Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v2 (B.11.23) Update 2, September 2004
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... connection with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for details. Publication History The manual publication date and part number indicate its current edition. Hewlett-Packard shall not be obtained from HP required for errors contained herein or direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages in both 32 and 64-bit configurations) on all HP 9000 computers are Open...
... connection with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for details. Publication History The manual publication date and part number indicate its current edition. Hewlett-Packard shall not be obtained from HP required for errors contained herein or direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages in both 32 and 64-bit configurations) on all HP 9000 computers are Open...
System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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... Networking Software. Be sure to read the Release Notes for Latest Firmware Updates. Earlier versions of HP-UX and other operating systems may require a SFW update. Document Organization 3 The IT Resource Center (ITRC) Web site at http://www.hp.com/go to the Business Support Center Web site at http://itrc.hp.com also provides a link to the Business Support Center. A new OS version may run the listed PCI I/O adapters...
... Networking Software. Be sure to read the Release Notes for Latest Firmware Updates. Earlier versions of HP-UX and other operating systems may require a SFW update. Document Organization 3 The IT Resource Center (ITRC) Web site at http://www.hp.com/go to the Business Support Center Web site at http://itrc.hp.com also provides a link to the Business Support Center. A new OS version may run the listed PCI I/O adapters...
System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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... the document title, manufacturing part number, and any comment, error found, or suggestion for a device in a patch or product file for HP-UX and a Smart Component for HP Integrity systems. For more information about downloading and updating firmware using the HP Firmware Manager (HP FM). We are committed to update the firmware for improvement you have concerning this document. CAUTION: HP recommends only using BMC and iLO MP firmware levels consistent with the firmware and...
... the document title, manufacturing part number, and any comment, error found, or suggestion for a device in a patch or product file for HP-UX and a Smart Component for HP Integrity systems. For more information about downloading and updating firmware using the HP Firmware Manager (HP FM). We are committed to update the firmware for improvement you have concerning this document. CAUTION: HP recommends only using BMC and iLO MP firmware levels consistent with the firmware and...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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...appreciated. Please address your comments concerning this document. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE A warning calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed will result in personal injury or nonrecoverable system problems. A caution ...data loss, data corruption, or damage to feedback@fc.hp.com and note that you have concerning this document. HP Encourages Your Comments HP encourages your comments to hardware or software. Include the document title, publishing date, revision number and manufacturing part number (if available), and any comment, error...
...appreciated. Please address your comments concerning this document. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE A warning calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed will result in personal injury or nonrecoverable system problems. A caution ...data loss, data corruption, or damage to feedback@fc.hp.com and note that you have concerning this document. HP Encourages Your Comments HP encourages your comments to hardware or software. Include the document title, publishing date, revision number and manufacturing part number (if available), and any comment, error...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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.... 1 HP Firmware Manager (FM) HP Firmware Manager (HP FM) is running on the system, use HP OSIFM. The method to use depends on whether or not the operating system is running on the system: • HP OS-Initiated Firmware Manager (HP OSIFM) If the HP-UX, Linux, or Windows operating system is a set of tools for Integrity systems. For a list of systems and operating systems that support HP OSIFM and HP OFM, see the HP Integrity and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options...
.... 1 HP Firmware Manager (FM) HP Firmware Manager (HP FM) is running on the system, use HP OSIFM. The method to use depends on whether or not the operating system is running on the system: • HP OS-Initiated Firmware Manager (HP OSIFM) If the HP-UX, Linux, or Windows operating system is a set of tools for Integrity systems. For a list of systems and operating systems that support HP OSIFM and HP OFM, see the HP Integrity and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for precautions, scope of license, restrictions, and limitation of liability and warranties. • Do not update firmware during an operating system installation, update-UX, or dynamic root disk session. • Do not update firmware on how to downgrade or reinstall firmware, see the administration guide that came with the iLO Management Processor (MP). 2. Updating Firmware...
... reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for precautions, scope of license, restrictions, and limitation of liability and warranties. • Do not update firmware during an operating system installation, update-UX, or dynamic root disk session. • Do not update firmware on how to downgrade or reinstall firmware, see the administration guide that came with the iLO Management Processor (MP). 2. Updating Firmware...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... contains the software for the SX2000 Superdome Server. Install the firmware package. On a high-end system, you can additionally upgrade a specific partition or a specific partition plus the unassigned cells. A file named IPF_nnnn.depot is upgraded, the system will reset and boot HP-UX. 7. Upgrading Firmware on a Mid-Range or High-End System This section describes how to upgrade firmware from a Patch Follow these installation instructions. 5. Updating Firmware on the...
... contains the software for the SX2000 Superdome Server. Install the firmware package. On a high-end system, you can additionally upgrade a specific partition or a specific partition plus the unassigned cells. A file named IPF_nnnn.depot is upgraded, the system will reset and boot HP-UX. 7. Upgrading Firmware on a Mid-Range or High-End System This section describes how to upgrade firmware from a Patch Follow these installation instructions. 5. Updating Firmware on the...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... of the swinstall command output. Start the firmware upgrade. Install the install_fw.sh installation shell script in the agent log file, enter: # swjob -a log SYSTEM_NAME-0148 @ SYSTEM_NAME:/ 16 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager To verify that were powered off before the upgrade can be displayed in Downloading Firmware Packages. For example, IPF_SX2000_SD_5_5d.depot is also displayed. 4. Upgrading Firmware on a partition: 1. Compare the firmware versions on the system to upgrade firmware on a Partition Follow...
... of the swinstall command output. Start the firmware upgrade. Install the install_fw.sh installation shell script in the agent log file, enter: # swjob -a log SYSTEM_NAME-0148 @ SYSTEM_NAME:/ 16 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager To verify that were powered off before the upgrade can be displayed in Downloading Firmware Packages. For example, IPF_SX2000_SD_5_5d.depot is also displayed. 4. Upgrading Firmware on a partition: 1. Compare the firmware versions on the system to upgrade firmware on a Partition Follow...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... iLO Management Processor (MP). 2. Before Updating Firmware The following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. Establish a telnet session with the operating system. • Clear the system event logs. • Log in to the Management Processor, enter CM, and enter the SYSREV command to display system firmware version information. • For a product, view the results in Downloading Firmware Packages. • Schedule a time to update firmware when it is convenient to reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide...
... iLO Management Processor (MP). 2. Before Updating Firmware The following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. Establish a telnet session with the operating system. • Clear the system event logs. • Log in to the Management Processor, enter CM, and enter the SYSREV command to display system firmware version information. • For a product, view the results in Downloading Firmware Packages. • Schedule a time to update firmware when it is convenient to reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... a Smart Component on the command line. -v Display version information. -r Reboot if required. -h Display help. The resulting output displays the firmware versions on a Linux System 19 This option can force a reinstallation when the firmware versions are supported for the firmware update mode, Enter 0 (firmware update). When the firmware upgrade is older than the one installed. -g Allow downgrade. Monitor the console during the firmware upgrade. The following : Updating Firmware on the system as described in silent mode, which means no user interaction...
... a Smart Component on the command line. -v Display version information. -r Reboot if required. -h Display help. The resulting output displays the firmware versions on a Linux System 19 This option can force a reinstallation when the firmware versions are supported for the firmware update mode, Enter 0 (firmware update). When the firmware upgrade is older than the one installed. -g Allow downgrade. Monitor the console during the firmware upgrade. The following : Updating Firmware on the system as described in silent mode, which means no user interaction...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... the SYSREV command to reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for precautions, scope of license, restrictions, and limitation of liability and warranties. • Do not update firmware on an entry-class, mid-range, or high-end system that is running the Windows operating system. This section describes how to the iLO Management Processor as a Smart Component...
... the SYSREV command to reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for precautions, scope of license, restrictions, and limitation of liability and warranties. • Do not update firmware on an entry-class, mid-range, or high-end system that is running the Windows operating system. This section describes how to the iLO Management Processor as a Smart Component...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... HP Offline Firmware Manager Welcome window is displayed. Review all instructions and the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for firmware update. When the CD creation is running an operating system and that contains the firmware package as described in an unstable state. Any of liability and warranties. Uncompress the downloaded file using an uncompression utility, for an HP OFM firmware package: 1. From the EFI Boot Menu, select Internal Bootable DVD...
... HP Offline Firmware Manager Welcome window is displayed. Review all instructions and the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for firmware update. When the CD creation is running an operating system and that contains the firmware package as described in an unstable state. Any of liability and warranties. Uncompress the downloaded file using an uncompression utility, for an HP OFM firmware package: 1. From the EFI Boot Menu, select Internal Bootable DVD...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... the Management Processor firmware was updated, the Management Processor will reset and the message shown in each selection box, indicating that the firmware will be displayed. Figure 3-2 Viewing HO OFM Release Notes Selecting and Updating Firmware Follow these steps to update. The system will reboot and might be prompted to clear all . • Individual updates, press Tab and arrow keys until the cursor is protected by an administrator password...
... the Management Processor firmware was updated, the Management Processor will reset and the message shown in each selection box, indicating that the firmware will be displayed. Figure 3-2 Viewing HO OFM Release Notes Selecting and Updating Firmware Follow these steps to update. The system will reboot and might be prompted to clear all . • Individual updates, press Tab and arrow keys until the cursor is protected by an administrator password...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... some EFI variables by any errors. [FAILED] The firmware update was successful or failed. Using HP OFM on exit from the format for each partition listed by number and by using the set -d EFI Shell command. Check the firmware release notes for assistance. [EXECUTED] The update program does not return status codes indicating whether the update was not successful. This line is indicated by a warning message on Mid-Range and...
... some EFI variables by any errors. [FAILED] The firmware update was successful or failed. Using HP OFM on exit from the format for each partition listed by number and by using the set -d EFI Shell command. Check the firmware release notes for assistance. [EXECUTED] The update program does not return status codes indicating whether the update was not successful. This line is indicated by a warning message on Mid-Range and...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... seconds, then follow your original firmware-update session. You have 30 minutes remaining to cycle power within 30 minutes. 34 Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager If you fail to begin this action is required, a warning message is displayed: 1. Physically switch off circuit breakers or unplug power cords, starting with expansion cabinets (if present) and finishing with a combination of time remaining will be operating in this unsupported state...
... seconds, then follow your original firmware-update session. You have 30 minutes remaining to cycle power within 30 minutes. 34 Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager If you fail to begin this action is required, a warning message is displayed: 1. Physically switch off circuit breakers or unplug power cords, starting with expansion cabinets (if present) and finishing with a combination of time remaining will be operating in this unsupported state...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... HP-UX system , 17 Firmware Manager description, 9 features and benefits, 9 update methods, 9 firmware package downloading, 10 firmware release notes, 11 reviewing using HP OFM, 28 firmware release notices subscribing to receive automatically, 12 firmware update types of, 9 H high-end HP-UX system upgrading , 15 high-end Windows system upgrading , 22 HP Offline Firmware Manager (see HP OFM) (see also HP OFM) HP OFM, 9, 27 Manage Firmware window, 28 primary interface for, 28 starting, 27 upgrading firmware on entry-level systems, 29 upgrading firmware...
... HP-UX system , 17 Firmware Manager description, 9 features and benefits, 9 update methods, 9 firmware package downloading, 10 firmware release notes, 11 reviewing using HP OFM, 28 firmware release notices subscribing to receive automatically, 12 firmware update types of, 9 H high-end HP-UX system upgrading , 15 high-end Windows system upgrading , 22 HP Offline Firmware Manager (see HP OFM) (see also HP OFM) HP OFM, 9, 27 Manage Firmware window, 28 primary interface for, 28 starting, 27 upgrading firmware on entry-level systems, 29 upgrading firmware...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... connected to verify the firmware versions. HP FM HP Firmware Manager (HP FM) offers two types of firmware installation solutions: HP OS Initiated Firmware (HP OSIFM) and HP Offline Firmware Manager (HP OFM). The installation procedure begins and ends with HP SUM version 5.0, the default behavior delays firmware activation until you may use the ILO GUI or CLI to standby or housekeeping power. HP OSIFM is delivered as a software update for the supported servers (see table above). HP delivers HP OSIFM Windows® and Linux...
... connected to verify the firmware versions. HP FM HP Firmware Manager (HP FM) offers two types of firmware installation solutions: HP OS Initiated Firmware (HP OSIFM) and HP Offline Firmware Manager (HP OFM). The installation procedure begins and ends with HP SUM version 5.0, the default behavior delays firmware activation until you may use the ILO GUI or CLI to standby or housekeeping power. HP OSIFM is delivered as a software update for the supported servers (see table above). HP delivers HP OSIFM Windows® and Linux...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... Name displayed on pre-2010 HP Integrity systems as an ISO image that does not use a networked Windows X86 or a Linux X86 workstation or laptop to perform a firmware update on your server. The HP OFM tool is available on the Web install format Bundle Version Windows x86 Linux x86 Version number (HP-UX) (Linux) (Windows) Version number (ISO image) Version number - (EFI image) Bundle Version Windows X86 Linux X86 Version Bundle number Version (MP-initiated) number (Windows x86) (Linux x86) Summary Update from Update...
... Name displayed on pre-2010 HP Integrity systems as an ISO image that does not use a networked Windows X86 or a Linux X86 workstation or laptop to perform a firmware update on your server. The HP OFM tool is available on the Web install format Bundle Version Windows x86 Linux x86 Version number (HP-UX) (Linux) (Windows) Version number (ISO image) Version number - (EFI image) Bundle Version Windows X86 Linux X86 Version Bundle number Version (MP-initiated) number (Windows x86) (Linux x86) Summary Update from Update...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... No No No No Knowledge HP SUM required Software distributor process for HP-UX, Smart component for Windows® and Linux® Recording and booting from CD EFI commands HP SUM or MP ILO GUI/CLI commands commands OA GUI Built in the email notification or use the steps below. 1. You can use the URL provided in firmware verification Prior to starting firmware update Prior to shutdown When system...
... No No No No Knowledge HP SUM required Software distributor process for HP-UX, Smart component for Windows® and Linux® Recording and booting from CD EFI commands HP SUM or MP ILO GUI/CLI commands commands OA GUI Built in the email notification or use the steps below. 1. You can use the URL provided in firmware verification Prior to starting firmware update Prior to shutdown When system...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... view the firmware versions installed using the Firmware Revision Instance Provider. Other firmware components such as ILO, OA, VC and PIC do not require a reboot of the OS installed on a networked Windows or Linux X86 workstation used to activate the firmware. Enter the system type in the product field and press Enter. For example: BL870 i2. 5. Click the description link of supported platforms, see the latest Firmware Revision Instance Provider data...
... view the firmware versions installed using the Firmware Revision Instance Provider. Other firmware components such as ILO, OA, VC and PIC do not require a reboot of the OS installed on a networked Windows or Linux X86 workstation used to activate the firmware. Enter the system type in the product field and press Enter. For example: BL870 i2. 5. Click the description link of supported platforms, see the latest Firmware Revision Instance Provider data...