REVISED:
3.0.0 Determine Adapter Part Numbers and Current
Microcode Level
3.0.1 Determine Dependencies
4.0.0 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update
Package from WEB
4.0.1 Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update
Package from CORE
4.0.2 Downloading and Unpacking RPM File from Web to the
Target Server
4.0.3 Downloading and Unpacking RPM File from the
Microcode CD-ROM
5.0.0 Downloading Directly to the Target System
5.0.1 Downloading to an Intermediate AIX System and
Using FTP
5.0.2 Downloading to an Intermediate AIX System and Using
a Diskette
6.0.0 Updating the Adapter's Microcode
6.0.1 Updating the Adapter's Microcode from AIX or CORE
packaging
6.0.2 Updating the Adapter's Microcode from RPM packaging
via Diagnostic Task Selection Menu
6.0.3 Updating the Adapter's Microcode directly from
Microcode CD-ROM via Diagnostic Task Selection Menu
7.0.0 Updating the Machine Records
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The level contained in this update is: SCU015
Note:
The previous parameters selected from the SMS menus during a NIM install are
stored in NVRAM and used on subsequent boots. However, if you go into the SMS menu
for adapter parameters, the System Firmware assumes you want to change the
parameters and resets them to the default of auto/auto. The SMS menus will be updated in the future
via System Firmware to display the actual settings without changing the parameters
to a default of auto/auto.
This package provides new Open Firmware for the Feature Code 4962, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II. To perform this update, please read these instructions completely. It is also recommended that you print them for quick reference. The typical time to install this Open Firmware is .2 hrs; the Open Firmware becomes active when installed and does not require a system reboot to become active.
For multiple adapters in a system, each additional adapter will require about one minute per adapter to update.
NOTE: Before attempting this update, please ensure that you satisfy the dependencies listed in this document.
NOTE: Verify the following values for the following microcode files using ls -l and sum command:
1410ff01.SCU015 Filesize: 65536 bytes Checksum: 02011
It is not necessary to physically remove the adapter from the system to determine its part number. Please follow the instructions below to electronically read it from its nonvolatile memory.
The adapter part number resides in its VPD area. These instructions will also read the adapter's code level. 1) List the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II adapters installed in the system by typing: lsdev -C | grep 1410ff01
The output should look like:
ent0 Available
00-03 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI
Adapter II (1410ff01)
ent1
Available 00-04 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
PCI Adapter II (1410ff01)
The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II, if present, will be identified as ent0, ent1, ...ent(x).
2) To read the VPD, execute the following command, where (x) corresponds the adapter's identifier:
lscfg -l ent(x) -v
The output should be similar to the example below:
DEVICE
LOCATION DESCRIPTION
ent0
10-70
10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II
(1410ff01)
10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II:
Part Number.................09P5023
EC Level....................H10971A
Manufacture ID..............YL1021
Network Address.............0003474BDB7F
FRU Number..................09P5023
Product Specific.(PA).......A5204205
Product Specific.(OF).......SCU015 or in AIX 5 as
ROM Level.(alterable).......SCU015
Device Specific.(YL)........P1-I4/E1
The field, Product Specific.(OF) or ROM Level.(alterable).......SCU015, means the code level is SCU015.
This new Open Firmware can be installed only if the following dependencies are met:
· Adapter is installed in one of the supported models based on your Sales Manuals.
· Potential part numbers must be from the list below:
o P/N: 09P5023, 09P3196
o FRU: 09P5023, 09P3196
· AIX levels supported:
o 4.3.3 and later
o 5.1 and later
Yes, but the adapter must be available and will be detached and reattached to the network.
The update process from AIX binary or CORE packaging will automatically detach the adapter from the network and will reattach to the network if the adapter was configured in SMIT. Otherwise, you will need to reattach via SMIT or AIX commands.
The update process from RPM packaging or CD ROM via Diagnostic Task menus will NOT automatically detach the adapter from the network. The interfaces must be detached manually prior to updating the Open Firmware.
See 6.0.0 Updating the Adapter's Microcode for more details.
Instructions for downloading and unpacking the firmware update package follow.
NOTE: AIX Instructions are CASE (lower and UPPER) SENSITIVE, and must be entered exactly as shown, including the filenames. DOS commands are not. This microcode update package, in AIX format is located at web site: download.html
NOTE: Once at the web site above, you must read and agree to the license agreement.
After reading the license agreement, return to this web site, locate the table of contents, and click on the entry labeled "Adapter Microcode." At the table labeled "Adapter Microcode," find the entry "F/C 4962 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II." You are presented with this description (readme file) and the AIX download file under column heading "Files to read/download."
To assist you making the correct choice, the next paragraph contains three sets of instructions for transferring the update files to your target system. Make this decision first and then download the description file and the appropriate self exploding file (described below).
* Description
(This document with complete instructions)
* AIX Format (Self-exploding file for
downloading to an AIX server or system)
The update files may be transferred to the target system in one of several
ways. Please select your preference below and refer to the appropriate section
for a complete set of instructions.
Downloading
the update files directly to the target AIX system.
Downloading the update files to an intermediate AIX system
and using ftp to transfer the files to the target system.
Downloading the update files to an intermediate AIX system
and using a diskette to transfer the files to the target system.
Note: CORE is a microcode repository that it designed to work with the tools used by IBM Customer Engineers and is only available to IBM Customer Engineers. All others must use the Internet download and installation instruction described above. The latest 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II Open Firmware level is available from: CORE (Current Object REpository)
It is provided in AIX backup format in the package listed under the following structure:
The files contained in the CORE package are: CORE4962.HTM (these Instructions in HTML) FLSH4962.EXE (Diskette image of microcode files as AIX backups)
It is recommended that you create the diskette from a 'local image'.
If you do not have a local image or a copy of image on a
CD press 'Make a local copy' on the Server line.
Place a 1.44 Mbyte diskette into your 'A'
Diskette drive
Press 'Launch' on the line that represents the Firmware that you want to
generate.
Last, Label Diskette "AIX Backup: F/C 4962, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
PCI Adapter II Open Firmware Update."
Login or su as "root"
Enter the AIX commands:
mkdir /tmp/flash4962
(skip this
command if already done)
cd /tmp/flash4962
restore -xq
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
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) Check to see if /tmp/microcode/RPM directory exists. If so, skip to step b).
If not, Make a directory on an AIX
system to receive the RPM format file.
Enter: cd /tmp
Enter: mkdir microcode
Enter: cd microcode
Enter: mkdir RPM
b) Transfer the RPM format file to the /tmp/microcode/RPM
directory (using "Save as ...").
You'll see the filename is pci.1410ff01.SCU015.rpm
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos pci.1410ff01.SCU015.rpm
The microcode file named 1410ff01.SCU015 will be added to /etc/microcode/
d). Verify the following values for the following microcode files using ls -l and sum command:
1410ff01.SCU015
Filesize: 65536 bytes Checksum: 02011
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
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. Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv
--ignoreos pci.1410ff01.SCU015.rpm
The microcode file named 1410ff01.SCU015 will be added to /etc/microcode/
3. Verify the following values for the following microcode files using ls -l and sum command:
1410ff01.SCU015
Filesize: 65536 bytes Checksum: 02011
Notes:
- You must have root user access to copy rpm file from CD-ROM to your
system.
- "/etc/microcode" is a symbolic link to "/usr/lib/microcode".
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
To download directly to the system in which the adapter you intend to update resides. Note: If the system is running LPAR, you must determine what partition has the resources assigned.
NOTE:Keep in mind all installed adapters must be assigned to a partition to receive this code update.
The other option is put the system in Full System
Partition mode to update all adapters.
The code update will only occur on that LPAR. You must
perform the same procedures
across all LPARs to update the
adapters in the entire system. If installing code from a floppy diskette,
ensure that the floppy drive must be configured as part of
that LPAR. Follow this procedure for each partition:
1) Provide a directory on your AIX system to receive the download.
Enter:
mkdir /tmp/flash4962
2) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/flash4962 directory (using "Save as ..."). The name of the file is flash4962.bin.
3) Unpack the microcode package by executing the flash4962.bin file as shown
below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/flash4962
chmod +x flash4962.bin
./flash4962.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
These files are unpacked into the working directory /tmp/flash4962.
NAME
DESCRIPTION
----
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flash
Script file for walking the bus, testing, and flashing the adapter
1410ff01.SCU015 Actual microcode image that
gets FLASHed onto adapter
hxescurry_43 Test case
used to flash code onto adapter on AIX43
hxescurry_51 Test case
used to flash code onto adapter on AIX51
load_kern_ext System function to load kernel extension
rule
Test case sequencer
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
NOTE: If the system is running LPAR, you must determine what partition has the resources assigned.
Keep in mind all installed
adapters must be assigned to a partition to receive this code update.
The other option is put the
system in Full System Partition mode to update all adapters.
The code update will only occur on
that LPAR. You must perform the same procedures
across all LPARs
to update the adapters in the entire system. If installing code from a floppy
diskette,
ensure that the floppy drive must be
configured as part of that LPAR. Follow this procedure for each partition:
1) Provide a directory on your intermediate AIX system to receive the
download.
Enter:
mkdir /tmp/flash4962
2) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/flash4962 directory (using "Save as ..."). The name of the file is flash4962.bin
3) Transfer this file to the target system via ftp, provided you have access
to the target system. From your intermediate AIX system, enter the following
commands:
ftp
{name of target system}
{Login
with a valid userid and password}
bin
lcd /tmp/flash4962
mkdir /tmp/flash4962
cd /tmp/flash4962
put
flash4962.bin
quit
4) On the target system, unpack the update file by executing the
flash4962.bin file as shown below. Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/flash4962
chmod +x flash4962.bin
./flash4962.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
These files are unpacked into the working directory /tmp/flash4962.
NAME
DESCRIPTION
----
-----------
flash
Script file for walking the bus, testing, and flashing the adapter
1410ff01.SCU015 Actual microcode image that
gets FLASHed onto adapter
hxescurry_43 Test case
used to flash code onto adapter on AIX43
hxescurry_51 Test case
used to flash code onto adapter on AIX51
load_kern_ext System function to load kernel extension
rule
Test case sequencer
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
NOTE: If the system is running LPAR, you must determine what partition has the resources assigned.
Keep in mind all installed
adapters must be assigned to a partition to receive this code update.
The other option is put the
system in Full System Partition mode to update all adapters.
The code update will only occur on
that LPAR. You must perform the same procedures
across all LPARs
to update the adapters in the entire system. If installing code from a floppy
diskette,
ensure that the floppy drive must be
configured as part of that LPAR. Follow this procedure for each partition:
1) Provide a directory on your intermediate AIX system to receive the
download.
Enter:
mkdir /tmp/flash4962
2) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/flash4962 directory (using "Save as ..."). The name of the file is flash4962.bin
3) Create a diskette to transfer this file to your target system. Insert a
blank, 2MB (HD) diskette in your intermediate AIX system diskette drive and
enter the following commands:
cd /tmp/flash4962
ls flash4962.bin | backup -ivr
Label the resulting diskette " F/C 4962 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II Microcode Update."
4) Place the "F/C 4962 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II Microcode
Update" diskette in diskette drive of target machine and enter the
following commands:
mkdir /tmp/flash4962
cd /tmp/flash4962
restore -xq
5) Unpack the update file by executing the flash4962.bin file as shown
below. Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/flash4962
chmod +x flash4962.bin
./flash4962.bin
[Don't
overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
These files are unpacked into the working directory /tmp/flash4962
NAME
DESCRIPTION
----
-----------
flash
Script file for walking the bus, testing, and flashing the adapter
1410ff01.SCU015 Actual microcode image that
gets FLASHed onto adapter
hxescurry_43 Test case
used to flash code onto adapter on AIX43
hxescurry_51 Test case
used to flash code onto adapter on AIX51
load_kern_ext System function to load kernel extension
rule
Test case sequencer
Proceed directly to Updating the Adapter's Microcode.
NOTE:
If the system is running LPAR, you must determine what partition has the
resources assigned.
Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case
you need to restore your system.
Keep in mind all installed
adapters must be assigned to a partition to receive this code update.
The other option is put the
system in Full System Partition mode to update all adapters.
The code update will only occur on
that LPAR. You must perform the same procedures
across all LPARs
to update the adapters in the entire system. If installing code from a floppy
diskette,
ensure that the floppy drive must be
configured as part of that LPAR. Follow this procedure for each partition: