Dependencies below to verify this card.
This new microcode can be installed only if the following dependencies are met:
Yes, but the adapter must be available and must be detached from the
network.
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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Instructions for downloading and unpacking the firmware update package follow. 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 to obtain the microcode update package.
At the table labeled "Download microcode for pSeries servers and RS/6000 /6000", select “Adapter”, find the entry "F/C 5700 Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter." You are presented with a choice of two files (AIX or RPM) to download under column heading "Files to read/download." Select the AIX option.
To assist you making the correct choice, section 5 contains three sets of instructions for using AIX to transfer 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 refer to the appropriate section for a complete set of instructions.
Note: CORE is a microcode repository that it designed to work with the tools used by IBM Customer Engineers and is only available to IBM Customer Engineers. All others must use the Internet download and installation instruction described above. The latest Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter Open Firmware level is available from:
CORE (Current Object Repository)
It is provided in AIX backup format in the package listed under the following structure:
The files contained in the CORE package are: FLSH5700.EXE (Diskette image of microcode files as AIX backups)
It is recommended that you create the diskette from a 'local image'.
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: Feature Code 5700, Gigabit
Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter Open Firmware Update."
Login or su as "root" Enter the AIX commands:
Place the diskette into the target system.
cd /etc/microcode
restore -xq
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
Note: Use this method to download to an AIX system:
Ensure you're logged in as root,
if not issue the following command and enter the password:
su root
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) If necessary, make a directory on an AIX system to receive the RPM format
file.
using the command: mkdir /etc/microcode
Note: The /etc/microcode may already exist, if so, proceed to the next step.
cd /etc/microcode
b) Transfer the RPM format file to the /etc/microcode directory (using the
"Save To/As” Window, after selecting the “Save it to
Disk” option).
You'll see the filename is pci.14106802.GOL021.rpm
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below, while in the
/etc/microcode directory:
Enter the command:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos pci.14106802.GOL021.rpm
Note: Don't overlook the double hyphens (--) in the above command, preceding “ignoreos”.
The microcode file will be added to /etc/microcode/
NAME
DESCRIPTION
----
-----------
14106802.GOL021
Actual microcode image that gets FLASHed onto adapter
To download directly to the system in which the adapter you intend to update resides,
ensure you're logged in as root,
if not issue the following command and enter the password:
su root
NOTE: If the system is running LPAR, you must determine what partition
has the resources assigned.
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) Transfer the AIX format file to the /etc/microcode directory (using the "Save To/As” Window, after selecting the “Save it to Disk” option).
The name of the file is flash5700.bin.
2) Enter:
cd /etc/microcode
3) Unpack the microcode package by executing the flash5700.bin file as
shown below.
Enter the commands:
cd /etc/microcode
chmod +x flash5700.bin
./flash5700.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
These files are unpacked into the working directory, /etc/microcode.
NAME
DESCRIPTION
-------
-----------
14106802.GOL021
Actual microcode image that gets FLASHed onto adapter
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
NOTE: If the system is running LPAR, you must determine what partition has the resources assigned.
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/flash5700
2) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/flash5700 directory (using the "Save To/As” Window, after selecting the “Save it to Disk” option).
The name of the file is flash5700.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/flash5700
mkdir /tmp/flash5700
cd /tmp/flash5700
put flash5700.bin
quit
Copy the flash5700.bin file to the /etc/microcode directory.
4) On the target system, unpack the update file by executing the flash5701.bin
file as shown below. You'll be asked for the password from the license
agreement. Enter the commands:
cd /etc/microcode
chmod +x flash5700.bin
./flash5700.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.] These files are unpacked into the working directory /etc/microcode.
NAME
DESCRIPTION
----
-----------
14106802.GOL021
Actual microcode image that gets FLASHed onto adapter
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
NOTE: If the system is running LPAR, you must determine what partition has the resources assigned.
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:
cd
/etc/microcode
2) Transfer the AIX format file to the /etc/microcode directory (using the
"Save To/As” Window, after selecting the “Save it to
Disk” option).
The name of the file is flash5700.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 /etc/microcode
ls flash5700.bin | backup -ivr
Label the resulting diskette. Feature Code 5700, Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter”
4) Place the “Feature Code 5700, Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter
Microcode Update" diskette in diskette drive of target machine and enter
the following commands:
cd /etc/microcode
restore -xq
5) Unpack the update file by executing the flash5700.bin file as shown
below. You'll be asked for the password from the license agreement. Enter the
commands:
chmod +x flash5700.bin
./flash5700.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.] These files are unpacked into the working directory /tmp/flash5700.
NAME
DESCRIPTION
Readme
-----------
14106802.GOL021
Actual microcode image that gets FLASHed onto adapter
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
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 the location specified in the individual
ReadMe file for the microcode being copied. Please reference the ReadMe
for the files being copied for more details.
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.
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
NOTE: If the system is running LPAR, you must determine
what partition has the resources assigned.
Please
save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need
to restore your system.
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.
Ensure you're logged in as root,
if not issue the following command and enter the password:
su root
PLEASE NOTE: The language environment must be set to US-English before executing the flash-script. smitty
System Environments
Manage Language Environment
Change / Show Primary Language
Environment
Change / Show Cultural
Convention, Language, or Keyboard
The Diagnostic Microcode Download software supports the following naming
convention for the microcode binary file:
14106802 .GOL021 where the GOL021 is the version of the
file.
6.0.1 Using the AIX
Command-Line Method
You are now ready to FLASH the EEPROM in the adapter using the single
command:
diag -d entX -T download
Where X is the number found from the "lsdev
-C | grep ent "
command.
Self-explanatory menus will step you through the microcode installation.
Repeat each step above for all the cards that need the update.
To back level the firmware
diag -d entX
-T "download -f -l previous"
6.0.2 Using the
Download Microcode Diagnostic Service Aid Method
From the command line login, log in as root.
Enter
diag
Select
Task Selection (Diagnostics, Advanced Diagnostics,
Service Aids, etc.)
Select
Download Microcode
Select the device returned for above
Press enter when prompted to download the microcode
Upon completion, a message will state that the firmware has been
successfully downloaded and that the new level is updated.
Exit.
1. List the Ethernet PCI adapters installed in the system by typing:
lsdev -C | grep "ent"
Note the device names of all the Gigabit Fiber Channel PCI Adapters
installed. The adapter device names will be entX,
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 entX
Where X is the number of the adapter returned by the previous lsdev command.
This is a "Use As Required" microcode change.