项目需要，得在一台P615上安装AIX 7.1，下载ISO文件刻录以后，发现装的时候要么出现各种拷贝错误，要么不能引导。。。。。。（光驱是没有问题的，用aix 6.1母盘安装aix6.1正常，但是记得用刻录的aix6.1光盘安装也是各种错误），怀疑光驱微码偏低。于是升级一下吧。
首先查看现在的版本
# lsdev -Cc cdrom
cd0 Available 1G-19-00 IDE DVD-ROM Drive
#
# lscfg -vl cd0
cd0 U0.1-P1-X1/Q6-A0
IDE DVD-ROM Drive
Manufacturer................IBM
Machine Type and Model......DROM00205
ROS Level and ID............NR36
Device Specific.(Z0)........058002028F000010
#
可以看到是NR36，去ibm网站下载相应的微码文件。
过程省略，7029-6C3对应的最新版是NR38，下载回来是rpm格式。ftp上传到主机上。下边开始升级微码，
看过程不说话。。。。。。
# pwd
/tmp/microcode/RPM
# ls -l
total 232
-rw-r----- 1 root
system 118035 Mar 30 13:43
dvdrom.slimide.NR38.rpm
# rpm -qa
cdrecord-1.9-7
mkisofs-1.13-4
AIX-rpm-6.1.2.0-1
#
# rpm -ihv --ingoreos dvdrom.slimide.NR38.rpm
--ingoreos: unknown option
# rpm -ivh --ignoreos
dvdrom.slimide.NR38.rpm
dvdrom.slimide.NR38
##################################################
#
# rpm -qa
cdrecord-1.9-7
mkisofs-1.13-4
AIX-rpm-6.1.2.0-1
dvdrom.slimide.NR38-001-001
#
# rpm -ql dvdrom.slimide.NR38-001-001
/usr/lib/microcode/IBM-DROM00205.NR38
#
#
# ls -l /etc/microcode
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root system 18 Mar 30 09:43
/etc/microcode -> /usr/lib/microcode
#
#
# cd /etc/micro*
# pwd
/etc/microcode
#
#
下载回来同时会有个readme文件，好的习惯是先读一遍readme。按要求验证一下文件大小。
# ls -l
total 13312
-r-xr-xr-x 1 bin
bin 133364 Nov 02 2004
IBM-DROM00205.NR38
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 20176 Jun 30
2007 cx_conc
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 20768 Jun 30
2007 cx_e_conc
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 28672 Oct 03
2007 cxpabios
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 36864 Oct 03
2007 cxpafep
-r-xr-xr-x 1 bin
bin 99995 Jun 30
2007 dgr0871014d.00.00
-r-xr-xr-x 1 bin
bin 197089 Aug 23
2007 dgr0b91014d.00.00
-r-xr-xr-x 1 bin
bin 267973 Aug 23
2007 dgr0c91014d.00.00
-r-xr-xr-x 1 bin
bin 316207 Jun 30
2007 dgr0d31014d.00.00
-r-xr-xr-x 1 bin
bin 99095 Jun 30 2007 dgr0f81014d.00.00
-r--r--r-- 1 bin
bin 74920 Aug 23
2007 ec8fd.00.03
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 1296532 Oct 03
2007 ibmsis2780.img
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 894684 Jun 30
2007 ibmsis5702.img
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 1254980 Jun 30
2007 ibmsis5703.img
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 1254980 Jun 30
2007 ibmsis5709.img
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 888368 Jun 30
2007 ibmsis570B.img
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 41472 Jun 30 2007 sxbios
-r--r--r-- 1 root
system 31232 Jun 30
2007 sxfep
#
# sum IBM-DROM00205.NR38
40166 131 IBM-DROM00205.NR38
#
没有问题，下边开始升级微码。
# diag
DIAGNOSTIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VERSION 6.1.2.1 801001
LICENSED MATERIAL and LICENSED INTERNAL
CODE - PROPERTY OF IBM
(C) COPYRIGHTS BY IBM AND BY OTHERS 1982,
2008.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
These programs contain diagnostics, service
aids, and tasks for
the system.
These procedures should be used whenever problems
with the system occur which have not been
corrected by any
software application procedures available.
In general, the procedures will run
automatically. However,
sometimes you will be required to select
options, inform the
system when to continue, and do simple
tasks.
Several keys are used to control the
procedures:
- The Enter key continues the procedure or
performs an action.
- The Backspace key allows keying errors to
be corrected.
- The cursor keys are used to select an
option.
回车进入
Move cursor to selection, then press Enter.
Diagnostic Routines
This selection will test the machine hardware. Wrap plugs and
other advanced functions will not be used.
Advanced Diagnostics Routines
This selection will test the machine hardware. Wrap plugs and
other advanced functions will be used.
Task Selection
(Diagnostics, Advanced Diagnostics, Service Aids, etc.)
This selection will list the tasks supported
by these procedures.
Once a task is selected, a resource menu may be presented showing
all resources supported by the task.
Resource Selection
This selection will list the resources in the system that are supported
by these procedures. Once a resource is selected, a task menu will
From the list below, select a task by
moving the cursor to
the task and pressing 'Enter'.
To list the resources for the task
highlighted, press 'List'.
[TOP]
Run
Diagnostics
Run
Error Log Analysis
Run
Exercisers
Display or Change Diagnostic Run Time Options
Add
Resource to Resource List
Automatic Error Log Analysis and Notification
Backup and Restore Media
Certify Media
Change Hardware Vital Product Data
Configure Reboot Policy
Configure
Remote Maintenance Policy
Configure Ring Indicate Power On Policy
Configure Scan Dump Policy
Configure Surveillance Policy
Create Customized Configuration Diskette
Delete Resource from Resource List
Disk Maintenance
Display Configuration and Resource List
Display Firmware Device Node Information
Display Hardware Error Report
Display Hardware Vital Product Data
Display Multipath I/O (MPIO) Device Configuration
Display Previous Diagnostic Results
Display Resource Attributes
Display Service Hints
Display Software Product Data
Display Test Patterns
Display or Change Bootlist
Format Media
Gather System Information
Hot
Plug Task
Identify and Attention Indicators
Local Area Network Analyzer
Log
Repair Action
Microcode Tasks
Periodic Diagnostics
RAID Array Manager
Save or Restore Hardware Management Policies
Update Disk Based Diagnostics
Update System or Service Processor Flash
Update Disk Based Diagnostics
Save or Restore Hardware Management Policies
RAID Array Manager
Periodic Diagnostics
Microcode Tasks
[MORE...12]
Move cursor to desired item and press
Enter.
Display Microcode Level
Download Latest Available Microcode
Download Microcode
Download Microcode
From the list below, select any number of
resources by moving
the cursor to the resource and pressing
'Enter'.
To cancel the selection, press 'Enter'
again.
To list the supported tasks for the
resource highlighted, press 'List'.
Once all selections have been made, press
'Commit'.
To avoid selecting a resource, press
'Previous Menu'.
All
Resources
This selection will select all the resources currently displayed.
(14106902)
cd0 U0.1-P1-X1/Q6-A0 IDE DVD-ROM Drive
(1410ff01)
sisscsia0 U0.1-P1 PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI
Adapter
hdisk0
U0.1-P1/Z1-A5 16 Bit LVD
SCSI Disk Drive (36400 MB)
F1=Help F4=List F7=Commit Esc+0=Exit
All Resources
This selection will select all the resources currently displayed.
ent1 U0.1-P1/E2 10/100/1000 Base-TX PCI-X Adapter
(14106902)
回车选择，esc+7提交。
From the list below, select any number of
resources by moving
the cursor to the resource and pressing
'Enter'.
To cancel the selection, press 'Enter'
again.
To list the supported tasks for the
resource highlighted, press 'List'.
Once all selections have been made, press
'Commit'.
To avoid selecting a resource, press
'Previous Menu'.
回车确认
Select the source of the microcode image.
Make selection, use Enter to continue.
file system
/etc/microcode
optical media (ISO 9660 file
system format)
INSTALL MICROCODE
802116
cd0
IDE DVD-ROM Drive
若干分钟后提示:
Installation of the microcode has completed
successfully. The current microcode for cd0
is IBM-DROM00205.NR38.
Please run diagnostics on the device to
ensure that it is
functioning properly.
至此升级微码成功完成。
F3退出以后验证一下
# lscfg -vl cd0
cd0 U0.1-P1-X1/Q6-A0
IDE DVD-ROM Drive
Manufacturer................IBM
Machine Type and Model......DROM00205
ROS Level and ID............NR38
Device Specific.(Z0)........058002028F000010
可以看到微码已经从NR36升级到了NR38.。。。。。。重启机器再次验证。。。。。。。
