IBM
pSeries Servers
Microcode Update for SAV-XP
10K.5 73/146/300/600/900 GB
SAS Hard Disk Drive
Microcode Level B55E
DATE: February 17, 2014
Table of Contents
2. AIX and VIOS (PowerVM Virtual I/O Server)
2.2 Determine Drive Model,
FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level
2.3.1 Internet AIX self
extracting file (.bin)
2.4 Microcode Download
Procedure
3.1 Linux 2.6
kernel(such as SuSE SLES 9 or RHEL
4)
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The Microcode files provided in
this package are for SAS disk
drives used in IBM
Blades and ITE systems with AIX or Linux operating systems
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
Filename |
Checksum |
|
36GB |
ST936705SS |
26K5778 |
26K5266 |
ST93670.434D5053.42353545 |
20772 |
|
73GB |
ST973405SS |
26K5779 |
26K5267 |
ST97340.434D5053.42353545 |
|
|
146GB |
ST9146805SS |
42D0422 |
42C0251 |
ST91468.434D5053.42353545 |
|
|
300GB |
ST9300605SS |
42D0628 |
42D0631 |
ST93006.434D5053.42353545 |
|
|
42D0638 |
42D0641 |
||||
|
600GB |
ST9600205SS |
49Y2023 |
49Y2026 |
ST96002.434D5053.42353545 |
|
|
900GB |
ST9900805SS |
00J0017 |
81Y3804 |
ST99008.434D5053.42353545 |
|
|
81Y9651 |
81Y3805 |
|
Release date |
Code level |
Change
Description |
|
February 2014
|
B55E |
Added SMART trip based on a scrub event-other
fixes and enhancements |
|
November 2012 |
B55D |
Reliability
enhancement- enabled “Forced periodic load/unload” of head stack. |
|
October 2012 |
B55C |
Fixes and
enhancements |
|
June 2012 |
B559 |
Added new
Assembly PN Fixed
dithering stall issue : Dithering operation
is stalled for up to 10 minutes when drive is idle
(no commands from the host are received). |
|
November 2011 |
B556 |
Fixes and
Enhancements |
|
Sept , 2011 |
B554 |
Initial
Release |
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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
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
hdisk1
U78A5.001.BARON40-P1-T5-L60000-L0 SAS
Disk Drive (146800 MB)
Manufacturer.......................IBM-ESXS
Machine Type and
Model......ST9600205SS
FRU Number....................... 49Y2023
Serial
Number......................3WN05CCH
EC
Level..............................N24774
Part Number......................... 49Y2026
Device Specific.(Z0)........000005329F011002
Device Specific.(Z1)........0412B55E
Device Specific.(Z2)........1000
Device Specific.(Z3)........10019
Device Specific.(Z4)........0001
Device Specific.(Z5)........22
Device Specific.(Z6)........N24774
Hardware Location Code......U78A5.001.WIH847A-P2-D1
If the data returned in the “Part Number”, “FRU Number”, and
“Machine Type and Model” fields
match the one listed in section 1.1 AND the "ROS Level and ID...."
field of that data is below "42353544",
this microcode applies. If this level is already installed then the
"ROS
Level and ID...." shows: "42353544"
Note: Drive microcode level in “ROS Level and ID …”
field is displayed in Hex value of ASCII characters in VPD data. Each
alpha-numeric
ASCII character converts to a 2-digit hex number. For example in VPD
displayed
above, 42 Hex= ASCII character "B";
35 Hex= ASCII character "5"; 35 Hex=ASCII
character "5"; 45 Hex=ASCII character "E",
microcode level is "B55E". Also note that the microcode
level " B55E" is displayed
in
“Z1” field.
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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 SAV-XP10K5.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x SAV-XP10K5.bin
./SAV-XP10K5.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The directory SAV-XP10K5 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/
SAV-XP10K5/ST9* /etc/microcode
e-
If transferring files to a different system using floppy diskettes, use
the
following procedure to copy files to diskette
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 the diskette.
Enter
the following command to copy microcode file(s) onto a floppy diskette
ls /etc/microcode/ microcodefilename
| backup -ivf /dev/rfd0
where microcodefilename is microcode
file that
is needed, for example:
ls /etc/microcode/ ST96002.434D5053.42353545| backup -ivf
/dev/rfd0
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.
You'll see the filename is SAV-XP10K5–B55E-AIX.rpm
c)
Unpack
the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos
--force SAV-XP10K5–B55E-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.
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.
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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
ST9xx...",
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 SAV-XP10K5–B55E-AIX.rpm
b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or better or RHEL 4 or better, install
the
package by typing:
rpm -ivh SAV-XP10K5–B55E-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
SAV-XP10K5–B55E-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
SAV-XP10K5–B55E-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