Microcode Update for Ultrastar
SSD1600M
800 GB
SAS Solid State Drive
Microcode Level B22C
DATE:
June 18, 2015
Table of Contents
2. AIX and VIOS
(PowerVM Virtual I/O Server) Operating System
2.2 Determine Drive Model,
FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level
2.2.2 SCSI Drives attached to PCI SCSI RAID
Controllers
2.3 Transferring and Unpacking
the Microcode Update Package
2.3.1 Internet AIX self
extracting file (.bin)
2.4 Microcode Download
Procedure
2.4.1 SCSI Drives Attached to
SCSI Adapter
2.4.2 SCSI Drives Attached to
PCI RAID Adapter
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
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 File
Name |
Checksum |
800GB |
HUSMM1680ASS201 |
00E8702 |
00LY185 |
HUSMM16.A1700D4F.42323243 |
20790 |
00E8709 |
00LY164 |
||||
00E8671 |
00LY168 |
||||
00E8713 |
00E8699 |
||||
00LY162 |
00E8694 |
||||
00LY199 |
00LY197 |
||||
400GB |
HUSMM1640ASS201 |
00E8672 |
00LY184 |
HUSMM16.A1700D4F.42323243 |
20790 |
00E8673 |
00LY163 |
||||
00E8670 |
00LY167 |
||||
00E8710 |
00E8696 |
||||
00LY161 |
00E8693 |
||||
00LY195 |
00LY193 |
||||
Release date |
Code level |
Change Description |
June
2015 |
B22C |
Fixes
intermittent bus issues that cause the drive not to be accessible by the
system when installed in the 5887 drawer.
IBM recommends that all customers with the affected drives in the 5887
drawer apply this latest level of code.
|
May
2015 |
B22A |
Fix
for possible undetected data corruption during a series of two or more
unaligned sequential read or writes. Enhancement
to signal integrity settings for IBM power series 5887 drawer. |
Nov
2014 |
B222 |
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)
hdisk9 U5887.001.G42N030-P1-D16 SAS 4K Solid State Drive (800000 MB)
Manufacturer................IBM
Machine Type and
Model......HUSMM1680ASS201
FRU Number..................00LY162
ROS Level and ID............42323243
Serial Number...............0RV1LV0A
EC Level....................L36403
Part Number.................00E8694
Device Specific.(Z0)........000006329F003002
Device Specific.(Z1)........SPIPB22C
Device Specific.(Z2)........0068
Device Specific.(Z3)........14129
Device Specific.(Z4)........
Device Specific.(Z5)........22
Device Specific.(Z6)........L36403
Hardware Location
Code......U5887.001.G42N030-P1-D16
If the data returned in the “Part Number”, “FRU Number”, and “Machine Type and Model” fields
match the one listed in section 1.1
Note:
Drive microcode level in “
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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 SSD1600M.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x SSD1600M.bin
./SSD1600M.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The directory SSD1600M 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/ SSD1600M /HUSL*
/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/ HU* | 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
Enter: mkdir
/tmp/microcode
b)
Transfer the
You'll see the filename is SSD1600M-B22C-AIX.rpm
c) Unpack
the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos
--force SSD1600M-B22C-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.
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.
2.4.1.2.1 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).
2.4.1.2.2 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 SSD1600M-B22C-AIX.rpm
b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or better or RHEL 4 or better, install the
package by typing:
rpm -ivh SSD1600M-B22C-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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3.2
RHEL 6:
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 SSD1600M-B22C-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 SSD1600M-B22C-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