10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter (FC: 5772, 5282)

Firmware Level	Description
KX0120	Original level
KX0130	KX0130 is a new baseline version. If you have KX0120 and it's working fine, there's no need to update to KX0130.

Document Revision History

Description

10/14/2011

Creating Readme file for latest microcode for this adapter- KX0130

2.0 General information

This Readme file is intended to give directions on how to update the microcode found on the 10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI Express Adapter (FC: 5772, 5282).

4.0 Machine's Affected:

8203-E4A, 8204-E8A, 9117-MMA, 9125-F2A and any new system that supports PCI-Express slots

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 -> System p, Product -> AIX, Version -> AIX level you need, and Fix type -> 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.DQDM323-P1-C1-T1 10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI-Express Adapter (8680c71014108003)

10G Eth-LR PCIe:

EC Level....................D76636

Part Number.................46Y3496

FRU Number..................46Y3496

Network Address.............001A643BBA74

ROM Level.(alterable).......KX0130

Serial Number...............YL10280C704T

Customer Card ID Number.....576E

Feature Code/Marketing ID...5772

Manufacture ID..............31107 E42372-005

Hardware Location Code......U789C.001.DQDM323-P1-C1-T1

If the ROM Level is less than KX0130 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.8680c71014108003.KX0130.aix.rpm"

3) For AIX: The microcode files will be added to /usr/lib/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://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/CDROMhelp.html

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.8680c71014108003.KX0130.aix.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:
8680c71014108003.KX0130

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 /usr/lib/microcode/14103f03.EP0170" to verify file size is 131072.
"sum /usr/lib/microcode/14103f03.EP0170" to verify Checksum is 21335.

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 10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI-Express Adapter (8680c71014108003)

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 interface (not always needed, but it is a good practice to do this step.

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 10 Gigabit Ethernet-LR PCI-Express Adapter (8680c71014108003) 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 could not be found on the selected source. This is acceptable because the adapter will reject any incorrect code. Press "Enter" to continue.
7) Select KX0130 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 KX0130 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.