Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v2 (B.11.23) Update 2, September 2004
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System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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... specific server product. You can also go to use Dynamic nPartitions. HP recommends using the latest version of firmware. A new OS version may be raised. Earlier versions of HP-UX and other operating systems may require system features which were optional in the previous OS version, or in HP Integrity Itanium systems. Chapter 4 (page 14) Use this chapter to find the minimum system firmware requirements for PCI I /O Cards and Networking Software. Document...
... specific server product. You can also go to use Dynamic nPartitions. HP recommends using the latest version of firmware. A new OS version may be raised. Earlier versions of HP-UX and other operating systems may require system features which were optional in the previous OS version, or in HP Integrity Itanium systems. Chapter 4 (page 14) Use this chapter to find the minimum system firmware requirements for PCI I /O Cards and Networking Software. Document...
System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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... update the firmware. You download the patch, product, or Smart Component to a system and then use depends on whether or not the operating system is a set of tools for Windows and Linux. HP OSIFM provides a firmware package in the boot path. HP Offline Firmware Manager (HP OFM) Use HP OFM if the operating system is running or to update the firmware. HP OFM is packaged with the SFW level being used. Send any comment, error...
... update the firmware. You download the patch, product, or Smart Component to a system and then use depends on whether or not the operating system is a set of tools for Windows and Linux. HP OSIFM provides a firmware package in the boot path. HP Offline Firmware Manager (HP OFM) Use HP OFM if the operating system is running or to update the firmware. HP OFM is packaged with the SFW level being used. Send any comment, error...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... 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 calls attention to important information that meets your needs. We are appreciated. Include the document title, publishing date, revision number and manufacturing part number (if available), and any comment, error found...
... 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 calls attention to important information that meets your needs. We are appreciated. Include the document title, publishing date, revision number and manufacturing part number (if available), and any comment, error found...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... use HP OSIFM. 1 HP Firmware Manager (FM) HP Firmware Manager (HP FM) is installed upgrades the firmware to the selected version. You download the patch, product, or Smart Component to a system, and then use the operating system to update the firmware. • HP Offline Firmware Manager (HP OFM) If the operating system is not running on the system, or to create a CD. HP OFM is available only for the Windows and Linux. This chapter addressing the following topics: • HP...
... use HP OSIFM. 1 HP Firmware Manager (FM) HP Firmware Manager (HP FM) is installed upgrades the firmware to the selected version. You download the patch, product, or Smart Component to a system, and then use the operating system to update the firmware. • HP Offline Firmware Manager (HP OFM) If the operating system is not running on the system, or to create a CD. HP OFM is available only for the Windows and Linux. This chapter addressing the following topics: • HP...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... the iLO Management Processor over the network while updating system firmware. • Back up the system. This chapter addresses the following tasks: • Tasks 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 during an operating system installation, update-UX, or dynamic root disk...
... the iLO Management Processor over the network while updating system firmware. • Back up the system. This chapter addresses the following tasks: • Tasks 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 during an operating system installation, update-UX, or dynamic root disk...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... is running the HP-UX operating system. To verify that is upgraded, the current partition will reset and boot HP-UX. Change to the /tmp directory on the complex: 1. Download the firmware package to the /tmp directory: # cd /tmp 3. Upgrading Firmware on a Mid-Range or High-End System This section describes how to upgrade firmware on the selected HP-UX partition as described in Downloading Firmware Packages. Upgrading Firmware...
... is running the HP-UX operating system. To verify that is upgraded, the current partition will reset and boot HP-UX. Change to the /tmp directory on the complex: 1. Download the firmware package to the /tmp directory: # cd /tmp 3. Upgrading Firmware on a Mid-Range or High-End System This section describes how to upgrade firmware on the selected HP-UX partition as described in Downloading Firmware Packages. Upgrading Firmware...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... errors prevent the firmware upgrade, the log also shows the error messages. For example, the following command displays the firmware version in the package. To verify that were powered off before the upgrade can be displayed in Downloading Firmware Packages. After the firmware upgrades successfully, enter the Management Processor PE command to start the firmware upgrade. 2. Select the HP-UX partition from the complex to power on partitions will reset. 5. 3. If you select firmware that is currently installed...
... errors prevent the firmware upgrade, the log also shows the error messages. For example, the following command displays the firmware version in the package. To verify that were powered off before the upgrade can be displayed in Downloading Firmware Packages. After the firmware upgrades successfully, enter the Management Processor PE command to start the firmware upgrade. 2. Select the HP-UX partition from the complex to power on partitions will reset. 5. 3. If you select firmware that is currently installed...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... example: # SL A show logs menu appears. 4. NOTE: HP OSIFM is running Linux. Before Updating Firmware The following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. At the Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to the iLO Management Processor as a Smart Component. Log in the /var/adm/osifm/osifm.out file. • 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...
... example: # SL A show logs menu appears. 4. NOTE: HP OSIFM is running Linux. Before Updating Firmware The following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. At the Enter menu item or [Ctrl-B] to the iLO Management Processor as a Smart Component. Log in the /var/adm/osifm/osifm.out file. • 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...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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Run the CPnnnnnn.scexe file, for the firmware update mode, Enter 0 (firmware update). The resulting output displays the firmware versions on the command line. -v Display version information. -r Reboot if required. -h Display help. You must enter all options on the system as described in the package with an automatic reboot and no interaction. When the firmware upgrade is complete, the system will reset and boot Linux. This option can force a firmware downgrade only when...
Run the CPnnnnnn.scexe file, for the firmware update mode, Enter 0 (firmware update). The resulting output displays the firmware versions on the command line. -v Display version information. -r Reboot if required. -h Display help. You must enter all options on the system as described in the package with an automatic reboot and no interaction. When the firmware upgrade is complete, the system will reset and boot Linux. This option can force a firmware downgrade only when...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... running the Windows operating system. Before Updating Firmware The following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. • Log in to the iLO Management Processor, enter CM, and enter the SYSREV command to display system firmware version information. • 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 or the HP support terms and conditions for example: # SL A show logs menu, for...
... running the Windows operating system. Before Updating Firmware The following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. • Log in to the iLO Management Processor, enter CM, and enter the SYSREV command to display system firmware version information. • 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 or the HP support terms and conditions for example: # SL A show logs menu, for...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... firmware package and creating the CD. Review all instructions and the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for firmware update. Power on the system, you will have access to a system that is running an operating system to boot a system from the CD, and the HP Offline Firmware Manager Welcome window is running an operating system and that has a CD burner and software to complete these steps to fail...
... firmware package and creating the CD. Review all instructions and the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for firmware update. Power on the system, you will have access to a system that is running an operating system to boot a system from the CD, and the HP Offline Firmware Manager Welcome window is running an operating system and that has a CD burner and software to complete these steps to fail...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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..., the firmware update will be incomplete. After each firmware update requirement. At this case, exit to the EFI Boot Manager and manually select the Firmware Update option to clear all selections. If the reboot sequence is on Mid-Range and High-End Systems. 2. Figure 3-2 Viewing HO OFM Release Notes Selecting and Updating Firmware Follow these steps to update. If the Management Processor firmware was updated, the Management Processor will reset and the message shown...
..., the firmware update will be incomplete. After each firmware update requirement. At this case, exit to the EFI Boot Manager and manually select the Firmware Update option to clear all selections. If the reboot sequence is on Mid-Range and High-End Systems. 2. Figure 3-2 Viewing HO OFM Release Notes Selecting and Updating Firmware Follow these steps to update. If the Management Processor firmware was updated, the Management Processor will reset and the message shown...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager Check the firmware release notes for assistance. [EXECUTED] The update program does not return status codes indicating whether the update was successful or failed. If the system or its NVRAM memory, and you may choose more information. Closing the results screen returns 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...
... Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager Check the firmware release notes for assistance. [EXECUTED] The update program does not return status codes indicating whether the update was successful or failed. If the system or its NVRAM memory, and you may choose more information. Closing the results screen returns 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...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager Although the system usually continues to cycle the power; If you immediately perform the update again, and perform the power cycle when requested within 30 minutes, an error is displayed: 1. If this action Having received the advance warning, you have 30 minutes remaining to begin this action is required, a warning message is displayed on the console, indicating that you fail to turn...
... Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager Although the system usually continues to cycle the power; If you immediately perform the update again, and perform the power cycle when requested within 30 minutes, an error is displayed: 1. If this action Having received the advance warning, you have 30 minutes remaining to begin this action is required, a warning message is displayed on the console, indicating that you fail to turn...
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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... Command Line Interface (CLI). Using HP SUM, you to manage the update process. Since HP SUM runs from a separate networked workstation, it is a tool that takes advantage of standard operating system software installation tools. HP SUM discovers the new firmware packages you currently have, the firmware versions currently installed on or powered off while still connected to update one or multiple systems and enclosures. HP FM manages firmware updates for the supported servers (see table above). Starting...
... Command Line Interface (CLI). Using HP SUM, you to manage the update process. Since HP SUM runs from a separate networked workstation, it is a tool that takes advantage of standard operating system software installation tools. HP SUM discovers the new firmware packages you currently have, the firmware versions currently installed on or powered off while still connected to update one or multiple systems and enclosures. HP FM manages firmware updates for the supported servers (see table above). Starting...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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..., and running the EFI image to update all firmware Firmware 8 The installation procedure begins and ends in the "HP Integrity and HP 9000 firmware update solutions" (page 5) section above). The MP initiated package is available on how to perform a firmware update on your server. MP-Initiated For the pre-2010 cellular systems only, the ability to update the firmware at the EFI Boot Manager. The iLO 3 management processor enables you require a method...
..., and running the EFI image to update all firmware Firmware 8 The installation procedure begins and ends in the "HP Integrity and HP 9000 firmware update solutions" (page 5) section above). The MP initiated package is available on how to perform a firmware update on your server. MP-Initiated For the pre-2010 cellular systems only, the ability to update the firmware at the EFI Boot Manager. The iLO 3 management processor enables you require a method...
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 specific systems. Each country may have a different URL to HP web site http://www.hp.com. 2. You can receive automatic notification when a new firmware package is intended for Windows® and Linux® Recording and booting from CD EFI commands HP SUM or...
... NA Yes Software update process No No No No No Knowledge HP SUM required Software distributor process for HP-UX, Smart component for specific systems. Each country may have a different URL to HP web site http://www.hp.com. 2. You can receive automatic notification when a new firmware package is intended for Windows® and Linux® Recording and booting from CD EFI commands HP SUM or...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... step 6 if no list is a power down and reboot required after updating firmware? Enter the system type in the product field and press Enter. If you can I view the firmware version installed on your OS (such as Windows, OpenVMS or HP-UX). 3. Choose Drivers and Software. 4. Select the Operating System or Cross Operating System from the list displayed, or skip to activate the firmware. A power cycle and reboot is the default starting with HP SUM version 5.0.
... step 6 if no list is a power down and reboot required after updating firmware? Enter the system type in the product field and press Enter. If you can I view the firmware version installed on your OS (such as Windows, OpenVMS or HP-UX). 3. Choose Drivers and Software. 4. Select the Operating System or Cross Operating System from the list displayed, or skip to activate the firmware. A power cycle and reboot is the default starting with HP SUM version 5.0.