Hardware/PROM: Sun Fire V480 / V490 Flash PROM Update |
Status: RELEASED
Patch Id: 119242-01
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***********************************************************************Summary: Hardware/PROM: Sun Fire V480 / V490 Flash PROM Update
Date: Oct/24/2005
Installation Requirements:
Additional instructions may be listed below
Solaris Release: 8 9 10
Sun OS Release: 5.8 5.9 5.10
Unbundled Product: Hardware/PROM
Unbundled Release: OBP 4.18.2,POST 4.18.2,OBDIAG 4.18.2
Xref:
Topic:
Relevant Architecture: sun fire v480 / v490
BugId's fixed with this patch:
4826050 5064141 5093266 6173881 6206729 6210939 6216428 6231224 6234769 6235884 6243243 6246407 6246421 6247508 6247511 6255271 6256336 6256337 6256341 6257778 6257800 6267632 6273119 6273213 6276317 6284318 6286277 6303388 BugIds
Changes incorporated in this version:
Patches accumulated and obsoleted by this patch:
Patches which conflict with this patch:
Required Patches:
Obsoleted by:
Files Included in this Patch:
817-6957-10.pdf, unix.flash-update.README
flash-update-SunFire480-latest,
flash-update-SunFire480-old,
flash-update-SunFire480-oldest
unix.flash-update.SunFire480.sh,
README.119242-01, copyright, 802-3233-25.ps,
Problem Description:
4826050 RED_State exception does not trigger POST, OBDiag when error-reset trigger set
5064141 post does not get triggered when the triggers are set to error-reset
5093266 Need POST support for Panther
6173881 Obdiag exits and prevents user from starting program again when hardware failure detected
6206729 "qas" binary is to be removed from the post gate and be called from the compiler directory
6210939 OBP Needs to get actual frequency from POST when IO slot is in PCIX mode
6216428 Move Starcat specific code from common PCI code into Starcat PCI code
6231224 system hang up when enter ":c" to leave kadb prompt and get back into UNIX mode.
6234769 "post" command does not work after dropping to "ok" prompt from OS after a "break"
6235884 "NESTED ERRORs, going interactive forcing misaligned trap" seen after probing devices
6243243 OBP hangs on E25K after enable-reentry failure
6246407 TFTP boot on WANboot capable proms hangs if duplicate TFTP data blocks are received
6246421 Limit number of TFTP timeout messages during boot
6247508 system-tick-speed and the alarm interval need to be updated to correct value
6247511 support reentrancy in the memory list management
6255271 (March 05) release of ENxS and Netra 210/240 motherboad not supported by latest obp.
6256336 Need TH2 timing values for 10:1 1500Mhz support
6256337 Need to fix POST poll_mc_timing routine to support multiple timing configs
6256341 Disable the POST FPU Block register test for Panther CPUs
6257778 Enchance Panther CPU error handling
6257800 SeSi PMU update
6267632 .version command from ok prompt will print out the wrong POST version (POST 4.49.48)
6273119 SeSi PMU update
6273213 Need POST dev complete putback for Panther
6276317 Remove Xmits 3.0 workaround from fcode driver
6284318 First boot to Solaris will panic after a POR with 1200MHz modules installed.
6286277 prtdiag showes wrong bus freq. for c5 slots
6303388 SeSi new motherboard part numbers for Flash Update
Revision History:
Patch Installation Instructions:
===============================
Intro
-----
This README is intended for users who wish to upgrade the firmware
in their Sun Fire V480 / V490.
Summary of the Patch Installation Process:
------------------------------------------
The installation shall comprise of the following steps
1) Determine the system's current Flash PROM firmware revision.
2) Compare the current Flash PROM firmware revision with the available or
latest Flash PROM firmware revisions.
3) If the current Flash PROM firmware revision is lower than the latest
available firmware revision in this patch, then proceed to the next step.
If NOT, STOP: DO NOT CONTINUE.
4) Prepare the system for the Flash PROM update
5) Running the Flash PROM Utility
6) Verifying successful Flash PROM Update
7) Restoring the system
8) Resume operations
Patch Installation instructions (in detail):
============================================
The required steps are explained in greater detail below.
1) Determine the System's Current Firmware Revisions
-------------------------------------------------
While the OS is running the following command may be used to
determine the current system firmware revisions;
/usr/sbin/prtconf -V
or
/usr/platform/sun4u/sbin/prtdiag -v | grep OBP
The firmware revisions may also be determined from the PROM monitor's
"ok" prompt with the following command;
.version
2) Compare the current Flash PROM firmware revision with the available or
latest Flash PROM firmware revisions.
Compare the output of the OBP line in the "prtdiag -v" or "prtconf -V"
output. Find the revision number and compare with the revision on the
entries below that of the "flash-update-SunFire480-latest" line
Available Firmware Revisions
----------------------------
flash-update-SunFire480-latest:
OBP 4.18.2 2005/06/30 07:52 Sun Fire 4XX
Sun Fire[TM] V480/V490 POST 4.18.2 2005/06/30 08:13
OBDIAG 4.18.2 2005/06/30 08:09
flash-update-SunFire480-old:
OBP 4.17.1 2005/04/11 14:27 Sun Fire 4XX
Sun Fire[TM] V480/V490 POST 4.17.1 2005/04/11 14:37
OBDIAG 4.17.1 2005/04/11 14:35
flash-update-SunFire480-oldest:
OBP 4.15.6 2005/01/06 04:24 Sun Fire 4XX
Sun Fire[TM] V480/V490 POST 4.15.6 2005/01/06 10:48
OBDIAG 4.15.6 2005/01/06 04:30
3) Is the UPGRADE NECESSARY?
If the current Flash PROM revision matches the version numbers given under
the flash-update-SunFire480-latest line, then STOP Here. This UPGRADE IS NOT
NECESSARY.
If the current Flash PROM firmware revision is lower than the latest
firmware revision in this patch, then proceed to the next step.
4) Preparing the System
---------------------
a) As root, copy the latest "flash-update" files from the directory
containing the patch to the root directory as follows:
# cp flash*latest /
# chmod 755 /flash-update*
In order to boot the binary, it must be located within the root
partition. If it is not already located within the root partition
then move it to /. If the binary is already located elsewhere
within the root partition then note the exact filepath so that the
binary can be booted later.
b) As root, exit the OS such that the system returns to the PROM's "ok"
prompt:
# halt
ok
c) Jumper J3003 is factory-set so that the flash PROM is write-enabled.
There is no need to switch the jumper before flash updating; however,
you must ensure that the keyswitch is in the Power-on or Diagnostics
position. When the key switch is in the locked position the flash
PROM is write protected.
5) Running the Flash Update Utility
--------------------------------
a) Power on the system
Wait for the PROM's banner to appear, and then
b) Use the Stop-A keys (or Break key, if running from a serial line) to
abort the auto-boot sequence.
** NOTE ** If the flash update completes normally then the values
contained within the system's Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) configuration
variables will be retained. However, if the update process is some-
how interrupted then it is possible that any non-default values
contained in NVRAM will be lost. For this reason it is recommended
that you note down on paper the contents of any NVRAM configuration
variable which has been customized so that they may be manually
restored at a later time, if necessary. (Use the PROM's "printenv"
command to list the variables and their values.)
c) The system should now display the PROM monitor's "ok" prompt.
Now boot the Flash update utility as given below:
CAUTION: Do not boot/run revisions lower than the latest unless you
are absolutely sure that that is what you want to do!
ok boot disk /flash-update-SunFire480-latest
NOTE: If your system's boot device is not "disk" then you will
have to specify the appropriate devalias (e.g. disk2).
If the binary is located in a location other than / then
provide the entire filepath after the boot device.
Answer the questions as prompted by the utility.
+++++++++++++++++++++ example Flash update follows ++++++++++++++++++++++++
++++++++ Note that this is an example only. Much of the information ++++++
++++++++ which is displayed by your system will be different from ++++++
++++++++ what is shown below. ++++++
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Standalone Flash PROM Update Utility, Rev. 2.8
Ultra(tm) 1
Ultra(tm) 2
Ultra(tm) 5/10
Ultra(tm) 30
Ultra(tm) 60 / E220R
Ultra(tm) 80 / E420R
Ultra(tm) Enterprise(tm) 250
Ultra(tm) Enterprise(tm) 450
Sun Blade(tm) 100
Sun Blade(tm) 1000
Sun Fire (tm) 280R
Sun Fire (tm) V480R
Sun Fire (tm) V880
Netra(tm) T4
This utility allows you to interactively update the firmware
revisions in specific system Flash PROM components.
Type h for help, q to quit, Return or Enter to continue:
Every precaution should be taken to prevent the loss of system
power during the Flash PROM programming process!
Type h for help, q to quit, Return or Enter to continue:
Firmware Release(s) Firmware Release(s)
Currently Existing in the System Available for Installation / Install?
---------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
OBP 4.5.6 2002/01/04 12:30 OBP 4.6.3 2002/05/28 09:09 no
POST 4.5.6 2002/01/04 15:54 POST 4.6.2 2002/05/21 10:41 no
Type sa if you wish to select all available firmware releases for
installation. Type h for help, quit to exit, or cont to continue: sa
Firmware Release(s) Firmware Release(s)
Currently Existing in the System Available for Installation / Install?
---------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
OBP 4.5.6 2002/01/04 12:30 OBP 4.6.3 2002/05/28 09:09 YES
POST 4.5.6 2002/01/04 15:54 POST 4.6.2 2002/05/21 10:41 YES
Type sa if you wish to select all available firmware releases for
installation. Type h for help, quit to exit, or cont to continue: cont
The Flash programming process is about to begin.
Type h for help, q to quit, Return or Enter to continue:
Erasing the top half of the Flash PROM.
Programming OBP into the top half of the Flash PROM.
Verifying OBP in the top half of the Flash PROM.
Erasing the bottom half of the Flash PROM.
Programming OBP into the bottom half of Flash PROM.
Verifying OBP in the bottom half of the Flash PROM.
Erasing the top half of the Flash PROM.
Programming POST into the top half of Flash PROM.
Verifying POST in the top half of the Flash PROM.
Programming was successful.
Resetting ...
+++++++++++++++++++++ example Flash update ends ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Once the PROM's banner reappears then use the Stop-A keys (or Break
key, if running from a serial line) to abort the auto-boot sequence
if the system begins to boot.
6) Verifying successful Flash PROM Update
Verify from the results of the .version command that the OBP
version matches the OBP version given above under the
flash-update-SunFire480-latest entry in Step 2.
7) Resume operations
a) Allow the system to auto-boot, or issue the boot command for your
environment as necessary.
b) Once the system has rebooted you may wish to remove the Flash Update
binaries and documents since they will no longer be needed.
# rm /flash-update*
c) Remember to remove the files from their original location if
they were not extracted directly into the root directory.
*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-Special Install Instructions:
-----------------------------
NOTE 1: If you have the frame buffer Raptor GFXP -04 REV 50
(part 370-3753-04), you *must* install patch 110126-03 to upgrade the
FCode in the card **BEFORE** you can do the firmware update. Revisions
-05 and up of the frame buffer are not affected.
Failure to install the frame buffer patch (110126-03) will cause
"FATAL" resets after the firmware update.
NOTE 2: This utility is *not* OS-dependent. The list of releases shown under
the "Solaris Release" and "SunOS Release" sections may not be
complete: The absence of a valid Solaris Release or SunOS Release
from the lists above does not preclude the installation of this patch
against the hardware.
NOTE 3: If you are upgrading your system from 4.2.X you will need to
modify the NVRAM variable, diag-script. OBP version 4.4.7
introduced a change in the underlying keyvalue assigned to
the script keywords which will result in the value of
diag-script being changed. After the firmware upgrade, but
prior to booting, please execute the following at the "ok"
prompt:
ok setenv diag-script normal
ok reset-all
This ensures that the system will run the "normal" set of
diagnostic scripts on all subsequent system resets.
NOTE 4: Modifications to Diagnostic Operation
This released version of OpenBoot enables diagnostic execution for all
power-on and error reset events, **as the new system default.
**To implement this new policy, behavioral changes to diagnostic
controls were made to simplify the enabling of diagnostics and
controlling the level and verbosity of diagnostics.
A new feature includes a Sun-prescribed mode of diagnostic execution,
which overrides user-defined settings. This mode provides service
personnel with an easy method by which to invoke a predictable
execution of diagnostics.
The new standard (default) configuration will increase system boot
time ( measured from power-on to the 'ok>' prompt ) and messaging
( varies by system configuration ) for all 'power-on-reset' and OBP
detected 'error-reset' events. Increased boot time and messaging is
largely due to the execution of diagnostics.
Automated System Recovery (ASR), a form of restoration, is implemented
at the firmware layer and increases overall system availability when
diagnostics are enabled.
For more specific details regarding these OBP changes, reference the
pdf document; "OpenBoot[tm] PROM Enhancements for Diagnostic
Operation", included within this patch ( part 817-6957, July 2004 ).
NOTE 5: WANboot Documentation
Instructions for installing systems over a WAN is provided in
Chapters 41-46 of the "Solaris 9 9/04 Installation Guide" from the
"Solaris 9 9/04 Release and Installation Collection". This document
is accessible at:
http://docs.sun.com/db/doc/817-5768
The quick link to the WANboot specific documentation is:
http://docs.sun.com/db/doc/817-5768/6ml70g5vj?a=view
The list of arguments processed by the WAN boot capable network boot
support package is provided in the boot(1M) man page in the "man
pages section 1M: System Administration Commands" section of the
"Solaris 9 9/04 Reference Manual Collection".
A quick link to this man page is:
http://docs.sun.com/db/doc/817-3937/6mjgeafkc?a=view
Security keys used for WANboot can be installed using the
"set-security-key" command at the OBP's command prompt. Description
of usage is provided in the monitor(1M) man page in the "man pages
Section 1M: System Administration Commands" section of the (Solaris 9
09/04 Reference Manual Collection)
A quick link to the monitor(1M) man page is:
http://docs.sun.com/db/doc/817-3937/6mjgeafu2?a=view
** WARNING ** WARNING ** WARNING ** WARNING ** WARNING ** WARNING **
* PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND ENTIRELY. PLEASE FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AS THEY ARE STATED.
* FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN A DEFECTIVE BOARD OR
UNSUCCESSFUL FLASH PROM UPDATE.
* THIS IS NOT A STANDARD PATCH in that it does not use the installpatch
and backoutpatch scripts.
* THIS PATCH CANNOT BE INSTALLED ON AN ONLINE OPERATING SYSTEM BECAUSE
THE INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS REQUIRES THAT THE SYSTEM BE BROUGHT DOWN.
BE SURE TO SCHEDULE DOWN TIME TO INSTALL THIS PATCH.
* Installation of the firmware included with this patch does NOT
require any hardware changes if the Flash update completes normally.
* PLEASE REVIEW NOT ONLY THIS README BUT ALSO ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
GIVEN.
The file "802-3233-xx.ps" (where xx stands for the latest numeric
revision) is a PostScript copy of the "Sun Flash PROM Guide for Workstations
and Workgroup Servers - Standalone Version", which provides the following;
(i) Emergency instructions in the unlikely event that the Flash
update should fail.
Note, however, that The Programming Guide was originally written for
a user who is running the Flash PROM update utility from a bootable
CDROM, and thus it will not contain the proper boot commands for
installation of this patch. Also note that the instructions in
the document for installing packages are not valid for this patch.
** WARNING ** WARNING ** WARNING ** WARNING ** WARNING ** WARNING **
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