pSeries 630 Firmware Update

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

Contents

• 1.0 Systems Affected
• 2.0 Firmware Description and Revision History
• 3.0 Cautions and Important Notes
• 4.0 How to Determine Currently Installed Firmware Level
• 5.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package
• 5.1 Internet Package
• 5.1.1 AIX Package
• 5.1.2 DOS Package
• 5.1.3 Downloading the RPM Package to the Target Server
• 5.2 Remote Installation of Firmware
• 6.0 Updating the Firmware
• 6.1 Full System Partition
• 6.1.1 Using the Service Processor Menus Method
• 6.1.2 Using the Service Aids Method
• 6.1.3 Using the AIX Command-Line Method
• 6.2 Partitioned System
• 6.2.1 Using the Service Processor Menus Method
• 6.2.2 Using the Service Aids Method
• 6.2.3 Using the AIX Command-Line Method
• 6.3 HMC Restore Functions
• 6.4 Verifying the Update
• 6.5 Archiving the Update Files

1.0 Systems Affected

The firmware level contained in this update is:

•   3R031021

To obtain the firmware that meets the requirements of the Common Criteria on secure delivery,  follow the link in the Contents section of download.html.

Use your web browser to check that the security information (server certificate) is valid.  To do this, click on the lock icon on the bottom bar of the web browser window.

To configure the certified firmware,  you must follow the instructions in the "Evaluation Assurance Level 4+" chapter of the Hardware Management Console for pSeries Installation and Service Guide.

NOTE:  See Section 3.0 Cautions and Important Notes for information on the new firmware level
                 name.

NOTE:  Before updating to this level of firmware,  AIX 5.1.0  should be updated to
                 Maintenance Level 3  (APAR IY32749) .

                 AIX support and the APAR listed above can be obtained at the following web site:

                 http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/support?view=pSeries
 

 NOTE:   This server can only be attached to an HMC that is running Release 3, Version 1.2 or higher.

2.0 Firmware Description and Revision History

3.0 Cautions and Important Notes

The System, Service Processor (SvP) and System Power Control Network (SPCN) firmware are combined into a single file. This allows all the firmware to be updated together and assures they are compatible.

Don't be alarmed at the length of this document! For any given download/unpacking/update environment, the process is short. This document describes processes for several environments. One should be suitable for your needs, and these instructions guide you through just the environment you choose.

New Firmware Name

Service Processor Menus Update Method

Note:  If the update file will be downloaded directly to the target server,  diskettes will have to be made in order to update the firmware from the Service Processor Menus.

Recovery Mode

Firmware Update Installation Is Not Concurrent

Never Power Off the System During the Firmware Update Process

Replacement Parts May Require Updating

AIX Instructions are CASE SENSITIVE

Native Linux Systems

How to Determine the Firmware Release Date

4.0 How to Determine Currently Installed Firmware Level

The firmware level can be checked in AIX or in the Service Processor Main Menu.

• If using AIX, continue to paragraph 4.1.
• If using Service Processor Main Menu, skip to paragraph 4.2.

4.1 Using AIX to Read Currently Installed Firmware Levels

         Enter:
            lscfg -vp | grep -p  Platform

       This command will produce a system configuration report similar to the following.

     Platform Firmware:
          ROM Level.(alterable).......RR030529
          Version.....................RS6K
          System Info Specific.(YL)...U1.18-P1-H2/Y2
        Physical Location: U1.18-P1-H2/Y2

If the right-most six characters (date) of the current firmware level are earlier than 031021,  you should consider installing the update.

If you find the firmware must be updated, proceed to Section 5.0.  If the firmware level is correct and no update is needed, installation is complete.

4.2 Using the Service Processor Main Menu

If the right-most six characters (date) of firmware level is earlier than 031021, you should consider installing the update.

If you find the firmware must be updated, proceed to Section 5.0.  If the firmware level is correct and no update is needed, installation is complete.

5.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package

Note:  To update firmware on a native Linux system, you must use the Service Processor Menus method.  This method requires diskettes.  Choose the correct download format for your environment.
 

5.1 Internet Package

   https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/firmware/gjsn?mode=10&page=isoiec.html

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.

 The download choices at that entry are:

• Desc     (Instructions document)
• AIX     (For downloading to an AIX system)
• DOS    (For downloading to a Windows workstation)
• RPM    (For downloading to the target server only)

• By downloading files directly to the target server.
• By downloading files to an intermediate AIX system and then using either ftp or diskettes for transferring to the target server.
• By downloading files to a Windows workstation and then using either ftp or diskettes for transferring to the target server.

• If using the AIX package for downloading, continue to paragraph 5.1.1.
• If using the DOS package for downloading, skip to paragraph 5.1.2.
• If using the RPM package for downloading, skip to paragraph 5.1.3.

5.1.1 Downloading the AIX Package

Note: In the instructions that follow are specific AIX commands.
           AIX commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must
           be entered exactly as shown, including the filenames.

  a) Provide a directory on an AIX system to receive the AIX format file.

      Enter:
        mkdir /tmp/fwupdate

        Note:  If the directory /tmp/fwupdate already exists,
                    make sure it is empty before proceeding.

  b) Transfer the AIX package to the /tmp/fwupdate directory (using "Save as ...").
       You'll see that the filename is 70286C4F.BIN

  c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.

     Enter the commands:

        cd /tmp/fwupdate
        chmod +x 70286C4F.BIN
        ./70286C4F.BIN

     [Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]

 This file will be added to  /tmp/fwupdate:

      3R031021.img

If you used the above procedure to transfer the AIX package directly to the target server,  proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.

Otherwise, from the intermediate AIX system, choose one of the following methods for transferring files to the target server.

• To transfer files to the target server via the ftp method, continue to paragraph 5.1.1.1.
• To transfer files to the target server via the diskettes method, skip to paragraph 5.1.1.2.

5.1.1.1 The FTP Transfer Method

On the intermediate AIX system,

   Enter the commands:

      ftp {name of target server}
     {Login with a valid userid and password}

     bin
     lcd /tmp/fwupdate
     mkdir /tmp/fwupdate
     cd /tmp/fwupdate
     put 3R031021.img
     quit

Proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.

5.1.1.2 The Diskette Transfer Method

 Four 2MB (HD) new  diskettes are required.

With a diskette loaded in the drive,

  Enter the commands (this process will request additional diskettes as each is filled):

       cd /tmp/fwupdate
       ls *.img | backup -i -v -f/dev/rfd0

This will produce AIX backup diskettes.  Label these diskettes, respectively,

     "Volume 1:  Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

     "Volume 2:  Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

     "Volume 3:  Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

     "Volume 4:  Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"
 

Proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.

5.1.2 Downloading the DOS Package

  a) Prepare a directory for receiving the DOS package.
      This directory can be in any partition with 12MB available space.
      Executing in such a partition, called [path] in these instructions
      (ex. c:\download),

      Enter:
       md [path]\fwupdate

     Note:  If the directory [path]\fwupdate already exists,
                 make sure it is empty before proceeding.

  b) Transfer the DOS package to the [path]\fwupdate directory (using "Save as ...").
       You'll see the filename is 70286C4F.EXE

  c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.

      Enter the commands:

        cd [path]\fwupdate
        70286C4F

These files will be added to the fwupdate subdirectory:

       3R031021.img
       286C4_B1.EXE
       286C4_B2.EXE
       286C4_B3.EXE
       286C4_B4.EXE

• To transfer files to the target server via the ftp method, continue to paragraph 5.1.2.1.
• To transfer files to the target server via the diskette method, skip to paragraph 5.1.2.2.

5.1.2.1 The FTP Transfer Method

On the Windows workstation,

   Enter the commands:

      ftp {name of target server}
     {Login with a valid userid and password}

     bin
     lcd [path]\fwupdate
     mkdir /tmp/fwupdate
     cd /tmp/fwupdate
     put 3R031021.img
    quit

Proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.

5.1.2.2 Diskettes for Firmware Updates

Four 2MB (HD) new DOS diskettes are required.

  Note: The diskettes produced below will be in a format that can be used
             directly with a computer running AIX as it's operating system. These
             diskettes, once made on a PC platform, cannot be read using normal PC
             platform tools or command line operations.

  a) With a diskette loaded in the drive,

         Enter the commands:

            cd [path]\fwupdate
            286C4_B1

      Label this diskette,

           "Volume 1: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

  b) With a second diskette loaded in the drive,

         Enter:
             286C4_B2

     Label this diskette,

           "Volume 2: Firmware (3R031021) for 7028-6C4"

  c) With a third diskette loaded in the drive,

         Enter:
             286C4_B3

     Label this diskette,

           "Volume 3: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

  c) With a fourth diskette loaded in the drive,

         Enter:
             286C4_B4

     Label this diskette,

           "Volume 4: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

 Proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.
 

5.1.3 Downloading the RPM Package to the Target Server

Note: In the instructions that follow are specific AIX commands.
           AIX commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must
           be entered exactly as shown, including the filenames.

 a) Provide a directory on the target server to receive the RPM package.

      Enter:
        mkdir /tmp/fwupdate

        Note:  If the directory /tmp/fwupdate already exists,
                    make sure it is empty before proceeding.

  b) Transfer the RPM package to the /tmp/fwupdate directory (using "Save as ...").
       You'll see that the filename is 3R031021.rpm

  c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.

     Enter the commands:

        rpm -ihv --ignoreos 3R031021.rpm

The 3R031021.img file will be added to  /tmp/fwupdate:

The file size and checksum will be verified and any operating system prerequisites will be checked for.  If any prerequisites are missing, refer to Section 3.0.

5.2 Remote Installation of Firmware

6.0 Updating the Firmware

The System, Service Processor (SvP) and System Power Control Network (SPCN) firmware are combined into a single file. This allows all the firmware to be updated together and assures they are compatible.

Once the System and Service Processor firmware had been updated, the server will reboot. The  System Power Control Network (SPCN) update will continue to run in the background.

NOTE:   This server can only be attached to an HMC that is running  Release 3, Version 1.2 or higher.

NOTE:  To update firmware on a native Linux system, you must use the Service Processor Menus method.

NOTE:  Updating the firmware may result in the HMC going into 'Recovery' state.   Before updating the firmware,  make sure an HMC Recovery CD is available,  the backup of Profile Data is complete (if running LPAR), and the backup of Critical Console Data to DVD is complete.  Make sure the 'write protect' tab is not set to write protect (there is no failure message if the write protect is enabled,  however no data is backed up).

***
WARNING:

Do not  power off the server at any time before the update process completes.  Be sure the system is NOT running any user applications when you begin the update process.
***

NOTE:  Checksums should be used to verify files have not been corrupted or altered during transmission.

        At the AIX command line, enter:
           sum 3R031021.img

         The output will look like this -----> 30735  4907    3R031021.img
         The checksum is -----> 30735

• If updating the firmware in full system partition mode, continue to paragraph 6.1.
• If updating the firmware in partitioned system mode, skip to paragraph 6.2.

6.1 Full System Partition

6.1.1  Using the Service Processor Menus Method

You must have privileged user authority on the target server to update its firmware.

Note:   All  firmware (System, Service Processor and SPCN) will be updated when using this method.

    a. Shutdown the server from the HMC virtual terminal  window or ASCII terminal window.

    b. When the operator panel on the server says OK, press Enter, to bring up the Service Processor
         Menu.

    c. Choose 1 for Service Processor Setup Menu.  <Enter>

    d. Choose 7 for Reprogram Flash EPROM Menu. <Enter>

    e. Type y to continue.  <Enter>

    f. Follow on-screen update steps as they are presented.

    g.  The 'Rebooting Service Processor ' message appears on the screen.

          The target server will reboot.  This may take up to thirty minutes, depending on the configuration
          of the target server.  Since the update occurs during this shutdown/reboot sequence, it is
           important to protect the server from interruptions.

    h. Begin watching the operator panel.

    i.  When the panel says 'OK',
           If using an ASCII terminal  - Press Enter
           If using an HMC terminal - close the current terminal window and open a new terminal window.

          The Service Processor Menu appears on the screen.

         The second line of the title, Version: 3R031021, should match the firmware level you just
          installed.

Don't forget to retrieve and file any firmware update diskette that may still be in the system's diskette drive.  A good time to do this is after the reboot has completed.

The firmware update is complete.

6.1.2 Using the Service Aids Method

Note: In the instructions that follow are specific AIX commands.
           AIX commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must
           be entered exactly as shown, including the filenames.

Note: Review "Update System or Service Processor Flash" in the Service Aids
section of the eserver pSeries 630 User's Guide for more information about using this utility.

• If the file is loaded in the target server, skip to paragraph 6.1.2.2.
• If the file is on diskettes, and a diskette drive is installed on the target server, continue to paragraph 6.1.2.1.

6.1.2.1 File on Diskettes

        mkdir /tmp/fwupdate

     Note: If the directory /tmp/fwupdate already exists,
                make sure it is empty before proceeding.

        cd /tmp/fwupdate

     Enter :
        restore

You will be prompted to mount volume 1 on /dev/rfd0

In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

    "Volume 1: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

When prompted for volume 2,

In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

    "Volume 2: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

When prompted for volume 3,

In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

    "Volume 3: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

When prompted for volume 4,

In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

    "Volume 4: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"
 

The file is now located in the /tmp/fwupdate subdirectory. Continue to paragraph 6.1.2.2.
 

6.1.2.2 Updating with the Diagnostics Service Aids

  b) Choose Update System or Service Processor Flash.

  c) Select 'File System' as the source of the flash update image file.

      The fully qualified path name of the update file is /tmp/fwupdate/3R031021.img

  d) If using an ASCII terminal press 'F7' key to 'Commit' the update.
       If using an HMC terminal  press 'ESC' + '7' keys to 'Commit' the update.

   e) Choose Yes to continue.

You will be asked for confirmation to proceed with the firmware update and the required reboot.  If you confirm, the server automatically performs the update and reboots.   The checkpoints 99FF and 99FD alternately appear while the update is in progress. This may take up to thirty minutes, depending on the configuration of the server.  Since the update occurs during this shutdown/reboot sequence, it is important to protect the server from interruptions.

NOTE:  If using an HMC terminal you will need to close the existing terminal window and open a new terminal window when the Operator Panel goes blank.

ATTENTION:  You may get error codes 4B2E26FB, 4B2E26FD or 40640EAF depending on the type of processor card(s) installed in the system.  You will be in the Service Processor Main Menu.  To continue the firmware update process:
  1) Press the white button on the operator panel.
  2) Within a minute,  the operator panel will display 9022.
  3) Press the white button again.
  4) Within a minute,  the operator panel will display OK.
  5) The second line of the title on the Service Processor Menu will match the firmware level you just installed.

Don't forget to retrieve and file any firmware update diskette that may still be in the server's diskette drive. A good time to do this is after the reboot has completed.

The update of the firmware is complete. You will want to verify this update as shown in paragraph 6.4.

6.1.3 Using the AIX Command-Line Method

Note: In the instructions that follow are specific AIX commands.
           AIX commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must
           be entered exactly as shown, including the filenames.

This method allows updating either from files already loaded into the target server or from diskettes.

• If the file is loaded in the target server, skip to paragraph 6.1.3.2.
• If the file is on diskettes, and a diskette drive is installed on the target server, continue to paragraph 6.1.3.1.

6.1.3.1 File on Diskettes

        Enter the commands:

           mkdir /tmp/fwupdate

      Note: If the directory /tmp/fwupdate already exists,
                make sure it is empty before proceeding.

         cd /tmp/fwupdate

     Enter :
        restore

   You will be prompted to mount volume 1 on /dev/rfd0

    In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

        "Volume 1: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

    When prompted for volume 2,

     In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

          "Volume 2: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

     When prompted for volume 3,

     In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

          "Volume 3: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

     When prompted for volume 4,

     In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

          "Volume 4: Firmware (3R031021) for pSeries 630 (7028-6C4) and (7028-6E4)"

The file is now located in the /tmp/fwupdate subdirectory.  Continue to paragraph 6.1.3.2.

6.1.3.2 Updating With Files Already Loaded in the Target Server

     Enter the commands:

        cd /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin
        ./update_flash -f /tmp/fwupdate/3R031021.img

    [Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]

You will be asked for confirmation to proceed with the firmware update and the required reboot.  If you confirm, the server automatically performs the update and reboots.   The checkpoints 99FF and 99FD alternately appear while the update is in progress. This may take up to thirty minutes, depending on the configuration of the server.  Since the update occurs during this shutdown/reboot sequence, it is important to protect the server from interruptions.

NOTE:  If using an HMC terminal you will need to close the existing terminal window and open a new terminal window when the Operator Panel goes blank.

ATTENTION:  You may get error codes 4B2E26FB, 4B2E26FD or 40640EAF depending on the type of processor card(s) installed in the system.  You will be in the Service Processor Main Menu.  To continue the firmware update process:
  1) Press the white button on the operator panel.
  2) Within a minute,  the operator panel will display 9022.
  3) Press the white button again.
  4) Within a minute,  the operator panel will display OK.
  5) The second line of the title on the Service Processor Menu will match the firmware level you just installed.

The update of the firmware is complete. You will want to verify this update as shown in paragraph 6.4.

6.2  Partitioned System

6.2.1  Using the Service Processor Menus Method

You must have privileged user authority on the target server to update its firmware.

Note:   All  firmware (System, Service Processor and SPCN) will be updated when using this method.

    a. Shutdown the server from the HMC virtual terminal window or  the ASCII terminal .

    b. When the operator panel on the server says OK,  press Enter, to bring up the Service Processor
         Menu.

    c. Choose 1 for Service Processor Setup Menu. <Enter>

    d. Choose 7 for Reprogram Flash EPROM Menu.  <Enter>

    e. Type y to continue. <Enter>

    f. Follow on-screen update steps as they are presented.

    g.  The 'Rebooting Service Processor ' message appears on the screen.

          The target server will reboot.  This may take up to thirty minutes, depending on the configuration
          of the target server.  Since the update occurs during this shutdown/reboot sequence, it is
           important to protect the server from interruptions.

    h. Begin watching the operator panel.

    i.  When the panel says 'OK',
           If using an ASCII terminal  - Press Enter
           If using an HMC terminal - close the current terminal window and open a new terminal window.

          The Service Processor Menu appears on the screen.

         The second line of the title, Version: 3R031021, should match the firmware level you just
          installed.

 Don't forget to retrieve and file any firmware update diskette that may still be in the system's diskette drive.  A good time to do this is after the reboot has completed.

NOTE:  If you are running Native Linux,
 - choose 2 System Power Control Menu
- choose 7 Boot Mode Menu
- Enable the Linux compatibility mode by choosing 1 (if currently disabled).

The firmware update is complete.  Power on the system and then continue to paragraph 6.3 HMC Restore Functions to complete the procedure.
 

6.2.2 Using the Update System or Service Processor Flash Diagnostic Service Aids Method

 ATTENTION:  This method is not recommended for partitioned systems, unless the device resources
                              are allocated properly.  This requires:

                           - One partition running AIX must have service authority.
                           - All other partitions except the one with service authority must be shut down.
                           - The partition with service authority must own the device from which the firmware
                                update image will be read.
                           - It is also recommended that the partition with service authority have a hard disk.

If the required devices are not in the partition with service authority, the customer or system administrator must reassign the appropriate resources to it. This requires rebooting the partition with service authority. To avoid the resource allocation issues, it is recommended that the service processor menus be used to update the firmware.

Note:  In the instructions that follow are specific AIX commands.
            AIX commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must
            be entered exactly as shown, including the filenames.

Note:  Review "Update System or Service Processor Flash" in the Service Aids section
            of the eserver pSeries 690 User's Guide for more information about using this utility.

This method allows updating from files already loaded into the target server or from diskettes.

• If the file is loaded in the target server, skip to paragraph 6.2.2.2.
• If the file is on diskettes, continue to paragraph 6.2.2.1.

6.2.2.1 File on Diskettes

        mkdir /tmp/fwupdate

     Note: If the directory /tmp/fwupdate already exists,
                make sure it is empty before proceeding.

        cd /tmp/fwupdate

     Enter :
        restore

You will be prompted to mount volume 1 on /dev/rfd0

In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

    "Volume 1: Firmware (3R031021) for 7028-6C4 and 7028-6E4"

When prompted for volume 2,

In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

    "Volume 2: Firmware (3R031021) for 7028-6C4 and 7028-6E4"

When prompted for volume 3,

In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

    "Volume 3: Firmware (3R031021) for 7028-6C4 and 7028-6E4"

When prompted for volume 4,

In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

    "Volume 4: Firmware (3R031021) for 7028-6C4 and 7028-6E4"

The file is now located in the /tmp/fwupdate subdirectory. Continue to paragraph 6.2.2.2.
 

6.2.2.2 Updating with the Diagnostics Service Aids

  b) Choose Update System or Service Processor Flash.

  c) Select 'File System' as the source of the flash update image file.

      The fully qualified path name of the update file is /tmp/fwupdate/3R031021.img

  d) If using an ASCII terminal press 'F7' key to 'Commit' the update.
       If using an HMC terminal  press 'ESC' + '7' keys to 'Commit' the update.

You will be asked for confirmation to proceed with the firmware update and the required reboot.  If you confirm, the server automatically performs the update and reboots.   The checkpoints 99FF and 99FD alternately appear while the update is in progress. This may take up to thirty minutes, depending on the configuration of the server.  Since the update occurs during this shutdown/reboot sequence, it is important to protect the server from interruptions.

NOTE:  If using an HMC terminal you will need to close the existing terminal window and open a new terminal window and open a new terminal window when the Operator Panel show LPAR.

Don't forget to retrieve and file any firmware update diskette that may still be in the server's diskette drive. A good time to do this is after the reboot has completed.

 Continue to paragraph 6.3 HMC Restore Functions to complete the procedure.

6.2.3 Using the AIX Command-Line Method

 ATTENTION:  This method is not recommended for partitioned systems, unless the device resources
                                are allocated properly.  This requires:

                              - One partition running AIX must have service authority.
                              - All other partitions except the one with service authority must be shut down.
                              - The partition with service authority must own the device from which the firmware
                                   update image will be read.
                              - It is also recommended that the partition with service authority have a hard disk.

If the required devices are not in the partition with service authority, the customer or system administrator must reassign the appropriate resources to it. This requires rebooting the partition with service authority. To avoid the resource allocation issues, it is recommended that the service processor menus be used to update the firmware.

Note: In the instructions that follow are specific AIX commands.
           AIX commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must
           be entered exactly as shown, including the filenames.

This method allows updating either from files already loaded into the target server or from diskettes.

• If the file is loaded in the target server, skip to paragraph 6.2.3.2.
• If the file is on diskettes, continue to paragraph 6.2.3.1.

6.2.3.1 File on Diskettes

        Enter the commands:

          mkdir /tmp/fwupdate

      Note: If the directory /tmp/fwupdate already exists,
                 make sure it is empty before proceeding.

         cd /tmp/fwupdate

     Enter :
        restore

   You will be prompted to mount volume 1 on /dev/rfd0

    In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

        "Volume 1: Firmware (3R031021) for 7028-6C4 and 7028-6E4"

    When prompted for volume 2,

     In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

          "Volume 2: Firmware (3R031021) for 7028-6C4 and 7028-6E4"

     When prompted for volume 3,

     In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

          "Volume 3: Firmware (3R031021) for 7028-6C4 and 7028-6E4"

     When prompted for volume 4,

     In the drive of the target server, put the AIX backup diskette labeled:

          "Volume 4: Firmware (3R031021) for 7028-6C4 and 7028-6E4"

The file is now located in the /tmp/fwupdate subdirectory.  Continue to paragraph 6.2.3.2.
 

6.2.3.2 Updating With Files Already Loaded in the Target Server

       Enter the commands:

           cd /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin
          ./update_flash -f /tmp/fwupdate/3R031021.img

      [Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]

You will be asked for confirmation to proceed with the firmware update and the required reboot.  If you confirm, the server automatically performs the update and reboots.   The checkpoints 99FF and 99FD alternately appear while the update is in progress. This may take up to thirty minutes, depending on the configuration of the server.  Since the update occurs during this shutdown/reboot sequence, it is important to protect the server from interruptions.

NOTE:  If using an HMC terminal you will need to close the existing terminal window and open a new terminal window and open a new terminal window when the Operator Panel shows LPAR.

Don't forget to retrieve and file any firmware update diskette that may still be in the server's diskette drive. A good time to do this is after the reboot has completed.

Continue to paragraph 6.3 HMC Restore Functions to complete the procedure.

6.3 HMC Restore Functions

    a. Click on the managed system name.

    b. Select the "Recover Partition Data" task.

    c. Select "Restore profile data from HMC backup" option.

 This can take up to 10 minutes.

When the restore is finished, the state changes to READY and the system Status and operator panel will say LPAR.

You will want to verify this update as shown in paragraph 6.4.

6.4 Verifying the Update

• If using AIX, continue to paragraph 6.4.1.
• If using Service Processor Main Menu, skip to paragraph 6.4.2.

6.4.1 Using AIX

         Enter:
            lscfg -vp | grep -p  Platform
 

This command will produce a system configuration report containing sections similar to the following.

   Platform Firmware:
        ROM Level.(alterable).......3R031021
        Version.....................RS6K
        System Info Specific.(YL)...U1.18-P1-H2/Y2
      Physical Location: U1.18-P1-H2/Y2

6.4.2 Using the Service Processor Main Menu

6.5 Archiving the Update Files

If the download process produced diskettes, label and store them in a safe place.

If the download process produced files, archive and identify the files for convenient retrieval.

End of Installation Instructions