Using AIX commands and tools to remove the current server firmware level

Find out how to remove the current level of server firmware when you are using AIX^®.

Use one of the following methods to remove the current level of firmware:

Using the diagnostic service aids to remove the current firmware level
Using the update_flash command

Using the diagnostic service aids to remove the current firmware level

Note: To perform this task, you must meet the following criteria:

You must have root user authority.
You must start your server from the permanent side. For details, see Working with the temporary and permanent side of the service processor.

On the AIX command line, type diag.
Initialize the terminal type, if requested.
On the function selection screen, select Tasks and Service Aids.
On the task selection screen, scroll to the bottom of the list of options, and select Update and Manage Flash.

A screen similar to the following is displayed:

UPDATE AND MANAGE SYSTEM FLASH

The current permanent system firmware image is SF220_005.
The current temporary system firmware image is SF220_006.
The system is currently booted from the permanent image.

Validate and Update System Firmware
Update System Firmware
Reject the Temporary Image

Select Reject the Temporary Image, and press Enter.

Using the update_flash command to remove the current firmware level

Note: To perform this task, you must meet the following criteria:

You must have root user authority.
You must start your server from the permanent side. For details, see Working with the temporary and permanent side of the service processor.

Type the following at an AIX command line:

/usr/lpp/diagnostics/bin/update_flash -r