If found, this message is stating that the emlxs driver has determined that the firmware kernel component needs to be updated. To perform this update, execute luxadm -e forcelip on Solaris 10 (or a fcadm force-lip on Solaris 11) against each emlxs instance that reports the message. As stated in the documentation: This procedure, while disruptive, will ensure that both driver and firmware are current. The force lip will temporarily disrupt I/O on the port. The disruption and firmware upgrade takes Read more...