Power6 High-End Power Subsystem Firmware

Applies to: 9119-FHA

This document provides information about the installation of Licensed Machine or Licensed Internal Code, which is sometimes referred to generically as microcode or firmware.

1.0 Systems Affected
2.0 Cautions and Planning Information
3.0 Firmware Information and Description
4.0 How to Determine Currently Installed Firmware Level
5.0 Downloading the Firmware Package
6.0 Installing the Firmware

1.0 Systems Affected

This package provides firmware for Power 595 (9119-FHA) Servers only. Do not use on any other systems.

The firmware level in this package is:

EB330_104

HMC-Managed Systems

This firmware level requires HMC V7 R3.3.0 with MH01119 and MH01130.

Go to the following URL to access the HMC code packages:

http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/hmc/home.html

NOTE: You must be logged in as hscroot in order for the firmware installation to complete correctly.

3.0 Firmware Information and Description

Use the following example as a reference to determine whether your installation will be concurrent or disruptive.

Note: The file names and service pack levels used in the following examples are for clarification only, and are not
necessarily levels that have been, or will be released.

Power Subsystem firmware file naming convention:

02EBXXX_YYY_ZZZ

XXX is the release level
YYY is the service pack level
ZZZ is the last disruptive service pack level

NOTE: Values of service pack and last disruptive service pack level (YYY and ZZZ) are only unique
within a release level (XXX). For example, 02EB330_067_045 and 02EB340_067_053 are different
service packs.

An installation is disruptive if:

The release levels (XXX) are different.

Example: Currently installed release is EB330, new release is EB340

The service pack level (YYY) and the last disruptive service pack level (ZZZ) are equal.

Example: EB330_120_120 is disruptive, no matter what level of EB330 is currently
installed on the system

The service pack level (YYY) currently installed on the system is lower than the last disruptive service pack level (ZZZ) of the service pack to be installed.

Example: Currently installed service pack is EB330_120_120 and
new service pack is EB330_152_130

An installation is concurrent if:

The service pack level (YYY) is higher than the service pack level currently installed on your system.

Example: Currently installed service pack is EB330_126_120,
new service pack is EB330_143_120.

Firmware Information and Update Description


*Filename*	*Size*	*Checksum*
02EB330_104_029.rpm	18,138,672	63947


EB330_104_029 04/26/2010	Impact: Availability Severity: ATT Service Pack 6 Fix fault isolation for overvoltages due to voltage distribution shorts Eliminate erroneous SRC for Low Room Temperature and BPC reset during BPC service Keep certain informational SRCs from blocking non-informational SRCs Fix problem with concurrent add of drawer Fix I/O drawer power status toggles between normal and critical during code update Fix invalid part number for DCA callout Fix power off of B&C IB fails to power off 1/2 after planar failure on one planar Fix DCA s/n not listed in call home PMH or PEL data Change Health Check to ignore 14019999 informational SRCs Fix concurrent add of BPR/BPD fails Fix SRC 14011305 occurs in the window between when the planar is "intended on", but before the DASD is fully turned on Fix invalid MDA PN 41V2522 in error logs Fix refcodes 14012052 and 14010063 posted when DCA is fine but MDA is broken Warning SRCs were preventing critical SRCs from being posted on the power/thermal subsystem Fix 12V Stby voltge glitch between concurrent DCA code updates Fix SRC 14012308 shows xxxx for part number and #### for MTM and serial number Fix no SRC posted for IBF Circuit Breaker in off position Fix false 14011302 I/O Planar SRCs Against B&C-IB Fix DCA left partially code upated during concurrent code update Fix SRC 14010400 posted during code update Fix cable callout (Loc Code) for AMD/MDA UPIC incorrect and panel lacks illustration Fix cable callouts for BPA to DCA has one point too many to check Fix location codes in R&V Repair panel not applicable to UPIC cable at fault Fix shorted CEC DCA Fails Redundancy Check Due to Tripped SCBs Fix B1813028 while 333->336 (improve procedure for cleaning up fifo to prevent leftover data) Fix SRC B181B108 reported while upgrading from 335 to 336 (BPC cmd response data corruption in plugin) Fix SRC 140131BB calls out wrong MDA
EB330_095_029 08/31/2009	Impact: Serviceability Severity: SPE Service Pack 5 Fix to report power on failure of 5803 I/O Drawer due to planar plug detect defect Fix to allow concurrent repair of BPC for SRC 14012B85 (defective cross power cable) Fix to prevent erroneous reporting of defective water pump (MDA-W) after it is code updated Fix to prevent a Bulk Power Controller reboot if an invalid LED address is specified by other subsystems Fix to allow microcontroller code update in Base Power Controller for large configuration IH systems. Change to prevent Service Processor crashes due to problem where defective Power Supply resets repeatedly Fix to update health state of Base Power Hub after it is code updated Change to prevent minor problems during code update of the IH CEC node power supply from preventing the power on of the node. Fix for not reporting defective Bulk Power Regulators with internal communication problems Fix for an intermittent problem where a change to the I/O Drawer ownership results in false 100090F2 SRC Change to improve recovery handling of 5803 I/O Drawer power supplies Fix for Bulk Power Fans running at high speed due to informational SRC being present in the Bulk Power Controller Fix for problem that prevent the concurrent replacement of a unresponsive CEC power supply Fix bug in FW452203 that causes 12V Standby voltage level to not be turned on code update. Affects updates from GA5 and GA5SP1 Change to allow concurrent repair of 5803 I/O planar if only half the planar is defective
EB330_092_029 05/18/2009	Impact: Serviceability Severity: SPE Service Pack 4 Fix to prevent Bulk Power Controller reset/reload when the Bulk Power Hub is defective Fix for false 14010135 SRC after cable fault Fix for false 14012x5x SRCs Fix to prevent Bulk Power Controller reset/reload when reading VPD from specific components Fix for SRC not being posted for fan fail Fix for extraneous SRCs posted after specific power supply faults Fix for SRC 14010080 where CEC DCAs were powering on during Frame Initialize (and setting voltage values to zero) Fix for incorrect Modular Water Unit part number in Serviceable Event log Fix for Concurrent Node Add failure on 9119-FHA Fix for 9119-FHA Crash after replacement of defective CEC power supply with 'New Defective' unit Fix for false 140130x5 SRCs Fix for failure of Frame Initialize to power on all I/O drawers Fix for incorrect customer voltage and current readings
EB330_076_029 12/05/2008	Impact: Function Severity: Hiper Service Pack 3 Enhanced fault reporting for the Integrated Battery Feature Fixes for false System Reference Codes during UEPO cycling Fixes for false System Reference Codes during AC power outages Fix for I/O fans not going to the proper speed after concurrent I/O power supply replacement Fixes for false System Reference Codes during Concurrent Firmware Maintenance Fixes for various other false System Reference Codes Fix for problem syncing the HMC Service Lock between both Bulk Power Controllers Fix for failure to post a System Reference Code for a CEC fan problem
EB330_054_029 09/22/2008	Impact: Function Severity: Hiper Service Pack 2+ Corrects a problem introduced in BPC level EP330_049 that could result in SRCs 11008720 /21 being generated. If level EP330_049 is installed, IBM recommends you install this level (EP330_054) as soon as possible
EB330_049_029 08/28/2008	Impact: Function Severity: Hiper Service Pack 2 Fix for intermittent false Logic Temperature Sensor SRCs Fix for code update failures to I/O power supplies Fix for false power supply SRCs during concurrent firmware update Fix for the hardware management console (HMC) getting stuck at "Pending Authentication" for the rear Bulk Power Controller (BPC) Updates to cable error logging Change to prevent 11008710/11008711 SRCs during code update to an IH DCA (power supply) Updates to error logging to add a secondary FRU to the list of possible failing hardware Fix for false SRCs while servicing a Cross-Power Cable Fix for posting a defective power supply SRC when the fault was a defective fan Support for posting high/low room temperature SRCs and improved handling of high logic temperature Fix for internal communication problems in power supplies Support for low power mode on Air-cooled IH systems Fix for a missing FRU call-out in some MWU (Modular Water Unit) SRCs Fix for reversed cable descriptions in power supply SRCs Fix for code updates to MWUs (Modular Water Units) Fix for false SRCs during power supply code update Improved handling of code update of fans and Bulk Power Regulators (BPRs) Fix for code update failing to run on both Bulk Power Controllers (BPCs) Fix for failure to power on I/O drawers Fix for Bulk Power Regulators (BPRs) not recovering properly after line cord removal/replacement Update to Health Check behavior to prevent HSCF0168E error Fix for false 14010135 SRC Fix for false 14012051/14012052 SRCs Improvement to prevent water flow oscillations in Modular Water Units (MWUs) Improved handling of water level sensors in Modular Water Units (MWUs) Improvements to the Fill and Drain Tool
EB330_029_029 06/10/2008	Impact: Function Severity: Hiper Service Pack 1 BPC to BPC communication enhancements BPF Fan speed setpoint changes Fix for false B1868C59 reference codes Change to memory throttling initiation point Fix for false 14017195 reference code when UEPO cable is disconnected Fixes for wrong/missing FRUs in PEL logs Fixes for problems during code download of power FRUs Fix for missing I/O drawer after BPC reset or BPC code update Fix for occasional slow BPC performance Change to prevent exit from Power Save if power supply fails while in Power Save Support for new 8.8KW BPR Improved handling of VRM failures in power supplies Fix to prevent loss of I/O drawer VPD data during replacement of I/O power supplies Improvements to the CEC power supply balancing function
EB330_017_017 05/13/2008	Impact: New Severity: New GA Level

4.0 How to Determine Currently Installed Power Subsystem Firmware Levels

You can view the frame's current firmware level on the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) Welcome pane. It appears in the top right corner. Example: EB330_029.

5.0 Downloading the Firmware Package

The firmware is located at the web site

http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/firmware/gjsn

Follow the instructions on this web page. You must read and agree to the license agreement to obtain the firmware packages.

In the drop-down box, choose the entry for your specific machine type and model.

You may download the individual .rpm and .xml files for Power Subsystem firmware from this location to your server, an ftp server, or a CD-ROM (both files are required). Make sure the file names have the format 02EB3xx_yyy_zzz, with an extension of .rpm and .xml before copying them to your server, an ftp server or CD-ROM. If using a CD-ROM, copy the .rpm and .xml files to the CD-ROM using a local CD-ROM burner utility.

Another method is to download the .iso file and create a CD-ROM to use with your HMC.

Note: If your HMC is not internet-connected you will need to download the new firmware level to a CD-ROM or ftp server.

6.0 Installing the Firmware

The method used to install new firmware will depend on the release level of firmware which is currently installed on your server. The release level can be determined by the prefix of the new firmware's filename.

Example: EBXXX_YYY_ZZZ

Where XXX = release level

If the release level will stay the same (Example: Level EB330_075_075 is currently installed and you are attempting to install level EB330_081_075) this is considered an update.
If the release level will change (Example: Level EB330_081_075 is currently installed and you are attempting to install level EB340_096_096) this is considered an upgrade.

Instructions for installing firmware updates and upgrades can be found in the Operations Guide for the Hardware Management Console and Managed Systems. See the Managed Systems Updates section in Chapter 9. Updates.