IBM pSeries Servers - Microcode Update for Ultrastar 146LZX 9/18/36/73/146 GB   IBM pSeries Servers Microcode Update for CobraE 73/146/300/600/900 GB Model: HUC1090xxCSS600 2.5? SAS Hard Disk Drive Microcode Level E700 DATE: July 01, 2015 Table of Contents 1.   General Information 1.1 Disk Drives Affected 1.2 Microcode Change History 2.  AIX Operating System 2.1 Installation Time 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) 2.3.2 Internet RPM package 2.3.3 CD-ROM 2.4 Microcode Download Procedure 2.4.1 SCSI Drives Attached to SCSI Adapter 2.4.2 SCSI Drives Attached to PCI RAID Adapter 2.4.3 SP systems   3.   Linux Operating System 3.1  Linux 2.6 kernel(such as SuSE SLES 9 or RHEL 4) 3.2 RHEL 3 3.3 SLES 8 SP4 =============================================================== 1.   General Information The Microcode files provided in this package are for SAS disk drives used in IBMSystem P with AIX , VIOS or Linux operating systems 1.1 Disk Drives Affected  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         --------    -----------------------      -----------     ------------     -----------------------------------                       -----------          73GB      HUC109030CSS600    42R8391      74Y9266       HUC1090.A1700D37.45373030                      05329 146GB    HUC109030CSS600    42R8392      74Y9267        ?                                                                             ? 300GB    HUC109030CSS600    00E6167      74Y9268        ?                                                                             ? 300GB    HUC109030CSS600    00E6172      74Y9282        ?                                                                             ? 600GB    HUC109060CSS600    74Y4900      74Y9269        ?                                                                       ? 600GB    HUC109060CSS600    74Y4901      74Y9283        ?                                                                       ? 600GB    HUC109060CSS600    74Y4936      74Y9289        ?                                                                             ? 600GB    HUC109060CSS600    74Y9214      74Y9292        ?                                                                             ? 900GB    HUC109090CSS600    74Y9272      74Y9270        ?                                                                             ? 900GB    HUC109090CSS600    74Y9286      74Y9284        ?                                                                             ? 900GB    HUC109090CSS600    74Y9293      74Y9290        ?                                                                             ? 1.2 Microcode Change History Release date Code level Change Description Nov 2012 A350 Original Field Release Apr 2013 A440 Other fixes and enhancements Oct 2013 E5C2 Other fixes and enhancements May 2014 E5C6 Added Gen3 Part Numbers July 2015 E700 Network roll, other fixes and enhancements   =============================================================== 2.  AIX and VIOS (PowerVM Virtual I/O Server) 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. 2.1 Installation Time 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   Example:      DEVICE                            LOCATION                                                      DESCRIPTION   Pdisk0          U5887.001.G16G00B-P1-D21  Physical SAS Disk Drive           Manufacturer................IBM         Machine Type and Model......HUC109090CSS600         FRU Number..................74Y9286         ROS Level and ID............45373030         Serial Number...............KPG2SLUF         EC Level....................L37106         Part Number.................74Y9284         Device Specific.(Z0)........000006329F013002         Device Specific.(Z1)........CEIPE700         Device Specific.(Z2)........00SS         Device Specific.(Z3)........12073         Device Specific.(Z4)........         Device Specific.(Z5)........22         Device Specific.(Z6)........L37106         Hardware Location Code......U5887.001.G16G00B-P1-D21  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 ?45373030", this microcode applies. 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,45 Hex= ASCII character "E"; 37 Hex= ASCII character "7"; 30 Hex=ASCII character "0"; 30 Hex=ASCII character "0", microcode level is "E700". Also note that the microcode level "E700" is displayed in ?Z1? field. =============================================================== 2.3 Transferring and Unpacking the Microcode Update Package 2.3.1 Internet AIX self extracting file (.bin) a) Make a directory on 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 C10K900-E700.bin c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.   Enter the commands:   cd /tmp/fwupdate   chmod +x C10K900-E700.bin   ./C10K900-E700.bin [Don't overlook the periods (.) in above command.] The directory C10K900-E700 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/C10K900-E700/HUC*  /etc/microcode 2.3.2 Internet RPM package 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 C10K900-E700-AIX.rpm c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:     Enter the commands:         rpm -ihv --ignoreos  --force C10K900-E700-AIX.rpm The file size and checksum will be verified. The microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/   2.3.3 CD-ROM 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. ======================================================== 2.4 Microcode Download Procedure 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                       optical media  (ISO 9660 file system format)                                cd0    - Use /etc/microcode if microcode files were added to /etc/microcode directory    - Use ?optical media? if code are in CD/DVD 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  ST3xx...", 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.                               ====================================================== 3.   Linux Operating System 3.1  Linux 2.6 kernel(such as SuSE SLES 9 or RHEL 4)   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 C10K900-E700-LINUX.rpm      b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or better or RHEL 4 or better, install the package by typing:                         rpm -ivh C10K900-E700-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     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.2 RHEL 3:   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 C10K900-E700-LINUX.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   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.3 SLES 8 SP4   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 C10K900-E700-LINUX.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