PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI/RAID Adapter Microcode Readme

IBM eServer

PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (CCIN: 571A, HV 1912)

PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (CCIN: 571B, HV 1913)

PCI-X SCSI AUX Cache Card (CCIN: 574F)

 DATE: Dec 03, 2012

Table of Contents

1.0 Microcode Change History

2.0 General Information
2.1 Installation Time
2.2 Machine's Affected
2.3 AIX Requirements
2.4 Linux Requirements

3.0 Determine the Current Microcode Level for AIX
3.1 Determine the Current Microcode Level for Linux

4.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from CORE
4.1 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server
4.2 Discovery Tool Microcode CD-ROM creation and download instructions

5.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes
5.1 Microcode Download Procedure-PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI/SCSI RAID Adapter for AIX
5.2 Microcode Download Procedure-PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI/SCSI RAID Adapter for Linux (SLES 9 SP1, RHEL4 and above)

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1.0 Microcode Change History:

07130029 -Contains fixes for all known issues

07130025 -Enhancements to improve reliability when attached to 7031-D24.

07130015 -Change in drive strength settings to workaround CRC issues found in certain 7311-D20 internal DASD backplane configuration. This CRC issue is likely when ST3xxxx55LC DASD is installed in slot 1 of the 7311-D20 internal DASD backplane.
A similar DASD microcode change will be released, in level C808, for ST3xxxx55LC. Installing either of these microcode levels will address the situation.

0713000c -iSeries enhancement for all U320 SCSI Controllers. Enhancement to recognize Hot Spare (RAID 0) DASD.
-GA microcode level necessary for SCSI RAID AUX Cache Card Support.

05130080 -Resolves SCSI errors/compatibility with the HHLTO2 tape drive
-Resolves specific LUN mode negotiation problems

05130077 -Fix for a system hang at 0255/0266 after a SCSI Cable Pull test.
-Improve error logging for 9010 errors by including the Bats status area.
-Change handling of the Handle Query Resource State Command with the sync override bit set.

0513006f CCIN 2780: Cache Battery Pack Warning might be incorrectly reset and battery power-on times reinitialized. This PTF will prevent the problem from occurring in the future. If the problem has already occurred, the battery packs must be replaced via normal service procedures.

CCIN 5702/1974, 5703/1975, 5709/1976, 570A/570B, 573D/1908/1907, 2780, 571A/1912, 571B/1913:
-I/O Adapter code to support the Prepare for Shutdown command.
-I/O Adapter recovery was enhanced to prevent system performance degradation due to excessive SCSI disk drive recovery.

05130065
GA Level for CCIN 571B/1913

-Dual-Initiator (HA) mode fixes:
A) Adapter transition timing window shortened for non-SCSI RAID adapters (fix for CCIN 5702, 571A)
B) Modification to cache flushing algorithm, fix for the below.
     1) A Stand Alone SCSI RAID adapter (that is not the preferred Primary) is full of cache data that will take a long time to flush.
     2) Power on a second SCSI RAID that is the preferred Primary.
     3) When the failover happens the first SCSI RAID will not have finished flushing cache data before the second IOA starts talking to the drives that the first IOA is still flushing data to (CCIN 5703 & 571B)
-Added NACA support (all U320 SCSI Controllers/Adapters)

0513005d GA Level for CCIN 571A/1912

Note: In order for Ultra320 to function properly a minimum level of microcode is required for the DASD. These are listed below

Drive Type	Microcode Level (Hex)	Microcode level (ASCII as appears in VPD)
Cheetah73LP (9GB)	C54E	43353445
Cheetah73LP (18GB+)	C50E	43353045
Cheetah146LP	C50F	43353046
Cheetah73LP-X15	C51A	43353141
Ultrastar73	S5DE	53354445
US146Z10	S28C	53323843

2.0 General information

SUBJECT: PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI/SCSI RAID Adapter

******* PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE *********

2.1 Installation Time:
Approximately 30 minutes

2.2 Machine's Affected:
7311-D20

9110-510
9111-285/520
9112-265
9113-550

9114-275

9115-505
9117-570

9117-MMA

9118-575

9119-590/595

9123-710
9124-720

9131-52A

9133-55A
9406-520/550/750

2.3 AIX Requirements:

PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (CCIN: 571A, HV 1912)

PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (CCIN: 571B, HV 1913)

For support: AIX 5.2 ML_07, AIX 5.3 ML_03 or above along w/ the aforementioned minimum DASD microcode requirements.

PCI-X SCSI AUX Cache Card (CCIN: 574F)

For support: AIX 5.2 TL_10 or AIX 5.3 TL_06 along w/ the aforementioned minimum DASD microcode requirements.

2.4 Linux Requirements:

PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (CCIN: 571A, HV 1912)

PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter (CCIN: 571B, HV 1913)

For support:

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 Service Pack 2 for POWER or later
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS for POWER Version 4 Update 2 or later

PCI-X SCSI AUX Cache Card (CCIN: 574F)

No Linux support

3.0 Determine the Current Microcode Level for AIX:

Before you install the microcode, it is important to determine the microcode level of the Adapter installed in the target system. Use

the following instructions to read the ROM level stored in the Adapter's VPD.

1) List the SCSI RAID Adapters installed in the system by typing:

"lsdev -C | grep sisscsia" or "lsdev -C | grep sisioa"

Note: All of the SCSI RAID initiators addresses that are installed will be displayed. The names will be sisioaX, where X is 0, 1, etc.

2) To check the current microcode level for the adapter or controller enter the following command

"lscfg -vl sisscsiaX" or "lscfg -vl sisioaX"

Where X is the number/s of the previous command. The Command will produce output similar to

DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

sisscsia0 U787B.001.DNW3475-P1-C5 PCI-XDDR Dual Channel U320 SCSI Adapter

PCI-XDDR Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter:
Part Number.................39J1643
FRU Number..................39J1643
Serial Number...............YL1095101003
Manufacture ID..............0009
EC Level....................0
ROM Level (alterable).......0513003f
Product Specific.(Z0).......571A
Product Specific.(Z1).......1
Device Specific.(YL)........U787B.001.DNW3475-P1-C5

DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION
sisioa3 U0.2-P1-I3 PCI-XDDR Dual Channel U320 SCSI RAID Adapter

PCI-XDDR Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter:
Part Number.................97P4152
FRU Number..................97P4152
Serial Number...............YL3495066041
Manufacture ID..............0049
EC Level....................4
ROM Level.(alterable).......0513003f
Product Specific.(Z0).......571B
Product Specific.(Z1).......1
Device Specific.(YL)........U0.2-P1-I3

DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION
sisioa1 U5294.001.10397A2-CB1-C02 PCI-XDDR Auxiliary Cache Adapter

PCI-XDDR Auxiliary Cache Adapter:
Part Number.................42R5133
FRU Number..................42R5133
Serial Number...............YL10C7030007
Manufacture ID..............000C
EC Level....................0
ROM Level.(alterable).......07130029
Product Specific.(Z0).......574F
Product Specific.(Z1).......1
Device Specific.(YL)........U5294.001.10397A2-CB1-C02

If the ROM Level is less than 07130029 then you should update the microcode.

3.1 Determine the Current Microcode Level for Linux:
1) Type "iprconfig"
2) Select "Display hardware status"
3) Select SCSI adapter by typing a "1" in front of it (571A, 571B, 1912 or 1913) and pressing Enter.
4) The Command will produce output similar to
"Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . : 07130029"

If the Firmware Version is less than 07130029 then you should update the microcode.

4.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package from CORE

NOTE: The CORE image will now be the RPM Format File.

1) After downloading the files from CORE on to your personal system find the following files in the CORE destination directory (c:\ibmdocs\DISKIMG):
A) "pci.1014028C.13-07130029-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm"
B) "pci.1014028C.13-07130029-1.Linux.noarch.rpm"
2) Log in to the Target Server
3) Create a directory, if not already existent (mkdir /tmp/microcode; mkdir /tmp/microcode/RPM)
4) Transfer the file to the Target Server "/tmp/microcode/RPM directory" using ftp or another method. Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM".
5a) For AIX: Unpack the RPM file by using the following command: "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.1014028C.13-07130029-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm"
5b) For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above: Unpack the RPM file by using the following command: "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.1014028C.13-07130029-1.Linux.noarch.rpm"
6a) For AIX: The microcode files will be added to /usr/lib/microcode/.
6b) For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above: The microcode files will be added to /lib/firmware/.

4.1 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server
Use this method to download to an AIX or Linux system:

Note: The instructions that follow are specific AIX/Linux commands. AIX/Linux commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must be entered exactly as shown, including filenames.

1) Make a directory on an AIX/Linux system to receive the RPM format file.
Enter: "mkdir /tmp/microcode"

Enter: "mkdir /tmp/microcode/RPM"
2) Transfer the RPM format file to the /tmp/microcode/RPM directory (using "Save as ..."). Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM".

You'll see the filenames for the RPM files.
    A) For AIX, the filename is pci.1014028C.13-07130029-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm
    B) For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above, the filename is pci.1014028C.13-07130029-1.Linux.noarch.rpm
3) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
    A) For AIX, type "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.1014028C.13-07130029-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm"
    B) For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above, type "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.1014028C.13-07130029-1.Linux.noarch.rpm"
4a) For AIX: The microcode files will be added to /usr/lib/microcode/.
4b) For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above: The microcode files will be added to /lib/firmware/.

4.2 Discovery Tool Microcode CD-ROM creation and download instructions

To obtain information how to burn a CD-ROM and run the Discovery Tool for an AIX System please go to: http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/CDROMhelp.html
1) After running the Discovery Tool successfully the "/tmp/microcode/RPM" directory was created and your rpm files are copied from the CD-ROM.

2) Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM".

3) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.1014028C.13-07130029-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm
4) Microcode files will be copied to "/etc/microcode". The file size and checksum of the microcode image will be verified in Section 5.0

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.

5.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes

NOTE: Microcode download must be performed separately for each Adapter bus under distinct Logical Partitions (LPAR's).
Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore your system.

NOTE: Microcode Download CAN be performed concurrently.

Installation Time: Approximately 30 min System Time.

Please verify the file size and checksum of the raw microcode files matches the below.
Filesize: 1316684
Checksum: 59235
For AIX: "ls -l /usr/lib/microcode/53495313.07130029" to verify Filesize.
"sum /usr/lib/microcode/53495313.07130029" to verify Checksum.
For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above: "ls -l /lib/firmware/pci.1014028C.13.07130029" to verify Filesize.
"sum /lib/firmware/53495313.07130029" to verify Checksum.

For systems that have LPAR installed, the microcode file must be placed on all partitions that have a SCSI device in order to update the code. Follow this procedure for each partition:

For AIX:
    A) Log into the target partition.
    B) Type: "cd /usr/lib/microcode"
    C) FTP (for AIX) or SFTP (for Linux) to the partition that has the media bay assigned. (ie. ftp/sftp partition1.ibm.com)
    D) Type: "cd /usr/lib/microcode"
    E) If using FTP then Type: "bin"
    F) Type: "get 53495313.07130029"
    G) Type: "quit"

For SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above:
    A) Log into the target partition.
    B) Type: "cd /lib/firmware"
    C) SFTP to the partition that has the media bay assigned. (ie. "sftp partition1.ibm.com")
    D) Type: "cd /lib/firmware"
    E) Type: "get pci.1014028C.13.07130029"
    F) Type: "quit"

5.1 Microcode Download Procedure-PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI/SCSI RAID Adapter for AIX

Procedure:
1) It is advised, but not necessary to stop all applications.
2) Enter diag
3) Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
4) Select "Download Microcode" or "Microcode Tasks -> Download Microcode" from "Task Selection" menu.
5) Select all of the PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI/SCSI RAID Adapters that need to be updated from the list of devices by pressing "Enter". The devices will be displayed as sisscsia# or sisioa#, where # is the number of the device. Press "F7".
6) A dialogue box will be displayed on screen. Press "Enter" to continue.
7) Select "/usr/lib/microcode".
8) A dialogue box will may be displayed on screen. It will state that the current microcode level on the adapter is not in the /usr/lib/microcode directory. This is acceptable as you will be flashing new microcode onto the adapter. Also, incorrect code will automatically be rejected. Press "Enter" to continue.
9) An "M" will be displayed next to the latest level of microcode in the /usr/lib/microcode directory. Select that level and press "Enter".
10) The following message will appear on the screen when download is completed: "Microcode download complete successfully. The current microcode level for the device sisioa# is ..... Please run diagnostics on the adapter to ensure that it is functioning properly." DO NOT run diagnostics on the device at this time.
11) Exit diagnostics.
12) Verify the code level is 07130029 by typing "lscfg -vl sisscsia#" or "lscfg -vl sisioa#" for each scsi device updated. <Where # is the number sisscsia or sisioa device>

5.2 Microcode Download Procedure-PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI/SCSI RAID Adapter for Linux (SLES9 SP1, RHEL4 & above)

Procedure:
1) Stop all applications.
2) Type "iprconfig" and press "Enter".
3) Select "Download Microcode" and press "Enter".
4) Select all of the PCI-X DDR Ultra320 SCSI/SCSI RAID Adapters that need to be updated from the list of devices by pressing "1". Then press "Enter".
5) Select the appropriate microcode image to flash by pressing "1". (The image will end in 07130029). Press Enter. Press Enter again to confirm.
6) If multiple devices were selected in step 4, then repeat step 5 until finished.

07130029	-Contains fixes for all known issues
07130025	-Enhancements to improve reliability when attached to 7031-D24.
07130015	-Change in drive strength settings to workaround CRC issues found in certain 7311-D20 internal DASD backplane configuration. This CRC issue is likely when ST3xxxx55LC DASD is installed in slot 1 of the 7311-D20 internal DASD backplane. A similar DASD microcode change will be released, in level C808, for ST3xxxx55LC. Installing either of these microcode levels will address the situation.
0713000c	-iSeries enhancement for all U320 SCSI Controllers. Enhancement to recognize Hot Spare (RAID 0) DASD. -GA microcode level necessary for SCSI RAID AUX Cache Card Support.
05130080	-Resolves SCSI errors/compatibility with the HHLTO2 tape drive -Resolves specific LUN mode negotiation problems
05130077	-Fix for a system hang at 0255/0266 after a SCSI Cable Pull test. -Improve error logging for 9010 errors by including the Bats status area. -Change handling of the Handle Query Resource State Command with the sync override bit set.
0513006f	CCIN 2780: Cache Battery Pack Warning might be incorrectly reset and battery power-on times reinitialized. This PTF will prevent the problem from occurring in the future. If the problem has already occurred, the battery packs must be replaced via normal service procedures. CCIN 5702/1974, 5703/1975, 5709/1976, 570A/570B, 573D/1908/1907, 2780, 571A/1912, 571B/1913: -I/O Adapter code to support the Prepare for Shutdown command. -I/O Adapter recovery was enhanced to prevent system performance degradation due to excessive SCSI disk drive recovery.
05130065	GA Level for CCIN 571B/1913 -Dual-Initiator (HA) mode fixes: A) Adapter transition timing window shortened for non-SCSI RAID adapters (fix for CCIN 5702, 571A) B) Modification to cache flushing algorithm, fix for the below. 1) A Stand Alone SCSI RAID adapter (that is not the preferred Primary) is full of cache data that will take a long time to flush. 2) Power on a second SCSI RAID that is the preferred Primary. 3) When the failover happens the first SCSI RAID will not have finished flushing cache data before the second IOA starts talking to the drives that the first IOA is still flushing data to (CCIN 5703 & 571B) -Added NACA support (all U320 SCSI Controllers/Adapters)
0513005d	GA Level for CCIN 571A/1912