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See the following command syntax for a PCI-X Adapter:
diag -c -d device_name -T "download [-s {/etc/microcode|diskette}]
[-l {latest|previous}] [-f]"
Flag Description
-c No console mode. Run without user interaction.
-d Device name is the name of the adapter.
-f Force the installation even if the current level of microcode is not on the
source.
-l Level of microcode to install. The default is latest.
-s Source of the new microcode image. The default is /etc/microcode.
-T Use the download option to download microcode.
Download Microcode to Disk Drive Attached to a PCI SCSI RAID Adapter
See the following command syntax for a disk drive attached to a PCI SCSI RAID
Adapter:
diag -c -d
RAIDadapterName
-T "download {-l
chID
| -A} [-D] [-P]"
Flag Description
-A All disk drives
-D Microcode is on diskette (default to /etc/microcode directory)
-l RAID disk drive-physical disk channel/ID (example 27)
-P Download the previous level of microcode (default to latest level)
Download Microcode to a Fiber Channel Adapter
Microcode installation occurs while the adapter and attached drives are available for
use. It is recommended that a current backup be available and the installation be
scheduled during a non-peak production time period.
Note: If the source is diskette, the diskette must be in a backup format and the image
stored in the /etc/microcode directory.
Microcode installation occurs while the adapter and attached drives are available for
use. Before installation of the microcode, ensure that a current backup of the system is
available. It is recommended that the installation be scheduled during a non-peak
production time period.
Notes:
1. If the source is /etc/microcode, the image must be stored in the /etc/microcode
directory on the system. If the system is booted from a NIM server, the image must
be stored in the usr/lib/microcode directory of the SPOT the client is booted from.
2. If the source is diskette, the diskette must be in backup format and the image stored
in the /etc/microcode directory.
Note: If the source is diskette, the diskette must be in backup format and the image
stored in the /etc/microcode directory.
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