IBM
pSeries Servers
Microcode Update for Toshiba
AL13SE-XP
(AL13SEBXXX) 10K RPM 73/146/300/600/900 GB
SAS Hard Disk Drive
Microcode Level SB35
DATE: February 18, 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
2.4.2
Standalone (Service Mode) Download
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 those SAS
disk drives identified below that may be found in IBM Blade/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 |
Drive
Model |
FRU# |
P/N
(VPD) |
Microcode
File Name |
Checksum |
|
73GB |
AL13SEB073 |
26K5779 |
26K5267 |
AL13SEB. 31335345.53423335 |
36849 |
|
146GB |
AL13SEB146 |
42D0422 |
42C0251 |
||
|
300GB |
AL13SEB300 |
42D0631 |
|||
|
600GB |
AL13SEB600 |
49Y2023
|
49Y2026 |
||
|
900GB |
AL13SEB900 |
00J0017 |
81Y3804 |
|
Release date |
Code level |
Change Description |
|
February 2014 |
SB35 |
Fixed a multi-thread / high queue depth hang
/ assert. |
|
December 2013 |
SB34 |
Fixed 4/44/A3
Buffer CRC error on write commands |
|
October 2013 |
SB32 |
Minor Fixes
and enhancements |
|
April 2013 |
SB31 |
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
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
Vital Product
Data (VPD)
hdisk0 U78A5.001.WIH128F-P1-D2 SAS Disk Drive (600000 MB)
Manufacturer................IBM-ESXS
Machine
Type and
Model......AL13SEB600
FRU
Number..................49Y2023
ROS Level
and
ID............53423335
Serial
Number...............X24067H4
EC
Level....................N24774
Part
Number.................49Y2026
Device
Specific.(Z0)........000006329F011002
Device
Specific.(Z1)........SB31SB31SB35
Device
Specific.(Z2)........0001
Device
Specific.(Z3)........12280
Device
Specific.(Z4)........0001
Device
Specific.(Z5)........22
Device
Specific.(Z6)........N24774
Hardware
Location Code......U78A5.001.WIH128F-P1-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 AND the "ROS Level and ID...."
field of that data is below "53423335", this microcode applies. If this level is
already installed then
the "ROS Level and ID...." shows: "53423335"
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, 53
Hex= ASCII character "S"; 42
Hex= ASCII character "B"; 33
Hex=ASCII character "3"; 35
Hex=ASCII character "5",
microcode level is "SB35". Also note that the
microcode level "SB35" 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 AL13SE-XP.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd
/tmp/fwupdate
chmod
+x AL13SE-XP.bin
./AL13SE-XP.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The microcode
files listed in section 1.1 will be added to
/tmp/fwupdate/AL12SE-XP-SB28.
d-Enter the
following command to copy the microcode files to "
/etc/microcode
" directory :
cp /tmp/fwupdate/AL12SE-XP/*
/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/ AL13SEB.
31335345.53423335|
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 AL13SE-XP-SB35-AIX.rpm
c)
Unpack
the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos --force AL13SE-XP-SB35-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.
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 ...", 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).
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
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[ 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 AL13SE-XP-SB35-LINUX.rpm
;(please
note, there are two dashes)
b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or better or RHEL 4 or better, install
the
package by typing:
rpm -ivh --ignoreos AL13SE-XP-SB35-LINUX.rpm ;(please note, there are two
dashes)
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
AL13SE-XP-SB35-LINUX.rpm
;(please note, there are two
dashes)
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 AL13SE-XP-SB35-LINUX.rpm
;(please
note, there are two dashes)
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