Microcode Update for S650DC
Models:
MTFDJAA400MBS; MTFDJAK800MBS;MTFDJAL1T6MBS
400/800/1600 GB
2.5” and 1.8”
SAS Solid State Drive (SSD)
Microcode Level 5039
DATE: November 2, 2020
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 Transferring and Unpacking the Microcode Update
Package
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 |
Sector Size-Form factor |
Disk Drive Model |
FRU# |
P/N (VPD)
|
Microcode File Name |
Checksum |
400GB |
5xx-2.5” |
MTFDJAA400MBS |
00LY322 |
00LY354 |
MTFDJAA.A180000C.35303339 |
65064 |
00LY327 |
00LY359 |
|||||
00LY330 |
00LY362 |
|||||
00LY324 |
00LY356 |
|||||
5xx-1.8” |
00LY169 |
00LY378 |
||||
00E8692 |
00LY383 |
|||||
4K-2.5” |
00LY336 |
00LY368 |
||||
00LY333 |
00LY365 |
|||||
4K-1.8” |
00LY388 |
00LY385 |
||||
800GB |
5xx-2.5” |
MTFDJAK800MBS |
00LY323 |
00LY355 |
MTFDJAK.A180000C.35303339 |
|
00LY328 |
00LY360 |
|||||
00LY331 |
00LY363 |
|||||
00LY325 |
00LY357 |
|||||
5xx-1.8” |
00LY381 |
00LY380 |
||||
4K-2.5” |
00LY337 |
00LY369 |
||||
00LY334 |
00LY366 |
|||||
4K-1.8” |
00LY389 |
00LY387 |
||||
1600GB |
4K-2.5” |
MTFDJAL1T6MBS |
00LY338 |
00LY370 |
MTFDJAL.A180000C.35303339 |
|
00LY335 |
00LY367 |
Release date |
Code level |
Impact/ Severity |
Change Description |
November 2020 |
5039 |
Function/ ATT |
Fixed random data returned
instead of format pattern. -Reduced the number of
03/31(Format Corrupt) events returned in Log Page 3A |
March 2018 |
5036 |
Data/ HIPER |
Corrects a potentially undetected
data corruption in rare cases when the drive is executing a write of 32 KB or
less and the path back to the drive gets broken (by a cable or expander
failure) before the drive finishes the write. While there is currently
is no known related occurrence on Power Systems, IBM recommends that all
customers with affected drives apply the latest level of code. |
June 2017 |
5034 |
Function/ ATT |
-Drive goes format corrupt
after many code downloads -Drive doesn't come ready
or write protect after power up -Performance enhancement -Other fixes and
enhancements |
October 2016 |
502E |
|
-Fixed a code bug that in
rare situations causes drive to report “busy” status. -Other fixes and
enhancements |
May 2016 |
502B |
|
- Corrected Log Page 34 PE
cycle |
April 2016 |
5029 |
|
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.G1C301H-P1-D4 Physical SAS 4K Solid State Drive
Manufacturer................IBM
Machine Type and Model......ST400FM0243
FRU Number..................00LY336
ROS Level and ID............35303339
Serial Number...............ZAJ0707N
EC Level....................
Part Number.................00LY319
Device Specific.(Z0)........000006329F001002
Device Specific.(Z1)........03315039
Device Specific.(Z2)........0021
Device Specific.(Z3)........15211
Device Specific.(Z4)........
Device Specific.(Z5)........22
Device Specific.(Z6)........
Hardware Location Code......U5887.001.G1C301H-P1-D4
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 “
39 Hex=ASCII character "9", microcode level is
"5039". Also note that the
microcode level "5039" is
displayed in “Z1” field.
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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 S650DC.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x S650DC.bin
./S650DC.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The directory S650DC 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/ S650DC/MTF*
/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/ MTF* | 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 S650DC–5039-AIX.rpm
c)
Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos --force S650DC–5039-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 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
MTFxx...", 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. If using SLES 9 base, install the
package by typing:
rpm -ivh --ignoreos S650DC–5039-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 S650DC–5039-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