******* PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE *********
DATE: January 12, 2015
Table of Contents
1.0 Microcode and Document
Revision History
1.5 Important Information
2.0 General information
3.0 Installation time
4.0 Machine's Affected
5.0 AIX Requirements
6.0 Determine the Current
Microcode Level for AIX
7.0 Downloading the RPM
Format File to the Target Server for AIX
8.0 Discovery Tool Microcode
CD-ROM creation and download instructions
9.0 Verifying microcode
before download and notes for AIX
10.0 Microcode Download
Procedure for AIX
10.1 Setting up for
Microcode download
10.2 Downloading Microcode
to the Adapter
10.3 Verify and Re-configure
adapters.
11.0 Microcode
Download Procedure for Systems Without AIX Installed
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Firmware Level |
Description |
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30060010 |
Original Release |
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30080130 |
Boot Support |
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30080130 |
Boot Support- Update build image – Update Checksum value |
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30090140 |
Support added for network installation on 1GB speed switch ports |
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30100150 |
Improved support
added for network installation on 1GB speed switch ports |
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Document Revision History |
Description |
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05/28/14 |
Creating Readme file with latest microcode for this adapter- 30060010 |
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06/28/14 |
Updating Readme file with latest microcode for this adapter - 30080130 |
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07/17/14 |
Update Readme file checksum section |
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08/25/14 |
Updating Readme file with latest microcode for this adapter - 30090140 |
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09/11/14 |
Clarification of update process for port members of Etherchannel and/or SEA |
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09/30/14 |
Updating Readme file-AIX microcode file name change for newer AIX releases, rpm includes both filenames e4148a169304.30090140 and e4148a1614109304.30090140 |
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01/12/15 |
Updating Readme
file with latest microcode for this adapter - 30100150 |
Recently, several enhancements were released to improve the reliability and function of new and existing adapters used on Power8 systems. To ensure the highest level of availability and performance, it is important that the following System Firmware, IO, AIX & VIOS maintenance is performed. For efficiency, IBM recommends that all applicable System Firmware, IO, AIX & VIOS maintenance is consolidated and performed during the same session to reduce the number of scheduled maintenance windows.
· System F/W: SV810_081 / FW810.10 (or higher)
o For systems in PowerVM mode, a problem was fixed for unresponsive PCIe adapters after a partition power off or a partition reboot.
· I/O:
o
Device:
PCIe2 4-Port (10GbE SFP+ & 1GbE RJ45) Adapter
Feature Codes: EN0S EN0T EN0U EN0V
Version: 30090140 (or higher)
Support added for network installation on 1GB speed switch ports
o
Device:
PCIe2 2-Port 10GbE Base-T Adapter
Feature Codes: EN0W EN0X
Version: 20110140 (or higher)
Fixes a network installation issue seen with 1GB speed switch port setting.
· AIX/VIOS:
o VIOS 2233/61Z TL09 SP3 : IV63449
o VIOS 2225/61X TL8 SP5 : IV64473
o
VIOS
2219/61S TL7 SP10 : IV65041
For Power8 systems using NIC adapter Feature Codes (FC) EN0U, EN0V, EN0S, EN0T,
EN0W, EN0X which translate to:
PCIe2 4-Port Adapter (10GbE SFP+)
PCIe2 4-Port Adapter (1GbE RJ45)
PCIe2 2-Port 10GbE Base-T Adapter
These APARs correct a problem that occurs when promiscuous mode is not set when
the adapter gets reset (e.g. when adapter becomes backup in SEA fail over mode
or Encounters a transmit error). This would cause the adapter to transmit
packet but not receive packets.
This Readme file is intended to give directions on how to update the microcode found on the PCIe2 4-port (10Gb+1GbE) SFP+RJ45 Adapter (FC EN0T, FC EN0V, FC EN0S, FC EN0U).
Approximately 20 minutes.
FC: EN0S/EN0U: 8286-41A or 8286-42A
FC: EN0T/EN0V: 8247-21L, 8247-22L, or 8284-22A
Basic card function is supported on:
· AIX®
o AIX 7.1, Technology Level 3, Service Pack 2, or later
o AIX 7.1, Technology Level 2, Service Pack 2, or later
o AIX 7.1, Technology Level 1, Service Pack 3, or later
o AIX 6.1, Technology Level 9, Service Pack 2, or later
o AIX 6.1, Technology Level 8, Service Pack 3, or later
o AIX 6.1, Technology Level 7, Service Pack 2, or later
· Linux
o Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 6.5, or later, with current maintenance updates available from Red Hat.
o SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11, Service Pack 3, or later, with current maintenance updates available from SuSE.
FIX Central to download microcode:
http://www-933.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral
To navigate this site, you will want to specify:
· Product Group:
Systems
·
System:
Power
·
Product:
Firmware, SDMC, and HMC
·
Machine
Type: <Enter Machine Type>
·
Select:
Device firmware. Obtain device firmware only. Available for adapters
hard disks and media devices.
·
Select:
By Feature Code
·
Input:
EN0S, EN0U, EN0T, or EN0V
·
Download
the RPM file
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.
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 e4148a161
For example:
# lsdev | grep e4148a161
ent4 Available
03-00 PCIe2 4-Port Adapter (10GbE SFP+)
(e4148a1614109304)
ent5 Available
03-01 PCIe2 4-Port Adapter (10GbE SFP+)
(e4148a1614109304)
ent6 Available
03-02 PCIe2 4-Port Adapter (1GbE RJ45)
(e4148a1614109404)
ent7 Available
03-03 PCIe2 4-Port Adapter (1GbE RJ45)
(e4148a1614109404)
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
ent10
ent11 U2C4E.001.DBJ3257-P2-C3-T1 PCIe2 4-Port Adapter (10GbE SFP+)
(e4148a1614109304)
PCIe2 4-Port (10GbE SFP+ & 1GbE RJ45) Adapter:
FRU Number..................00E2715
EC Level....................D77452
Customer Card ID Number.....2CC3
Part Number.................00E2719
Feature Code/Marketing ID...EN0S
Serial
Number...............YL500838M135
Manufacture
ID..............40F2E93104D8
Network
Address.............40F2E93104D8
ROM Level.(alterable).......30100150
Hardware Location
Code......U2C4E.001.DBJ3257-P2-C3-T1
If the ROM Level is less than 30100150 you should update the microcode.
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 e4148a1614109304.30100150.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.
To obtain information how to burn a CD-ROM and run the Discovery Tool for an AIX or Linux System please go to:
http://www-304.ibm.com/webapp/set2/firmware/lgjsn?mode=10&page=cdrom.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 e4148a1614109304.30100150.aix.rpm
4.
Two microcode files will
be copied to “/etc/microcode”. The file size
and checksum of the microcode image will be verified in Section
9.0.
File Name:
e4148a169304.30100150
e4148a1614109304.30100150
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.
- For customers using the AIX Diagnostics CD, please refer to the IBM System
Hardware information Center for instructions.
Please verify the file size and checksum of the raw microcode files matches what is listed below.
Note: Microcode download must be performed separately for each Adapter bus under distinct Logical Partitions (LPAR's). Please save current and older versions of the microcode update files in case you need to restore the system.
Installation Time: Approximately 30 min System Time.
Please verify the file size and checksum of the raw microcode files matches below:
For
AIX :
“ls -l /usr/lib/microcode/e4148a169304.30100150” to verify file size is 2097152.
“sum /usr/lib/microcode/e4148a169304.30100150” to verify Checksum is 56626.
“ls -l /usr/lib/microcode/e4148a1614109304.30100150” to verify file size is 2097152.
“sum /usr/lib/microcode/e4148a1614109304.30100150” to verify Checksum is 56626.
Microcode download must be performed separately for each Adapter under each Logical Partitions (LPAR's).
1. Stop all applications that use this interface/adapter
2. Remove the interface/IP address from the all ports identified in section 6.0 for the adapters that will be upgraded.
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.
3. If the interfaces are members of an SEA, the SEA devices must be moved to a defined state.
a. “rmdev -l enX” – where “X” is the interface number for the Shared Ethernet Adapter.
b. “rmdev –l entX” – where “X” is the interface number for the Shared Ethernet Adapter.
4. If the interfaces are members of an EtherChannel, the EtherChannel device must be moved to a define state.
a. “rmdev -l enX” – where “X” is the interface number for the EtherChannel adapter.
b. “rmdev –l entX” – where “X” is the interface number for the EtherChannel adapter.
5. For every port associated with the adapter, the enX interfaces must be changed to a defined state.
a. “rmdev -l enX” - where “X” is the interface number for the adapter port
b. This command will be run 4 times, once for each port on 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 one of the PCIe2 4-Port Adapter (10GbE SFP+) (e4148a1614109304) devices for each adapter that need to be updated. Select 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 entX, where “X” is the number of the device. Press “F7” or “ESC+7” 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 /usr/lib/microcode directory. This is acceptable because the adapter will reject any incorrect code. Press “Enter” to continue.
7. Select 30100150 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 entX 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.
1. Verify the code level is 30100150 by typing “lscfg -vl entX” for each Ethernet adapter updated. Where “X” is the instance of the Ethernet adapter
2. Re-Configure the adapter and interfaces by executing the following command: “cfgmgr”
3. Re-configure/Verify the adapter's interface ip information through the “smit” menus.
If the customer runs into VIOS specific issues please contact IBM VIOS support.
NOTE: Once the firmware has been successfully updated, you must use smitty to reconfigure the network.
Use this procedure if the system has no OS installed or the installed OS (e.g., Linux) does not support microcode download for this device.
1. Boot the system via a Standalone Diagnostic's CD
a.
To
obtain a Standalone Diagnostic CD-ROM please go to the following webpage and
follow the instructions
http://www-304.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/diags/home.html
b. After booting to Standalone Diagnostics, the Diagnostic's CD can be removed.
2.
The
Diagnostic's CD should be replaced by a CD containing the unpacked microcode
image.
The CD containing the microcode images should be prepared prior. Create a
CD-ROM with the firmware e4148a169304.30100150 and e4148a1614109304.30100150 mentioned in section 8.0 and burn the CD with
Joliet CD file system.
3. From the Define a System Console menu either type or select vt320.
4. Select the “Task Selection” from diagnostics menu then select “Download Microcode”.
5. Select resource PCIe2 4-Port Adapter (10GbE SFP+) (e4148a1614109304) that microcode will be applied to and PRESS ENTER.
6. Press “F7” or “ESC+7” to commit.(The current microcode level of the resource you selected earlier will be displayed at the top of the screen).
7.
Select
Input Device (CD-ROM or DVD) then choose the Microcode level to download.
NOTE: A prompt will ask you to insert the microcode CD-ROM into the CD/DVD
drive. Insert the CD-ROM 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 CD_ROM does not have
the previous level microcode file. This is true and is not required to complete
the download. PRESS “F7” or “ESC+7” 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 adapter that requires this microcode.
10. Exit diagnostic and reboot system in normal mode.