I am trying to install AIX 5.3 to my H80 machine, however, i didnt noticed that i need to update the firmware. Now my problem is i end up with Error code E443, so from the panel i cant even log in to SMS, how can i update my microcode now? any idea? need it urgently .. thanks
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H80 error E443 , help! 1
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service guide B50
It explain how to do it with a B50.
You should find the service guide of your H80
It explain how to do it with a B50.
You should find the service guide of your H80
If you can get to the service processor menus, you can update it from floppy disks. (I think the floppy drive is under the covers on the H80, next to the CD / Tape drive bays - undo the thumb screws in the corners of the front panel and lift it away) The firmware readme does give details of the floppy method.
If you can't even get to the service processor menu (connect an ascii terminal and hit a key while the operator panel shows OK - you may need to power it off to get to OK, remove all power cords for a few seconds) then you will need to drain the NVRAM. (The problem you now have is that AIX 5.3 has tried to rewrite the NVRAM but in a format that old firmware does not understand) To drain the NVRAM you need to power off the whole system (remove all power from the CEC and I/O drawer by removing the power cords) then open up the I/O drawer (the bit with the op panel, CD, tape, adapter cards, etc, and remove the battery for about 15 minutes. Then refit the battery and reconnect power, it should then come up to OK. Then you can use the floppy drive method, or install CD / Diag CD but I think these will both need the floppies still.
If you can't even get to the service processor menu (connect an ascii terminal and hit a key while the operator panel shows OK - you may need to power it off to get to OK, remove all power cords for a few seconds) then you will need to drain the NVRAM. (The problem you now have is that AIX 5.3 has tried to rewrite the NVRAM but in a format that old firmware does not understand) To drain the NVRAM you need to power off the whole system (remove all power from the CEC and I/O drawer by removing the power cords) then open up the I/O drawer (the bit with the op panel, CD, tape, adapter cards, etc, and remove the battery for about 15 minutes. Then refit the battery and reconnect power, it should then come up to OK. Then you can use the floppy drive method, or install CD / Diag CD but I think these will both need the floppies still.
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thanks a lot for your help.. but as i said, i cant even get to sms menu nor to any thing form my monitor, before it reaches there i am stuck to the error code about few secs only upon booting up.
anything... thanks alot readdy for your help. I have solve my problem. Please be reminded that by default, H80 is not supported by AIX 5.3 so you need to update the microcode before installing. If you happened to experience the same problem, try to reset the the machine via removing all the power, for 30 secs. including the battery. thanks!
anything... thanks alot readdy for your help. I have solve my problem. Please be reminded that by default, H80 is not supported by AIX 5.3 so you need to update the microcode before installing. If you happened to experience the same problem, try to reset the the machine via removing all the power, for 30 secs. including the battery. thanks!
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