Confirming the A7173A Adapter Firmware Version

To verify the firmware version currently running on an online A7173A adapter, use the mptutil <device_file> command. For more information about online and offline firmware verification or updates, see “Verify or Update A7173A Adapter Firmware On HP 9000 Systems” (page 46), or “Verify or Update A7173A Adapter Firmware on HP Integrity Systems” (page 46).

To determine the device files for the A7173A adapters in your system, use the ioscan -fnkd mpt command:

#ioscan -fnkd mpt

Class

I

H/W Path

Driver S/W State

H/W Type

Description

==================================================================

ext_bus

6

1/0/2/0/0

mpt

CLAIMED

INTERFACE

SCSI Ultra320 A6961-60011

 

 

 

/dev/mpt6

 

 

ext_bus

7

1/0/2/0/1

mpt

CLAIMED

INTERFACE

SCSI Ultra320 A6961-60011

 

 

 

/dev/mpt7

 

 

ext_bus

8

1/0/4/0/0

mpt

CLAIMED

INTERFACE

SCSI Ultra320 A6961-60011

 

 

 

/dev/mpt8

 

 

ext_bus

9

1/0/4/0/1

mpt

CLAIMED

INTERFACE

SCSI Ultra320 A6961-60011

 

 

 

/dev/mpt9

 

 

The device file for each channel of each A7173A adapter is in the second line of the ioscan output for each channel. In the sample output, the device files are /dev/mpt6, /dev/mpt7, /dev/mpt8, and /dev/mpt9.

When you have determined the device files, use the mptutil <device_file> command to determine the firmware version currently running (in ROM) on the A7173A adapter. Both channels on each adapter share the same firmware, so it is only necessary to query one channel to determine the current firmware version. For example:

#mptutil /dev/mpt8

******************************************************************************

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****

****

M P T U T I L S u p p o r t

T o o l

****

****

 

 

****

****

for Ultra320 SCSI

Controller

****

****

 

 

****

****

Version 1.02 : Oct

22 2006

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****

 

 

****

****

(c) Copyright 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

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****

 

 

****

******************************************************************************

---- ADAPTER INFORMATION -----------------------------------------------------

Device File

: /dev/mpt8

Hardware Path

: 1/0/4/0/0

Driver Version

: r11.31/1.02

---- CHIP INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------------

Device ID

: 0x0030

Vendor ID

: 0x1000

Revision ID

: 0x8

Subsystem ID

: 0x12c5

Subsystem Vendor ID

: 0x103c

IOC Number

: 0

Max. Devices

: 16

Number of channels

: 2

Driver State

: OPERATIONAL

---- FIRMWARE INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------

SCSI Firmware Version

: 1.03.35.69 IO

SCSI Firmware Version (Hex)

: 1.03.23.45 IO

SCSI Firmware Size

: 40356

EFI Driver Version

: 1.05.00.01

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Ultra320 A7173A specifications

The HP Ultra320 A7173A is a high-performance Storage Area Network (SAN) component, widely recognized for its reliability and efficiency in data storage solutions. Designed to support the demands of enterprise-level applications, this SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) controller excels in providing fast and reliable data transfer, making it a preferred choice for businesses that require robust storage solutions.

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