IBM pSeries Servers
Microcode Update for Ultrastar 73LZX (US73) 9/18/36 GB
SCSI Hard Disk Drive
Microcode Level S5DE
DATE: March 05, 2004
Revised August 18, 2004
Table of Contents
1.0 Disk Drives Affected
2.0 Microcode Change History
3.0.0 General Information
3.0.1 Installation Time
4.0 Determine Drive Model, FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level
5.0.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package From WEB
5.0.1 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server
5.0.2 Downloading Files from the Microcode CD-ROM
6.0.0 MicrocodeDownload Procedure-SCSI Drives Attached to SCSI Adapter -
Non SP systems
6.0.1 MicrocodeDownload Procedure-SCSI Drives Attached to RAID Adapter
6.0.2 MicrocodeDownload Procedure-SP systems
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1.0 Disk Drives Affected:
This microcode is for use in the following SCSI hard disk drive:
Assembly
Size Model FRU# P/N
---- -------------- --------- --------------
9GB IC35L009UWD210 00P1508 07N6364
18GB IC35L018UWD210 07N4813 07N6353
18GB IC35L018UWD210 00P1511 07N6354
18GB IC35L018UCD210 07N4843 07N6383
18GB IC35L018UCD210 09P3922 07N7080
18GB IC35L018UCD210 09P3823 07N7081
36GB IC35L036UWD210 07N4803 07N6343
36GB IC35L036UWD210 00P1514 07N6344
36GB IC35L036UCD210 07N4833 07N6373
36GB IC35L036UCD210 09P3923 07N7070
36GB IC35L036UCD210 09P3826 07N7071
2.0 Microcode Change History
Release Code
Change Description
date level
This level of code is the minimum required level for this model drive when it is
attached to a PCI-X U320 Raid adapter. Drive max capacity was changed in 522
10/31/2003 S5DE
Bytes/Sector format to match other model drives. 522 Bytes/Sector format is only
used in PCI-X Raid Adapter.
12/2002 S5DA Slight reduction in acoustics noise when drive is idle.
7/2002 S5BS Initial Release
3.0.0 General information
SUBJECT: IBM pSeries Servers Ultrastar 73LZX (US73) 9/18/36 GB Internal SCSI
Hard Disk Drive
Microcode Update Level S5DE
******* PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE *********
This package contains microcode files ONLY for pSeries internal SCSI disk
drives,
it does NOT include files for external disk drives(external storage boxes and
drawers)
3.0.1 Installation Time: Approximately 20 minutes if drive is part of rootvg(using
Diagnostics CD); Approximately 5 minutes/drive if drive is not part of rootvg(using
concurrent diagnostics).
4.0 Determine the Drive Model, FRU&PN and Current Microcode
level:
a- SCSI Drives attached to SCSI Controllers(Not RAID)
To see the drive type and current microcode level, Execute the following command:
lscfg -vl hdisk* |pg
Example of the info on a 18.2GB SCSI hard disk:
lscfg -vl hdisk2
DEVICE LOCATION DESCRIPTION
hdisk3 20-59-00-0,0 16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drive (18200 MB)
Manufacturer........................IBM
Machine Type and Model.......IC35L018UWD210-0
FRU Number........................07N4813
ROS Level and ID.................53354445
Serial Number.......................VLZEA495
EC Level...............................H32051
Part Number..........................07N6353
Device Specific.(Z0)..............000003029F00013A
Device Specific.(Z1)..............07N4908
Device Specific.(Z2)..............0068
Device Specific.(Z3)..............22238
Device Specific.(Z4)..............0001
Device Specific.(Z5)..............22
Device Specific.(Z6)..............F80470
If the data returned in the "Part Number" field matches the one listed above
AND the "ROS Level and ID...." field of that data is below "53354445", this
microcode applies. If this level is already installed then the "ROS Level and
ID...." shows: "53354445"
Note: Drive microcode level is displayed in Hex value of ASCII charactors in
VPD data. Each alpha-numeric ASCII charactor converts to a 2-digit hex
number. For example in VPD displayed above, 53 Hex= ASCII chractor
"S"; 35 Hex= ASCII charactor "5"; 44 Hex=ASCII charactor "D"; 45
Hex=ASCII charactor "E", microcode level is "S5DE".
For SP systems with multiple nodes, you can use the following command to
query all of the nodes at one time. Use of this command will also limit the
amount of data returned, making it easier to audit. It returns only the pertinent
information: node name, hdisk number, ROS Level and ID and part number.
dsh -a lscfg -v |egrep 'hdisk|ROS|Part'
pesp_n1: hdisk0 10-60-00-0,0 16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drive
(18200 MB)
pesp_n1: ROS Level and ID............53354445
pesp_n1: Part Number.................07N6353
pesp_n5: hdisk0 10-60-00-0,0 16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drive (18200
MB)
pesp_n5: ROS Level and ID............53354445
pesp_n5: Part Number.................07N6353
pesp_n5: hdisk1 10-60-00-8,0 16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drive
(18200 MB)
pesp_n5: ROS Level and ID............53354445
pesp_n5: Part Number.................07N6353
b- SCSI Drives attached to SCSI RAID Controllers
At AIX command line, type:
Diag
Select "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
Select "PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify"
Select SCSI RAID Adapter (press enter, then F7 to Commit)
This will display the Vital Product Data for Physical Disk drives
attached to the RAID adapter.
If "Product Type" is IC35 , and ROM/RAM Fields are below S5DE,
then microcode of drive(s) need to be updated
5.0.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package From
WEB
NOTE: The following values apply to these microcode files:
IC35L00.415A3031.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum:
43768
IC35L01.415A3030.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 62533
IC35L01.415A3031.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 43768
IC35L01.415A3032.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 51072
IC35L01.415A3033.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 24329
IC35L01.415A3034.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 25937
IC35L03.415A3030.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 62533
IC35L03.415A3031.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 43768
IC35L03.415A3032.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 51072
IC35L03.415A3033.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 24329
IC35L03.415A3034.53354445 Size: 425984 Checksum: 25937
a) Make a directory on an AIX system to receive the AIX format file.
Enter: mkdir /tmp/microcode
Note: If the directory /tmp/microcode already exists, make sure it is empty before
proceeding.
b) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/microcode directory (using "Save as ...").
You'll see the filename is 73lzx.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/microcode
chmod +x 73lzx.bin
./73lzx.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
The directory 73lzx with these files will be added to /etc/microcode.
IC35L00.415A3031.53354445
IC35L01.415A3030.53354445
IC35L01.415A3032.53354445
IC35L01.415A3033.53354445
IC35L01.415A3034.53354445
IC35L03.415A3030.53354445
IC35L03.415A3032.53354445
IC35L03.415A3033.53354445
IC35L03.415A3034.53354445
73lzx.txt
Note: 73lzx.txt is a read me file(same as this file), it can be saved or printed for future
use.
d-Enter the following command to copy the microcode files to " /etc/microcode "
directory :
cp /tmp/microcode/73lzx/IC35* /etc/microcode
e- Copy microcode file onto floppy 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/ microcode_filename | backup -ivf /dev/rfd0
where microcode_filename is microcode file that is needed, for example:
ls /etc/microcode/IC35L01.415A3030.53354445 | backup -ivf /dev/rfd0
The following microcode files are included in the diskettes, use the list below to find
the right file for you disk drive.
Assembly
Size Model FRU# P/N Microcode file Name
------ ------------------- ------------- ----------- ----------------------------
-----
9GB
IC35L009UWD210 00P1508 07N6364 IC35L00.415A3031.53354445
18GB
IC35L018UWD210 07N4813 07N6353 IC35L01.415A3030.53354445
18GB
IC35L018UWD210 00P1511 07N6354 IC35L01.415A3031.53354445
18GB
IC35L018UCD210 07N4843 07N6383 IC35L01.415A3032.53354445
18GB
IC35L018UCD210 09P3922 07N7080 IC35L01.415A3033.53354445
18GB
IC35L018UCD210 09P3823 07N7081 IC35L01.415A3034.53354445
36GB
IC35L036UWD210 07N4803 07N6343 IC35L03.415A3030.53354445
36GB
IC35L036UWD210 00P1514 07N6344 IC35L03.415A3031.53354445
36GB
IC35L036UCD210 07N4833 07N6373 IC35L03.415A3032.53354445
36GB
IC35L036UCD210 09P3923 07N7070 IC35L03.415A3033.53354445
36GB
IC35L036UCD210 09P3826 07N7071 IC35L03.415A3034.53354445
5.0.1 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server
Use this method to download to an AIX system:
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
Note: If the directory /etc/microcode already exists, make sure it is empty before
proceeding.
b) Transfer the RPM format file to the /etc/microcode directory (using "Save as ...").
You'll see the filename is 73lzx-s5de.rpm
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv --ignoreos 73lzx-s5de.rpm
The file size and checksum will be verified.
The microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/
5.0.2 Downloading File from the Microcode 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.
6.0.0 Microcode Download Procedure-SCSI Drives Attached to SCSI
adapter - Non SP System
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?
AIX level 5.1 and above supports concurrent microcode download on all drives,
including drives that are part of rootvg.
AIX level 4.33 and below does not support concurrent microcode download if drive is
part of rootvg, microcode download can ONLY be performed in service mode(stand
alone) using diagnostics CD. If disk is not part of rootvg, microcode download can be
performed cuncurrently as long as drive is not in use.
Is system reboot needed to activate the microcode: Yes if stand alone diagnostics 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 consurrent diagnostics
is used.
Procedure(AIX level 4.33 and below):
a- Online(Concurrent) Diagnostics(for drives that are not part of rootvg or
paging space):
1. This step is optional. Microcode download can be performed either from Diskette
or from Disk. To copy files from the diskette to disk, place the diskette containing
microcode files into diskette drive A, at AIX Prompt type restore
2- At AIX prompt, type diag
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] <---------- Disk
can be used if "restore" command is used in step 1
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(if
Diskette is selected above). 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.
b- Standalone Diagnostics (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.
Procedure (AIX level 5.1 and above):
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?) 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 avilable 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 IC35xx...", the latest microcode for the drive listed below 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).
6.0.1 Microcode Download Procedure-SCSI Drives Attached to RAID
Adapter
NOTE: Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case
you need to restore your system.
Procedure:
1. At AIX Command line type:
diag
2. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
3. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
4. Select RAID controller from the list of resources, PRESS ENTER, then F7 to
commit
5. Select "Physical Disks" and PRESS ENTER
6. A list of all Physical Disks will be displayed, select the disk that needs to be
upgraded, PRESS ENTER and F7 to commit.
7. Select "Latest level"
8. Select "Disk" if files are copied to /etc/microcode directory. Select "Diskette" if
microcode files are saved onto a diskette, PRESS ENTER
(The current microcode level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed
at the top of the screen)
9. You will receive a message "Download has completed successfully" and "Current
Microcode is" (this may take a few minutes).
10. Return to the Previous menu and repeat this procedure for each hard disk that
requires this microcode.
11. Exit diagnostic and reboot system.
6.0.2 SCSI Disk Drive Microcode Download Procedure-SP systems
This procedure requires copying microcode files to the appropriate SPOT(s).
Therefore, it is HIGHLY recommended that someone with an appropriate level
of AIX experience and expertise should perform this task, preferably the System
Administrator of person(s) designated as responsible for making software
updates to the system.
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?
NO. If the disk is part of rootvg or used as a paging device, microcode download can
ONLY be performed while node is "Network Booted" into "Diagnostic Standalone
Mode".
Is system reboot needed to activate the microcode: Yes
Installation Time: Installation time will vary depending upon the system configuration
Procedure for SP System (Nodes):
Note: Make sure that node on which work is to be performed has been "fenced" from
the switch.
1. Obtain proper microcode diskette from from your IBM Service Representative.
2. Copy microcode file from diskette onto CWS:
restore -xvq
(file will be copied into the "etc/microcode" directory)
3. Move microcode file from "etc/microcode" directory to the appropriate Spot(s) that
are used by the customer for the node(s) to be updated.
ie: /spdata/sys1/install/aix4??/spot/spot_aix4??/usr/lib/microcode (??=
level of AIX on your system)
4. To set the Node(s) to boot from network, from CWS, run command:
spbootins -r diag [frame#] [node#] [node count]
(example - - spbootins -r diag 1 13 1)
5. From Perspectives, perform a "Shutdown" for the node(s) to be updated.
6. From perspectives screen for node to be updated, select "Network Boot" and wait
for TTY to open to DIAG MENU.
7. Choose "Task Selection".
8. Choose your terminal type.
9. Select "Download Microcode"
10. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk?) and PRESS ENTER.
11. Press "F7" to commit.
(The current microcode level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed
at the top of the screen)
12. In the "Select the input device" screen, make sure settings are as follows:
Select Input Device --------------------------------------- [ disk]
Microcode level to download ----------------------------- [ latest]
Download latest level even if ------------------------------ [ yes]
current is missing
PRESS "F7" to commit
13. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode is" and "Download has completed
successfully"
(this may take a few minutes)
14. On CWS run the following command:
spbootins -r disk [frame# [node#] [node count]
15. On CWS, After spbootins finishes, run the following command:
splstdata -b (check output to see that node in question was set back to disk)
16. On "TTY" screen for node, Press F10 to get to "Shutdown Screen" and close TTY
screen.
17. On perspectives screen of affected node, do a power off of the node and a power
on of the node.
18. After node boots, telnet to the node, run the following command and check that
correct microcode level has been updated.
lscfg -vl hdisk# (ie hdisk0,hdisk1 etc).
