IBM eServer

PCI-XDDR Dual Channel SAS RAID Integrated Controller (CCIN 572E)

 

 DATE: Dec 10, 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-XDDR Dual Channel SAS RAID Integrated Controller for AIX
5.2 Microcode Download Procedure-PCI-XDDR Dual Channel SAS RAID Integrated Controller for Linux

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1.0 Microcode Change History:
 
07160025 Contains fixes for all known issues
0616003f Low Priority Error Recovery Enhancements to recover the Citrine chip when PCI bus hangs occur.
06160039 Added support for PCI-XDDR Dual Channel SAS RAID Integrated Controller without nvram
06160038 Fix for the following RAID 10 boot problem.  If one of the RAID 10 drives is removed or failed after power down of the blade then boot/reboot will not be successful;  the boot drive will not be found.
06160030

-Error recovery to allow the system to continue running after a PCI-X bus hang.
-Optimize the HSS settings for power and pre-emphasis based on scope measurements.
0616002f GA Level for CCIN 572E
 

2.0 General information

SUBJECT: PCI-XDDR Dual Channel SAS RAID Integrated Controller

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

2.1 Installation Time:
Approximately 30 minutes
 
2.2 Machine's Affected:
8844-3AZ

 

2.3 AIX Requirements:
AIX 5.3 TL_04, AIX 5.2 TL_08 or above


2.4 Linux Requirements:
For support: SLES 9 SP3 or RHEL 4 U3 or above

Notes:
-"iprconfig", the tool referenced in the Linux instructions, may be available in a Linux RPM package.  The tool set is called "iprutils".

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 SAS RAID Adapters installed in the system by typing:

    lsdev -C | grep sisraid

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

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

   lscfg -vl sisraidX

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

 

 DEVICE   LOCATION                                 DESCRIPTION

 sisraid0 U788D.001.23A0464-P1-T12 Ultra320 SCSI RAID Adapter Logical bus

PCI-XDDR Dual Channel SAS RAID Adapter:
Part Number.................00P0000
FRU Number..................00P0000
Serial Number...............YL3000000001
Manufacture ID..............0000
EC Level....................0
ROM Level (alterable).......0616002f
Product Specific.(Z0).......572E
Product Specific.(Z1).......2

 

If the ROM Level is less than 07160025 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 SAS adapter by typing a "1" in front of it and pressing Enter.
4) The Command will produce output similar to
"Firmware Version . . . . . . . . . . . . : 0616003f"

If the Firmware Version is less than 07160025 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.16-07160025-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm"
    B) "pci.1014028C.16-07160025-1.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.16-07160025-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm"
5b) For Linux:  Unpack the RPM file by using the following command:  "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.1014028C.16-07160025-1.Linux.noarch.rpm"
6a) For AIX:  The microcode files will be added to /usr/lib/microcode/.
6b) For Linux:  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.16-07160025-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm
    B) For Linux:  The filename is pci.1014028C.16-07160025-1.Linux.noarch.rpm
3) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
    A) For AIX:  Type "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.1014028C.16-07160025-1.aix5.1.noarch.rpm"
    B) For Linux:  Type "rpm -ihv --ignoreos --force pci.1014028C.16-07160025-1.Linux.noarch.rpm"
4a) For AIX:  The microcode files will be added to /usr/lib/microcode/.
4b) For Linux:  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.16-07160025-1.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:  1244340
Checksum:  64189
For AIX:  "ls -l /usr/lib/microcode/53495316.07160025" to verify Filesize. 
                "sum /usr/lib/microcode/53495316.07160025" to verify Checksum.
For Linux:  "ls -l /lib/firmware/pci.1014028C.13.07160025" to verify Filesize.
                 "sum /lib/firmware/pci.1014028C.13.07160025" to verify Checksum.

For systems that have LPAR installed, the microcode file must be placed on all partitions that have a SAS 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 53495316.07160025"
    G)  Type: "quit"

For Linux:
    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.13.07160025"
    F)  Type: "quit"

5.1 Microcode Download Procedure-PCI-XDDR Dual Channel SAS RAID Integrated Controller 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-XDDR Dual Channel SAS RAID Integrated Controllers that need to be updated from the list of devices by pressing "Enter".  The devices will be displayed as sisraid#, 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 sisraid# 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 07160025 by typing "lscfg -vl sisraid#" for each SAS device updated. <Where # is the number sisraid device>

5.2 Microcode Download Procedure-PCI-XDDR Dual Channel SAS RAID Integrated Controller for Linux

Procedure:
1) Stop all applications.
2) Type "iprconfig" and press "Enter".
3) Select "Download Microcode" and press "Enter".
4) Select all of the PCI-XDDR Dual Channel SAS RAID Integrated Controllers 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 07160025).  Press Enter.  Press Enter again to confirm.
6) If multiple devices were selected in step 4, then repeat step 5 until finished.