IBM pSeries Servers
Microcode Update for

Cheetah 15K5 9/18/36/73/146/300GB
SCSI Disk Drive Model ST3xxxx55LC
Microcode Level C810

DATE: September   15 , 2010

 




Table of Contents

1.   General Information

1.1 Disk Drives Affected

1.2 Microcode Change History

2.  AIX Operating System

2.1 Installation Time

2.2 Determine Drive Model, FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level

2.2.1  SCSI Drives attached to SCSI Controllers  and PCI-X RAID Adapters

2.2.2  SCSI Drives attached to PCI SCSI RAID Controllers

2.3 Transferring and Unpacking the Microcode Update Package

2.3.1 Internet AIX self extracting file (.bin)

2.3.2 Internet RPM package

2.3.3 CD-ROM

2.4 Microcode Download Procedure

2.4.1 SCSI Drives Attached to SCSI Adapter

2.4.2 SCSI Drives Attached to PCI RAID Adapter

3.   Linux Operating System

3.1  Linux 2.6 kernel(such as SuSE SLES 9 or RHEL 4)

3.2 RHEL 3

3.3 SLES 8 SP4

4. Document Revision History:

 

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1.   General Information

The Microcode files provided in this package are only for use when installing disk drive microcode to a disk drive installed in a pSeries Server using the AIX or Linux Operating System.

 

1.1 Disk Drives Affected 

Below is the list of microcode files in this package, these files are for use with the following pSeries SCSI hard disk drive ONLY:

NOTE: To insure the integrity of microcode files, please check the checksum value of each file after extraction

 

Size     Disk Drive Model        FRU#       P/N (VPD)         Microcode File Name                 Checksum         Comment
--------    ---------------------   -----------      -------------       -------------------------------------       ----------      -----------------------------------------
9GB       ST373455LW         80P3148     80P3148         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (68 pin-Bare)

9GB       ST373455LC         09P3921      09P3917         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320 Carrier)

18GB     ST373455LW         80P3149      80P3149         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (68 pin-Bare)

18GB     ST373455LC         00P3829      00P3829         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320 Carrier)

18GB     ST373455LC         09P3823      09P3822         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-pScallop)

18GB     ST373455LC         80P3150      80P3150         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-Mill)

 

36GB     ST373455LW        80P3151      80P3151         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (68 pin-Bare)

36GB     ST373455LC         80P3152      80P3152         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-Bare)

36GB     ST373455LC         00P3831      00P3830         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320 Carrier)

36GB     ST373455LC         80P6319      80P6478         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320-HV)

36GB     ST373455LC         09P3826      09P3825         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-pScallop)

 

 

36GB     ST373455LC         03N6340      03N6339         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320 Carrier)

36GB     ST373455LC         03N6342      03N6341         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320-HV)

36GB     ST373455LC         00P2697       00P5262         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-Scallop Carrier)

 

73GB     ST373455LC         03N6345      03N6344         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320 Carrier)

73GB     ST373455LC         03N6347      03N6346         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320-HV)

73GB     ST373455LC         00P2689       00P5264         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-pScallop Carrier)

73GB     ST373455LC         10N7194      10N7221         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (68 pin-Bare)

 

73GB     ST373455LW         80P3153      80P3153         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (68 pin-Bare)

73GB     ST373455LW         03N5255      03N5255         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (68 pin-Bare)

73GB     ST373455LC         80P3154      80P3154         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-Mill Carrier)

73GB     ST373455LC         03N6325      03N6324         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320 Carrier)

73GB     ST373455LC         03N6327      03N6326         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320-HV)

73GB     ST373455LC         09P3928      09P4343         ST37345.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-pScallop)

 

146GB   ST3146855LW       03N5256     03N5256         ST31468.54493030.43383130        19528        (68 pin-Bare)

146GB   ST3146855LC       03N6330      03N6329         ST31468.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320 Carrier)

146GB   ST3146855LC       03N6332      03N6331         ST31468.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320-HV)

146GB   ST3146855LC       00P3837      00P3836         ST31468.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-pScallop)

 

 

 

146GB   ST3146855LW       10N7196     10N7222         ST31468.54493030.43383130        19528        (68 pin-Bare)

146GB   ST3146855LC       03N6350      03N6349         ST31468.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320 Carrier)

146GB   ST3146855LC       03N6352      03N6351         ST31468.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320-HV)

 

300GB   ST3300655LW      10N7198      10N7223         ST33006.54493030.43383130        19528        (68 pin-Bare)

300GB   ST3300655LC       10N7211      10N7195         ST33006.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320 carrier)

 

300GB   ST3300655LW      03N5257      10N7223         ST33006.54493030.43383130        19528        (68 pin-Bare)

300GB   ST3300655LC       03N6335      10N7223         ST33006.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U320 carrier)

300GB   ST3300655LC       03N6337      10N7223         ST33006.54493030.43383130        19528        (80 pin-U3-HV)

 

 

 

1.2 Microcode Change History

Release date

Code level

Change Description

September 2010

C810

Fixed the following microcode bug: In rare situations when drive is left idle for extended period of time, it could damage the media

April 2009

C80F

Changed code to report PFA (SMART) error and force drive replacement after "Auto reallocation failure" errors

July 7, 2008

C80D

Corrected capacity values for 9.1 GB (introduced in C80A code).

April 14, 2008

C80A

After a drive reports error in AIX error log, and running AIX ELA (Error Log Analysis), drive reports zero for FFC (Failing Function Code). Also made code changes to support older disk drive FRU’s.

November 2007

C808

Changes made to drive microcode to monitor the number of CRC errors (drive-adapter communication errors), and if rate of CRC errors exceeds threshold, SCSI bus speed will  change from 320MB/sec to 160MB/sec.

April, 2007

C806

Initial Release

 

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2.  AIX Operating System

2.1 Installation Time

Approximately 20 minutes if drive is part of rootvg(using Diagnostics CD); Approximately 5 minutes/drive if drive is not part of rootvg(using concurrent diagnostics).

 

2.2 Determine Drive Model, FRU&PN and Current Microcode Level

2.2.1  SCSI Drives attached to SCSI Controllers  and PCI-X RAID Adapters

To see the drive type and current microcode level, Execute the following command:
lscfg -vl hdisk* |pg      ; For drives NOT configured for RAID

lscfgvl pdisk* |pg     ; For drives configured for RAID

 

   DEVICE      LOCATION                            DESCRIPTION

   hdisk16     U787F.001.DPM17R3-P1-C3-T2-L4-L0    16 Bit LVD SCSI Disk Drive (300000 MB)

 

        Manufacturer................IBM    

        Machine Type and Model......ST3300655LC    

        FRU Number..................10N7211    

        ROS Level and ID............43383130

        Serial Number...............00002C95

        EC Level....................D76038   

        Part Number.................10N7195    

        Device Specific.(Z0)........000004129F000136

        Device Specific.(Z1)........0309C810

        Device Specific.(Z2)........0002

        Device Specific.(Z3)........06211

        Device Specific.(Z4)........0001

        Device Specific.(Z5)........22

        Device Specific.(Z6)........D76038   

        Brand....................... 

 

If the data returned in the Part Number”, FRU Number, and Machine Type and Model  fields match the one listed in section 1.1 AND the "ROS Level and ID...." field of that data is below "43383130", this microcode applies.
Note: Drive microcode level in ROS Level and ID … field is displayed in Hex value of ASCII characters in VPD data. Each alpha-numeric ASCII character converts to a 2-digit hex number. For example in VPD displayed above, 43 Hex= ASCII character "C";  38 Hex= ASCII character "8"; 31 Hex=ASCII character "1"; 30 Hex=ASCII character "0",  microcode level is "C810". Also note that the microcode level "C810" is displayed in  Z1” field.

 

2.2.2  SCSI Drives attached to PCI SCSI RAID Controllers

At AIX command line, type:
Diag
Select "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
Select "PCI RAID Physical Disk Identify"
Select SCSI RAID Adapter (press enter, then F7 to Commit)
This will display the Vital Product Data for Physical Disk drives attached to the RAID adapter.

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2.3 Transferring and Unpacking the Microcode Update Package

2.3.1 Internet AIX self extracting file (.bin)

a) Make a directory on an AIX system to receive the AIX format file.
    Enter:      mkdir /tmp/fwupdate
b) Transfer the AIX format file to /tmp/fwupdate directory (using "Save as ...").
    You'll see the filename is CH15K5.bin
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
  Enter the commands:
  cd /tmp/fwupdate
  chmod +x CH15K5.bin
  ./CH15K5.bin
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]

The directory CH15K5 with microcode files listed in section 1.1 will be added to /tmp/fwupdate.
 

d-Enter the following command to copy the microcode files to " /etc/microcode " directory :
   cp /tmp/fwupdate/CH15K5/ST3*  /etc/microcode

e- If transferring files to a different system using floppy diskettes, use the following procedure to copy files to diskette
   Note: Don't overlook the complete path of microcode files, AIX Diag microcode download will not work if files are not copied with complete path onto the diskette.  Enter the following command to copy microcode file(s) onto a floppy diskette
ls /etc/microcode/ microcodefilename  | backup -ivf /dev/rfd0
where microcodefilename is  microcode file that is needed, for example:
ls /etc/microcode/
ST37345.54493030.43383130| backup -ivf /dev/rfd0

2.3.2 Internet RPM package

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) Make a directory on an AIX system to receive the RPM format file.
    Enter:      mkdir /tmp/microcode

b) Transfer the RPM format file to the /tmp/microcode directory (using "Save as ...").
    You'll see the filename is CH15K5-C810-AIX.rpm

c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below:
    Enter the commands:
        rpm -ihv --ignoreos  --force CH15K5-C810-AIX.rpm   

   (note double dash --)

The file size and checksum will be verified.

The microcode files will be added to /etc/microcode/
 

2.3.3 CD-ROM

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. Microcode files will be copied to /usr/lib/microcode

Notes:
 - "/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.
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2.4 Microcode Download Procedure

2.4.1 SCSI Drives Attached to SCSI Adapter

Warning: Do not power off the system or the drive during microcode download as this may permanently damage the disk drive

NOTE: Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore your system.

Caution: The microcode download process is nondestructive to the hard disks; however, as a precaution, ensure that a backup operation has been performed on the affected systems PRIOR to the microcode installation.

Can microcode be installed Concurrently?
AIX level 5.1 and above supports concurrent microcode download on all drives, including drives that are part of rootvg.
AIX level 4.33 and below does not support concurrent microcode download if drive is part of rootvg, microcode download can ONLY be performed in service mode(stand alone) using diagnostics CD. If disk is not part of rootvg, microcode download can be performed cuncurrently as long as drive is not in use.

Is system reboot needed to activate the microcode: Yes if stand alone diagnostics is used, NO if concurrent diagnostics is used.

Installation Time: Approximately 20 minutes/drive if stand alone diagnostics is used(using Diagnostics CD); Approximately 5 minutes/drive if consurrent diagnostics is used.

2.4.1.1 AIX level 5.1 and above

2.4.1.2.1 Concurrent Download

1. Type diag at the prompt.
2. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
3. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
4. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk? For physical disk, pdisk for RAID configured disks) and press ENTER, then press "F7" to commit..
5- A small screen displays the message " *** NOTICE***  The microcode installation occurs while the attached drives are available for use..... "
    Press enter to continue
6.  Select the source for microcode, use arrow key to go up/down, Enter to continue.
                      /etc/microcode
                      diskette

   - Use /etc/microcode if "restore" command is used to copy files from diskette onto the disk
   - Use diskette if using diskette as the source for download

NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the microcode diskette in diskette drive(if Diskette is selected above).  Insert the diskette and press ENTER

7- Display shows a list of microcode files available for the selected drive, highlight option "M  ST3xx...", the latest microcode for the drive and press ENTER. A message may warn you that current level of microcode is not available on the media, press ENTER to continue.

8. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode is...." and "Download has completed successfully"
       (this may take a few minutes)
9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard disk that requires this microcode.
10. Exit diagnostic(and reboot if needed).
 

2.4.1.2 AIX level 4.33:
 This procedure is for drives that are not part of rootvg or paging space:
1. This step is optional.  Microcode download can be performed either from Diskette or from Disk. To copy files from the diskette to disk, place the diskette containing microcode files into diskette drive A, at AIX Prompt type   restore
2- At AIX prompt, type   diag
3. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
4. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
5. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk?) and press ENTER.
6. Press "F7" to commit.
     (The current microcode level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the screen)
7. Make the following selections on the next screen:
    Select Input Device --------------------------------------- [ diskette]  <---------- Disk can be used if  "restore" command is used in step 1
    Microcode level to download ----------------------------- [ latest]
    Download latest level even if ------------------------------ [ yes]
    current is missing
NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the microcode diskette into the floppy drive(if Diskette is selected above).  Insert the diskette which accompanies these instructions. If this level is already installed in the drive you've selected a message will let you know. A message also may come up to let you know that the Diskette(or Disk) does not have the previous level microcode file. This is true and is not required to complete the download.
PRESS "F7" to commit
8. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode is....and...Download has completed successfully"
       (this may take a few minutes)
9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard disk that requires this microcode.
10. Exit diagnostic.

 

2.4.1.2.2 Standalone (Service Mode) Download

This procedure is used for all drives including rootvg or paging space drives
1. Properly shutdown the system.
2. Boot up the system in standalone diagnostics mode with the CDROM diagnostics(Use diagnostics level 4.21 or above;  It is recommended to use the same level
    of  Diagnostic CD as the AIX ).
3. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
4. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
5. Select resource that microcode will be applied to(hdisk?) and PRESS ENTER.
6. Press "F7" to commit.
      (The current microcode level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the screen)
7. Make the following selections on the next screen:
    Select Input Device --------------------------------------- [ diskette]
    Microcode level to download -----------------------------[ latest]
    Download latest level even if -----------------------------[ yes]
    current is missing

NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the microcode diskette into the floppy drive.  Insert the diskette which accompanies these instructions. If this level is already installed in the drive you've selected a message will let you know. A message also may come up to let you know that the Diskette(or Disk) does not have the previous level microcode file. This is true and is not required to complete the download.
PRESS "F7" to commit
8. You will receive a msg. "Current Microcode is...." and "Download has completed successfully"
       (this may take a few minutes)
9. Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for each hard disk that requires this microcode.
10. Exit diagnostic and reboot system in normal mode.
                             

2.4.2 SCSI Drives Attached to PCI RAID Adapter

NOTE: Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore your system.

1. At AIX Command line type:
    diag
2. Select the "Task Selection" from diagnostics menu.
3. Select "Microcode Download" from "Task Selection" menu.
4. Select RAID controller from the list of resources, PRESS ENTER, then F7 to commit
5. Select "Physical Disks" and PRESS ENTER
6. A list of all Physical Disks will be displayed, select the disk that needs to be upgraded, PRESS ENTER and F7 to commit.
7. Select "Latest level"
8. Select "Disk" if files are copied to /etc/microcode directory. Select "Diskette" if microcode files are saved onto a diskette, PRESS ENTER
    (The current microcode level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the screen)

9.  You will receive a message "Download has completed successfully" and "Current Microcode is"   (this may take a few minutes).
10. Return to the Previous menu and repeat this procedure for each hard disk that requires this microcode.
11. Exit diagnostic and reboot system.

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3.   Linux Operating System

3.1  Linux 2.6 kernel(such as SuSE SLES 9 or RHEL 4)

 

Microcode can be updated using the iprconfig utility. The iprconfig utility

allows for multiple levels of adapter and device microcode to exist on the

system at the same time. After the device to update microcode is

selected, all available microcode levels are presented to choose to download.

 

1.

     a) If using SLES 9 base, install the package by typing:

         rpm -ivh --ignoreos CH15K5-C810-AIX.rpm

     b) If using SLES 9 SP1 or better or RHEL 4 or better, install the package by typing:

                        rpm -ivh  CH15K5-C810-LINUX.rpm

2. Update the microcode by typing:

                                 iprconfig

    Press Enter.

3. Select Download microcode and press Enter.

4. Select the device you wish to update by typing a 1 then pressing Enter. Multiple devices may be selected.

5. Select the microcode image to be downloaded to the device by typing a 1 then pressing Enter.

6. Press Enter again to confirm the download (display shows “Microcode Download in Progress” with elapsed time)

7. If multiple devices were selected, repeat from Step 5 for the next device.

 

To check the microcode level:

 

1. Start iprconfig utility,

2. Select "Display hardware status" option.

3. Select disk to query by typing a 1 next to it and pressing "Enter"

4. Look at the "Firmware Version" field

 

 

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3.2 RHEL 3:

 

Microcode can be updated using the iprupdate utility. If iprupdate finds newer

microcode on the system it will be downloaded to the disk.

 

1. Install the package by typing:

                                 rpm -ivh --ignoreos CH15K5-C810-AIX.rpm

    Press Enter.

2. Update the microcode by typing:

                                 iprupdate

    Press Enter.

 

To check the microcode level:

 

1. Start iprconfig utility,

2. Select "Display disk hardware status" option.

3. Find the disk you wish to query and note its serial number.

4. Type "d" to get to the "Display disk unit details" screen.

5. Select disk to query by typing a 5 next to it and pressing "Enter"

6. Look at the "Firmware Version" field

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3.3 SLES 8 SP4

Microcode can be updated using the sisupdate utility. If sisupdate finds newer

microcode on the system it will be downloaded to the disk.

 

1. Install the package by typing:

                                 rpm -ivh --ignoreos CH15K5-C810-AIX.rpm

    Press Enter.

2. Update the microcode by typing:

                                 sisupdate

    Press Enter.

 

To check the microcode level:

 

1. Start sisconfig utility,

2. Select "Display disk hardware status" option.

3. Find the disk you wish to query and note its serial number.

4. Type "d" to get to the "Display disk unit details" screen.

5. Select disk to query by typing a 5 next to it and pressing "Enter"

6. Look at the "Firmware Version" field

4. Document Revision History