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

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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

 

 

 

Chapter 3. Planning the migration

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