7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1 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
• 5.2 Remote Installation of Firmware
• 6.0 Updating the Firmware
• 6.1 Using the AIX Command-Line Method
• 6.2 Using the Update Flash Diagnostic Service Aid Method
• 6.3 Using the Service Processor Menus Method
• 6.4 Verifying the Update
• 6.5 Archiving the Update Files

1.0 Systems Affected

The firmware level contained in this update is:

•   CM060505

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.

Service Processor Menu 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 SP 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

How to Determine the Firmware Release Date

4.0 How to Determine Currently Installed Firmware Level

Use the following  AIX command for checking the firmware level.

   Enter:
      lscfg -vp | grep -F .CM

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

  ROM Level.(alterable).......CM030829

If the right-most six characters (date) of the firmware level is earlier than 060505, 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

5.1 Internet Package

         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 package.

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 server or system)
• DOS    (For downloading to a Windows workstation)

• 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 from which you can use diskettes for transferring to the target server.

• If using an AIX system for downloading, continue to paragraph 5.1.1.
• If using a Windows workstation for downloading, skip to paragraph 5.1.2.

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 7026HM80.BIN

  c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.

     Enter the commands:

        cd /tmp/fwupdate
        chmod +x 7026HM80.BIN
        ./7026HM80.BIN

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

 This files will be added to  /tmp/fwupdate:

      CM_MM_060505.img

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

Otherwise, on 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 CM_MM_060505.img
     quit

Proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.

5.1.1.2 The Diskette Transfer Method

 Four 2MB (HD) new or freshly formatted 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:  FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

     "Volume 2:  FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

     "Volume 3:  FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

     "Volume 4:  FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

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 7026HM80.EXE

  c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.

      Enter the commands:

        cd [path]\fwupdate
        7026HM80

These files will be added to the fwupdate subdirectory:

       HM_80_B1.EXE
       HM_80_B2.EXE
       HM_80_B3.EXE
       HM_80_B4.EXE

5.1.2.1 Diskettes for Firmware Updates

  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
            HM_80_B1

      Label this diskette,

           "Volume 1: FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80,7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

  b) With a second diskette loaded in the drive,

         Enter:
             HM_80_B2

     Label this diskette,

           "Volume 2: FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

  c) With a third diskette loaded in the drive,

         Enter:
             HM_80_B3

     Label this diskette,

           "Volume 3: FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

  d) With a fourth diskette loaded in the drive,

         Enter:
             HM_80_B4

     Label this diskette,

           "Volume 4: FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"
 

Proceed to Section 6.0 Updating the Firmware.

5.2 Remote Installation of Firmware

6.0 Updating the Firmware

***
WARNING:

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

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

          At the AIX command line, enter:

               sum CM_MM_060505.img

         This command will produce the following output:

                 28838  4985 CM_MM_060505.img

    The checksum is ---------------> 28838

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

As the firmware update takes place (during the automatic shutdown sequence), progress can be monitored from the operator panel. The checkpoints 99FF and 99FD alternately appear while the update is in progress.

At some points in the update process, these checkpoints may not change for ten to thirty minutes. If this occurs, be patient and allow time for the update process to complete.

Updating firmware in the 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1 must be initiated either directly from the AIX command line, from the Update Flash Diagnostic Service Aid, or from the Service Processor Menu.

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.

6.1 Using the AIX Command Line Method

• If the files are loaded in the target server, continue to paragraph 6.1.1.
• If the files are on diskettes, skip to paragraph 6.1.2.

6.1.1 Updating With Files Already Loaded in the Target Server

     Enter the commands:

        cd /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin
        ./update_flash -f /tmp/fwupdate/CM_MM_060505.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 will apply the new firmware, reboot and return to the AIX prompt. This may take ten to thirty minutes (or more), depending on the configuration of the target server.

Having successfully executed the above commands, the server automatically performs the update and reboots.  Since the update occurs during this shutdown/reboot sequence, it is important to protect the server from interruptions.  The checkpoints 99FF and 99FD alternately appear while the update is in progress.

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

6.1.2 Updating from 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: FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

    When prompted for volume 2,

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

          "Volume 2: (CM060505) FW for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

When prompted for volume 3,

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

          "Volume 3: (CM060505) FW for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

When prompted for volume 4,

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

          "Volume 4: (CM060505) FW for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

The file is now located in the /tmp/fwupdate subdirectory.

       Enter the commands:

           cd /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin
          ./update_flash -f /tmp/fwupdate/CM_MM_060505.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 will apply the new firmware, reboot and return to the AIX prompt. This may take ten to thirty minutes (or more), depending on the configuration of the target server.

Having successfully executed the above commands, the server automatically performs the update and reboots.  Since the update occurs during this shutdown/reboot sequence, it is important to protect the server from interruptions. The checkpoints 99FF and 99FD alternately appear while the update is in progress.

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.

6.2 Using the Update Flash Diagnostic Service Aid Method

Note: Review "Update System or Service Processor Flash" in the Service Aids
section of the RS/6000 Enterprise Server 7026 Model H80, eServer pSeries 660 Model 6H0 and Model 6H1
User's Guide for more information about using this utility.

• If the file is loaded in the target server, skip to paragraph 6.2.2.
• If the file is on diskettes, continue to paragraph 6.2.1.

6.2.1 File on Diskettes

        mkdir /tmp/fwupdate

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

        cd /tmp/fwupdate
        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: FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

When prompted for volume 2,

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

    "Volume 2: FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

When prompted for volume 3,

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

    "Volume 3: FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

When prompted for volume 4,

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

    "Volume 4: FW (CM060505) for 7026-H80, 7026-6H0 and 7026-6H1"

The file is now located in the /tmp/fwupdate subdirectory. Continue to paragraph 6.2.2.
 

6.2.2 Updating with the Diagnostics Service Aid

  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 /CM_MM_060505.img

  d) Press 'F7' key to 'Commit' the update.

The server automatically performs the update and reboots.  Since the update occurs during this shutdown/reboot sequence, it is important to protect the server from interruptions.   The checkpoints 99FF and 99FD alternately appear while the update is in progress.

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.
 

6.3  Using the Service Processor Menu Method

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

Note:  Access to the Service Processor Menus is not available on serial port (S4).

    a. Power on or shutdown and restart the system.

    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.

    h. Begin watching the operator panel.

    i.  When the panel says 'OK',  press Enter.

          The Service Processor Menu appears on the screen.

         The second line of the title, Version: CM060505, should  match the firmware level you just
          installed.

   j.  To restart AIX,  choose 2 for System Power Control Menu.  <Enter>

   k.  Choose 4 for Power-On System.  <Enter>

   l.   Type y to confirm.  <Enter>

If you confirm, the server will reboot and return to the AIX prompt. This may take ten to thirty minutes (or more), 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.  The checkpoints 99FF and 99FD alternately appear while the update is in progress.

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

6.4 Verifying the Update

     Enter:
        lscfg -vp | grep -F .CM

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

        ROM Level.(alterable).......CM060505

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