The typical time to install this firmware is 0.7 hours. As part of the firmware installation, the system is rebooted. The reboot time will vary depending on the features installed, the amount of drawers attached, etc. This estimate is for a typical system. The reboot could run as high as 1.2 hours for a very complex system.
The firmware level contained in this update is:
Don't be alarmed at the length of this document! For any given
download/unpacking/update environment, the process is short. This
document describes processes for several environments. One should
be suitable for your needs, and these instructions guide you through just
the environment you choose.
Never power off the system during the firmware update process!
The update will be incomplete and will fail. Depending
on where in the update process the power was lost, a recovery attempt will
often succeed. One recovery attempt is worthwhile.
Note: Checksums can be used to verify files have not been corrupted or altered during transmission.
The checksum can be computed for any file by using the AIX 'sum' command, as follows.
At the AIX command line, enter:
sum {filename}
Example: Calculate the checksum of a file, 'TR02311.img'.
You will enter ----------------> sum TR02311.img
The output will look like this -------> 10847 1024 TR02311.img
The checksum
is --------------> 10847
The current System FW level can be found in the top left hand corner of the display. You will see something similar to:
RS/6000 Firmware
Version TR01150
When you have read the current FW level, you may exit SMS as directed on the menu screens.
The Version line lists the level of your currently installed System Firmware. If the right most five characters (date) of the firmware level are earlier than 02311 you should consider installing the update.
If you find the firmware level must be updated, proceed to Section 5.0. If no update is needed, the installation is complete.
Firmware Version TR01150
The Version line lists the level of your currently installed System Firmware. If the right most five characters (date) of the firmware level are earlier than 02311 you should consider installing the update.
If you find the firmware level must be updated, proceed to Section 5.0. If no update is needed, the installation is complete.
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/firmware/gjsn
Follow the instructions on this web page. You must read and agree to the license agreement to obtain the firmware package.
In the drop-down box, choose the entry for your specific machine type and model.
The download choices at that entry are:
Note: In the instructions that follow are specific AIX commands.
AIX commands are CASE (lower and upper) SENSITIVE, and they must
be
entered exactly as shown, including the filenames.
a) Provide a directory on an AIX system to receive the AIX package.
Enter:
mkdir /tmp/fwupdate
Note: If the
directory /tmp/fwupdate already exists,
make sure it is empty before proceeding.
b) Transfer the AIX package to the /tmp/fwupdate directory
(using "Save as ...").
You'll see that the filename is
7025F40I.BIN
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
chmod +x
7025F40I.BIN
./7025F40I.BIN
[Don't overlook the periods (.) in the above command.]
This file will be added to /tmp/fwupdate.
TR02311.img
Note: The following procedure requires the doswrite
command, which
is included in bos.dosutil (an installation option of AIX). If
this is not loaded on your machine, see your system administrator.
d) A 2MB (HD) new or freshly formatted DOS diskette (or
use the AIX dosformat command)
is required.
With the diskette loaded in the drive,
Enter the commands:
cd /tmp/fwupdate
doswrite TR02311.img TR02311.img
Label this diskette,
"Image: System (TR02311) FW for IBM 7025-F40 & 7026-H10".
Proceed to Section 6.0, Updating the Firmware.
a) Prepare a directory for receiving the DOS package.
This directory can be in any partition
with 3MB available space.
Executing in such a partition,
called [path] in these instructions
(ex. c:\download),
Enter:
md [path]\fwupdate
Note: If the directory [path]\fwupdate
already exists,
make
sure it is empty before proceeding.
b) Transfer the DOS package to the [path]\fwupdate directory
(using "Save as ...").
You'll see the filename is 7025F40I.EXE.
c) Unpack the file by executing the instructions below.
Enter the commands:
cd [path]\fwupdate
7025F40I
This file will be added to the fwupdate subdirectory:
TR02311.img
d) A 2MB (HD) new or freshly formatted DOS diskette is required.
With the diskette loaded in the drive,
Enter the commands:
cd [path]\fwupdate
copy
TR02311.img a:
Label this diskette,
"Image: System (TR02311) FW for IBM 7025-F40 & 7026-H10"
Proceed to Section 6.0,
Updating the Firmware.
***
WARNING:
Do not power off the target system at any time before
the update process completes.
***
b. At checkpoint FF1 on the operator panel, watch
the terminal for the time to press the "1" key.
An indicator appears on
the terminal as each system component is self-tested. When the
word
"keyboard" appears, quickly
press the "1" key. The SMS menu will appear when the startup tests
have completed.
c. Choose 3 for Utilities.
d. Choose 6 for Update System Firmware.
e. Insert diskette labeled "Image: System (TR02311)
FW for IBM 7025-F40 & 7026-H10" in the
drive.
f. Follow on-screen update steps as they are presented.
The flash update should complete in about one minute.
Following a successful firmware update, the system will say to press ENTER to cause a reboot. Press ENTER at this time.
Don't forget to retrieve and file any firmware update diskette that may still be in the system's diskette drive. A good time to do this is after the reboot has completed.
Your firmware update is complete. You will want to verify this update as shown in paragraph 6.2.
b. At checkpoint FF1 on the operator panel, watch
the console for the time to press the "F1" key.
An indicator appears on
the console as each system component is self-tested. When the keyboard
icon appears, quickly press
the "F1" key. The SMS menu will appear when the startup tests
have completed.
c. Use arrow keys to move to Utilities. <Enter>
d. Use arrow keys to move to Update. <Enter>
e. Insert diskette labeled "Image: System (TR02311)
FW for IBM 7025-F40 & 7026-H10" in the
drive.
f. Use arrow keys to move to System (TR02311). <Enter>
g. Follow on-screen update steps as they are presented.
The flash update should complete in about one minute.
Following a successful firmware update, the system will automatically reboot after the update is complete.
Don't forget to retrieve and file any firmware update diskette that may still be in the system's diskette drive. A good time to do this is after the reboot has completed.
Your firmware update is complete. You will want to verify this update as shown in paragraph 6.2.
The current System FW levels can be found in the top left hand corner of the display. You will see something similar to:
RS/6000 Firmware
Version TR02311
The rightmost five characters of the version should match the level you just installed, namely, 02311.
Firmware Version TR02311
The rightmost five characters of the version should match the level
you just installed, namely, 02311.
If the download process produced diskettes, label and store them in a safe place.
If the download process produced image files, archive and identify the file for convenient retrieval.
End of Installation Instructions