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System Firmware Updates
This section describes the methods of reprogramming the system firmware. All types
of firmware that can be reprogrammed are updated at the same time. They are as
follows:
System Power Control Network programming
Service Processor programming
IPL programming
Run-time Abstraction Services
Three user-initiated processes can be used to update the firmware in the system:
Service Processor menu
Service Aids (available in AIX)
AIX command line
A fourth method, called recovery mode, is initiated automatically by the service
processor if the service processor programming has been corrupted. This method is
described later in this section.
Determining the Level of Firmware on the System
Note: This information may be superseded by the information that is available on
the RS/6000 Support Web site shown below. Always check the Web site for the
latest images and instructions for checking the firmware level.
The Web address is: http://www.rs6.ibm.com/support/micro
The firmware level is denoted by XXYYMMDD, where XX = model designation, YY =
year, MM = month, and DD = day of the release.
The firmware level is displayed in two places on the system:
On the AIX command line, enter lscfg -vp]grep ROM. The last line displayed is
the firmware level of the system.
At the top of the Service Processor main menu.
Update Diskette Images and Instructions
Update diskette images and instructions are available from the RS/6000 Support
Web site. The Web address is: http://www.rs6.ibm.com/support/micro
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