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 the WEB Using AIX
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
6.0.1 Updating the Machine Records
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DV0xxx |
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DV0210 |
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DV0130 |
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DUV0120 |
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DUV001 |
Original (GA) Open Firmware level. |
The level contained in this update is: DV0210
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 5707, Dual Port 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. See Note 1. above for required PTF’s.
NOTE: Please verify the following values for this microcode file:
14108802.DV0210
Filesize: 131072
Checksum: 04690
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 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapters installed in the system by typing:
lsdev -C | grep 14108802. The output should look like:
ent0 Available
00-03 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X
Adapter (14108802)
ent1 Available
00-04 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X
Adapter (14108802)
The Dual Port 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 the adapter's identifier:
lscfg -l ent(x) -v
The output should be similar to the example below:
DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION
Ent2 U0.1-P2-I2/E2 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter (14108802)
2-Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter:
Part Number...................00P4290
FRU Number..................00P4290
EC Level.........................H12461
Manufacture ID..............YL1021
Network Address.............0007E90933BB
ROM Level.(alterable).......DV0120
Device Specific.(YL)........U0.1-P2-I2/E2
The field, Product Specific.(OF).......DV0120, means the code level is
DV0120
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.
Click on the entry labeled “Adapter." At the table that comes up, find the entry "F/C 5707 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter." You are presented with a choice of two files AIX/RPM to download under column heading "Files to read/download."
To assist you making the correct choice for the AIX files, section 5 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 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 Dual Port 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: CORE5707.HTM (these
Instructions in HTML)
FLSH5707.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: F/C 5707,
Login or su as "root" Enter the AIX commands:
mkdir /tmp/flash5707 (skip this command if already done)
cd /tmp/flash5707
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
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 the AIX system to receive the RPM
format file, using the command:
mkdir /etc/microcode
Note: The /etc/microcode directory 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 as pci.14108802.DV0210.rpm
c) Unpack the file by executing the command below:
rpm -ihv --ignoreos
pci.14108802.DV0210.rpm
Note: Don't overlook the double hyphens (--) in the above command, preceding “ignoreos”.
The microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode
NAME
DESCRIPTION
--------
-----------
14108802.DV0210 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
su
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) If necessary, make a directory on the AIX system to receive the RPM
format file, using the command:
mkdir /etc/microcode
Note: The /etc/microcode directory may already exist, if so, proceed to the next step.
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 flash5707.bin.
3) Unpack the microcode package by executing the flash5707.bin file as shown below.
Enter the commands:
cd /etc/microcode
chmod +x flash5707.bin
./flash5707.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
These files are unpacked into the working directory /etc/microcode.
NAME
DESCRIPTION
--------
-----------
14108802.DV0210 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/flash5707
2) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/flash5707 directory (using the "Save To/As” Window, after selecting the “Save it to Disk” option).
The name of the file is flash5707.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/flash5707
mkdir /tmp/flash5707
cd /tmp/flash5707
put flash5707.bin
quit
Copy the flash5707.bin file to the /etc/microcode directory.
4) On the target system, unpack the update file by executing the
flash5707.bin file as shown below. Enter the commands:
cd /etc/microcode
chmod +x flash5707.bin
./flash5707.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.] These files are unpacked into the working directory.
NAME
DESCRIPTION
-------
-----------
14108802.img
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/flash5707
2) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/flash5707 directory (using the "Save To/As” Window, after selecting the “Save it to Disk” option).
The name of the file is flash5707.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/flash5707
ls flash5707.bin | backup -ivr
Label the resulting diskette " F/C 5707 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI-X Adapter Microcode Update."
4) Place the "F/C 5707 Dual Port 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 flash5707.bin file as shown
below. Enter the commands:
chmod +x flash5707.bin
./flash5707.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.] These files are unpacked into the working directory.
NAME
DESCRIPTION
-------
-----------
14108802.DV0210 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.
1) Ensure you're logged in as root, if not issue the following command and
enter the password
su
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
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 AIX
Command-Line 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.