Updating The Tssc Microcode - IBM TS7650 Installation Roadmap Manual

Updating the TSSC microcode

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IBM System Storage TS7650 ProtecTIER Deduplication Appliance: Installation Roadmap Guide
This topic gives instructions for performing a code load to bring the TSSC up to
the current microcode level.
Before you begin
Verify that the microcode level running on the TSSC is the current level. In order
to be compatible withProtecTIER version 3.1.8, the TSSC microcode must be at
version 5.11.5 or later. To determine the current version of the microcode on the
TSSC, go to "Checking the TSSC microcode level" on page 76.
If the microcode version on the TSSC is not current, you must bring it up to the
current level. In order to bring the TSSC up to the current level, you must perform
a code load, which rebuilds the hard disk drive.
About this task
Attention:
v Rebuilding the hard disk drive permanently destroys any local data present on
the drive. Using the Product Recovery CD-ROM returns the console to its "as
shipped" state.
v Do not load or attempt to use the Product Recovery CD-ROM on any machine
type other than 6579, 6792, 8480, 8482, 8485, 8836, or 8849. If you use the
Product Recovery CD-ROM on any other machine type, the installation fails and
that machine becomes unusable.
v You must back up the TS3000 System Console configuration before you perform
a code load. Refer to the related topics in IBM System Storage TS3000 System
Console (TSSC) Maintenance Information for detailed instructions for backing up
and restoring configuration data.
v Do not attempt to restore configuration settings from a v1.x.x console onto a
v3.x.x or higher console. The files are incompatible. V2.x.x files are compatible
with v3.x.x or higher.
v After performing the procedure below, you must reload any applications specific
to the products displayed in the Attached Systems list, such as attached control
units. Examples of applications that might need to be reloaded include Storage
Manager, ProtecTIER Manager, and information centers. The actual applications
depend upon the systems that are attached to the TSSC. Refer to the IBM System
Storage TS3000 System Console (TSSC) Maintenance Information for additional
information.
Procedure
To bring the TSSC up to the current microcode level:
1. If necessary, power-on the TSSC.
2. At the login prompt, log in with the user name root and password admin.
3. Insert the System Console Product Recovery CD-ROM into the TSSC CD-ROM
drive and press Enter.
4. If you are currently logged in to the TSSC, right-click the TSSC blue desktop.
The IBM TS3000 System Console menu displays.
5. Click Logout, then click OK. You are returned to the login screen.
6. Click Restart.
7. When prompted to restart, click OK.