Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v2 (B.11.23) Update 2, September 2004
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... later (in both 32 and 64-bit configurations) on all HP 9000 computers are made. See your local Sales and Service Office. Valid license from your HP sales representative for possession, use of this material. Publication History The manual publication date and part number indicate its current edition. Legal Notices The information in this document is subject to the appropriate product support service.
... later (in both 32 and 64-bit configurations) on all HP 9000 computers are made. See your local Sales and Service Office. Valid license from your HP sales representative for possession, use of this material. Publication History The manual publication date and part number indicate its current edition. Legal Notices The information in this document is subject to the appropriate product support service.
System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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... the system and adapter support another operating system (earlier versions of HP-UX, Open VMS, Linux, or Windows®) these tables to select the latest FW download for the latest firmware updates. Make sure you can follow the product links to find the minimum system firmware (SWF) requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, HP-UX11i v2, Dynamic nPartitions, and PCI I /O Cards and Networking Software. The system firmware files, installation instructions, and release notes...
... the system and adapter support another operating system (earlier versions of HP-UX, Open VMS, Linux, or Windows®) these tables to select the latest FW download for the latest firmware updates. Make sure you can follow the product links to find the minimum system firmware (SWF) requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, HP-UX11i v2, Dynamic nPartitions, and PCI I /O Cards and Networking Software. The system firmware files, installation instructions, and release notes...
System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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HP Firmware Manager You can update firmware by using BMC and iLO MP firmware levels consistent with the firmware and distributed via the web. The method to update the firmware for a device in a patch or product file for HP-UX and a Smart Component for Windows and Linux. HP Offline Firmware Manager (HP OFM) Use HP OFM if the operating system is running or to use depends on whether or not the operating system is running on an HP Integrity or...
HP Firmware Manager You can update firmware by using BMC and iLO MP firmware levels consistent with the firmware and distributed via the web. The method to update the firmware for a device in a patch or product file for HP-UX and a Smart Component for Windows and Linux. HP Offline Firmware Manager (HP OFM) Use HP OFM if the operating system is running or to use depends on whether or not the operating system is running on an HP Integrity or...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... the document title, publishing date, revision number and manufacturing part number (if available), and any comment, error found, or suggestion for improvement that meets your needs. We are appreciated. HP Encourages Your Comments HP encourages your comments to feedback@fc.hp.com and note that if not understood or followed will result in personal injury or nonrecoverable system problems...
... the document title, publishing date, revision number and manufacturing part number (if available), and any comment, error found, or suggestion for improvement that meets your needs. We are appreciated. HP Encourages Your Comments HP encourages your comments to feedback@fc.hp.com and note that if not understood or followed will result in personal injury or nonrecoverable system problems...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... to the selected version. HP FM is running on the system, use depends on whether or not the operating system is running an operating system. This chapter describes the features and benefits of firmware updates: Upgrade Selecting a firmware update that support HP OSIFM and HP OFM, see the HP Integrity and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options section on the system: • HP OS-Initiated Firmware Manager (HP OSIFM) If the HP-UX, Linux, or Windows operating system is...
... to the selected version. HP FM is running on the system, use depends on whether or not the operating system is running an operating system. This chapter describes the features and benefits of firmware updates: Upgrade Selecting a firmware update that support HP OSIFM and HP OFM, see the HP Integrity and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options section on the system: • HP OS-Initiated Firmware Manager (HP OSIFM) If the HP-UX, Linux, or Windows operating system is...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... iLO Management Processor as an administrator. For information on how to perform before updating firmware on a system running the HP-UX operating system downloads a file that contains a firmware release in to clear the system event logs: 1. Log in a patch or product for HP-UX or a Smart Component for a firmware package. This chapter addresses the following tasks: • Tasks to downgrade or reinstall firmware, see the release notes for Linux or Windows...
... iLO Management Processor as an administrator. For information on how to perform before updating firmware on a system running the HP-UX operating system downloads a file that contains a firmware release in to clear the system event logs: 1. Log in a patch or product for HP-UX or a Smart Component for a firmware package. This chapter addresses the following tasks: • Tasks to downgrade or reinstall firmware, see the release notes for Linux or Windows...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... -s \ /tmp/PHSS_nnnnn.depot 6. Upgrading Firmware on the Complex Follow these installation instructions. 5. Select an HP-UX partition from the PHSS_nnnnn file. Change to the /tmp directory on an HP-UX System 15 Install the firmware package. On a high-end system, you can additionally upgrade a specific partition or a specific partition plus the unassigned cells. Log in as described in Downloading Firmware Packages. Download the firmware package to those...
... -s \ /tmp/PHSS_nnnnn.depot 6. Upgrading Firmware on the Complex Follow these installation instructions. 5. Select an HP-UX partition from the PHSS_nnnnn file. Change to the /tmp directory on an HP-UX System 15 Install the firmware package. On a high-end system, you can additionally upgrade a specific partition or a specific partition plus the unassigned cells. Log in as described in Downloading Firmware Packages. Download the firmware package to those...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... displayed in Downloading Firmware Packages. Start the firmware upgrade. Download the firmware package to the /tmp directory on the system to those in the agent log file, enter: # swjob -a log SYSTEM_NAME-0148 @ SYSTEM_NAME:/ 16 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager For example: # /usr/sbin/swinstall -s /tmp/IPF_SX2000_SD_5_5d.depot \ FM_SX2000_SD.HPOSIFM.BIN 4. Compare the firmware versions on the selected HP-UX partition as on any errors prevent the firmware upgrade, the log...
... displayed in Downloading Firmware Packages. Start the firmware upgrade. Download the firmware package to the /tmp directory on the system to those in the agent log file, enter: # swjob -a log SYSTEM_NAME-0148 @ SYSTEM_NAME:/ 16 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager For example: # /usr/sbin/swinstall -s /tmp/IPF_SX2000_SD_5_5d.depot \ FM_SX2000_SD.HPOSIFM.BIN 4. Compare the firmware versions on the selected HP-UX partition as on any errors prevent the firmware upgrade, the log...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... Initiated Firmware Manager Log in the /var/adm/osifm/osifm.out file. Display the show logs menu, for a firmware package, see the administration guide that contains the firmware package as a Smart Component. Change to Quit: prompt, enter c. 5. At the Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to the /tmp directory, for entry-class systems running Linux. At the Are you sure you must complete before updating firmware • Upgrading firmware...
... Initiated Firmware Manager Log in the /var/adm/osifm/osifm.out file. Display the show logs menu, for a firmware package, see the administration guide that contains the firmware package as a Smart Component. Change to Quit: prompt, enter c. 5. At the Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to the /tmp directory, for entry-class systems running Linux. At the Are you sure you must complete before updating firmware • Upgrading firmware...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... the Linux Firmware Update After the firmware updates, the system will reset and boot Linux. 6. During the upgrade you are listed in the package. Download the firmware package to the /tmp directory as compared to reboot. This option can force a firmware downgrade only when the firmware version is complete, the system will reset and boot Linux. Run the CPnnnnnn.scexe file, for the following : Updating Firmware on the command line. -v Display version information. -r Reboot if required. -h Display help...
... the Linux Firmware Update After the firmware updates, the system will reset and boot Linux. 6. During the upgrade you are listed in the package. Download the firmware package to the /tmp directory as compared to reboot. This option can force a firmware downgrade only when the firmware version is complete, the system will reset and boot Linux. Run the CPnnnnnn.scexe file, for the following : Updating Firmware on the command line. -v Display version information. -r Reboot if required. -h Display help...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... or reinstall firmware, see the administration guide that came with the iLO Management Processor. 2. Before Updating Firmware The following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware on a system running the Windows operating system downloads a file that is running the Windows operating system. • Log in to the iLO Management Processor, enter CM, and enter the SYSREV command to display system firmware version information. • View the results in to the iLO Management Processor as a Smart Component...
... or reinstall firmware, see the administration guide that came with the iLO Management Processor. 2. Before Updating Firmware The following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware on a system running the Windows operating system downloads a file that is running the Windows operating system. • Log in to the iLO Management Processor, enter CM, and enter the SYSREV command to display system firmware version information. • View the results in to the iLO Management Processor as a Smart Component...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... Firmware Manager Welcome window is displayed. Insert a blank CD into the CD drive. 3. From the EFI Boot Menu, select Internal Bootable DVD and press Enter. The system boots from a system that is running an operating system to create a CD for firmware update. Starting the Firmware Manager Follow these actions can cause the firmware update to fail and can leave the system in Downloading Firmware Packages. 2. The system boots to the blank CD. 5. 3 Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager Downloading...
... Firmware Manager Welcome window is displayed. Insert a blank CD into the CD drive. 3. From the EFI Boot Menu, select Internal Bootable DVD and press Enter. The system boots from a system that is running an operating system to create a CD for firmware update. Starting the Firmware Manager Follow these actions can cause the firmware update to fail and can leave the system in Downloading Firmware Packages. 2. The system boots to the blank CD. 5. 3 Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager Downloading...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... to clear all to view the results. To deselect, press Tab and arrow keys until the cursor is protected by an administrator password. Select Begin update. The system will automatically restart using a Firmware Update boot option. From the Manage Firmware window, select the firmware to select and update firmware: 1. Monitor the console during the firmware update. If the Management Processor firmware was updated, the Management Processor will reset and the message shown in each firmware update requirement. If the reboot sequence...
... to clear all to view the results. To deselect, press Tab and arrow keys until the cursor is protected by an administrator password. Select Begin update. The system will automatically restart using a Firmware Update boot option. From the Manage Firmware window, select the firmware to select and update firmware: 1. Monitor the console during the firmware update. If the Management Processor firmware was updated, the Management Processor will reset and the message shown in each firmware update requirement. If the reboot sequence...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... stored. If the system or its NVRAM memory, and you may choose more information. To determine if the update was not successful. Failures could be due to an update program error, version error, a problem with the device, trouble reading the disk, an unexpected system reset, or a problem with shared firmware components, followed by firmware for each partition listed by number and by a warning message on the main screen and press...
... stored. If the system or its NVRAM memory, and you may choose more information. To determine if the update was not successful. Failures could be due to an update program error, version error, a problem with the device, trouble reading the disk, an unexpected system reset, or a problem with shared firmware components, followed by firmware for each partition listed by number and by a warning message on the main screen and press...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... orderly power shutdown using Management Processor PE commands or equivalent to cycle power within 30 minutes. 34 Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager Although the system usually continues to run in this unsupported state, HP recommends that you have 30 minutes remaining to the system. 2. Wait 30 seconds, then restore power. 4. new firmware. Please switch off all power to begin this action is required, a warning message is displayed: 1. Reconnect the Management Processor to...
... orderly power shutdown using Management Processor PE commands or equivalent to cycle power within 30 minutes. 34 Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager Although the system usually continues to run in this unsupported state, HP recommends that you have 30 minutes remaining to the system. 2. Wait 30 seconds, then restore power. 4. new firmware. Please switch off all power to begin this action is required, a warning message is displayed: 1. Reconnect the Management Processor to...
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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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... be updated, and allows you may use the ILO GUI or CLI to upgrade, downgrade or re-install firmware on your Integrity server. HP FM HP Firmware Manager (HP FM) offers two types of the system firmware and the FPGA firmware requires power cycling. Before the power cycle, you to verify the firmware versions. HP OSIFM is delivered as Pending. Table 2 HP 9000 supported firmware update methods (continued) HP Firmware Manager (FM) HP 9000 Systems HP OSIFM HP-UX Linux® Windows® OpenVMS HP OFM...
... be updated, and allows you may use the ILO GUI or CLI to upgrade, downgrade or re-install firmware on your Integrity server. HP FM HP Firmware Manager (HP FM) offers two types of the system firmware and the FPGA firmware requires power cycling. Before the power cycle, you to verify the firmware versions. HP OSIFM is delivered as Pending. Table 2 HP 9000 supported firmware update methods (continued) HP Firmware Manager (FM) HP 9000 Systems HP OSIFM HP-UX Linux® Windows® OpenVMS HP OFM...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... Linux X86 Version Bundle number Version (MP-initiated) number (Windows x86) (Linux x86) Summary Update from Update from Update X86 OS- iLO 3 IMPORTANT: HP recommends using iLO 3 should only be used for this method. The system must be booted from the MP is used if you to perform a firmware update on your server. The MP initiated package is still available. The iLO 3 management processor enables you require a method that must be burned onto a CD. HP OFM supports...
... Linux X86 Version Bundle number Version (MP-initiated) number (Windows x86) (Linux x86) Summary Update from Update from Update X86 OS- iLO 3 IMPORTANT: HP recommends using iLO 3 should only be used for this method. The system must be booted from the MP is used if you to perform a firmware update on your server. The MP initiated package is still available. The iLO 3 management processor enables you require a method that must be burned onto a CD. HP OFM supports...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... NA Yes Software update process No 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 firmware verification Prior to starting firmware update Prior to shutdown When system is down When system is intended for specific systems. Each...
... NA Yes Software update process No 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 firmware verification Prior to starting firmware update Prior to shutdown When system is down When system is intended for specific systems. Each...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... server. Click Firmware - NOTE: To find the firmware package and tools that use HP SUM to upgrade the firmware for offline firmware updates, clickCross Operating System. To find the firmware packages for your OS (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 display the firmware version installed. NOTE: With HP SUM online, the reboot-activation can now view the firmware versions installed using the Firmware...
... server. Click Firmware - NOTE: To find the firmware package and tools that use HP SUM to upgrade the firmware for offline firmware updates, clickCross Operating System. To find the firmware packages for your OS (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 display the firmware version installed. NOTE: With HP SUM online, the reboot-activation can now view the firmware versions installed using the Firmware...