1000 Base-TX PCI-Express (FC: 5717)

Firmware Level	Description
CL0150	Original Release
CL0170	Enabling iSCSI boot support and fix bug with long spanning tree algorithms
CL0180	Fixes a bug in the way the MAC addresses are assigned to the ports as seen from SMS. This bug can cause problems during network boot when control is passed to the OS.
CL0210	If reading the adapter MAC fails, a specific error log is generated rather than a more generic error log. A change which adds synchronization code in certain code paths.

Document Revision History	Description
08/20/2008	Updating Readme file with latest microcode for this adapter- CL0170
12/12/2008	Updating Readme with APAR info for new flash ROM support
11/08/2010	Updating Readme with latest microcode for this adapter – CL0180
04/16/2014	Updating Readme with latest microcode for this adapter – CL0210
01/14/2016	Minor update on instructions for non-concurrent update clarification and adding Low Profile Feature code 5271 references to the readme.

2.0 General information

This Readme file is intended to give directions on how to update the microcode found on the 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-Express (FC 5717) and LP 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-Express (FC 5271).

CCIN: 5717

4.0 Machine's Affected:

This adapter is supported in all Power Systems that support PCIe adapters.

5.0 AIX Requirements:

Basic card function is supported on :

AIX 5L Version V5.3 technology level 5300-07 and later

AIX 6L Version V6.0 technology level 6100-00 and later

New Flash ROM microcode support needed for microcode download

For AIX 6100-00 run this command: instfix -ik IZ27512

For AIX 6100-01 run this command: instfix -ik IZ27599

For AIX 5300-06 run this command: instfix -ik IZ32296

For AIX 5300-07 run this command: instfix -ik IZ32180

For AIX 5300-08 run this command: instfix -ik IZ32204

Use this search page to find the appropriate APAR for your OS(http://www-933.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral). To navigate this site, you will want to specify Product family à System p, Product à AIX, Version à AIX level you need, and Fix type à Fix search and then press Continue. The next web page, you will need to put the APAR level listed above for your OS level (for AIX 5300-07, you would input IZ32180).

If you are using another release of AIX, ensure that the adapter is supported on that release before you install the adapter. Contact service and support for assistance.

6.0 Determine the Current Microcode Level for AIX:

Before you install the microcode, it is important to determine the microcode level of the Adapter installed in the target system. Use the following instructions to read the ROM level stored in the Adapter's VPD.

1) List the Ethernet adapters installed in the system by typing:

lsdev -C | grep ent

Note: All of the Ethernet adapters that are installed will be displayed. They will be listed as entX, where X is 0, 1, etc.

2) To check the current microcode level for the adapter or controller enter the following command

lscfg -vl entX

Where “x” is the instance of the adapter. The command will produce output similar to:

# lscfg -vl ent6

ent6 U789C.001.DQD4391-P1-C3-T4 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-Express Adapter (14106803)

4-P NIC-TX PCI-e:

EC Level....................D76255

Part Number.................46Y3512

Manufacture ID..............YL1027

FRU Number..................46Y3512

Network Address.............00145EE709D6

ROM Level.(alterable).......CL0180

Hardware Location Code......U789C.001.DQD4391-P1-C3-T4

If the ROM Level is less than CL0210 you should update the microcode.

7.0 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server for AIX
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.

1) Make two directories on your AIX system to receive the RPM format file.
Enter: "mkdir /tmp/microcode"

and then create this directory

Enter: "mkdir /tmp/microcode/RPM"

2) Transfer the RPM format file to the /tmp/microcode/RPM directory (using "Save as ..."). Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM".

You'll see the filename for the RPM file.
"rpm -ihv --ignoreos pciex.14106803-CL0210-1.aix.noarch.rpm"

3) For AIX: The microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/.

NOTE:
- "/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.

8.0 Discovery Tool Microcode CD-ROM creation and download instructions

To obtain information how to burn a CD-ROM and run the Discovery Tool for an AIX or Linux System please go to: http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/mds/

1) After running the Discovery Tool successfully the "/tmp/microcode/RPM" directory was created and your rpm files are copied from the CD-ROM.

2) Change to that directory, "cd /tmp/microcode/RPM".

3) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
Enter the commands:
rpm -ihv --ignoreos pciex.14106803-CL0210-1.aix.noarch.rpm

4) One microcode file will be copied to "/etc/microcode". The file size and checksum of the microcode image will be verified in Section 9.0.
             File Name:
            14106803.CL0210

9.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes for AIX

Please verify the file size and checksum of the raw microcode files matches what is listed below.

For AIX :
"ls -l /etc/microcode/14106803.CL0210" to verify file size is 131072.
"sum /etc/microcode/14106803.CL0210" to verify Checksum is 05751.

10.0 Microcode Download Procedure for AIX:

Microcode download must be performed separately for each Adapter under each Logical Partitions (LPAR's).

10.1 Setting up for Microcode download

1) Stop all applications that use this interface/adapter

2) ***This step is for VIOS Users only*** – Detach and Remove the SEA (Shared Ethernet Adapter) interface

# lsdev -C |grep ent

ent6 Available 02-08 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-Express Adapter (14106803)

ent7 Available Shared Ethernet Adapter

a) Before detaching the interface, record the ip address and any other pertinent information that was configured on the Adapter. This information may be needed if the microcode update overwrites this section on the Adapter.

b) “ifconfig en”X” detach” – where “X” is the interface number for the Shared Ethernet Adapter.

c) “rmdev –l ent”X” – where “X” is the interface number for the Shared Ethernet Adapter.

3) Detach the Adapter’s interfaces. For FC 5717/5271, this is required, as it does not support concurrent microcode download.

b) Under normal conditions, to detach the adapter from the network use the following command:

“ifconfig en”X” detach” – where “X” is the interface number for the adapter.

10.2 Downloading Microcode to the Adapter

1) At the command line type “diag”
2) Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
3) Select "Download Microcode" or "Microcode Tasks” then select “Download Microcode" from the menu.
4) Select all of the 4-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-Express Adapters (14106803) that need to be updated from the list of devices by using the arrow keys to highlight the entry and pressing "Enter" to mark it. The devices will be displayed as ent#, where # is the number of the device. Press "F7" when you are done mark all the adapters you want to flash.
5) Select "/usr/lib/microcode" or “/etc/microcode”.
6) A dialogue box may be displayed on screen. It will state that the current microcode level on the adapter is not in the /etc/microcode directory. This is acceptable because the adapter will reject any incorrect code. Press "Enter" to continue.
7) Select CL0210 level and press "Enter" to flash the adapter.
8) The following message will appear on the screen when download is completed: "Microcode download complete successfully. The current microcode level for the device ent# is ... Please run diagnostics on the adapter to ensure that it is functioning properly."
9) If you selected more than one adapter to update, then steps 6-9 will repeat until all adapters are updated.
10) Exit diagnostics.

10.3 Verify and Re-configure adapters

1) Verify the code level is CL0210 by typing "lscfg -vl ent#" for each Ethernet adapter updated. <Where # is the instance of the Ethernet adapter>

2) ***This step is for VIOS Users only*** Re-Configure the SEA adapter by executing the following command: “cfgmgr”

Any VIOS specific issues please contact IBM VIOS support team.

3) Re-configure/Verify the adapter’s interface ip information through the “smit” menus.