DMVC SSA Drives

[drencep]

Hi everyone,

Does anybody know how to update the the microcode of DMVC SSA drives?

Thanks!

 

[DSMARWAY]

hi ,

if nothing is listed on IBM SSA site for DMVC drives then you need to contact IBM for further assistance

see:-

http://www.storage.ibm.com/hardsoft/products/ssa/rs6k/index.html

 

[bi]

Hmmm. Here's a link to IBM's microcode download page:

http://techsupport.services.ibm.com/server/mdownload/download.html

Following that link to the info about DMVC disks, this is what IBM says (in red letters, no less):

Q. I want to upgrade code to the latest level on SSA DMVC type drives. What is the level I should install?

A. There is no need to upgrade drive code for DMVC drives. If you encounter a specific problem, please contact your IBM Service representative for guidance on how to resolve this particular problem.

Q. I am experiencing SRN31000 on some SSA DMVC type drives. Is this an error and what should I do?

A. If you have a SRN31000 posted by the AIX Error Log Analysis routine, then Yes, a problem exists that requires service. Please contact your IBM Service representative who will obtain guidance on how to resolve this particular SRN.

This isn't much help, I'm afraid.

 

[drencep]

Thanks for the swift replies. I appreciate it! I've seen those links before and I agree with bi, not much help. I'm leaning to just not worry about the microcode level as indicated on the FAQ page. I'm just hoping that somebody could confirm that.