RS/6000 SP 9076 System and Service Processor Firmware Update

Applies to: IBM RS/6000 SP 9076 POWER3 SMP High Nodes and SP 9076 375Mhz Power3 SMP High Nodes

NOTE:
This firmware is for RS/6000 SP 9076 POWER3 SMP High Nodes and SP 9076 375MHz POWER3 SMP High Nodes only.  DO NOT INSTALL FIRMWARE FOR M/T 7043 ON THIS NODE!
The latest firmware level is: For instructions on obtaining this firmware, see the chart at the bottom of this file.
 



Revision History
 
 
Level Description
nk020426
  • Enhancements to memory diagnostics 
  • Adds support for 4-Port 10/100 Ethernet (FC4961, A-E) 
  • Fixes boot problems from Dual-Channel Ultra3 SCSI (FC6203, 4-Y) 
  • Corrects Local/Remote server NIM / MAC address discrepancies  
nk020110
  • Increased support for Scurry adapter (FC4962, A-F) 
  • Added UDF driver to support DVD media type 
  • NIM install/boot enhancements
  • Improved FRU isolations  
  • nk010605
    • Enhancements on FRU isolations for RAS 
    • Correction to Klickitat Ethernet adapter error code 
    nk010206
    • Corrects false Redundant CPU Power Supply warnings (LDC 40110012, SRN A15-120) 
    • Galaxy NIM install problem for auto speed resolved 
    • Improved FRU isolation  
    • Fixes incorrect FRU location codes 
    • NCA5.1 performance tuning changes 
    nk001020
    • Improved checkstop analysis for 630 Processor errors 
    • Improved checkstop analysis for Colony Adapter errors 
    • Corrects False Power Supply warnings 
    • Addresses CPU redundant Power Supply failures 
    • Improved FRU isolation 
    • Fixes incorrect FRU location codes 
    • Fixes NIM install and miscellanous errors with Galaxy UTP 
    • Changed L2 Single Bit Error algorithm to include stuck bit detection 
    • Resolved EPOW related problems 
    • Fix for node not powering on after firmware update 
    • Memory update improvements 
    • 630+ processor performance improvements 
    • Added support for NCA5.1 
    • FRU update made possible when upgrading NH1 to NH2 
    nk000725
    • Improved checkstop analysis for SABER errors on I/O Planar 
    • Improved checkstop analysis for 630 Processor errors 
    • Improved checkstop analysis for Colony Adapter errors 
    • Corrects False Power Supply warnings 
    nk000622
    • Enhanced L2 Cache single-bit error algorithm for improved single-bit error analysis and reporting. This fix will reduce CPU card replacements and performance degradation's due to L2 ECC single-bit errors. This fix is critical to all Power3 SMP High Nodes. Please install at your earliest convenience as this fix is classified as "Strongly Recommended". 
    • Enables ICache recovery 
    • Enhanced scheme for LIVELOCK breaker 
    • Fixes 32GB memory limit 
    • RTAS error enhancement 
    • Addresses CPU redundant Power Supply failures 
    • Improved FRU isolation 
    • Fixes incorrect FRU location codes 
    • Special error codes created for NCA port table timeouts 
    • Adds SMS menu support for Galaxy UTP adapter 


    How to get a copy of the latest firmware level:
     
    System Status Contact
    Under Warranty Call IBM CE
    IBM Maintenance Agreement Call IBM CE
    Third Party  In the US: Contact 1-866-432-8274 or e-mail at TPC@ca.ibm.com

    Outside the US: Contact your local IBM Branch Office for guidance

    Self Maintainers Call (512) 838-7108

    Have the following information available when calling.

    Customer Name:
    System S/N:
    Node type: 604/604e, 332MHz, or Power3
    Address to Ship to:
    ( No overnight delivery to P.O. Box entry )
    Contact to Receive:
    Telephone #: 


    


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