RS/6000 7026-H50 System and Service Processor Firmware Update

Applies to : IBM RS/6000 7026-H50

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


Contents


 1.0  Systems Affected

This update provides new System and Service Processor (SvP) firmware (FW) for RS/6000 7026-H50 systems only.  Do not use on any other systems.

The firmware levels contained in this update are:

These are companion firmware levels and must be used together.

The typical time to install this firmware is one hour.  The firmware does not become active when  installed and requires a system reboot to become active. This reboot time will vary depending on the system and the amount of features installed.  This estimate is for an average system.


2.0  Firmware Description and Revision History

Table 2.1 lists the levels and descriptions for System firmware.
Table 2.2 lists the levels and descriptions for Service Processor firmware.
 
 
Table 2.1:  System Firmware Update Descriptions and History
L08295
  • A problem was fixed that prevented the system firmware from loading and booting an AIX boot image that is larger than 16MB.
L05292
  • Corrected a problem that caused the ping test in the system management services (SMS) menu to fail when run on the integrated ethernet adapter and the 10/100 Ethernet Adapter (FC 2968).
  • Corrected a problem that was causing the memory DIMM VPD to be formatted incorrectly; this prevented the DIMM VPD from being displayed by the command "lscfg" in AIX version 5.3.
  • Added support for ARP (address request protocol).
L04197
  • Added support for AIX 5.3.
  • Added boot support for mksysb created on optical media in Universal Data Format.
  • Corrects intermittent problems with valid  system bootlist being ignored on systems with level L03115 or L03273 installed when bootlist is altered via graphics display being used as the system console.
  • Added support to provide response to APR requests for Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) or other network processes that generate ARP requests during NIM operations.
  • Added support for large boot images.
L03323
  • Corrects intermittent problems with valid system bootlist being ignored on systems with level L03115 or  L03273 installed.
L03273
  • Enhancements to prevent potential ping and NIM boot failures on SP and Cluster attached servers.
  • Resolves ping failures during NIM install on IBM Gigabit Ethernet SX adapters.
L03115
  • Corrected Auto configuration, ping and NIM failures on Ethernet adapters attached to switch or router with  spanning tree algorithm enabled.
  • Corrected boot failure with checkpoint E1F6 displayed after bootlist is set via AIX and more than 5 devices are specified.
  • Corrected missing devices in SMS bootlist when bootlist set via AIX.
  • Parameter change to limit bootlist entries set via AIX to 5.
  • Corrected boot failure with 'Default Catch' message displayed on console when booting from tape media containing large boot image.
  • Corrected error 20EE000B: unable to find boot record after restore on NIM install on 36GB or larger disks.
  • Corrected 'Default Catch' message displayed on console after SMS 'Change SCSI ID' utility screen is accessed.
L02113
  • Corrected SMS bootlist menu for missing header.
  • Corrected problem with failing Ping tests across gateways. 
  • Corrected problem with SMS utilities menu after executing Ping test with all Token ring adapters. 
  • Corrected problem with speed and media type settings on multiple Ethernet adapter types during NIM install. 
  • Eliminated need to zero out gateway address field if Client and Server on same subnet during NIM install. 
  • Added support for IBM Universal 4 Port 10/100 Ethernet adapter, Type A-E, Feature Code 4961. 
L01337
  • Added support for the IBM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Adapter II, Type A-F, Feature Code 4962. 
  • Added Universal Data Format support for CDROM and DVD drives. 
  • Corrected  NIM boot failure when non-TFTP packets are received. 
L01269
  • Added support for IBM Gigabit Fibre Channel Adapter for PCI Bus, Type 4-S, Feature Code 6227. 
  • Added support for IBM Gigabit Fibre Channel Adapter for 64-bit PCI Bus, Type 4-W, Feature Code 6228. 
  • Corrected missing lun id from Fibre Channel device in SMS Multiboot menu. 
  • Removed check for PCI vendor and device id to comply with PCI device specification. Will correct some causes for error codes 26020001 and 26020002.
L01159
  • Corrected IBM 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter UTP auto-speed  NIM install  problem. 
  • Added support for  IBM PCI Dual Channel Ultra-3 SCSI Adapter, Type 4-Y, Feature Code 6203.
L00278
  • Added support for IBM 4 Port 10/100 Ethernet Adapter, Type 9-Z, Feature Code 4951.
  • Added support for IBM 10/100/1000 Base-T PCI Ethernet Adapter,Type A-A, Feature Code 2975. 
  • Enhanced Memory Dimm failure isolation. 
  • Various SMS menu enhancements. 
  • Various GUI enhancements. 
  • Miscellaneous minor corrections. 
L99308
  • Added support for PCI Dual Channel Ultra2 SCSI Adapter, Type 4-R, Feature Code 6205.
WIL99253
  • Enhanced  RAS error isolation. 
  • Enhanced  SSC microcode.
  • Corrected Token Ring ping problem with CISCO-HSRP.
  • Added SMS menu enhancements.
  • Corrected ATM configuration problem.
  • Improved processor/L2 error reporting.
  • Miscellaneous minor corrections.
WIL99071
  • Corrected network installation  (of operating system) problem on  7025-F50.
  • Corrected CHRP systems E1DC hang problem.
  • Corrected 40110001 power controller problem on 7026-H50. [See Section 3.0]
  • Miscellaneous minor corrections.
WIL99005
  • Corrected softload problem.
  • Miscellaneous minor corrections.
WIL98303
  • Added boot support for Gigabit Ethernet-SX PCI adapter and updated adapter microcode level to 12.06.
  • Corrected timeouts occurring on non-CDROM installations of AIX.
  • Corrected problem of missing keystrokes at IPL.
  • Added SvP support for Fan8 in a model 3494 system.
  • Corrected E213 hang problem.
  • Corrected minor bugs and inconsistencies.
WIL98091
  • Original (GA) level.

 
Table 2.2: Service Processor Firmware Update Descriptions and History
ag030603
  • Companion level for system firmware level L03115.
ag010611
  • Corrected problem with Unattended Start Mode with Magnetek power supplies. 
ag001220
  • Corrected false power supply fan error during hot swap.
ag000901
  • Various serviceability enhancements.
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing enhancements.
ag990910
  • Improved NVRAM clear/check stop.
  • Added capability to allow SE filed to be changed.
  • Corrected once-a-minute sysplanar0 errors (SRN 651-740) .
  • Miscellaneous minor corrections.
ag990315
  • Improved environmental monitoring and fault notification.
ag990105
  • Corrected a processor related checkstop associated with SRN 651-610 or error codes 4B2xxx01 and 4B2xxx02.
  • Miscellaneous minor corrections.
ag980904
  • Corrected the sensor index between Service Processor and RTAS. 
  • Corrected Service Processor flash update failure to auto reboot the system. 
ag980619
  • Corrected occasional surveillance timeout condition.
ag980421
  • Added pre-processor surveillance.
  • Improved error handling and reporting.
  • Corrected condition in which a small percentage of FLASH updates could become corrupted.  [See Section 3.0]
  • Corrected NVRAM usage coordination with System FW.
  • Corrected other minor bugs and inconsistencies.
ag971203
  • Original (GA) level.


3.0  Cautions and Important Notes

ATTENTION:  The firmware levels contained in this package MUST be installed before installing AIX 5.3.

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.

Correction for Power Controller Problem

System firmware WIL99071 and later levels, correct a power controller problem.  The problem results in error message 40110001.  After installing and verifying the firmware update, the system MUST be powered off and UNPLUGGED.   When the system is restarted,  the Service Processor will reinitialize the power controller.

Once an update to version WIL99071, or later, has been successfully applied, the power controller problem will be completely corrected.

Firmware Update Installation Is Not Concurrent

Installation of the firmware will cause an unconditional reboot of the system.  Therefore, all user operations should be gracefully terminated before firmware updates are to be applied.

Avoid Potential Firmware Update Corruption

Some firmware corruptions are recoverable in the field, and a recovery attempt will usually succeed.  If the recovery attempt fails, replace the card containing the corrupted firmware module.  Here are some tips to help avoid the need for such recoveries.

Firmware Update Sequence
When both System and Service Processor firmware are to be updated, the SYSTEM firmware MUST BE UPDATED FIRST.

Never power OFF the system during the firmware update process!
The update will be incomplete and will fail.  Depending on where in the update process the power was lost, a recovery attempt will often succeed.  One recovery attempt is worthwhile.

Check current Service Processor firmware version before updating.
A good practice is to check the Service Processor firmware version prior to attempting an update (See Section 4.0).  If you anticipate updating a Service Processor whose current firmware level is not at least ag980421 you may wish to have a spare Service Processor card ready in case the update happens to hit a very small, but critical, timing window and fail.

Once an update to version ag980421, or later, has been successfully applied, the critical timing window, and its hazards, are completely corrected.

Service Processor firmware versions prior to ag980421 have very high update successes.  About 5% to 10% of  update attempts are exposed to a critical timing window that has been shown to cause update failures which leave the Service Processor's program memory partially empty.  A second attempt to update this firmware is worthwhile.

In the event a Service Processor firmware update encounters the critical window, the update process will either
    (a) hang or
    (b) give a warning that the update process failed.
           (This warning may be followed by a system reboot.)

In either case, upon reboot, the system will hang with progress code E0FF displayed on the operator panel.  At this point, the Service Processor update process should be repeated (once).  If this second attempt to update fails, the Service Processor must be replaced.

Use ONLY 7026-H50 Service Processor firmware updates
Ensure that the new Service Processor firmware is an "ag" version such as ag001220 (00=year, 12=month, 20=day).  If you update 7026-H50 systems with "wc" versions, it will corrupt the Service Processor firmware.

If you update 7026-H50 systems with "wc" versions, the next power ON will quickly result in error message 40210014 followed by system shutdown.  Additional error messages (such as 2BA00364, 2BA00367, etc.) may also appear prior to shutdown, depending on system configuration.  Replacing the Service Processor card is the only recovery solution for the field.
 

Replacement Parts May Require Updating

System and Service Processor firmware must be companion levels.
When an I/O planar or a Service Processor card is replaced, the firmware on each must be checked to ensure that they are at the latest companion levels.  If they are not, update  to the latest companion levels using the instructions in this document. Table 3.1 lists correct companion levels of System and Service Processor firmware.
Table 3.1:  Companion Firmware Levels, File Sizes and Checksums
  System Firmware Service Processor Firmware
Distribution Date Filename Size Check
Sum
Filename Size Check
Sum
November 2008 wil08295.img 1048576 31641 ag030603.img 376380 38407
May 2006 wil05292.img 1048576 31003 ag030603.img 376380 38407
August 2004 wil04197.img 1048576 15953 ag030603.img 376380 38407
December 2003 wil03233.img 1048576 54524 ag030603.img 376380 38407
November 2003 wil03273.img 1048576 41606 ag030603.img 376380 38407
June 2003  wil03115.img 1048576 09107 ag030603.img 376380 38407
June 2002 wil02113.img 1048576 63736 ag010611.img 373968 37137
January 2002 wil01337.img 1048576 18006 ag010611.img 373968 37137
November 2001 wil01269.img 1048576 41611 ag010611.img 373968 37137
August 2001 wil01159.img 1048576 15085 ag010611.img 373968 37137
March 2001 wil00278.img 1048576 06894 ag001220.img 373792 22397
Dec  2000 wil00278.img 1048576 06894 ag000901.img 374028 35713
Dec 1999 wil99308.img 1048576 56934 ag990910.img 374028 64687
Oct 1999 wil99253.img 1048576 26469 ag990910.img 374028 64687
May 1999 wil99071.img 1048576 44450 ag990315.img 348900 52864
Jan 1999 wil99005.img 1048576 32964 ag990105.img 348900 57735
Dec 1998 wil98303.img 1048576 28887 ag980904.img 344744 34801
July 1998 wil98091.img 1048576 00766 ag980619.img 343656 63276
Apr 1998 wil98091.img 1048576 00766 ag980421.img 341904 45883
Original (GA) wil98091.img 1048576 00766 ag971203.img 333176 32545

AIX Instructions are CASE SENSITIVE

In the instructions that follow are specific AIX and DOS commands.  AIX commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and must be entered exactly as shown, including the filenames.  DOS commands are not case sensitive, and  may be entered without regard to the cases shown.

How to Determine the Firmware Release Date from the File Name

Firmware level identifiers for the Service Processor use the 8-digit Gregorian date code method in terms of year, month, and day (such as 20030603 for ag030603 level).  The System firmware uses the 5-digit Julian date code method in terms of day number in a year (such as 08295 for L08295 level -- 292th day of 2005 or October 19, 2005).

4.0  How to Determine Currently Installed Firmware Levels

DO NOT rely on the part number or firmware level marking/label on the EPROM/FLASH module because the content of the module may have been updated to a different level. To be safe, always check the firmware level electronically.

Two methods for reading the firmware levels are described below:

4.1  Using AIX to Read Currently Installed Firmware Levels

To check the firmware levels,

    Enter:

        lscfg  -vp |  grep  alterable

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

   ROM Level (alterable).......L02113      <== System FW Level
   ROM Level (non-alterable)...ag010611
   ROM Level (alterable).......ag010611    <== Service Processor FW level


The ROM Level (alterable) lines list the levels of the currently installed firmware.  In the above example, the current System firmware level is L02113, the current Service Processor firmware level is ag010611.

If the right-most five characters (date) of the current System FW level is less than 08295 you should consider installing the update.

If the right-most six characters (date) of the current Service Processor FW  level is less than 030603, you should consider installing the update.

If you find the firmware levels are not correct companions, or that they must be updated, proceed to Section 5.0.   If the firmware levels are correct companions and no update is needed, installation is complete.

4.2  Using SMS Utilities to Read Currently Installed Firmware Levels

The System Management Services (SMS) Utilities may be accessed in two ways. Instructions for these two methods are slightly different, so be sure to choose the correct instructions for your environment.

4.2.1  If Using an ASCII Terminal

Power on or shutdown and restart the system.  At checkpoint E1F1 on the operator panel,  watch the terminal for the time to press the "1" key.  An indicator appears on the terminal as each system component is self-tested.  When the word "keyboard" appears, quickly press the "1" key. The SMS menu will be displayed after startup testing has completed.

The current System and Service Processor firmware levels can be found under the "Display Configuration" selection on the SMS main menu. The System firmware level is shown under "System Information" on the line "Firmware Level", and the Service Processor firmware level is shown under "Service Processor Information" on the line "ROM Level."

If the right-most five characters (date)of the current System FW level is less than 08295 you should consider installing the update.

If the right-most six characters (date)of the current Service Processor FW  level is less than 030603, you should consider installing the update.

When you have read the current firmware levels, exit SMS as directed on the menu screens.

If you find the firmware levels are not correct companions, or that they must be updated, proceed to Section 5.0.   If the firmware levels are correct companions and no update is needed, installation is complete.

4.2.2  If Using a Graphics Console

Power on or shutdown and restart the system.  At checkpoint E1F1 on the operator panel,  watch the console for the time to press the "F1" key.   An indicator appears on the console as each system component is self-tested.  When the keyboard icon appears, quickly press the "F1" key.  The SMS menu will appear when all the component tests have completed.

The current System and Service Processor firmware levels can be found under the "Config" selection on the SMS main menu.  The System firmware level is shown under "System Information" on the line "Firmware Level", and the Service Processor firmware level is shown under "Service Processor Information" on the line "ROM Level."

If the right-most five characters (date)of the current System FW level is less than 08295 you should consider installing the update.

If the right-most six characters (date)of the current Service Processor FW  level is less than 030603, you should consider installing the update.

When you have read the current FW levels, exit SMS as directed on the menu screens.

If you find the firmware levels are not correct companions, or that they must be updated, proceed to Section 5.0.   If the firmware levels are correct companions and no update is needed, installation is complete.


5.0  Downloading and Unpacking the Firmware Update Package

  Instructions for downloading and unpacking the firmware update package follow.

5.1 Internet Package

The System and Service Processor Firmware, in AIX and DOS packages, are located at the web site

           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 packages.

In the drop-down box, choose the entry for your specific machine type and model.

The download choices at that entry are:

You will want a copy of the instructions document and one of the download choices. You may transfer files to the target system in one of several ways. Detailed download/unpacking instructions follow for each of the downloading preferences.

5.1.1 Downloading the AIX Package

Use this method to download to an AIX system.

        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 package.

     Enter:
        mkdir  /tmp/fwupdate

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

   b) Transfer the AIX format file to the /tmp/fwupdate directory (using "Save as ...").
       You will see the filename is 7026H50F.BIN

   c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.

      Enter the commands:

        cd   /tmp/fwupdate
        chmod   +x   7026H50F.BIN
        ./7026H50F.BIN

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

 These files will be added to  /tmp/fwupdate.

         wil08295.img
         ag030603.img

If the above procedure was used to transfer files directly to the target system,  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 system.

5.1.1.1 The FTP Transfer Method

This method presumes you have ftp access to the target system.

On the intermediate AIX system,

     Enter the commands:

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

        bin
        lcd  /tmp/fwupdate
        mkdir   /tmp/fwupdate
        cd   /tmp/fwupdate
        put  wil08295.img
        put  ag030603.img
        quit

Proceed to Section 6.0 Updating the Firmware.

5.1.1.2 The Diskette Transfer Method

This method can be used for cases in which electronic connections between the intermediate AIX system and the target system are inconvenient.

5.1.1.2.1 Diskette for AIX Command-Line Update Method

A 2MB (HD) new or freshly formatted diskette is required.

With the diskette loaded in the drive,

     Enter the commands:

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

This will produce an AIX backup diskette.  Label this diskette

        "AIX Backup: System (L08295) and SvP (ag030603) FW for IBM 7026-H50".

Proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.

5.1.1.2.2  Diskettes for SMS Utility Update Method

   Note: The following procedure requires the doswrite command, which
                is included in bos.dosutil (an installation option of AIX). If
                this is not loaded on the machine, see your system administrator.

If you must use SMS (i.e. the system cannot boot AIX), proceed as follows.

Two 2MB (HD) new or  freshly formatted DOS diskettes (or use the AIX dosformat command) are required.

With the first diskette loaded in the drive,

   Enter the commands:
      doswrite wil08295.img  wil08295.img

Label this diskette,

        "Image: System (L08295) FW for IBM 7026-H50"

With the second diskette loaded in the drive,

   Enter:
      doswrite ag030603.img  ag030603.img

   Label this diskette,

        "Image: SvP (ag030603) FW for IBM 7026-H50"

Proceed to Section 6.0 Updating the Firmware.

5.1.2 Downloading the DOS

Use this method to download to a Windows workstation.

   a) Prepare a directory for receiving the DOS package.
       This directory can be in any partition with 6MB 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 format file to the [path]\fwupdate directory (using "Save as ...").
       You will see the filename is 7026H50F.EXE

   c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.

       Enter the commands:

         cd  [path]\fwupdate
         7026H50F

These files will be added to the fwupdate subdirectory:

             26H50F_B.EXE
             wil08295.img
             ag030603.img

5.1.2.1 Diskettes for the AIX Command-Line Update Method [Recommended]

A 2MB (HD) new or freshly formatted DOS diskette is required.

With the diskette loaded in the drive,

      Enter the commands:

        cd  [path]\fwupdate
        26H50F_B

Label this diskette,

       "AIX Backup: System (L08295) and SvP (ag030603) FW for IBM 7026-H50"

            Note:  Any diskette labeled: 'AIX Backup: . . . .' is in a format that can be used
                            directly with a computer running AIX as it's operating system.  This
                            diskette cannot be read using PC tools or command line operations.

Proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.

5.1.2.2 Diskettes for SMS Utilities Update Method

If you must use SMS (i.e. the system cannot boot AIX), proceed as follows.

Two 2MB (HD) new or freshly formatted DOS diskettes are required.

With the first diskette loaded in the drive,

     Enter the commands:

        cd  [path]\fwupdate
        copy  wil08295.img  a:

Label this diskette,

       "Image: System (L08295) FW for IBM 7026-H50"

With the second diskette loaded in the drive,

     Enter:
       copy  ag030603.img  a:

Label this diskette,

       "Image: SvP (ag030603) FW for IBM 7026-H50"

Proceed to Section 6.0 Updating the Firmware.

5.2 Remote Installation of Firmware

 To install firmware on a remote system,  login to the remote system as root. Copy (in binary format) the firmware files, wil08295.img and ag030603.img, to the /tmp/fwupdate directory on the remote system.  Proceed to Section 6.0 Updating the Firmware.


6.0  Updating the Firmware

This section describes methods for installing the new firmware.

***
WARNING:

Do not power off the target system at any time before the update process completes.
***

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

          At the AIX command line, enter:

            sum  wil08295.img

       This command will produce the following output:

              31641  1024   wil08295.img
 

       The checksum is ------->   31641

           sum  ag030603.img

       This command will produce the following output:

           38407   368   ag030603.img

      The checksum is ------->   38407

Two update methods are described below.

6.1 Using the AIX Command Line Method [Recommended]

You must have root authority on the target system to update its firmware.  Because the update process will cause an automatic AIX reboot, be sure the system is not running any user applications.

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

        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.

6.1.1 Updating With Files Already Loaded in the Target System

With the update files located in the /tmp/fwupdate subdirectory, apply the System firmware update first.

      Enter the commands:

        cd  /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin
        ./update_flash  -f  /tmp/fwupdate/wil08295.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 system will apply the new firmware, reboot and return to the AIX prompt.  This may take one to ten minutes, depending on the configuration of the target system.

At the new AIX prompt, apply the Service Processor firmware update.

      Enter the commands:

        cd  /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin
        ./update_flash  -f  /tmp/fwupdate/ag030603.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 system will apply the new firmware, reboot and return to the AIX prompt.  This may take one to ten minutes, depending on the configuration of the target system.

When you have applied the update for both the System firmware and the Service Processor firmware, the update is complete.  You will want to verify this update as described in paragraph 6.3.

6.1.2 Updating from AIX Backup Diskettes

On the target system,

     Enter the commands:

        mkdir /tmp/fwupdate

      Note: If the directory [path]\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 system, put the AIX backup diskette labeled,

       "AIX Backup: System (L08295) and SvP (ag030603) FW for IBM 7026-H50"

  The files are now located in the /tmp/fwupdate subdirectory.

Apply the System firmware update first.

     Enter the commands:

        cd  /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin
        ./update_flash  -f  /tmp/fwupdate/wil08295.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 system will apply the new firmware, reboot and return to the AIX prompt.  This may take up to ten minutes, depending on the configuration of the target system.

At the new AIX prompt, apply the Service Processor firmware update.

     Enter the commands:

        cd  /usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin
        ./update_flash  -f  /tmp/fwupdate/ag030603.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 system will apply the new firmware, reboot and return to the AIX prompt.  This may take up to ten minutes, depending on the configuration of the target system.

When you have applied the update for both the System firmware and the Service Processor firmware, the firmware update is complete. You will want to verify this update as shown in paragraph 6.3.

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.

6.2 Using the SMS Utilities Method

The System Management Services (SMS) Utilities may be accessed in two ways. Apply the System firmware update first.

Instructions for these two methods are slightly different, so be sure to choose the correct instructions for your environment.

6.2.1  If Using an ASCII Terminal

    a. Power on or shutdown and restart the system.

    b. At checkpoint E1F1 on the operator panel, watch the terminal for the time to press the "1" key.
        An indicator appears on the terminal as each system component is self-tested.  When the word
        "keyboard" appears, quickly press the "1" key.  The SMS menu will be displayed after startup
        testing has completed.

   c. Into the drive, insert the diskette labeled,

            "Image: System (L08295) FW for IBM 7026-H50"

    d. Choose 3 for Utilities.

    e. Choose 6 for Update System Firmware.  (the system asks for confirmation)

    f. Choose L08295.img

    g. Follow on-screen update steps as they are presented, until you see the message
        that begins, "System firmware updated...".

                - Press <Enter>.   The system will  automatically reboot.

                - At checkpoint E1F1 on the operator panel, watch the terminal for the time to press the
                   "1" key.  An indicator appears on the terminal as each system component is self-tested.
                   When the word  "keyboard" appears, quickly press the "1" key. The SMS menu will
                    be displayed after startup testing has completed.

               -  Choose 3 for Utilities.

               - continue to step h.

    h. Press <ESC> to return to Utilities.

    i.  Into the drive, insert the diskette labeled,

            "Image: Service Processor (ag030603) FW for IBM 7026-H50"

    j. Choose 7 for Update Service Processor Firmware.  (the system asks for confirmation)

    k. Choose ag030603.img

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

Following a successful Service Processor firmware update, the system will automatically reboot.

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 6.3.

6.2.2  If Using a Graphics Console

    a. Power on or shutdown and restart the system.

   b. At checkpoint E1F1 on the operator panel, watch the terminal for the time to press the "1" key.
       An indicator appears on the terminal as each system component is self-tested.  When the word
      "keyboard" appears, quickly press the "1" key. The SMS menu will be displayed after startup
       testing has completed.

    c. Into the drive, insert the diskette labeled,

           "Image: System (L08295) FW for IBM 7026-H50"

    d. Use arrow keys to move to Utilities.  <Enter>

    e. Use arrow keys to move to Update.  <Enter>

    f. Use arrow keys to move to System.  <Enter>

    g. Use arrow keys to move to Yes (if the displayed image is correct). <Enter>

    h. Follow the on-screen update steps as they are presented.   Following a successful
        System firmware update, the system will automatically reboot.

    i. At checkpoint E1F1 on the operator panel, watch the terminal for the time to press the "1" key.
       An indicator appears on the terminal as each system component is self-tested.  When the word
       "keyboard" appears, quickly press the "1" key. The SMS menu will be displayed after startup
       testing has completed.

   j. Into the drive, insert the diskette labeled,

            "Image: Service Processor (ag030603) FW for IBM 7026-H50"

    k. Use arrow keys to move to Update. <Enter>

    l. Use arrow keys to move to SP. <Enter>

    m. Use arrow keys to move to Yes (if the displayed image is correct). <Enter>

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

Following a successful Service Processor firmware update, the system will automatically reboot.

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 6.3.
 

6.3  Verifying the Update

To verify the firmware update was successful,  use the following AIX command after the automatic reboot.

    Enter:

          lscfg  -vp |  grep  alterable

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

 
   ROM Level.(alterable).......L08295     <== System FW Level
   ROM Level (non-alterable)...ag030603
   ROM Level (alterable).......ag030603   <== Service Processor FW level
The ROM Level  (alterable) lines list the levels of the newly installed firmware.

 The right-most five characters (date)of the System FW level should be 08295.

The right-most six characters (date) of the Service Processor FW level should be 030603.

Continue to paragraph 6.4.

6.4  Correction for Power Controller Problem

The current level of  System firmware (L08295) corrects a power controller problem.  The problem results in error message 40110001.  After installing and verifying the firmware update, the system MUST be powered off and UNPLUGGED. When the system is restarted, the Service Processor will reinitialize the power controller.

Once an update to version WIL99071, or later, has been successfully applied, the power controller problem will be completely corrected.

6.5  Archiving the Update Files

In the event it becomes necessary to restore the system to a certain firmware level, it is suggested you identify and archive the materials for each update you install.

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