This update contains the AIX RPM files ( 1 of 2 images) for the current level of microcode for IBM Flex System EN4132 2-port 10Gb RoCE Adapter, Feature Code EC26. This is a multiport adapter with two ASICs. Each ASIC requires it’s own microcode update and RPM package, either Image 1 or Image 2. To update the microcode for the entire adapter, all of the adapter resources (ports) need to be updated to ensure both ASICs are updated.
On AIX, this adapter is supported by 2 different device drivers which configure the adapter with 2 different logical names. In this document, the default configuration is assumed and the instructions are written with the default logical name of roceX (where X is a number 0, 1, 2, etc.). If the alternative driver is in use, the logical name will be entX (where X is a number 0, 1, 2 etc), and in the instructions below, the roceX name should be replaced with the entX name.
For Linux, the adapter firmware is included in the Mellanox OFED 1.5.3-4.0.22.3 software release. OFED releases for SLES11 SP2, and RHEL6.3 are available at the Mellanox website. Refer to the OFED documentation for Linux.
This microcode is for feature code EC26: PN 90Y3480: CCIN 2B05.
To determine the part number of the adapter on an AIX system, on the command line key the following command:
lscfg -vl roceX where roceX represents the adapter
Affected adapters will be listed as: PCIe2 10GbE RoCE Converged Network Adapter
The typical time to install the microcode is 0.4 hr.
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Microcode Level |
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000200091314 |
Increase the PCI buffer to enhance MPI applications. |
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000200091302 |
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The Firmware Levels Below Are No Longer Supported |
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The microcode
installation does NOT support concurrent download while the adapter roceX resources are in use. If the roceX
resources are in use, they must manually be released prior to starting the
download. Failure to do so will result in a message instructing that the roceX resource be freed.
NOTE: It is recommended that the installation be scheduled during a
maintenance window or during non-peak production periods.
AIX V7.1 with the 7100-02 Technology Level
AIX V6.1 with the 6100-08 Technology Level
The Service Packs can be obtained from the IBM Fix Central website located at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes.
Before installing the microcode, it is important to determine the current microcode level of the adapter.
1. List the RoCE adapters installed in the system by typing on the command line:
lsdev | grep -e roceNote the names of all the RoCE adapters installed. The adapters will be identified as: PCIe2 10GbE RoCE Converged Network Adapter. The adapter names will be roceX, where X is 0, 1, or some other number.
2. Determine the current microcode level on the adapter by typing on the command line:
lsmcode -d roceX
where X is the number of the adapter's port returned from the "lsdev" command above.
A screen similar to the following will be displayed:
DISPLAY MICROCODE LEVEL 802111
roce0 PCIe2 10GbE RoCE Converged Network Adapter
The current microcode level for roce0
is 000200091314.
Use Enter to continue.
F3=Cancel F10=Exit Enter
If the current microcode level is not 000200091314, then the microcode image on the adapter is not at the latest level.
5.2 Linux Systems
Refer to Mellanox OFED 1.5.3-4.0.22.3 release information.
6.0 Install RPM Package
6.1 AIX RPM Package
Use this method to install the AIX RPM packages on an AIX system. Note that the commands are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as shown, including file names. Installing both of the RPM file places two binary files, b3155067b3157265.000200091314 and b3155067b3157365.000200091314, into the /etc/microcode directory.
1. If the /etc/microcode directory does not exist, make a directory to receive the RPM format file. On the command line type:
mkdir /etc/microcode
2. Transfer the RPM format files, b3155067b3157265.000200091314.aix.rpm (Image 1) and b3155067b3157365.000200091314.aix.rpm (Image 2) to any temporary directory on the target system.
3. Unpack the file. On the command line type: