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Digest Name: weekly all firmware patch digest
    Created: Sun Feb 4 3:05:02 PST 2001

Table of Contents:

Document ID Title
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PF_CPRW4102 HP 9000 Model N4000 Firmware revision 41.02
PF_CBCJ0049 HP 9000 Model B[12]000/C3X00/J[567]X00 firmware 4.9 patch

The documents are listed below.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Document ID: PF_CPRW4102
Date Loaded: 20010131
      Title: HP 9000 Model N4000 Firmware revision 41.02

Patch Name: PF_CPRW4102

Patch Description: HP 9000 Model N4000 Firmware revision 41.02

---------------------------------------------------------------------
| ----------------- |
| | C A U T I O N | |
| ----------------- |
| |
| Install this Firmware update ONLY on models listed below. |
| DO NOT attempt to install this Firmware update on L3000 or any |
| other system model as this will render that system inoperable. |
| |
| This patch is a Firmware update for the following systems ONLY: |
| HP9000 Model N4000 |
| |
---------------------------------------------------------------------

  This patch is a Firmware update for the HP9000 Model N4000
  systems.

The following features, fixes and enhancements appear in server firmware
revision 41.02:
  1. Provide support Revision 3.1 processors
  2. Provide OLA/R support
  3. Provide support for new compiler toolsets
  4. Serial Number command added to BCH information menu
  5. Display CPU speed with BCH command "in pr"
  6. Added MPE support
  7. Corrected error in LMPC handler
  8. Added support for RAID IODC
  9. BCH command "CO DE" does not correctly default the model string

Detailed Explanation:

  1. Self explanatory
  2. N4000 servers require PDC 40.49 and HP-UX 11i to enable the
     high availability OLA/R feature. OLA/R stands for OnLine Addition Removal
     and Replacement of PCI cards. PDC revision 40.49 is not available for
     field installation only PDC revision 41.02 is available.
  3. Older revisions of firmware did not support new compiler toolsets. Added
     support for new toolsets.
  4. Previous revisions of PDC did not allow Field Engineer to view the serial
     number. Added the BCH command "in sn" to allow Field Engineers to view the
     system serial number.
  5. Older revisions of firmaware did not check the speed of the processor and
     defaulted to high speed, this caused intermittant system errors. A line
     was added to the BCH "in pr" command to display the speed of the processor
     and add a warning message for slow speed processors.
  6. Older revisions of firmware did not support MPE. PDC revision 41.02 is
     required to support MPE.
  7. Under certain error conditions LPMC's caused HPMC's to be generated. PDC
     revision 41.02 was changed to properly handle the error conditions.
  8. Self explanatory.
  9. After changing the switches on the system board to 440Mhz from 550Mhz, the
     BCH command "CO DE" does not change the model string to 9000/800/N4000-44.

PF_CPRW4025:

New Server Firmware (Rev. 213/ 40.25) is needed to address issues regarding:

        1. The speed detection section of PDC did not detect a 360/440 MHz
           processor when installed into a 550 MHz system. This enabled the
           chance of installing a slow speed processor in a high-speed system.
           PDC now detects this condition, issues a warning message and
           prevents HP-UX from booting.

        2. PDC now supports boot via the A5158A (PCI 2x Fiber Channel) family
           of I/O cards.

PF_CPRW3946:

        New Server Firmware (Rev. 204/ 39.46) is needed to address issues
        regarding:

        - PDC_SYSTEM_INFO is overflowing its stack space, may cause HPMC.
        - Register gr2 is incorrect on CPUs 3-7 during LPMC.
        - "Ser scsi" commands do not accept paths with PCI to PCI bridges.

PF_CPRW3941:

        Firmware revision 39.41 adds the following features and enhancements:

        - Provides enhancements needed for future hardware.
        - Improved soft reset routine.
        - Enforces CPU loading order 1,3,5,7,0,2,4,6
        - Ensures all CPUs are in the same cache configuration
        - Limits boot from tape retries to 10
        - Fix firmware shutdown process to prevent HPMC on shutdown
        - Preserves SCSI info after a firmware update (from 39.25 only)
        - Ensures system has reached a quiescent state prior to starting
          firmware HPMC handler to enable proper reporting of the cause of
          the failure
        - Fixed warning bits not being cleared on reset
        - All single bit errors are now resolved to the specific DIMM
        - Check for invalid console path to prevent user from selecting the
          GSP internal path

Path Name: /firmware_patches/hp/cpu/PF_CPRW4102

Creation Date: 01/01/25

Post Date: 01/01/31

SR: None

"sum" output: 10097 6514 CPRW4102.frm

Hardware Dependencies: For HP9000 N4000 systems only.

Supersedes: PF_CPRW3941 PF_CPRW3946 PF_CPRW4025

Patch Package Size (Kbytes): 4681

Installation Instructions:

     Please review all instructions and the "Hewlett-Packard
     Support Tool License Terms" or your Hewlett-Packard support
     terms and conditions for precautions, scope of license,
     restrictions, and, limitation of liability and warranties,
     before installing this patch.

     PLEASE BACK UP YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE PATCH.

     NOTE: It is important that you read and understand these
            instructions completely before you begin. This can
            determine your success in completing the Firmware update.

     Be sure to prepare the system and its users before
     beginning a Firmware update. Since the system will not be
     in operation during the update, you should notify
     appropriate managers and users as to when it will be
     shutdown and for how long it will remain inoperative.

     The Firmware update should take no longer than 30 minutes
     to complete.

* * * * * * * * VERIFYING CURRENT REVISION OF FIRMWARE * * * * * * * *

VERIFYING FIRMWARE REVISION WITH ON-LINE DIAGNOSTICS

     The current revision of Firmware can be determined using on-line
     diagnostics. If on-line diagnostics are not present on your
     system, use the BOOT CONSOLE HANDLER procedure to verify the
     current revision.

     Procedure for all systems
          1. Login as root
          2. At the prompt, enter 'mstm'
          3. Press f2 (ok)
          4. Move the cursor to "CPU"
          5. Press f3 (select)
          6. Press f4 (menu bar on)
          7. Enter "T" to select Tool Menu
          8. Enter "I" to select Information Mode
          9. Enter "R" to Run
             After a few seconds, the Information Tool Log for
             the CPU will be displayed. The 'PDC Firmware
             Revision' is displayed in the first column.
         10. Note the PDC Firmware value
         11. Press f8 (done)
         12. Press f8 (exit)
         13. Press f2 (ok)

     If the revision is not 41.02, your system will require
     a Firmware update. Skip the next section, and follow the
     instructions for CREATING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE TAPE.

VERIFYING FIRMWARE REVISION WITH BOOT CONSOLE HANDLER (BCH)

          1. Log on as root, and enter "shutdown -r". This command
              will shutdown the Operating System and reboot the system.

          2. If AUTOBOOT is on, you will receive the following message:

                     "Process is starting autoboot process
                     To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds."

              At this point, press ANY KEY within 10 seconds to
              interrupt the booting process.

          3. The Main Menu is displayed. A prompt will appear as
              "MAIN MENU: Enter command or menu>".

                     Enter the command "in".

          4. A prompt will appear as "Information Menu: Enter Command>"

                     Enter the command "fv"

              The system will respond with the current firmware
              revision. If the revision is not revision 41.02
              your system will require a Firmware update. Follow the
              instructions in the next section, CREATING THE FIRMWARE
              UPDATE TAPE.

* * * * * * * * * * CREATING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE TAPE * * * * * * * *

     After retrieving the patch file from the HP-ESC, use the HP-UX
     'sh' command to open the patch package:

                prompt: sh PF_CPRW4102

     Two additional files will now be available. These files are
     CPRW4102.text and CPRW4102.frm. The .text file (this file) provides
     specific instructions for that release of firmware. The .frm file
     is the actual update image file.

           1. Verify the checksum of the file "CPRW4102.frm" using
               the "sum" command. Results of the command should be
               equal to "10097 6514 CPRW4102.frm".

           2. Use the "dd" command to copy the file "CPRW4102.frm"
               to tape, as follows:

                      dd if=CPRW4102.frm of=/dev/rmt/0m bs=2k
                                            ^^^^^^^^^^^
                                       (device path dependent)

                      NOTE: Blocksize (bs) must be 2k

* * * * * * * * * * * FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE * * * * * * * * * * *

           NOTE: ENSURE YOUR SYSTEM IS FULLY BACKED UP BEFORE
                  PROCEEDING WITH THIS FIRMWARE UPDATE.

           1. Log on as root, and enter "shutdown -r". This command
               will shutdown the Operating System and reboot the system.

           2. If AUTOBOOT is on, you will receive the following
               message:

                      "Process is starting autoboot process
                      To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds."

               PRESS ANY KEY WITHIN 10 SECONDS TO INTERRUPT
               THE BOOTING PROCESS.

           3. Boot from the device that contains the firmware update tape
               you just created.

           4. Interact with IPL (Y or N)?>

                   Respond with "N".

               A series of messages will be displayed. No user
               intervention is required. Proceed to step 5.

           5. A message will be displayed as follows:

               "F/W file Note:"
               "N-Class PDC firmware image, Version 41.02"

               "Continue ([y]/n)?"

                     Enter "y".

               CAUTION: FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, THIS PROCESS CANNOT
                         BE INTERRUPTED UNTIL COMPLETION. INTERRUPTING
                         THIS PROCESS WILL CAUSE YOUR SYSTEM TO BE
                         INOPERATIVE.

           6. The update should take approximately two minutes.
               After the tape has been read by the update
               program, a message will be displayed as follows:

               "Firmware downloaded SUCESSFULLY!"
               THIS UTILITY WILL NOW RESET THE SYSTEM....

           7. The system will automatically reset, and the boot
               process will begin. Boot your system with your
               normal process.

               If there is a problem with your system after the
               update, please contact your service representative.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * END OF UPDATE * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
-----End of Document ID: PF_CPRW4102-----------------------------------------


Document ID: PF_CBCJ0049
Date Loaded: 20010130
      Title: HP 9000 Model B[12]000/C3X00/J[567]X00 firmware 4.9 patch

Patch Name: PF_CBCJ0049

Patch Description: HP 9000 Model B[12]000/C3X00/J[567]X00 firmware 4.9 patch

        SCSI - allows the ClearFifo function to save the LVDS pad enable
               value

        Memory - sets 1GB DIMM's refresh rate to 7.8us,
                 regardless of the DIMM's SPD value to insure
                 all DIMM's use the same refresh rate.

        This update is equivalent to software patch PHSS_23184
        for HPUX 10.20, PHSS_23185 for HPUX 11.00, and
        PHSS_23186 for HPUX 11.11.

PF_CBCJ0048:

        PCI - to fix a possible data integrity problem
               between PCI and the I/O controller, PCI
               slot 1 is being limited to operate at a maximum
               data transfer rate of 256MB/sec on J6000s.
               No other system is affected.

        This update is equivalent to software patch PHSS_22900
        for HPUX 10.20 and PHSS_22901 for HPUX 11.00.

PF_CBCJ0046:

        HPMC - Saved timestamp value is now updated on every call to
               PDC_CHASSIS
        DUMP - Prevents fxe hang during a HPMC/TOC/panic dump
               (fixed in rev 4.5)
        LPMC - clean_icache_line will clean correct line of cache
               (fixed in rev 4.5)

        This update is equivalent to software patch PHSS_22573
        for HPUX 10.20 and PHSS_22574 for HPUX 11.00.

PF_CBCJ0045:

        PCI - Supports Z7476AA ACC card
            - Recognizes and resets LBA during LPMC,TOC, or panic
              to improve system dumps
        BCH - revises FASTBOOT message to print "NOTICE" instead of
              "WARNING"

        This update is equivalent to software patch PHSS_22474
        for HPUX 10.20 and PHSS_22475 for HPUX 11.00.

PF_CBCJ0040:

        SYS - supports J6000
            - fixes a cache selftest failure
            - LPMC handler does not touch any RDR registers
              during LPMC processing
        I/O - enables B5506A Ethernet PCI card support
            - fix to the PCI memory allocator to support J3525A, J2526A
              X.25 PCI card
            - fix to keep RS232 from hanging during early chassis codes
              for 3 wire RS232 connections
            - reads the status command twice if an error is detected
              to fix a Mitsumi CD ROM problem on B2000

        This update is equivalent to software patch PHSS_21620
        for HPUX 10.20 and PHSS_21621 for HPUX 11.00.

PF_CBCJ0035:

        CPU - corrects a register value in the PCI bridge
                   controller to prevent setting address bit 32
                  to 0 on transactions mastered by fast 64 bits
                   PCI cards into system memory on systems with
                   more than 4GB of memory
                 - PA8600 Data Cache LRU off
                 - improve SYNC_OUTDLY setting
        GRAPHICS - disable accesses to expansion ROM if
                   ROM is memory-mapped and card has single
                   decoder.

                   This update is equivalent to software patch PHSS_21082
                   for HPUX 10.20 and PHSS_21083 for HPUX 11.00.

PF_CBCJ0034:

        CPU - PA8600 Data Cache LRU off
                 - improve SYNC_OUTDLY setting
        GRAPHICS - disable accesses to expansion ROM if
                   ROM is memory-mapped and card has single
                   decoder.

PF_CBCJ0032:

        SYSTEM - added support for B2000
        SCSI - added boot support from Toshiba SCSI CD-ROM
        PCI - improved PCI bridge function
        GRAPHICS - turn-on monitor selection will not try a
                   sync -on-green monitor type

PF_CBCJ0031:

        EEPROM - EEPROM is cleared when PDC revision changes, but
                 path settings are preserved.
        PCI - HP A5513A ATM card support added in all PCI slots
               - HP A5515A ATM card support added in all PCI slots
                 except for B1000/C3000 slot 2.

        PDCE - PDC_SYSTEM_INFO option 1 now reports correctly.
        CDROM - Support added for TEAC and Mitsumi IDE CDROMs

PF_CBCJ0023:

          PROCESSOR/CACHE
           - Supports PA8500 processor rev 2.4
           - The instruction cache self-tests execute faster.
          PDC
           - Added support for future processor
           - Improved SICL support and data reporting from PCI
             bridge controller
          MEMORY
           - All physical memory is reported to HP-UX
           - Add support for 1 GB DIMMs
           - Adds support for DIMMs that may have SGS SPD EEPROMs.
           - Better reporting of IO/Memory controller errors.
           - Memory self-test no longer updates the chassis every
             128MB. It now varies according to memory amount.
          HPMC/TRAPS/PIM
           - HPMC PIM Analysis section added to the HPMC PIM.
             The analysis can be retrieved using the standard PIM
             retrival tools. The analysis explains the HPMC from both
             the CPU's and the IO/Memory Controller's perspective.
           - HPMC handler now correctly fills in the System
             Requester Address.
           - Fixed PIM dump to contain correct responder path if
             available.
           - When the CPU times out trying to talk to memory
             (Timeout HPMC), the address 0xfffffffffed10200 is
             logged in the System Responder Address rather than
             0xfffffffffed10000.
          BOOTSTRAP
           - The Flash EEPROM is now protected against accidental
             reprogramming.
           - The FUPDATE command in "updatelif" enables Flash
             programming.
           - Bad fans are detected at boot time;
             chassis codes and LCD second line message are printed
           - Added failed PCI chassis code if toggling
             rope_debug register fails
           - Change HPA selected routine for PCI devices to use
             first memory BAR whether it is prefetchable or not.
          BCH
           - The "IN SC" command has been added, to print system
             configuration.
           - The "IN IO" command prints "(no firmware driver)"
             for plug-in cards for which IODC could not be found
             (possibly because the card is not supported by firmware
             for boot/console/keyboard use).
          LCD
           - Added LCD-only diagnostic chassis codes.
           - 7000 LCD messages no longer have embedded spaces
             when running ODE MEMTEST
           - Three LCD chassis code English strings now say
             "Iodc" or "IODC" instead of "boot", since they can
             result from console device's IODC.
          GRAPHICS
           - A4452A graphics is improved.
          SCSI
           - Improved booting support for new DDS3 tape drives.
           - Allow booting a wide disk connected to narrow
             SE SCSI

PF_CBCJ0019:

          PROCESSOR
            - Set 2WB bit in Status0 on J5000/J7000
            - Data cache store queue test improved
          MEMORY
            - BCH command "SER PDT CLEAR" works
            - Firmware deallocates inaccessible DIMMs
            - Firmware attempts to isolate single-bit errors to a
               single DIMM on J7000
          HPMC/TRAPS/PIM
            - Memory Error Log information is reported in PIM for HPMC
            - All parts of PIM are cleared when they should be
            - The CPU State word in TOC PIM is valid
            - When a system HPMCs while running Unix, it will
              complete the dump to disk successfully even if the
              system had a previous HPMC and it was not rebooted
          BCH
            - "CO LC" command can now be used to manually set
               full- or half-duplex LAN
            - "SESCSI" added as alias for "SCSI", for backward
              compatibility
          USB KEYBOARD
            - USB supports a PS2 keybord connected to USBtoPS2
              converter cable
            - Fixes a problem that caused a call to USB IODC
              Entry init to cause HPMC after the DST WDIAG test was
              executed.
            - Retries the input device while in BCH, offering a
              limited USB hot-swap and recovery from accidental
              disconnection of keyboard
              NOTE: This functionality is only available while the
              system is in BCH.
            - Control keystrokes (^A to ^Z) are now reported.

          SERIAL (RS232) CONSOLE
           - Shows serial console baud rate on LCD, unless it is
             the standard 9600 baud
           - Fixed problem that stopped system if serial console
             user tried to stop autoboot too early
          FANS
           - Multiple fan failures now produce multiple chassis codes
           - fans now run quieter in B1000/C3000
          MISCELLANEOUS
           - Failing Real Time Clock module now generates a WARNing
             visible at BCH
           - The LIF volume has a new CONFIGDATA file that understands
             J5k/7k and B1k/C3k HVersions
           - The LIF volume has a larger pad file at the end, to
             improve updating from SCSI CD-ROM drives
           - Fixed bug that prohibited booting Recovery Tape from
             DSS (SCSI) tape drive
           - Fixed two bugs that could cause unintentional
             modification to the Flash ROM content
           - Flash ROM is always checksummed now, independent of the
             Fastboot flag

Path Name: /firmware_patches/hp/cpu/PF_CBCJ0049

Creation Date: 01/01/20

Post Date: 01/01/30

SR: None

"sum" output: 33644 4404 CBCJ0049.frm

Hardware Dependencies: HP 9000 Model B1000,B2000,C3X00,J5X00,J6000,J7000

Supersedes: PF_CBCJ0019 PF_CBCJ0023 PF_CBCJ0031 PF_CBCJ0032 PF_CBCJ0034
            PF_CBCJ0035 PF_CBCJ0040 PF_CBCJ0045 PF_CBCJ0046 PF_CBCJ0048

Installation Instructions:

          Please review all instructions and the Hewlett-Packard
          Support Line User Guide or your Hewlett-Packard support terms
          and conditions for precautions, scope of license,
          restrictions, and, limitation of liability and warranties,
          before installing this patch.

          Read all of these instructions before proceeding with the update.
          Printing these instructions will be helpful.

          Commands to be executed will be inside < >
                    ie: <information>
          Keys to be pressed will be inside [ ]
                  ie: [return]

     * * * * * * SIDE AFFECTS FROM UPDATING YOUR FIRMWARE * * * * * * *

     * * * * * * * * CREATING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE TAPE * * * * * * * *

          Step 1. Verify the checksum of the file ".frm" using
                   the "sum" command. Results of the command should be
                   equal to the "sum" value as documented in the header
                   of this document.

          Step 2. Use the "dd" command to copy the file "CBCJ0049.frm"
                   to tape, as follows:

                      dd if=CBCJ0049.frm of=/dev/rmt/0m bs=2k
                                            ^^^^^^^^^^^
                                       (device path dependent)

                      NOTE: Blocksize (bs) must be = 2k

     * * * * * * * IDENTIFY CURRENT VERSION OF FIRMWARE * * * * * * *

          Prior to performing the firmware update, verify the current
          version of your firmware, using the following steps:

          Step 1. Re-boot your system and do the following:

                     A. Interrupt the boot process and from the BOOT ADMIN
                              prompt, type <information> and press [return].

                          B. Identify your firmware revision. The last 2 digits
                              in the patch name indicate the revision. In this
                              case, 4.9 is the revision. If the revision on your
                              system is equal to or higher than 4.9, do not proceed
                              with the update.

     * * * * * * * * * * FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE * * * * * * * * * *

          Step 1: Install the tape you have just created into your tape
                        drive.

          Step 2. Shutdown your system via the power switch and power back
                   on, or execute the reboot command resetting your system.

          Step 3. When the display reads "Searching for a system to boot"
                   press [escape]. At the BOOT ADMIN prompt, type
                   <search> and press [enter] or [return] to identify
                   the tape device path.

          Step 4. Boot from the appropriate boot path. (You must boot
                   from the device that contains the firmware update tape.)

                 NOTE: This process is automatic and requires no interaction
                   until directed to do so. Please do not Interrupt the
                   process.

          NOTE: The load process will take about 2 minutes.

          Step 5. A warning message will be issued, followed by
                   "Continue ([y]/n)? Enter <y> and press [enter] or
                   [return] if you wish to continue. Be sure the image
                   on the tape is a newer version than that on your system
                   before proceeding.

          NOTE: FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, THIS PROCESS CANNOT
                   BE INTERRUPTED UNTIL COMPLETION. INTERRUPTING
                   THIS PROCESS WILL CAUSE YOUR SYSTEM TO BE
                   INOPERATIVE.

          NOTE: DURING THE EXECUTION OF THIS UPDATE, THE FIRMWARE FONTS
                   FILE WILL BE RE-WRITTEN. IF THESE ARE NEW FONTS, YOU
                   WILL NOT SEE ANY TEXT WRITTEN TO THE SCREEN AFTER THE
                   MESSAGE;

                   You will see 2 carriage returns and 2 line feeds and
                   then the display will remain the same. In about 20
                   seconds the system will automatically re-boot. If it
                   doesn't, the update has failed. Attempt to run the
                   update again from Step 2. If it still fails, or you
                   cannot get to the boot admin prompt, call your HP
                   Service Representative.

       The system will continue the normal boot process from the default
       primary path.

                   * * * * * * END OF UPDATE * * * * * *
-----End of Document ID: PF_CBCJ0049-----------------------------------------

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