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

Table of Contents:

Document ID Title
--------------- -----------
PF_CV220531 HP V2200/V2250 Test Station Patch
PF_CULT4135 HP 9000 Dx90 and Rx90 Firmware revision 41.35
PF_CCRW4118 HP 9000 Model A400 & A500 Firmware Revision 41.18

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


Document ID: PF_CV220531
Date Loaded: 20011101
      Title: HP V2200/V2250 Test Station Patch

Patch Name: PF_CV220531

Patch Description: HP V2200/V2250 Test Station Patch

        - obp fix that disallows booting when mixed speed CPUs are present.
        - spp.pdc fix that fixes a bug where an FC60 disk will not be
          bootable
        - spp.pdc fix that fixes a path mistranlation warning message that
          was printed on several corner cases
        - man page update for leds.

Path Name: /firmware_patches/hp/cpu/PF_CV220531

Creation Date: 01/10/23

Post Date: 01/11/01

SR: None

Hardware Dependencies: V2200/V2250

Software Dependencies: TSSW Diagnostic Version 5.3

Supersedes: None

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.

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

                * None

   * * * * * * * * * * * * FIXES IN THIS PATCH * * * * * * * * * * * *

   obp.pdc - A fix was added to verify that the CPUs are all the
                  same speed and cache-line size before booting. In the
                  past autobooting was disabled if this happened, but the
                  machine was still allowed to boot.

   spp.pdc - A fix was added that fixes booting from FC60 disk arrays.

   spp.pdc - A fix was added that caused the path translation to fail
                  if the machine was booted from a SCSI disk when the
                  primary or alternate path was set to a tachlite fabric
                    path.

   man page - man page update for leds.

   diag_version - This product is updated for every patch.

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

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

        Step 1. In a diagnostic window on the Test Station of your
                 system execute the following command:

                     diag_version

                 Identify the diagnostic revision. The output from the
                 above command should read:

                  Exemplar Diagnostics, Version 5.3

                 If not then do not proceed with this update.

   * * * * * * * * * * * UPDATE PROCEDURE * * * * * * * * * * *

   Step 1. If your system is at the OS level then shutdown the
            system via the /etc/shutdown command to the OBP prompt.
            When the system completes the shutdown process, either
            the "Command: " or "[] ok " prompt should be displayed
            in the console window.

            If auto boot is still set the following message will be displayed:

            Processor is starting the autoboot process.
            To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds.

            Press any key in the node's console window. At the OBP command
            prompt, enter auto boot off.

            Command: auto boot off

   Step 2. Login as root

   NOTE: You will need to use a directory that has sufficient size to
         hold patch. The procedure below uses /spp and the test station
         hostname should be substituted for "hostname" below.

   Step 3. The file PF_CV220531 will have to be unpackaged using:

                sh PF_CV220531

   Step 4. Enter the following swinstall command to install files:
            The swinstall command should all be on one line.

            /usr/sbin/swinstall -x mount_all_filesystems=false
            -x select_local=true -s hostname:/spp/CV220531.sd PF_CV220531

   Step 5. On the test station, run ts.install. This may be done
            by issueing the command "/spp/scripts/inst/ts.install".
            When ts.install completes reboot the test station with
            an "/etc/reboot" command.

   Step 6. If the "Command: " prompt is displayed and the node's
            console is connected to the test station, execute the
            firmware upgrade and initialization script. This script
            will interface with test station utilities and OBP to
            load the new firmware. The complex argument below is the
            name assigned to the node via ts_config. You should be
            root at the test station.

            # /spp/scripts/fw_init

            The firmware upgrade script automatically loads the new
            POST firmware. If the script encounters an error, or the
            node's console isn't connected to the test station, the
            installation may have to be performed manually. If so,
            consult the fw_install(1) man page for instructions.

   Step 7. Verify that you have installed the firmware successfully.
            Run diag_version, you should see this result:

                 Exemplar Diagnostics, Version 5.3.1

            When the system is ready, the system banner should report
            the following versions. This can also be verified with the
            VE command from the Command: prompt.

                     PDC Firmware Version Information
                          PDC_ENTRY version 4.3.4.0
                           POST Revision: 5.3.0.0
               OBP Release 4.3.4, compiled 01/08/03 10:29:10 (3)
               SPP_PDC (64-bit) Release 3.2.1 (09/14/01 09:07:19)

   * * * * * * * * * * * * * * END OF UPDATE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
-----End of Document ID: PF_CV220531-----------------------------------------


Document ID: PF_CULT4135
Date Loaded: 20011101
      Title: HP 9000 Dx90 and Rx90 Firmware revision 41.35

Patch Name: PF_CULT4135

Patch Description: HP 9000 Dx90 and Rx90 Firmware revision 41.35

---------------------------------------------------------------------
| ----------------- |
| | 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 Dx80 or |
| any other system model as this will render that system |
| inoperable. |
| |
| This patch is a Firmware update for the following systems ONLY: |
| HP9000 Dx90 and Rx90 |
| |
---------------------------------------------------------------------

  This patch is a Firmware update for the HP9000 Model Dx90 and Rx90
  systems.

The following features, fixes and enhancements appear in server
firmware revision 41.35:

Support has been added for the HSC A6684A Fibre Channel card. There
are significant restrictions imposed on the location of the A6684A
card when Graphics cards are in the server. The maximum number
of A6684A Fibre Channel cards per Dx90/Rx90 servers is 2. The first
Fibre Channel card must be installed in the Turbo Slot located at hardware
path 10/12. The second Fibre Channel card can be in any other GSC slot.
When the A6684A Fibre Channel card is installed in the server any graphics
cards installed cannot be in the Turbo Slot located at hardware path 10/12.

Boot and Dump are supported for the A6684A Fibre Channel Card. This
firmware will not search Fibre Channel Fabric for bootable images and that
support is not planned. When booting over Fibre Channel you must know the
full hardware path to the boot device.

Path Name: /firmware_patches/hp/cpu/PF_CULT4135

Creation Date: 01/08/15

Post Date: 01/11/01

SR: None

"sum" output: 19273 2918 CULT4135.frm

Hardware Dependencies: For HP 9000 Dx90 and Rx90 systems only.

Supersedes: None

Patch Package Size (Kbytes): 5661

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 41.35, 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 41.35
              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_CULT4135

     Two additional files will now be available. These files are
     CULT4135.text and CULT4135.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 "CULT4135.frm" using
               the "sum" command. Results of the command should be
               equal to "19273 2918 CULT4135.frm".

           2. Use the "dd" command to copy the file "CULT4135.frm"
               to tape, as follows:

                      dd if=CULT4135.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:"
               "A-Class PDC firmware image, Version 41.35"

               "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_CULT4135-----------------------------------------


Document ID: PF_CCRW4118
Date Loaded: 20011101
      Title: HP 9000 Model A400 & A500 Firmware Revision 41.18

Patch Name: PF_CCRW4118

Patch Description: HP 9000 Model A400 & A500 Firmware Revision 41.18

---------------------------------------------------------------------
| ----------------- |
| | 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 A400 & A500 |
| |
---------------------------------------------------------------------

  This patch is a Firmware update for the HP9000 Model A400 & A500
  systems.

The following features, fixes and enhancements appear in server
firmware revision 41.18:

  - Added support for Telcom systems.

PF_CCRW4117:

The following features, fixes and enhancements appear in server
firmware revision 41.17:

  - Added support for RAID boot on the A5856A PCI 4-port
     Ultra2 SCSI RAID Controller card.
  - Corrected problem with MPE software clock losing
     15 minutes per hour.
  - Added support for PCI combo card A5838A, including
     support for root/boot/swap.
  - Added 'scroll' command to the BCH Service menu. This
     command allows the screen to scroll when using BCH
     utilities.
  - Added 'sn' command to the BCH Service menu. This
     command displays the serial number stored in
     stable storage.

PF_CCRW4050:

The following features, fixes and enhancements appear in server firmware
revision 40.50:

  1. Provide support for revision 3.1 processors
  2. PDC Memory allocation failed second call.
  3. PDC reported 5 fan modules in the system.
  4. PDC call PDC_PAT_COMPLET subfun 6 (get cabinet info) fails repeatedly
     with -3
  5. Hitting 'break' key on ASCII terminal while at PDC causes IODC error
  6. Added support for RAID IODC
  7. "in io" prints output for the same PCI-to-PCI bridge twice
  8. Change model string from 9000/800/A500-55 to 9000/800/A500-5X.
  9. Added Support for MPE

Path Name: /firmware_patches/hp/cpu/PF_CCRW4118

Creation Date: 01/10/11

Post Date: 01/11/01

SR: None

"sum" output: 43550 6850 CCRW4118.frm

Hardware Dependencies: For HP9000 A400 & A500 systems only.

Supersedes: PF_CCRW4050 PF_CCRW4117

Patch Package Size (Kbytes): 4920

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 41.18, 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 41.18
              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_CCRW4118

     Two additional files will now be available. These files are
     CCRW4118.text and CCRW4118.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 "CCRW4118.frm" using
               the "sum" command. Results of the command should be
               equal to "43550 6850 CCRW4118.frm".

           2. Use the "dd" command to copy the file "CCRW4118.frm"
               to tape, as follows:

                      dd if=CCRW4118.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:"
               "A-Class PDC firmware image, Version 41.18"

               "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_CCRW4118-----------------------------------------

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