Microcode Update for Aries 200GB
SAS Solid
State Drive used with Vega SAS/SATA chip
Microcode Level 0K69
DATE: February 17, 2012
Table of Contents
2. AIX and VIOS (PowerVM Virtual I/O
Server) Operating System
2.2 Determine Drive Model,
FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level
2.2.2 SCSI Drives
attached to PCI SCSI RAID
Controllers
2.3 Transferring and Unpacking
the Microcode Update Package
2.3.1 Internet AIX self
extracting file (.bin)
2.4 Microcode Download
Procedure
2.4.1
Concurrent Download
2.4.2
Stand Alone (Service Mode) Download
3.1 Linux
2.6 kernel(such as SuSE SLES 9 or
RHEL 4)
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The Microcode file provided in
this package is a combination image
for
The Microcode files provided in
this package used in IBM
BladeCenter–S (BC-S)
Below
is the list of microcode files in this package:
NOTE: To insure the integrity of microcode files, please make sure the checksum value is correct after extraction
Size Disk
Drive
Model
FRU#
P/N (VPD) Microcode
File
Name
Checksum
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200GB
V1-SG9XCS1B200 74Y9115
74Y9114 V1-SG9X.A1710D98.304B3639
36240
Release date |
Code level |
Change Description |
June 5, 2011 |
0K69 |
Release level |
January 13, 2012 |
0K69 |
Flash ECC mitigation during
some corner cases of power cycling. |
February 17, 2012 |
0K69 |
Previous January 13, 2012 release
of 0K69 had build issues. Previous code will load but requires power
cycle of drive in order for the code to take affect. There also can be
a software error message when downloading
the previous built code although this error has no affect on the drive.
The correct binary image can be verified by validating the check sum
value shown in this update. |
|
|
|
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Note:
For VIOS systems, microcode of shared physical I/O resources can only
be
updated from VIOS partition.
To
update disk drive microcode, from VIOS partition, enter the following
command:
oem_setup_env
Then follow the instruction in section 2.3 to transfer/extract the microcode file, and section 2.4.1 to update the disk drive code.
Approximately
20 minutes if using Diagnostics CD; Approximately 5 minutes/drive using
AIX
concurrent diagnostics.
2.2
Determine Drive Model,
FRU&PN and Current Microcode
Level
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
DEVICE
LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
pdisk0
U789D.001.DQ12345-P1-C3-T1-L10000-L0 Physical
SAS Solid State Drive
Manufacturer............………IBM
Machine Type and Model.....V1-SG9XCS1B200
FRU
Number................…... 74Y9115
Serial
Number........……......503001SR
EC
Level.................……….12345
Part
Number..........………... 74Y9114
Device
Specific.(Z0)..………000005329F001002
Device
Specific.(Z1).......…..BRST0K69
<--BR=Bridge,ST=SATA,0K=Bridge
code,69=SSD code
Device
Specific.(Z2)......…...00TW
Device
Specific.(Z3)......…...10200
Device
Specific.(Z4)......……
Device
Specific.(Z5)......…....22
Device Specific.(Z6)......…….
Hardware Location
Code...….U5803.001.TRES003-P1-C8-T1-D2
If the data returned in the “Part Number”, “FRU Number”, and “Machine Type
and
Model” fields match the one
listed in section 1.1
Note:
Drive microcode level in “
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2.3 Transferring and
Unpacking the Microcode Update Package
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 /tmp/fwupdate directory (using "Save
as
...").
You'll see the filename is V1-SG9X-PB-0K69.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x V1-SG9X-PB-0K69.bin
./V1-SG9X-PB-0K69.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The directory V1-SG9X-PB-0K69
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/ V1-SG9X-PB-0K69/V*
/etc/microcode
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
Enter: mkdir
/tmp/microcode
b)
Transfer the
You'll see the filename is V1-SG9X-PB-0K69-AIX.rpm
c)
Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force V1-SG9X-PB-0K69-AIX.rpm
;(please note, there are two dashes)
The
file size and checksum will be verified.
The
microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/
Copy
microcode updates from the CD-ROM to standard locations on your local
disk:
1.
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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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?
YES
Is system reboot needed to activate the microcode: Yes if stand
alone
diagnostics CD 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
concurrent diagnostics is used.
2.4.1 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 304B3639", 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).
2.4.2
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.
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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
V1-SG9X-PB-0K69-AIX.rpm
b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or
better or RHEL 4
or better, install the package by typing:
rpm -ivh V1-SG9X-PB-0K69-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
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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 V1-SG9X-PB-0K69-AIX.rpm
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
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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 V1-SG9X-PB-0K69-AIX.rpm
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