Using the AIX diagnostics
to install the server firmware fix through AIX
Use this procedure if you want to use the AIX® diagnostics to install the server firmware
fix through AIX to the temporary
side of the service processor.
Note: If you plan to install the fix from CD using the AIX diagnostics, you will need to
obtain the Microcode Update Files & Discovery Tool CD.
The instructions are included in the procedure.
To install the server firmware fix using the AIX diagnostics, follow these steps:
Choose from the following options:
If you need to place the fix image on the Microcode Update
Files & Discovery Tool CD, continue with step 2.
If you plan to install the fix from your hard drive, continue
with step 3.
On the function selection screen, select Tasks
and Service Aids.
On the task selection screen, scroll to the bottom of the
list of options, and select Update and Manage Flash.
Select Validate and Update System Firmware,
and press Enter.
Note: If you receive a message stating: This
partition does not have the authority to perform the requested function,
see Message regarding a server that was previously managed by an HMC.
During
the server firmware installation process, reference codes CA2799FD
and CA2799FF are alternately displayed on the control panel. After
the installation is complete, the system is automatically powered
off and powered on.
Choose from the following options:
If the fix file is located on a CD, continue with step 9.
If the fix file is located on your hard drive, perform the following
steps:
Select File System.
Enter the fully qualified path name of the file with the flash
update image. The file will be copied to the /var/update_flash_image directory.
When finished, select Commit. The server
firmware level that you selected will be installed on the temporary
side.
Insert the Microcode Update Files &
Discovery Tool CD that contains the .img update file into the
media drive on your server and select Removable Media.
Note: If you receive a message stating: This partition
does not have the authority to perform the requested function,
see Message regarding a server that was previously managed by an HMC.
Select the appropriate device and press Enter.
Press F4 (Display). A list of firmware
fix image files is displayed.
Select the image file that is similar to: /microcode/EMp6/01EM3xx_yyy_zzz.img.
Press F7 (Store). The server firmware
level that you selected will be installed on the temporary side.