PCIe4 32Gb 2-Port FC Adapter
PCIe4 Low Profile 32Gb 2-Port FC Adapter
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DATE: October 21, 2021
Contents
3.0 Microcode Description and Revision History.1
4.0 Cautions and Important Notes.1
5.0 To Determine Adapter Microcode Levels.1
7.0 Installing the Adapter's Microcode.1
7.1 Using the AIX Command-Line Method.1
7.2 Using the Diagnostic Service Aid Method.1
7.3 Using the Marvell QConvergeConsole CLI Method.1
8.1 Verifying the Update on AIX.1
8.2 Verifying the Update on Linux.1
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This update contains the AIX RPM file for the current level of microcode for the 32Gb PCIe4 2-Port FC Adapter, Feature Code(s) EN1J and EN1K.
This is a multi-port adapter with two identical ASICs. Each ASIC controls two ports so only a single resource (port) needs to be updated per ASIC.
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This microcode is for feature codes EN1J ( High Profile ) and EN1K ( Low Profile ).
CCIN: 579C
To determine the part number of the adapter on an AIX system, on the command line key the following command:
#lscfg -l fcsX (where fcsX represents the adapter)
Affected adapters will be listed as:
PCIe2 2-Port 32Gb FC Adapter
(7710812214105106)
To determine the presence of this adapter on a Linux system, on the command line key in:
# ls /sys/class/fc_host
Example output: host1 host2 host3 host4
Next determine the model description and name for each host. For each host{n} displayed in previous command, on the command line key in the following command,where host{n} is replaced by one of hosts listed in previous step:
# cat /sys/class/scsi_host/host{n}/model*
The typical time to install the microcode is 0.4 hr.
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Microcode Level |
Changes |
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7710812214105106.07010C |
Impact: Usability Severity: ATT |
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The
Firmware Levels Below Are No Longer Supported By IBM
Once They Have Been Removed From The Microcode Down Load Website. It
is best practices to update to the latest FW level not only for IBM support
of these products, but for optimal performance and to ensure that all of the required HW/FW fixes are installed. Please
Update To The Latest Level At Your Earliest
Convenience |
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7710812214105106.07010B |
This is the level of microcode that is initially supported when it became generally available. |
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· Concurrent Download - The microcode installation does NOT support concurrent download while the fcs resources are available for use. If the fcs resources are in use, they must manually be released prior to starting the download. Failure to do so will result in a message instructing that the fcs resource be freed.
NOTE: It is recommended that the installation be scheduled during a maintenance window or during non-peak production periods.
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Before installing the microcode, it is important to determine the current microcode level of the adapter.
1. List the Fibre Channel (FC) adapters installed in the system by typing on the command line:
# lsdev -C | grep fcsX
Note the device names of all the fibre channel adapters installed. The adapter device names will be fcsX, where X is 0,1,2,3 or some other number. There will be an fcsX listing for each port of the FC EN1J or EN1K adapter
2. Determine the current microcode level on the adapter by typing on the command line:
# lsmcode -d fcsX (where X is the number of the adapter's port returned from the "lsdev" command above.)
A screen similar to the following will be displayed:
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DISPLAY MICROCODE LEVEL fcs0 PCIe2 2-Port 32Gb FC Adapter (7710812214105106)
The current microcode level for fcs0 is 07010C.
Use Enter to continue.
F3=Cancel F10=Exit Enter |
If the current microcode level is not 07010C (as shown in the ‘lsmcode’ output’) then the microcode image on the adapter is not at the latest level.
1. Download and Install the latest QConvergeConsole CLI package from the Marvell Driver Download site: http://driverdownloads.qlogic.com/QLogicDriverDownloads_UI/IBM_Search.aspx
*** NOTE: For Ubuntu, you must convert rpm to deb for ubuntu with the "alien" utility. ***
If you do not already have alien installed you will need to first, get alien:
#apt-get install alien
Then use alien to convert rpm to deb format.
#alien -d QConvergeConsoleCLI-2.4.00-16.ppc64le.rpm --scripts -k <change the package name to match the package name you downloaded>
NOTE: the scripts flag is important. It is needed to pull in the correct libraries for the tool.
2. Verify firmware version running on the host.
# qaucli
In the first ‘menu’ pick “1: Adapter Information”
If the “Firmware Version” version reported is not 7.01.12, then the microcode image on the adapter is not at the latest level.
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Use this method to install the AIX RPM package on an AIX system.
Note that the commands are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as shown, including file names. Installing the RPM places the binary file 7710812214105106.07010C in the /etc/microcode directory.
1. If the /etc/microcode directory does not exist, make a directory to receive the RPM format file. On the command line type:
# mkdir /etc/microcode
2. Transfer the RPM format file, 7710812214105106.07010C.aix.rpm to any temporary directory on the target system.
3. Unpack the file. On the command line type:
# rpm -ihv --ignoreos 7710812214105106.07010C.aix.rpm
4. If the microcode package unpacks successfully, the microcode file will be added to the /etc/microcode directory.
If a message is received saying the "package <package_name> is already installed", you will need to uninstall the rpm package. On the command line type:
# rpm -e <package_name>
where <package_name> is the name of the package that was returned in the message. Return to step 3 and attempt to unpack the file again.
5. Verify the file size and sum of the 7710812214105106.07010C file in /etc/microcode. On the command line type:
For the file size:
# ls -al 7710812214105106.07010C
For the sum:
# sum 7710812214105106.07010C
The output of these commands should be:
file size: 1084832
sum: 44795 1060
Use this method to install the Linux RPM package on a Linux system.
Note that the Linux commands are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as shown, including file path names.
1. Transfer the Linux rpm file, 7710812214105106.07010C.Linux.rpm, to a directory on the target system, /tmp is used in this example.
2. Unpack the rpm file. On the command line type :
# rpm -ihv --ignoreos /tmp/ 7710812214105106.07010C.Linux.rpm
If the microcode package unpacks successfully, the microcode file will be added to the/lib/firmware directory.
3. If a message is displayed indicating the "package <package_name> is already installed", you will need to uninstall the rpm package. On the command line type:
# rpm -e <package_name>
where <package_name> is the name of the package that was returned in the message. Return to step 2 and attempt to unpack the file again.
4. Verify the file size and sum of the 7710812214105106.07010C file in /lib/firmware directory. On the command line type:
For the file size:2
# ls -al /lib/firmware/ 7710812214105106.07010C
For the sum:
# sum /lib/firmware/ 7710812214105106.07010C
The output of these commands should be:
file size: 1084832
sum: 44795 1060
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Login as root user. From the command line key in:
# diag -d fcsX -T download
where fcsX is the port you on which you want to install the microcode.
Self-explanatory menus will step you through the microcode installation.
Login as root user.
From the command line key in: diag
Select: Task Selection (Diagnostics, Advanced Diagnostics, Service Aids, etc.)
Select: Microcode Tasks
Select: Download Latest Available Microcode
Select: file system /etc/microcode
Select the device: fcs*
Press enter when prompted to download the microcode.
Upon completion, a message will state that the microcode has been successfully downloaded and that the new level is 07010C.
The following steps assume you are logged on with root permissions, you have the QConvergeConsole CLI already installed and you have at least one PCIe3 16Gb 4-Port FC Adapter , Feature Code EN1J or EN1K installed in the system.
If you do not have the QConvergeConsole CLI installed see section 5.2 for instructions.
From the command line launch the QConvergeConsole by typing the following:
# qaucli
From the first menu select “3: Adapter Updates”
Next select “1: Flash Update”
Select the adapter you wish to update and hit ‘enter’
You will be asked for the filename.
Type in /lib/firmware/7710812214105106.07010C <or the level you are planning to update to> and hit ‘enter’
Next you will see the Update begin and complete. The output will be similar to the following:
Updating Flash on HBA port(s) - QLE2772. Please wait...
Flash update complete. Changes have been saved to the HBA port(s).
Press <Enter> to continue:
If you have more than 1 EN1J or EN1K adapter that needs to be updated, repeat the above steps for the remaining adapters.
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1. List the Fibre Channel (FC) adapters installed in the system by typing on the command line:
# lsdev -C | grep fcsX
Note the device names of all the fibre channel adapters installed.
The adapter device names will be fcsX, where X is 0,1,2,3 or some other number.
There will be an fcsX listing for each port of the FC EN1J or EN1K adapter
2. Determine the current microcode level on the adapter by typing on the command line:
# lsmcode -d fcsX (where X is the number of the adapter's port returned from the "lsdev" command above.)
A screen similar to the following will be displayed:
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DISPLAY MICROCODE LEVEL fcs0 PCIe4 2-Port 32Gb FC Adapter (7710812214105106)
The current microcode level for fcs0 is 07010C.
Use Enter to continue.
F3=Cancel F10=Exit Enter |
If the current microcode level is 07010C, then the microcode image was updated successfully.
Repeat above steps for remaining ports.
1. Verify firmware version running on the host.
# qaucli
In the first ‘menu’ pick “1: Adapter Information” and then select one of the adapter ports.
Repeat above steps for remaining ports.
If the “Firmware Version” version reported is 7.01.12, then the microcode image on the adapter is at the latest level.
If version reported is not as expected, carefully retrace steps to confirm each step is completed without error.
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Date |
Change |
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10/21/2021 |
New release of microcode 07010C |
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4/20/2021 |
Initial Document |
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