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Austin 5899 5260 EL11 102400180 Readme - Readme
Austin 5899 5260 EL11 102400180 Readme - Readme
*Table of Contents*
*7.0 Downloading the RPM Format File to the Target Server for AIX*
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*9.0 Verifying microcode before download and notes for AIX* <#_Toc327177323>
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*Description*
10020120
Original Release
10040150
10050160
10060160
10090180
10240180
*Description*
05/30/12
Updating Readme file with latest microcode for this adapter- 10040150
02/13/13
Updating Readme file with latest microcode for this adapter- 10050160
04/11/13
Updating Readme file with latest microcode for this adapter- 10060160
05/27/14
Updating Readme file with latest microcode for this adapter- 10090180
12/08/14
Updating Readme file with latest microcode for this adapter- 10240180
Our supplier for the 1GB Ethernet adapters with Feature Codes 5899 and
5260, has informed us of an issue with the adapter when it is installed
in a configuration that includes a PCIe switch. A corner case exists if
correctable errors are occurring on the PCIe link between the PCIe
switch and the root complex inside the Power processor, where the
adapter can lose 16 bytes of an Ethernet transmit packet while still
marking the packet as being correct, thus disabling the ability for the
receiver of the packet to detect the error.
The supplier has provided us a fix in adapter firmware code to fix this
exposure that we are making available. This fix needs to be applied to
all adapters with Feature Codes 5899 and 5260.
Approximately 20 minutes.
? AIX�
� AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-01 Technology level and Service
pack 4, or later.
� AIX Version 7.1 with the 7100-00 Technology level and Service
pack 6, or later.
� AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-07 Technology Level, and Service
Pack 4, or later.
� AIX Version 6.1 with the 6100-06 Technology Level, and Service
Pack 8, or later.
� AIX Version 5.3 with the 5300-12 Technology Level and Service
Pack 6, or later.
? VIOS
http://www-933.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral
� System: Power
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.
Note: All of the Ethernet adapters that are installed will be displayed.
They will be listed as ent�X�, where X is 0, 1, etc.
Where �X� is the instance of the adapter. The command will produce
output similar to:
FRU Number..................74Y4064
EC Level....................D77125A
Part Number.................00E1681
Serial Number...............YL502019701S
Manufacture ID..............5CF3FC5D1338
Network Address.............5CF3FC5D1338
ROM Level.(alterable).......10240180
If the *ROM Level* is less than *10240180* 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"
*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
*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.
Please verify the file size and checksum of the raw microcode fillies
matches below:
For AIX :
"ls -l /usr/lib/microcode/e414571614102004.10240180" to verify file size
is 524288.
"sum /usr/lib/microcode/e414571614102004.10240180" to verify Checksum is
54035.
2) ***This step is for VIOS Users only*** � Detach and Remove the SEA
(Shared Ethernet Adapter) interface
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.
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) 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.
rmdev -l en1
rmdev -l en2
rmdev -l en3
rmdev -l ent0
rmdev -l ent1
rmdev -l ent2
rmdev -l ent3
or enter x to exit.
4.Configure devices
#cfgmgr
1) Verify the code level is *10240180* 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.
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.
3) From the Define a System Console menu either type or select vt320.
9) Return to the Tasks Selection menu and repeat this procedure for
each adapter that requires this microcode.