IBM AIX 4.3, AIX5L manual Microcode, Workstation Last updated Version

3.3 Microcode

An important task is to identify the current microcode level of all workstations and servers. For the use of AIX 5L and future releases a required microcode level for processors and adapters are absolutely necessary. To examine the newest microcode level, visit the Web at:

http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload

To determine the currently installed firmware level, read the documentation for the appropriate hardware system. For example, use the following AIX command for checking the firmware level of the IntelliStation POWER 275:

lscfg -vp grep -p Platform

This command will produce a system configuration report similar to the following:

Platform	Firmware:
ROM	Level.(alterable)	3F030703
Version		RS6K
System Info Specific.(YL)...		U1.18-P1-H2/Y2

Physical Location: U1.18-P1-H2/Y2

The ROM Level line lists the level of the currently installed firmware. In the example, the current firmware level is 3F030703.

At the time of writing, Table 3-1and Table 3-2provide an overview of the latest microcode levels available for download. Periodically a check for revised microcode levels should be done to ensure a stable environment.

Table 3-1 Actual workstation microcodes

Workstation	Last updated	Version
7043-140	2003/01/24	TIG02316
7043-150	2003/09/17	TCP03126
7044-170	2003/09/03	SPH03232 + sh030819
7043-260	2003/05/12	SPX03021 + px020627
7044-270	2003/09/03	SPH03232 + sh030819
7028-6E4	2003/09/03	3R030718
9112-265	2003/09/03	CLT03210 + ct030818
9114-275	2003/09/29	3F030829
Table 3-2 Actual server microcodes
Server	Last updated	Version
7025-F50	2003/11/04	L03273 + wc010611
7025-F80, 7025-6F0, 7025-6F1	2003/09/29	CL030829
7026-H70	2003/07/10	SST03115 + ss020419
7026-H80, 7026-6H0, 7026-6H1	2003/09/29	CL030829
7038-6M2	2003/09/29	3K030916

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