Microcode Update for Ultrastar
SS300
400/800/1600 GB
SAS Solid State Drive
Microcode Level B16D
DATE:
August 12, 2019
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
2.3.1 Internet AIX self
extracting file (.bin)
2.4 Microcode Download
Procedure
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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 |
Check sum |
1.6TB |
HUSMM3216ASS20 |
00LY623 |
00LY617 |
HUSMM32.A1800011.42313644 |
35764 |
00LY605 |
00LY599 |
||||
01LU619 |
01LU617 |
||||
800GB |
HUSMM3280ASS20 |
00LY578 |
00LY574 |
||
01LU623 |
00LY586 |
||||
01LU616 |
01LU612 |
||||
00LY604 |
00LY598 |
||||
00LY622 |
00LY616 |
||||
400GB |
HUSMM3240ASS20 |
00LY577 |
00LY573 |
||
00LY589 |
00LY585 |
||||
01LU615 |
01LU611 |
||||
00LY603 |
00LY597 |
||||
00LY621 |
00LY615 |
Release date |
Code level |
Severity/ Impact |
Change Description |
AUG
2019 |
B16D |
Usability/ ATT |
This code has a change that
only affects IBM MFG process, it does not have any functional change
affecting users |
Oct
2018 |
B16A |
Function/ ATT |
-
Fixed Low Function Backplane, also called “Base Function Backplane” hotplug issue. With previous microcode B134 when
drive is replaced new drive will not configure. |
Jan
2018 |
B134 |
Function/ ATT |
FW change to correct Log
Page 34 (SMART) reporting of Unused reserve block count |
Dec
2017 |
B133 |
New/New |
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)
pdisk0
U5887.001.G5CT01E-P1-D1 Physical
SAS Solid State Drive
Manufacturer................IBM
Machine
Type and Model......HUSMM3280ASS201
FRU
Number..................01LU623
ROS
Level and ID............42313644
Serial
Number...............41V05T9X
EC
Level....................P02081
Part
Number.................00LY586
Device
Specific.(Z0)........000006329F003002
Device Specific.(Z1)........BCIPB16D
Device Specific.(Z2)........0068
Device
Specific.(Z3)........17061
Device Specific.(Z4)........
Device
Specific.(Z5)........22
Device
Specific.(Z6)........P02081
Hardware
Location Code......U5887.001.G5CT01E-P1-D1
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 SSD3200.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x SSD3200.bin
./SSD3200.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The directory SSD3200 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/ SSD3200/HUS*
/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
Enter: mkdir
/tmp/microcode
b)
Transfer the
You'll see the filename is SSD3200-B16D-AIX.rpm
c)
Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos --force SSD3200-B16D-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 HUSxx...", 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. If using SLES 9
base, install the package by typing:
rpm -ivh --ignoreos SSD3200-B16D-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 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 SSD3200-B16D-LINUX.tgz
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