IBM
pSeries Servers
Microcode Update for SAV-XP
10K.6 73/146/300/600/900 GB
SAS Hard Disk Drive
Microcode Level B56N
DATE: January 12, 2015
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 |
|
73GB |
ST073MM0006 |
26K5779 |
26K5267 |
ST073MM.4C474854.4235364E |
25558 |
|
146GB |
ST146MM0006 |
42D0422 |
42C0251 |
ST146MM.4C474854.4235364E |
|
|
00LY285 |
00LY286 |
||||
|
300GB |
ST300MM0006 |
42D0628
|
42D0631 |
ST300MM.4C474854.4235364E |
|
|
42D0638 |
42D0641 |
||||
|
00LY287 |
00LY288 |
||||
|
600GB |
ST600MM0006 |
49Y2023 |
49Y2026 |
ST600MM.4C474854.4235364E |
|
|
00LY289 |
00LY290 |
||||
|
900GB |
ST900MM0006 |
00J0017 |
81Y3804 |
ST900MM.4C474854.4235364E |
|
|
81Y9651 |
81Y3805 |
|
Release date |
Code level |
Change Description |
|
January 2015 |
B56N |
Added new PN’s |
|
February 2014 |
B56K |
Critical fixes and
enhancements |
|
July 2013 |
B56G |
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
hdisk0
U788D.001.99DZC6H-P1-T11-L1-L0 SCSI Disk Drive (73400 MB)
Manufacturer................IBM-ESXS
Machine Type and Model......ST073MM0006
FRU Number..................26K5779
ROS Level and ID............4235364E
Serial Number...............S0K00LES
EC Level....................L81062
Part Number.................26K5267
Device Specific.(Z0)........000006329F011002
Device Specific.(Z1)........0705B5C6 <-----
this is not microcode level, see note below *
Device Specific.(Z2)........1000
Device Specific.(Z3)........12184
Device Specific.(Z4)........0001
Device Specific.(Z5)........22
Device Specific.(Z6)........L81062
Brand.......................XS
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 "4235364E", this microcode applies. If this level is
already installed then the "ROS Level and ID...."
shows: "4235364E"
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";
36 Hex=ASCII character "6";
4E Hex=ASCII character "N",
microcode level is "B56N".
*Note: Z1 field normally shows microcode
level in ASCII character, however since this field is designated as Hex value
only, letters higher that “F” will not be displayed
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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-XP10K6.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x SAV-XP10K6.bin
./SAV-XP10K6.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The directory SAV-XP10K6 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-XP10K6/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/ ST900MM.4C474854.4235364E| 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-XP10K6–B56N-AIX.rpm
c) Unpack
the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos
--force SAV-XP10K6–B56N-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-XP10K6–B56N-AIX.rpm
b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or better or RHEL 4 or better, install the
package by typing:
rpm -ivh SAV-XP10K6–B56N-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-XP10K6–B56N-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-XP10K6–B56N-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