Firmware upgrade for rp2470 Server

[James Hesselbacher]

I am attempting to upgrade the firmware on a rp2470 server.

I have 2 servers one live and one still in test. When loading the os (HP_UX 11i) the test server crashes while changing settings. After trying to track why I have found that the GSP firmware is at C0.02.02. The working one is at C.02.12. I would like to bring the other up to this revision.

I read all I could find on this. I have downloaded the files on a Windows PC. From there I have tried to unpack them on the windows PC and then ftp all files up to the server. Chsum test fails. I have tried to ftp the .tar and .gz files to server and unpack them there. The check sum fails. I have tried to download them again with the same checksum results in the end. Everything else looks straight forward. I am using a crossover cable to attach the lan console port to the lan port of the test server. I am able to ping the server.

I also do not have the Console Driver Patch, and the INSF Patch. Not sure how to check for them, or where to get them to install them if I need them. The files look the same in both the windows machine and the Unix server.

Do I have the right files, where can I get the patches? Would it be OK to move forward without the patches and with a bad checksum? Unsure what to do next?

Thanks for your help.
James

[Torsten.]

Hi James,

the current PDC firmware version for your server is 43.50, included in offline patch PF_CHAW4350.

The current version for GSP is C.02.14.
(PF_CHARGSPC0214)

I quote the Installation Instructions:

"Warning:If the currently installed firmware is older than C.02.10 then updating to GSP firmware revision C.02.14 requires updating to C.02.10 first."

You need to upgrade to C.02.10 first!

This is PF_CHARGSPC0210.

Be sure to read the instructions carefully!

You need to do 3 steps:

1. Update to version UPDATEONLY
(included in C.02.10)

2. Update to version C.02.10

3. Update to version C.02.14



!!! Always read and follow the instructions !!!

Good luck!

[Torsten.]

Regarding the OS patches:

You will need for 11.11:

PHNE_32616 and PHCO_32202.

Find all patches here:

www.itrc.com -> patch database

and do a search with the patchnames provided.

[James Hesselbacher]

Thanks for the quick response. My mistake for not clarifying. I am trying to upgrade to 2.10 first. But the file is not passing the CheckSum Check. Any suggestions as of why?

[Torsten.]

If you locate the patch file in ITRC, select tar format and transfer this to your server in **binary** mode. Did you use bin mode?
You may use the ftp server running on the OS. The GSP is checking the checksum again during the upgrade.

[DCE]

When you ftp the files make sure you are in binary mode. moving a binary file with an ASCII file transfer will cause checksum errors

Dave

[Morcos]

Hi James,
After ftp the server, use the bin mode (ftp> bin), and transfer the file.

Regards,
Ziad

[James Hesselbacher]

Thank you. The upgrade went well. It unfortunatly did not solve my problem though.

While reloading the O/S in advanced mode, after a little time it comes back with a message to type Control B to take you to GSP Configuration.

It use to put some Error numbers below that with Consout. It does not do that anymore, but it still jumps into the ctrl B message and redraws the screen so you can not read anything on it.

Thanks for all your help.

[Joshua Scott]

James,

The C.02.10 is here:
ftp://192.151.52.14/superseded_patches/firmware_patches/hp/cpu/PF_CHARGSPC0210.tar.gz

The C.02.12 is here:
ftp://192.151.52.14/superseded_patches/firmware_patches/hp/cpu/PF_CHARGSPC0212.tar.gz

The C.02.14 is here:
ftp://192.151.52.14/firmware_patches/hp/cpu/PF_CHARGSPC0214.tar.gz

when you FTP the files, make sure you go into binary mode at all times - use the 'binary' or 'bin' command in your ftp client.

Josh

[Torsten.]

James, make sure you have a current PDC firmware. If there is no OS running on the system yet, you can do a INfo ALL at the boot menu:

Main Menu: Enter command or menu > in all

and you will find an information like

FIRMWARE INFORMATION

....Firmware Version:..........43.50

among the lines. You will find the current firmware in patch PF_CHAW4350.

The GSP message indicates an error or warning. Somebody have to analyze it.