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General Information on System Firmware Updates
All the types of system firmware that can be reprogrammed are updated at the same
time. They are:
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System power control network programming
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Service processor programming
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IPL programming
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Run-time abstraction services
It is strongly recommended that you create a set of firmware update diskettes from the
Web site as soon as possible after a system is installed. As noted below, the diskette
images can be downloaded to any personal computer, pSeries, or RS/6000 system with
Internet access. This method is the only way to acquire a set of firmware update
diskettes; they cannot be created by using the service processor menus or by using
AIX.
Retain and store the latest firmware diskettes each time the firmware gets updated in
the event that the firmware becomes corrupted and must be reloaded.
Download the detailed instructions, as well as the latest flash images, from this Web
site. Before doing a system firmware update, check the Web site for the latest code and
images. Do not attempt a firmware update if you are unsure of the image you have, or
of the procedure required for the update.
The images are available on the Web site in either DOS format or AIX (backup) format:
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If downloading to a PC, download the DOS image and follow the instructions. The
diskettes that are created will be in AIX (backup) format.
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If downloading to a pSeries or RS/6000 system, follow the instructions to create an
image on a disk drive or on diskettes.
Determining the Level of Firmware on the System
Note: This information may be superseded by the information that is available on the
Web site listed below. Always check the Web site for the latest images and
instructions for checking the firmware level. The Web address is:
http://www.rs6000.ibm.com/support/micro
The firmware level is denoted by XXYYMMDD, where XX = model designation, YY =
year, MM = month, and DD = day of the release.
The firmware level can be determined by either of the following methods:
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On the AIX command line, by typing:
lscfg -vp|grep -F .CM
A line that begins with
ROM level (alterable)..
displays the firmware level that is
currently on the system.
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Looking at the top of the service processor main menu.
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