*IBM pSeries Microcode Update for Cheetah 73LP-X15 Model ST3xxx53LC* *18/36/73 GB, **15000RPM* *SCSI Hard Disk Drive**. Microcode Level C51D(ROS Level 43353144)* DATE: April 7, 2006 Updated 6/3/2008 *Table of Contents* 1. General Information <#_Toc96833341> 1.1 Disk Drives Affected <#_Toc96833342> 1.2 Microcode Change History <#_Toc96833343> 2. AIX Operating System <#_Toc96833344> 2.1 Installation Time <#_Toc96833345> 2.2 Determine Drive Model, FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level <#_Toc96833346> 2.2.2 SCSI Drives attached to PCI SCSI RAID Controllers <#_Toc96833347> 2.3 Transferring and Unpacking the Microcode Update Package <#_Toc96833348> 2.3.1 Internet AIX self extracting file (.bin) <#_Toc96833349> 2.3.2 Internet RPM package <#_Toc96833350> 2.3.3 CD-ROM <#_Toc96833351> 2.4 Microcode Download Procedure <#_Toc96833352> 2.4.1 SCSI Drives Attached to SCSI Adapter <#_Toc96833353> 2.4.2 SCSI Drives Attached to PCI RAID Adapter <#_Toc96833354> 2.4.3 SP systems <#_Toc96833355> 3. Linux Operating System <#_Toc96833356> 3.1 Linux 2.6 kernel(such as SuSE SLES 9 or RHEL 4) <#_Toc96833357> 3.2 RHEL 3 <#_Toc96833358> 3.3 SLES 8 SP4 <#_Toc96833359> *===============================================================* 1. General Information The Microcode files provided in this package are *only* for use when installing disk drive microcode to a disk drive installed in a pSeries Server or 2104 storage drawers using the AIX or Linux Operating System.** 1.1 Disk Drives Affected Below is the list of microcode files in this package, these files are for use with the following pSeries SCSI hard disk drive ONLY: NOTE: To insure the integrity of microcode files, please check the checksum value of each file after extraction Size Model FRU # P/N Microcode File Name Checksum ------------ ---------- ------- ------- ------------------------- ----------------- *pSeries Internal Drives* 36G (80 pin) ST336753LC 00P2693 00P2692 ST33675.53583133.43353144 38208 36G (80 pin) ST336753LC 00P2697 00P2696 ST33675.53583134.43353144 38208 36G (80 pin) ST336753LC 80P6324 24P3749 ST33675.53583135.43353144 38208 73G (80 pin) ST373453LC 00P2685 00P2684 ST37345.53583233.43353144 40466 73G (80 pin) ST373453LC 00P2689 00P2688 ST37345.53583234.43353144 40466 73G (80 pin) ST373453LC 80P6325 24P3750 ST37345.53583235.43353144 40466 *2104 Dives* 18G (80 pin-U160) ST318453LC 55P4093 55P4091 ST31845.44543231.43353144 56151 18G (80 pin-U320) ST318453LC 55P4095 55P4091 ST31845.44543331.43353144 56151 36G (80 pin-U160) ST336753LC 55P4098 55P4096 ST33675.44543232.43353144 38208 36G (80 pin-U320) ST336753LC 55P4100 55P4096 ST33675.44543332.43353144 38208 73G (80 pin-U160) ST373453LC 55P4103 55P4101 ST37345.44543233.43353144 40466 73G (80 pin-U160) ST373453LC 55P4105 55P4101 ST37345.44543333.43353144 40466 1.2 Microcode Change History Release date MC Level Change Description 4/7/2006 C51D Code change made to fix a problem only seen in drives used in multi-initiator/HA environment, drives with previous level of code used in this type of environment caused performance degradation if one system was rebooting while the other system was operational. 10/18/2004 C51C -Added DWD (Dropped Write Detect) function for reliability enhancement (this change is transparent to users), drive becomes ?Write Protect? when DWD offline test fails. -Disabled Raid manager Format Certification (Raid manager Format time is the same as AIX Diag format now) -Enabled feature to clear contingent allegiance with tagged command (fixed busy status problem) 10/21/2003 C51A Fixes and enhancement for drive to work with the new "PCI-X Ultra 320 Dual Channel SCSI Adapter" and "PCI-X Dual Channel SCSI RAID Adapter". This level of code supports 522 Bytes/sector format, and it is the minimum requirement for this drive to function properly with new adapters. 11/02/2002 C518 Initial Released version =============================================================== 2. AIX Operating System 2.1 Installation Time /Approximately 20 minutes if drive is part of rootvg(using Diagnostics CD); Approximately 5 minutes/drive if drive is not part of rootvg(using concurrent diagnostics)./ 2.2 Determine Drive Model, FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level 2.2.1 SCSI Drives attached to SCSI Controllers and PCI-X RAID Adapters To see the drive type and current microcode level, Execute the following command: lscfg -vl hdisk* |pg ; For drives NOT configured for RAID lscfg ?vl pdisk* |pg ; For drives configured for RAID Example of the info on a 73 GB SCSI hard disk: lscfg -vl hdisk1 DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION hdisk1 10-68-00-13,0 16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drive (73400MB) Manufacturer................IBM Machine Type and Model......ST373453LC FRU Number..................00P2685 ROS Level and ID............*43353144* Serial Number...............000069DF EC Level....................H12094 Part Number.................00P2684 Device Specific.(Z0)........000003129F00013E Device Specific.(Z1)........1109*C51D* Device Specific.(Z2)........0002 Device Specific.(Z3)........03107 Device Specific.(Z4)........0001 Device Specific.(Z5)........22 Device Specific.(Z6)........H12094 If the data returned in the "Part Number" field matches the one listed above AND the "ROS Level and ID...." field of that data is below "43353144" , this microcode applies. If this level is already installed then the "ROS Level and ID...." shows: "43353144". *Note*: Drive microcode level is displayed in Hex value of ASCII charactors in VPD data. Each alpha-numeric ASCII charactor converts to a 2-digit hex number. For example in VPD displayed above, 43 Hex= ASCII chractor "*C*"; 35 Hex= ASCII charactor "*5*" ; 31 Hex=ASCII charactor "*1*"; 44 Hex=ASCII charactor "*D*", therefore the microcode level is C51D. Also note that last four digits of field "Device Specific.(Z1)........1109*_C51D_*" shows drive's microcode level. 2.2.2 SCSI Drives attached to PCI SCSI RAID Controllers At AIX command line, type: Diag Select "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu. Select "PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify" Select SCSI RAID Adapter (press enter, then F7 to Commit) This will display the Vital Product Data for Physical Disk drives attached to the RAID adapter. =============================================================== 2.3 Transferring and Unpacking the Microcode Update Package 2.3.1 Internet AIX self extracting file (.bin) a) Make a directory on an AIX system to receive the AIX format file. Enter: mkdir /tmp/fwupdate b) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/fwupdate directory (using "Save as ..."). You'll see the filename is 73lpx15.bin c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below. Enter the commands: cd /tmp/fwupdate chmod +x 73lpx15.bin ./ 73lpx15.bin [Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.] The directory 73lpx15 with microcode files listed in section 1.1 will be added to /tmp/fwupdate. d-Enter the following command to copy the microcode files to " /etc/microcode " directory : cp /tmp/fwupdate/73lpx15/ST*44 /etc/microcode e- Do this step if you want to copy microcode files onto a diskettes. Note: Don't overlook the complete path of microcode files, AIX Diag microcode download _will not work if files are not copied with complete path onto thediskette._ Enter the following command to copy microcode file(s) onto a floppy diskette: ls /etc/microcode/ microcode_filename | backup -ivf /dev/rfd0 where microcode_filename is microcode file that is needed, for example: ls /etc/microcode/ ST33675.53583133.43353144 | backup -ivf /dev/rfd0 2.3.2 Internet RPM package *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 /tmp/microcode b) Transfer the RPM format file to the /tmp/microcode directory (using "Save as ..."). You'll see the filename is *73lpx15-c51d-AIX.rpm* c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below: Enter the commands: *rpm -ihv --ignoreos 73lpx15-c51d-AIX.rpm* * |_ Note two ?dashes?* The file size and checksum will be verified. The microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/ 2.3.3 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. *========================================================* 2.4 Microcode Download Procedure 2.4.1 SCSI Drives Attached to SCSI Adapter /Warning:/ Do not power off the system or the drive during microcode download as this may permanently damage the disk drive *NOTE:* Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore your system. /Caution:/ The microcode download process is nondestructive to the hard disks; however, as a precaution, ensure that a backup operation has been performed on the affected systems PRIOR to the microcode installation. /Can microcode be installed Concurrently?/ AIX level 5.1 and above supports concurrent microcode download on all drives, including drives that are part of rootvg. AIX level 4.33 and below does not support concurrent microcode download if drive is part of rootvg, microcode download can ONLY be performed in service mode(stand alone) using diagnostics CD. If disk is not part of rootvg, microcode download can be performed cuncurrently as long as drive is not in use. /Is system reboot needed to activate the microcode: /Yes if stand alone diagnostics is used, NO if concurrent diagnostics is used. /Installation Time: /Approximately 20 minutes/drive if stand alone diagnostics is used(using Diagnostics CD); Approximately 5 minutes/drive if consurrent diagnostics is used. 2.4.1.1 AIX level 5.1 and above 2.4.1.2.1 Concurrent Download 1. Type diag at the prompt. 2. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu. 3. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu. 4. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk? For physical disk, pdisk for RAID configured disks) and press ENTER, then press "F7" to commit.. 5- A small screen displays the message " *** NOTICE*** The microcode installation occurs while the attached drives are available for use..... " Press enter to continue 6. Select the source for microcode, use arrow key to go up/down, Enter to continue. /etc/microcode diskette - Use /etc/microcode if "restore" command is used to copy files from diskette onto the disk - Use diskette if using diskette as the source for download NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the microcode diskette in diskette drive(if Diskette is selected above). Insert the diskette and press ENTER 7- Display shows a list of microcodes available for the selected drive, highlight option "M ST3xxx...", the latest microcode for the drive and press ENTER. A message may warn you that current level of microcode is not available on the media, press ENTER to continue. 8. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode is...." and "Download has completed successfully" (this may take a few minutes) 9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard disk that requires this microcode. 10. Exit diagnostic(and reboot if needed). 2.4.1.2 AIX level 4.33: This procedure is for drives that are not part of rootvg or paging space: 1. This step is optional. Microcode download can be performed either from Diskette or from Disk. To copy files from the diskette to disk, place the diskette containing microcode files into diskette drive A, at AIX Prompt type restore 2- At AIX prompt, type diag 3. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu. 4. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu. 5. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk?) and press ENTER. 6. Press "F7" to commit. (The current microcode level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the screen) 7. Make the following selections on the next screen: Select Input Device --------------------------------------- [ diskette] <---------- Disk can be used if "restore" command is used in step 1 Microcode level to download ----------------------------- [ latest] Download latest level even if ------------------------------ [ yes] current is missing NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the microcode diskette into the floppy drive(if Diskette is selected above). Insert the diskette which accompanies these instructions. If this level is already installed in the drive you've selected a message will let you know. A message also may come up to let you know that the Diskette(or Disk) does not have the previous level microcode file. This is true and is not required to complete the download. PRESS "F7" to commit 8. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode is....and...Download has completed successfully" (this may take a few minutes) 9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard disk that requires this microcode. 10. Exit diagnostic. 2.4.1.2.2 Standalone (Service Mode) Download This procedure is used for all drives including rootvg or paging space drives 1. Properly shutdown the system. 2. Boot up the system in standalone diagnostics mode with the CDROM diagnostics(Use diagnostics level 4.21 or above; It is recommended to use the same level of Diagnostic CD as the AIX ). 3. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu. 4. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu. 5. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk?) and PRESS ENTER. 6. Press "F7" to commit. (The current microcode level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the screen) 7. Make the following selections on the next screen: Select Input Device --------------------------------------- [ diskette] Microcode level to download -----------------------------[ latest] Download latest level even if -----------------------------[ yes] current is missing NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the microcode diskette into the floppy drive. Insert the diskette which accompanies these instructions. If this level is already installed in the drive you've selected a message will let you know. A message also may come up to let you know that the Diskette(or Disk) does not have the previous level microcode file. This is true and is not required to complete the download. PRESS "F7" to commit 8. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode is...." and "Download has completed successfully" (this may take a few minutes) 9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard disk that requires this microcode. 10. Exit diagnostic and reboot system in normal mode. * * 2.4.2 SCSI Drives Attached to PCI RAID Adapter *NOTE:* Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore your system. 1. At AIX Command line type: diag 2. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu. 3. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu. 4. Select RAID controller from the list of resources, PRESS ENTER, then F7 to commit 5. Select "Physical Disks" and PRESS ENTER 6. A list of all Physical Disks will be displayed, select the disk that needs to be upgraded, PRESS ENTER and F7 to commit. 7. Select "Latest level" 8. Select "Disk" if files are copied to /etc/microcode directory. Select "Diskette" if microcode files are saved onto a diskette, PRESS ENTER (The current microcode level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the screen) 9. You will receive a message "Download has completed successfully" and "Current Microcode is" (this may take a few minutes). 10. Return to the Previous menu and repeat this procedure for each hard disk that requires this microcode. 11. Exit diagnostic and reboot system. 2.4.3 SP systems N/A *======================================================* 3. Linux Operating System 3.1 Linux 2.6 kernel(such as SuSE SLES 9 or RHEL 4) Microcode can be updated using the iprconfig utility. The iprconfig utility allows for multiple levels of adapter and device microcode to exist on the system at the same time. After the device to update microcode is selected, all available microcode levels are presented to choose to download. 1. a) If using SLES 9 base, install the package by typing: rpm -ivh --ignoreos *73lpx15-c51d-AIX.rpm* * |_ Note two ?dashes?* b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or better or RHEL 4 or better, install the package by typing: rpm -ivh *73lpx15-c51d-LINUX.rpm* 2. Update the microcode by typing: iprconfig Press Enter. 3. Select Download microcode and press Enter. 4. Select the device you wish to update by typing a 1 then pressing Enter. Multiple devices may be selected. 5. Select the microcode image to be downloaded to the device by typing a 1 then pressing Enter. 6. Press Enter _again_ to confirm the download (display shows ?Microcode Download in Progress? with elapsed time) 7. If multiple devices were selected, repeat from Step 5 for the next device. To check the microcode level: 1. Start iprconfig utility, 2. Select "Display hardware status" option. 3. Select disk to query by typing a 1 next to it and pressing "Enter" 4. Look at the "Firmware Version" field -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.2 RHEL 3*:* Microcode can be updated using the iprupdate utility. If iprupdate finds newer microcode on the system it will be downloaded to the disk. 1. Install the package by typing: rpm -ivh --ignoreos *73lpx15-c51d-AIX.rpm* * |_ Note two ?dashes?* Press Enter. 2. Update the microcode by typing: iprupdate Press Enter. To check the microcode level: 1. Start iprconfig utility, 2. Select "Display disk hardware status" option. 3. Find the disk you wish to query and note its serial number. 4. Type "d" to get to the "Display disk unit details" screen. 5. Select disk to query by typing a 5 next to it and pressing "Enter" 6. Look at the "Firmware Version" field ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.3 SLES 8 SP4 Microcode can be updated using the sisupdate utility. If sisupdate finds newer microcode on the system it will be downloaded to the disk. 1. Install the package by typing: rpm -ivh --ignoreos *73lpx15-c51d-AIX.rpm* * |_ Note two ?dashes?* Press Enter. 2. Update the microcode by typing: sisupdate Press Enter. To check the microcode level: 1. Start sisconfig utility, 2. Select "Display disk hardware status" option. 3. Find the disk you wish to query and note its serial number. 4. Type "d" to get to the "Display disk unit details" screen. 5. Select disk to query by typing a 5 next to it and pressing "Enter" 6. Look at the "Firmware Version" field