IBM pSeries Servers - Microcode Update for Ultrastar 146LZX 9/18/36/73/146 GB   IBM Power Systems AIX/Linux Microcode Update for AL14SE 4K 600/1200/1800 GB Hard Disk Drive Microcode Level 6805   DATE: Dec 1, 2016 Revised Dec 13, 2016 Revised June 10, 2021 Table of Contents 1.   General Information 1.1 Disk Drives Affected 2.   Change History 3.  AIX and VIOS(PowerVM Virtual I/O Server) Operating System 3.1 Installation Time 3.2 Determine Drive Model, FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level 3.3.1 Internet AIX self extracting file (.bin) 3.3.2 Internet RPM package 3.3.3 CD-ROM 3.4 Microcode Download Procedure 4.   Linux Operating System 4.1 ReadHat (RHEL) and SLES 4.2 Ubuntu 5.   Revision History =============================================================== 1.   General Information The Microcode files provided in this package are for SAS disk drives used in IBM system P Servers with AIX 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       Capacity Drive Model FRU PN DRIVE PN Microcode File name Checksum 1.8TB   AL14SEB180EQ AL14SEB180EP 00E9946 00LY249 AL14SEB.A1800002.36383035 19770 00E9962 00LY261 1.2TB AL14SEB120EQ AL14SEB120EP 00E9945 00LY248 00E9961 00LY260 600GB AL14SEB060EQ AL14SEB060EP 00E9943 00LY247 00E9959 00LY259   2.   Change History   Release date Code level Change Description Dec 2016 6805 Corrects a possible undetected data corruption in rare cases when the drive is in error recovery during a sequential write command and the drive is reset or there is a power loss.  There is no known occurrence on Power Systems for data corruption for this issue.  However, IBM recommends that all customers with these drives apply the latest level of code. July 2016 6804 Initial Release   =============================================================== 3.  AIX and VIOS(PowerVM Virtual I/O Server) Operating System 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. 3.1 Installation Time Approximately 20 minutes if using Diagnostics CD; Approximately 5 minutes/drive using AIX concurrent diagnostics.   3.2 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) pdisk0           U5887.001.G43403E-P1-D2  Physical SAS Disk Drive   # lscfg -vl hdisk4   hdisk4           U78AA.001.WZSHCHW-P2-D2  SAS 4K Disk Drive (1200000 MB)           Manufacturer.........................IBM         Machine Type and Model......AL14SEB120P         FRU Number.........................00E9945         ROS Level and ID.................36383035         Serial Number........................ST64KVJN         EC Level................................N46243         Part Number..........................00LY248         Device Specific.(Z0).............000006329F001002         Device Specific.(Z1)........680368036805         Device Specific.(Z2)........0001         Device Specific.(Z3)........15154         Device Specific.(Z4)........         Device Specific.(Z5)........22         Device Specific.(Z6)........N46243         Hardware Location Code......U78AA.001.WZSHCHW-P2-D2If the data returned in the ?Part Number?, ?FRU Number?, and ?Machine Type and Model?  fields match the one listed in section 1.1AND the "ROS Level and ID...." field of that data is below "36383035", 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, 36 Hex= ASCII character "6";  38 Hex= ASCII character "8"; 30 Hex=ASCII character "0"; 35 Hex=ASCII character "5",  microcode level is "6805". Also note that the microcode level "6805" is displayed in ?Z1? field. =============================================================== 3.3 Transferring and Unpacking the Microcode Update Package 3.3.1 Internet AIX self extracting file (.bin) 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 AL14SE5xx.bin c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.   Enter the commands:   cd /tmp/fwupdate   chmod +x AL14SE4K.bin   ./AL14SE4K.bin [Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.] The directory AL14SE4K 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/ AL14SE4K/*  /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/AL14SE* | backup -ivf /dev/rfd0 3.3.2 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 AL14SE4K?6805-AIX.rpm c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:     Enter the commands:         rpm -ihv --ignoreos  --force AL14SE4K?6805-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/   3.3.3 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. ======================================================== 3.4 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 isused(using Diagnostics CD); Approximately 5 minutes/drive if concurrent diagnostics is used. 3.4.1.2.1 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  AL14SE...", 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). 3.4.1.2.2 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 theDiskette(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.                               ====================================================== 4.   Linux Operating System 4.1 ReadHat (RHEL) and SLES   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.  If using SLES 9 base, install the package by typing:          rpm -ivh --ignoreos AL14SE4K?6805-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     -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.2 Ubuntu   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.  tar -C-xzvf AL14SE4K?6805-LINUX.tgz 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     5.   Revision History       Dec 13, 2016: Changed description of change for 6805 in section 2 ?Change History?       June 10, 2021: Section 1 Disk Drives Affected added EP to the list of drive models