IBM
pSeries Servers
Microcode Update for UltraStar
C15K600
300/600 GB
Model:
HUC1560xxCS420
2.5”
SAS Hard Disk Drive
Microcode Level K7K0
DATE: August 13, 2015
Table of Contents
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 IBM System P with AIX , VIOS 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
-------- ----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------------------------------- -----------
600GB HUC156060CS420
00E9974 00FX397 HUC1560.A1700D44.4B374B30 05619
600GB HUC156060CS420
00E8689 00FX401 “
“
300GB HUC156030CS420
00E9972 00FX396 “ “
300GB HUC156030CS420 00E8687 00FX400 “ “
1.2 Microcode Change History
|
Release date |
Code level |
Change Description |
|
August 2015 |
K7K0 |
General fixes and enhancements |
|
Nov 2014 |
K3N4 |
Original Field 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
Example:
DEVICE LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
hdisk3 U5887.001.Z02k018-P1-D2 SAS 4K Disk Drive (600000 MB)
Manufacturer................IBM
Machine Type and
Model......HUC156060CS4200
FRU
Number..................00E8689
ROS Level and ID............ 4B374B30
Serial Number...............0XV0K94H
EC Level....................L38225
Part
Number.................00FX401
Device Specific.(Z0)........000006329F003002
Device Specific.(Z1)........K4IPK7K0
Device Specific.(Z2)........0068
Device Specific.(Z3)........14112
Device Specific.(Z4)........
Device Specific.(Z5)........22
Device Specific.(Z6)........L38225
Hardware Location
Code......U5887.001.Z02k018-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 “4B334E34 ", 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, 4B
Hex= ASCII character "K"; 37
Hex= ASCII character "7"; 4B
Hex=ASCII character "K";
30 Hex=ASCII character "0", microcode
level is "K7K0". Also note
that the microcode level "K7K0"
is displayed in “Z1” field.
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2.3 Transferring and Unpacking the Microcode Update Package
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 C15K600-4K-K7K0.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x C15K600-4K.bin
./C15K600-4K.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in above command.]
The
directory C15K600-4K 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/C15K600-4K/HUC* /etc/microcode
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 C15K600-4K-K7K0-AIX.rpm
c)
Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos --force C15K600-4K-K7K0-AIX.rpm
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
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.
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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
C15K600-4K-K7K0-LINUX.rpm
b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or better or RHEL 4 or better, install
the package by typing:
rpm -ivh C15K600-4K-K7K0-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 C15K600-4K-K7K0-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
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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 C15K600-4K-K7K0-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