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Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure Solution 2262283.1 : T5-8, T5-4, T5-2 How to update To Hardware Programmables 1.0.11 and System Firmware 9.6.20.b/c
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Applies to:SPARC T5-4 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]SPARC T5-2 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases] SPARC T5-8 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases] Information in this document applies to any platform. GoalPROBLEM OVERVIEW: How to update SPARC T5 CPUMFPGA modules (T5Ms) to version 12.3.7.3 "using Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-2+T5-4+T5-8.pkg, patch 25796761" and system firmware version 9.6.20.b/c or later.
Note: min SysFW for T5-2/4 is 9.6.20.b and for T5-8 is 9.6.20.c This release of Hardware Programmables 1.0.11 updates any T5M to version 12.3.7.3 to better handle certain POK events. Please see patch README for more details
Notes :
Caution : do not interrupt power to the system while the upgrade is in progress
SolutionWHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? : a) Not have any disabled components or faults b) Serial connection to SP established is recommended, network connect to SP is possible c) Host powered down
WHAT ACTIONS ARE REQUIRED:
There are specific instructions to follow to successfully upgrade the T5-x FPGA firmware:
1. Before taking any action the current status of the system needs to be determined a) Run and save a "normal" level snapshot. Collecting snapshot on ILOM 3.x and later platforms (Doc ID 1020204.1) b) Determine if system is already at system firmware version 9.6.20.c or later (-> show /HOST/sysfw_version) which is required for the FPGA update Example to check the CPUMFPGA Version: 1. Enter the Restricted Shell using the Oracle ILOM CLI: -> set SESSION mode=restricted WARNING: The "Restricted Shell" account is provided solely 2. Using the hw version command to verify versions of the CPU FPGA(T5-8): [(restricted_shell) ORACLESP-##########:~]# hw version|grep CPUMFPGA 2a. Using the hw version command to verify versions of the CPU FPGA(T5-2): [(restricted_shell) t5-2-#######:~]# hw version|grep CPUMFPGA 3. Exit the restricted shell and go back to the Oracle ILOM prompt: [(restricted_shell) ORACLESP-##########:~]# exit Note: if all the CPUMFPGA Versions are at 12.3.7.3 or higher, you don't need to install this programmables (1.0.11).
c) Check for any disabled components. From ILOM prompt run the command ..... -> show disabled d) Check for any fault diagnosis. From ILOM prompt run the command ..... -> show faulty e) If any disabled components or faults are found resolved then before proceeding with the FPGA firmware upgrade
2. Recommend establishing access as the root user to the SP(service processor) via the serial mgt port. Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) 3.1 Connection and access as root user to the SP network management port is also possible 3. Connect to system console. .... -> start /SP/console 4. halt Solaris and return to to ILOM 5. Power off the system....-> stop /SYS 6. Confirm system power is off.....-> show /SYS Output should show....power_state = Off 7. If system firmware is not at version 9.6.20.c or later upgrade now while system is powered off and before FPGA upgrade is done. System firmware(not the FPGA firmware) can be done via the BUI/GIU or command line. 8. The command line syntax to load the FPGA firmware is........ load -source <protocol>://<xxx.xxx.xx.xxx>/<pathname> Example using http to install the Programmables: load -source http://100.0.0.0/Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-2+T5-4+T5-8.pkg A document that explains the options for how to use the "load -source" protocol options and syntax is...How to upgrade the firmware using the ILOM CLI , for SPARC CMT Servers (Doc ID 2101665.1) Caution : do not interrupt power to the system while the upgrade is in progress
9. During the install the following questions will be asked to which the answer is.....y Are you sure you want to load the specified file (y/n)? y <<<< note the Y response 10. You will be prompted to remove AC power:
If updating from the serial console, wait until the message : "It is now safe to poweroff the system" appears.
If updating from an ssh session, wait until the session is terminated at the end of the installation, then wait 2 more minute for ILOM to shutdown.
It is now safe to poweroff the system..<<<< Safe to Remove AC at this point remove AC power cords for 2 minutes.
11. When prompted log into the SP at root. Power on the system......-> start /SYS 12. System will run through power and POST (if POST is configured to run on boot or hw change). a) check for any disabled devices...-> show disabled b) check for any faults...-> show faulty c) run and save a new "after upgrades" snapshot Note: The FPGA firmware needs to be at running version 12.3.7.3 on all T5M in the system for improved POK handling to function.
13. The following are examples of the T5-2 and T5-8(T5-4 similar) successfully completing the upgrade, as well as example of an attempt to upgrade that was not required:
Example output of a successful installation using the ILOM CLI on a T5-2:
load -source http://x.x.x.x/Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-2+T5-4+T5-8.pkg NOTE: An upgrade takes several minutes to complete. ILOM Are you sure you want to load the specified file (y/n)? y <<<< note the Y response Example of Service Processor log events for a successful T5-2 installation: -> show /SP/logs/event/list Event
Example of output of an ILOM CLI installation of Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-2+T5-4+T5-8.pkg on a T5-2 where it has already been installed:
-> load -source http://x.x.x.x/Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-2+T5-4+T5-8.pkg NOTE: An upgrade takes several minutes to complete. ILOM Are you sure you want to load the specified file (y/n)? y Firmware update is complete. -> Example T5-2 output of the Service Processor event logs when attempting to install Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-2+T5-4+T5-8.pkg on a system where it has already been installed or is not required: -> show /SP/logs/event/list Event
Example output of a successful installation using the ILOM CLI on a T5-8:
load -source http://x.x.x.x/Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-2+T5-4+T5-8.pkg NOTE: An upgrade takes several minutes to complete. ILOM Are you sure you want to load the specified file (y/n)? y <<<< note the Y response Updating /SYS/PM0/CM0..........................done Updating /SYS/PM0/CM1..........................done Updating /SYS/PM1/CM0..........................done Updating /SYS/PM1/CM1..........................done Updating /SYS/PM2/CM0..........................done Updating /SYS/PM2/CM1..........................done Updating /SYS/PM3/CM0..........................done Updating /SYS/PM3/CM1..........................done INIT: INIT: Sending processes the TERM signal INIT: Watchdogd: Stopping patting ... Done Network Interface Plugging Daemon...stop eth0...done. Stopping kernel log daemon.... Stopping linux-entropy daemon: linux-entropyd Done ... Will now unmount local filesystems:/dev/mtdblock8 umounted /dev/mtdblock7 umounted /dev/mtdblock5 umounted /dev/mtdblock6 umounted /dev/loop0 umounted /dev/root umounted .
Example of Service Processor log events for a successful T5-8 installation:
-> show /SP/logs/event/list Event ID Date/Time Class Type Severity ----- ------------------------ -------- -------- -------- 400 Mon Mar 20 14:00:27 2017 System Log major Service Processor halting in preparation of AC powercycle. 399 Mon Mar 20 14:00:26 2017 System Log major End install of Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 398 Mon Mar 20 14:00:25 2017 System Log major AC powercycle required to complete installation. 397 Mon Mar 20 14:00:24 2017 System Log major Devices updated. System being shutdown. 396 Mon Mar 20 14:00:23 2017 System Log major Install of Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 successful <<<< Successful install 395 Mon Mar 20 14:00:22 2017 System Log major Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 applied to /SYS/PM3/CM1 394 Mon Mar 20 13:58:08 2017 System Log major Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 applied to /SYS/PM3/CM0 393 Mon Mar 20 13:55:54 2017 System Log major Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 applied to /SYS/PM2/CM1 392 Mon Mar 20 13:53:41 2017 System Log major Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 applied to /SYS/PM2/CM0 391 Mon Mar 20 13:51:22 2017 System Log major Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 applied to /SYS/PM1/CM1 389 Mon Mar 20 13:48:59 2017 System Log major Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 applied to /SYS/PM1/CM0 388 Mon Mar 20 13:46:39 2017 System Log major Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 applied to /SYS/PM0/CM1 387 Mon Mar 20 13:44:20 2017 System Log major Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 applied to /SYS/PM0/CM0 386 Mon Mar 20 13:42:04 2017 System Log major Beginning install of Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8
Example of output of an ILOM CLI installation of Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-2+T5-4+T5+8.pkg on a T5-8 where it has already been installed:
-> load -source http://x.x.x.x/Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-2+T5-4+T5+8.pkg NOTE: An upgrade takes several minutes to complete. ILOM will enter a special mode to load new firmware. No other tasks can be performed in ILOM until the firmware upgrade is complete and ILOM is reset. Are you sure you want to load the specified file (y/n)? y This may take up to 40 minutes. At the end of the installation, the Service Processor will be halted and you MUST AC power cycle the system to complete installation. Do you wish to continue (y/n)? y .. Firmware update is complete. Example T5-8 output of the Service Processor event logs when attempting to install Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-2+T5-4+T5-8.pkg on a system where it has already been installed or is not required: -> show /SP/logs/event/list Event ID Date/Time Class Type Severity ----- ------------------------ -------- -------- -------- 360 Mon Mar 20 13:02:08 2017 System Log major End install of Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8. 359 Mon Mar 20 13:02:07 2017 System Log major Install of Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8 successful. No updates required. <<<<< Successful Installation, no update needed 358 Mon Mar 20 13:02:06 2017 System Log major /SYS/PM3/CM1 does not require update 357 Mon Mar 20 13:02:04 2017 System Log major /SYS/PM3/CM0 does not require update 356 Mon Mar 20 13:02:00 2017 System Log major /SYS/PM2/CM1 does not require update 355 Mon Mar 20 13:01:58 2017 System Log major /SYS/PM2/CM0 does not require update 354 Mon Mar 20 13:01:56 2017 System Log major /SYS/PM1/CM1 does not require update 353 Mon Mar 20 13:01:54 2017 System Log major /SYS/PM1/CM0 does not require update 352 Mon Mar 20 13:01:52 2017 System Log major /SYS/PM0/CM1 does not require update 351 Mon Mar 20 13:01:50 2017 System Log major /SYS/PM0/CM0 does not require update 350 Mon Mar 20 13:01:46 2017 System Log major Beginning install of Hardware_Programmables-1.0.11-SPARC_T5-8
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