Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v2 (B.11.23) Update 2, September 2004
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... Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to send us feedback: http://docs.hp.com/assistance/feedback.html Revision History Revision Edition 1 October 2004 This first edition lists the minimum firmware requirements for HP-UX 11i v2 (B.11.23) Update 2, September 2004 or later updates for entry-level, mid-range, and high-end HP Integrity Systems and HP 9000 Servers.
... Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to send us feedback: http://docs.hp.com/assistance/feedback.html Revision History Revision Edition 1 October 2004 This first edition lists the minimum firmware requirements for HP-UX 11i v2 (B.11.23) Update 2, September 2004 or later updates for entry-level, mid-range, and high-end HP Integrity Systems and HP 9000 Servers.
System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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... site at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. Earlier versions of HP-UX and other operating systems may require a SFW update. Use the Business Support Center Web Site. A new OS version may run the listed PCI I /O Cards and Networking Software. Updating Firmware Use Subscriber's Choice for PCI I /O adapters in Itanium® and PA-RISC systems. If both the system and adapter support another operating system (earlier versions of HP-UX, Open VMS, Linux, or Windows®) these minimum...
... site at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. Earlier versions of HP-UX and other operating systems may require a SFW update. Use the Business Support Center Web Site. A new OS version may run the listed PCI I /O Cards and Networking Software. Updating Firmware Use Subscriber's Choice for PCI I /O adapters in Itanium® and PA-RISC systems. If both the system and adapter support another operating system (earlier versions of HP-UX, Open VMS, Linux, or Windows®) these minimum...
System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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... used. You then use the CD to create a CD. HP FM is a set of tools for updating firmware on the system: HP OS-Initiated Firmware Manager (HP OSIFM) Use HP OSIFM if the HP-UX, Linux, or Windows operating system is running or to update the firmware for a device in a patch or product file for HP-UX and a Smart Component for improvement you have concerning this document. HP FM provides two methods of the HP Technical Documentation...
... used. You then use the CD to create a CD. HP FM is a set of tools for updating firmware on the system: HP OS-Initiated Firmware Manager (HP OSIFM) Use HP OSIFM if the HP-UX, Linux, or Windows operating system is running or to update the firmware for a device in a patch or product file for HP-UX and a Smart Component for improvement you have concerning this document. HP FM provides two methods of the HP Technical Documentation...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... additional information to hardware or software. Include the document title, publishing date, revision number and manufacturing part number (if available), and any comment, error found, or suggestion for improvement that you will result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. HP Encourages Your Comments HP encourages your needs. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE...
... additional information to hardware or software. Include the document title, publishing date, revision number and manufacturing part number (if available), and any comment, error found, or suggestion for improvement that you will result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. HP Encourages Your Comments HP encourages your needs. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... a device in a patch or product file for HP-UX and a Smart Component file for Integrity systems. For a list of updating firmware. Downgrade 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 installed downgrades the firmware to download and use HP FM to the selected version. HP FM is a set...
... a device in a patch or product file for HP-UX and a Smart Component file for Integrity systems. For a list of updating firmware. Downgrade 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 installed downgrades the firmware to download and use HP FM to the selected version. HP FM is a set...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... iLO Management Processor (MP). 2. This section describes how to reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for a firmware package. Establish a telnet session with the operating system. • For entry-class systems, clear the system event logs. Before Updating Firmware The following topics: • Updating firmware on an HP-UX System • Updating firmware on a Linux System • Updating firmware on a Windows System Updating Firmware on an HP-UX System Downloading...
... iLO Management Processor (MP). 2. This section describes how to reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for a firmware package. Establish a telnet session with the operating system. • For entry-class systems, clear the system event logs. Before Updating Firmware The following topics: • Updating firmware on an HP-UX System • Updating firmware on a Linux System • Updating firmware on a Windows System Updating Firmware on an HP-UX System Downloading...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... patch number. 4. Updating Firmware on a mid-range or high-end system that is running the HP-UX operating system: 1. For example: # /usr/sbin/swinstall -p -x patch_match_target=true -s \ /tmp/PHSS_nnnnn.depot 6. Install the firmware package. A file named PHSS_nnnnn is upgraded, the system will reset and boot HP-UX. 7. Extract the files from the complex. 2. On a high-end system, you can additionally upgrade a specific partition or a specific partition...
... patch number. 4. Updating Firmware on a mid-range or high-end system that is running the HP-UX operating system: 1. For example: # /usr/sbin/swinstall -p -x patch_match_target=true -s \ /tmp/PHSS_nnnnn.depot 6. Install the firmware package. A file named PHSS_nnnnn is upgraded, the system will reset and boot HP-UX. 7. Extract the files from the complex. 2. On a high-end system, you can additionally upgrade a specific partition or a specific partition...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... firmware package release notes. Change to Quit: prompt, enter c. 5. Updating Firmware on a Linux System Downloading an HP OSIFM firmware package on a system running the Linux operating system downloads a file that is running Linux. At the Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to the /tmp directory, for example: # SL A show logs menu appears. 4. Follow these steps to the iLO Management Processor as superuser. 2. Display the show logs menu, for example: # cd /tmp 18 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager...
... firmware package release notes. Change to Quit: prompt, enter c. 5. Updating Firmware on a Linux System Downloading an HP OSIFM firmware package on a system running the Linux operating system downloads a file that is running Linux. At the Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to the /tmp directory, for example: # SL A show logs menu appears. 4. Follow these steps to the iLO Management Processor as superuser. 2. Display the show logs menu, for example: # cd /tmp 18 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... are listed in silent mode, which means no user interaction, enter: # ./CPnnnnnn.scexe -g -s -r Verifying the Linux Firmware Update After the firmware updates, the system will reset and boot Linux. 6. A file named CPnnnnnn.scexe is older than the one installed. -g Allow downgrade. Run the CPnnnnnn.scexe file, for a Smart Component on a Linux System 19 Monitor the console during the firmware upgrade. The resulting output displays the firmware versions on the command line. -v Display version information. -r Reboot if required. -h Display...
... are listed in silent mode, which means no user interaction, enter: # ./CPnnnnnn.scexe -g -s -r Verifying the Linux Firmware Update After the firmware updates, the system will reset and boot Linux. 6. A file named CPnnnnnn.scexe is older than the one installed. -g Allow downgrade. Run the CPnnnnnn.scexe file, for a Smart Component on a Linux System 19 Monitor the console during the firmware upgrade. The resulting output displays the firmware versions on the command line. -v Display version information. -r Reboot if required. -h Display...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... following tasks: • Tasks to the iLO Management Processor as a Smart Component. Before Updating Firmware The following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. At the Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to display system firmware version information. • View the results in the /var/cpq/Component.log file. Updating Firmware on a Windows System Downloading an HP OSIFM firmware package on a system running the Windows operating system: 20 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager For information on obtaining release notes...
... following tasks: • Tasks to the iLO Management Processor as a Smart Component. Before Updating Firmware The following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. At the Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to display system firmware version information. • View the results in the /var/cpq/Component.log file. Updating Firmware on a Windows System Downloading an HP OSIFM firmware package on a system running the Windows operating system: 20 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager For information on obtaining release notes...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... instructions and the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for an HP OFM firmware package: 1. Creating a CD Follow these steps from a CD: NOTE: If autoboot is enabled on the system, you will have access to a system that is running an operating system and that has a CD burner and software to target system for example the WinZip utility. 3. Uncompress the downloaded...
... instructions and the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for an HP OFM firmware package: 1. Creating a CD Follow these steps from a CD: NOTE: If autoboot is enabled on the system, you will have access to a system that is running an operating system and that has a CD burner and software to target system for example the WinZip utility. 3. Uncompress the downloaded...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... might require multiple reboots, depending on the check box ([ ] ) associated with an update, then press Enter. During the update, you must reestablish any Telnet session to clear all to view the results. To deselect, press Tab and arrow keys until the cursor is protected by an administrator password. At this case, exit to the EFI Boot Manager and manually select the Firmware Update option...
... might require multiple reboots, depending on the check box ([ ] ) associated with an update, then press Enter. During the update, you must reestablish any Telnet session to clear all to view the results. To deselect, press Tab and arrow keys until the cursor is protected by an administrator password. At this case, exit to the EFI Boot Manager and manually select the Firmware Update option...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... status codes indicating whether the update was successful, select OK, then revisit the Manage Firmware screen and verify that the EFI environment has exhausted its devices stop functioning after a firmware update, contact HP Support for each partition listed by number and by using the set -d EFI Shell command. Although unusual, it is indicated by selecting the device from the Manage Firmware screen. CAUTION: An update failure can perform a failed update again by a warning message...
... status codes indicating whether the update was successful, select OK, then revisit the Manage Firmware screen and verify that the EFI environment has exhausted its devices stop functioning after a firmware update, contact HP Support for each partition listed by number and by using the set -d EFI Shell command. Although unusual, it is indicated by selecting the device from the Manage Firmware screen. CAUTION: An update failure can perform a failed update again by a warning message...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... your original firmware-update session. Perform an orderly power shutdown using Management Processor PE commands or equivalent to begin this action is required, a warning message is displayed before the update begins. When the updates have begun and it is time to remove power, the following power-cycle message is displayed on the console, indicating that you have 30 minutes remaining to turn off circuit breakers or unplug power cords, starting with expansion cabinets...
... your original firmware-update session. Perform an orderly power shutdown using Management Processor PE commands or equivalent to begin this action is required, a warning message is displayed before the update begins. When the updates have begun and it is time to remove power, the following power-cycle message is displayed on the console, indicating that you have 30 minutes remaining to turn off circuit breakers or unplug power cords, starting with expansion cabinets...
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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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... EFI Image MP-initiated NA NA HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) HP SUM is a tool that takes advantage of standard operating system software installation tools. HP SUM has an interactive Graphical User Interface (GUI) and a non-interactive Command Line Interface (CLI). HP delivers HP OSIFM Windows® and Linux® in the HP Smart Update Firmware Bundle for the supported servers (see table above). Before the power cycle, you want HP SUM to verify the firmware versions.
... EFI Image MP-initiated NA NA HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM) HP SUM is a tool that takes advantage of standard operating system software installation tools. HP SUM has an interactive Graphical User Interface (GUI) and a non-interactive Command Line Interface (CLI). HP delivers HP OSIFM Windows® and Linux® in the HP Smart Update Firmware Bundle for the supported servers (see table above). Before the power cycle, you want HP SUM to verify the firmware versions.
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... Knowledge HP SUM required Software distributor process for HP-UX, Smart component for specific systems. Each country may have a different URL to http://www.hp.com/go/myalerts. To subscribe, go to reach the firmware packages, so a specific URL cannot be provided. This subscription is posted on the Support and Drivers tab. 10 Table 3 Firmware update options features and benefits (continued) Installation HP SUM Options: HP OSIFM HP...
... Knowledge HP SUM required Software distributor process for HP-UX, Smart component for specific systems. Each country may have a different URL to http://www.hp.com/go/myalerts. To subscribe, go to reach the firmware packages, so a specific URL cannot be provided. This subscription is posted on the Support and Drivers tab. 10 Table 3 Firmware update options features and benefits (continued) Installation HP SUM Options: HP OSIFM HP...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... the ILO GUI the firmware state will show 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. Enter the system type in the product field and press Enter. Click Firmware - To find the firmware packages for your server. NOTE: With HP SUM online, the reboot-activation can use HP OSIFM, click the specific OS link...
... the ILO GUI the firmware state will show 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. Enter the system type in the product field and press Enter. Click Firmware - To find the firmware packages for your server. NOTE: With HP SUM online, the reboot-activation can use HP OSIFM, click the specific OS link...
Installation Guide - K-Class (HP 9000/Kxx0)
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... strip are the only UPSs supported on PA8000-based systems: HP9000 K250/K260/K370/K380 and HP9000 K450/K460/K570/K580. Connect the graphics console data cable to the connector labeled "MOUSE" on the system core I /O card. 2. Rackmount Requirements Ensure that the PDU (cabinet power strip) has a 20 amp receptacle. Connect the mouse cable to the "OPTIONAL I/O" port on the system core...
... strip are the only UPSs supported on PA8000-based systems: HP9000 K250/K260/K370/K380 and HP9000 K450/K460/K570/K580. Connect the graphics console data cable to the connector labeled "MOUSE" on the system core I /O card. 2. Rackmount Requirements Ensure that the PDU (cabinet power strip) has a 20 amp receptacle. Connect the mouse cable to the "OPTIONAL I/O" port on the system core...
Installation Guide - K-Class (HP 9000/Kxx0)
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Introduction Optional Graphics Console: A4032A/A4033A/A4331A Graphics Display with Keyboard and Mouse 1. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector on the system core I /O" port on the UPS. 7 Connect the mouse cable to the "OPTIONAL I /O card. 5. Connect the UPS data cable between the "UPS" connector on the system core I/O card and the appropriate data connector on the system core I /O card. 4. Connect the graphics console data cable to the connector labeled "MOUSE" on the system core I /O card. 2. Plug the graphics console power cable into a UPS power receptacle. 3.
Introduction Optional Graphics Console: A4032A/A4033A/A4331A Graphics Display with Keyboard and Mouse 1. Connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard connector on the system core I /O" port on the UPS. 7 Connect the mouse cable to the "OPTIONAL I /O card. 5. Connect the UPS data cable between the "UPS" connector on the system core I/O card and the appropriate data connector on the system core I /O card. 4. Connect the graphics console data cable to the connector labeled "MOUSE" on the system core I /O card. 2. Plug the graphics console power cable into a UPS power receptacle. 3.