Generic Microcode Download
This service aid provides a means of executing a "generic" script from a diskette.
The intended purpose for this "generic" script is to load microcode to a supported
resource. This script runs whatever program is required in order to download the
microcode onto the adapter or device.
This service aid is supported in both concurrent and standalone modes from disk,
LAN, or loadable media.
On entry, the service aid displays information about what it does. It then asks for a
Genucode diskette to be inserted into the diskette drive. The diskette must be in tar
format. The service aid then restores the script file genucode to the /tmp directory
and runs the script. The script must at that point then pull any other needed files
from the diskette. The script should then run whatever program is necessary in
order to perform its function. On completion, a status code is returned, and the user
is returned to the service aid.
The genucode script should have a # ! /usr/bin/ksh line at the beginning of the file.
Return status of 0 should be returned if the program was successful.
Hot Plug Task
The Hot Plug Task provides software function for those devices that support hot-plug
or hot-swap capability. This includes PCI adapters, SCSI devices, and some RAID
devices.
The Hot Plug Task has a restriction when running in Standalone or Online Service
mode; new devices may not be added to the system unless there is already a device
with the same FRU part number installed in the system. This restriction is in place
because the device software package for the new device cannot be installed in
Standalone or Online Service mode.
Depending on the environment and the software packages installed, selecting this
task displays the following three subtasks:
PCI Hot Plug Manager
SCSI Hot Swap Manager
RAID Hot Plug Devices
To run the Hot Plug Task directly from the command line, type the following:
diag -T"identifyRemove"
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