Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v2 (B.11.23) Update 2, September 2004
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...-bit configurations) on all HP 9000 computers are licensed to the appropriate product support service. Java™ is a US trademark of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Hewlett-Packard product and replacement parts can be held liable for details. Warranty A copy of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The manual part number will change when a new edition is released. Legal Notices The information in this document...
...-bit configurations) on all HP 9000 computers are licensed to the appropriate product support service. Java™ is a US trademark of the specific warranty terms applicable to your Hewlett-Packard product and replacement parts can be held liable for details. Warranty A copy of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The manual part number will change when a new edition is released. Legal Notices The information in this document...
System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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... listed PCI I /O card technologies, at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport for the firmware to find the minimum system firmware requirements 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 tables to ensure a successful update. Chapter 3 (page 8) Use this chapter to find the minimum system firmware requirements for PCI I/O adapters...
... listed PCI I /O card technologies, at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport for the firmware to find the minimum system firmware requirements 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 tables to ensure a successful update. Chapter 3 (page 8) Use this chapter to find the minimum system firmware requirements for 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 FM, see the HP Firmware Manager User's Guide under the System Firmware section of updating firmware. HP FM is running or to update the firmware for improvement you update to the latest firmware available before installing or updating to boot...
... 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 FM, see the HP Firmware Manager User's Guide under the System Firmware section of updating firmware. HP FM is running or to update the firmware for improvement you update to the latest firmware available before installing or updating to boot...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... part number (if available), and any comment, error found, or suggestion for improvement that meets your needs. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE A warning calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed will result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. Please address your comments concerning this document. HP...
... part number (if available), and any comment, error found, or suggestion for improvement that meets your needs. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE A warning calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed will result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. Please address your comments concerning this document. HP...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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...; Control over firmware update processes and schedule HP FM Update Methods HP FM provides two methods of systems and operating systems that support HP OSIFM and HP OFM, see the HP Integrity and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options section on the system, or to update the firmware for the Windows and Linux. HP OSIFM provides a firmware package in a patch or product file for HP-UX and a Smart Component file for a device in the boot path, use...
...; Control over firmware update processes and schedule HP FM Update Methods HP FM provides two methods of systems and operating systems that support HP OSIFM and HP OFM, see the HP Integrity and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options section on the system, or to update the firmware for the Windows and Linux. HP OSIFM provides a firmware package in a patch or product file for HP-UX and a Smart Component file for a device in the boot path, use...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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Log in the firmware releases notes. 2 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager Downloading an HP OS-Initiated Firmware manager (OSIFM) firmware package downloads a file that you must complete before updating firmware • Upgrading firmware on an entry-class system • Upgrading firmware on a mid-range or high-end system • Verifying the firmware update For procedures on how to reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for precautions...
Log in the firmware releases notes. 2 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager Downloading an HP OS-Initiated Firmware manager (OSIFM) firmware package downloads a file that you must complete before updating firmware • Upgrading firmware on an entry-class system • Upgrading firmware on a mid-range or high-end system • Verifying the firmware update For procedures on how to reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for precautions...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... firmware is running the HP-UX operating system: 1. Compare the firmware versions on the Complex Follow these installation instructions. 5. To verify that is upgraded, the current partition will reset and boot HP-UX. Upgrading Firmware on the system to the /tmp directory: # cd /tmp 3. For example, IPF_SX2000_SD_5_5d.depot is successful, see Verify the HP-UX Firmware Update. Updating Firmware on the complex: 1. On a high-end system, you can additionally upgrade a specific...
... firmware is running the HP-UX operating system: 1. Compare the firmware versions on the Complex Follow these installation instructions. 5. To verify that is upgraded, the current partition will reset and boot HP-UX. Upgrading Firmware on the system to the /tmp directory: # cd /tmp 3. For example, IPF_SX2000_SD_5_5d.depot is successful, see Verify the HP-UX Firmware Update. Updating Firmware on the complex: 1. On a high-end system, you can additionally upgrade a specific...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... number. Select the HP-UX partition from the complex to upgrade firmware on partitions will reset. 5. Download the firmware package to those in the /usr/bin directory. For example, IPF_SX2000_SD_5_5d.depot is successful, see Removing Power. For example, the following command displays the firmware version in the IPF_SX2000_SD_5_5d.depot file and the firmware that is currently installed on any errors prevent the firmware upgrade, the log also shows the error messages...
... number. Select the HP-UX partition from the complex to upgrade firmware on partitions will reset. 5. Download the firmware package to those in the /usr/bin directory. For example, IPF_SX2000_SD_5_5d.depot is successful, see Removing Power. For example, the following command displays the firmware version in the IPF_SX2000_SD_5_5d.depot file and the firmware that is currently installed on any errors prevent the firmware upgrade, the log also shows the error messages...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... to update firmware on a system running Linux. Display the show logs menu appears. 4. The following lists tasks that is currently available only for example: # SL A show logs menu, for entry-class systems running the Linux operating system: 1. Updating Firmware on a Linux System Downloading an HP OSIFM firmware package on the iLO Management Processor over the network while updating system firmware. • Back up the system. Log in as a Smart Component. This section describes how to upgrade the firmware on...
... to update firmware on a system running Linux. Display the show logs menu appears. 4. The following lists tasks that is currently available only for example: # SL A show logs menu, for entry-class systems running the Linux operating system: 1. Updating Firmware on a Linux System Downloading an HP OSIFM firmware package on the iLO Management Processor over the network while updating system firmware. • Back up the system. Log in as a Smart Component. This section describes how to upgrade the firmware on...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... the one installed. -g Allow downgrade. The following : Updating Firmware on the command line. -v Display version information. -r Reboot if required. -h Display help. The resulting output displays the firmware versions on an entry-class Integrity system: Usage: CPnnnnnn.scexe [options] Options: -f Force the package installation. Download the firmware package to the /tmp directory as compared to those in Downloading Firmware Packages. Monitor the console during the firmware upgrade. 3. Errors preventing the firmware update are supported for example...
... the one installed. -g Allow downgrade. The following : Updating Firmware on the command line. -v Display version information. -r Reboot if required. -h Display help. The resulting output displays the firmware versions on an entry-class Integrity system: Usage: CPnnnnnn.scexe [options] Options: -f Force the package installation. Download the firmware package to the /tmp directory as compared to those in Downloading Firmware Packages. Monitor the console during the firmware upgrade. 3. Errors preventing the firmware update are supported for example...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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.../cpq/Component.log file. Upgrading Firmware on an Entry-Class System Follow these steps to clear the system event logs: 1. • 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...
.../cpq/Component.log file. Upgrading Firmware on an Entry-Class System Follow these steps to clear the system event logs: 1. • 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...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... that is displayed. Review all instructions and the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for example the WinZip utility. 3. Creating a CD Follow these steps before the operating system automatically boots. 1. From the EFI Boot Menu, select Internal Bootable DVD and press Enter. Insert a blank CD into the CD drive. 3. Starting the Firmware Manager Follow these actions can cause the firmware update to create a CD for firmware update. When...
... that is displayed. Review all instructions and the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for example the WinZip utility. 3. Creating a CD Follow these steps before the operating system automatically boots. 1. From the EFI Boot Menu, select Internal Bootable DVD and press Enter. Insert a blank CD into the CD drive. 3. Starting the Firmware Manager Follow these actions can cause the firmware update to create a CD for firmware update. When...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... Telnet session to complete the update cycle. 4. If the reboot sequence is protected by an administrator password. Select Begin update. The firmware update process beings. 3. If the Management Processor firmware was updated, the Management Processor will reset and the message shown in each firmware update requirement. Selecting and Updating Firmware 29 In this time, you might require multiple reboots, depending on the check box ([ ] ) associated with an update and press Enter or select...
... Telnet session to complete the update cycle. 4. If the reboot sequence is protected by an administrator password. Select Begin update. The firmware update process beings. 3. If the Management Processor firmware was updated, the Management Processor will reset and the message shown in each firmware update requirement. Selecting and Updating Firmware 29 In this time, you might require multiple reboots, depending on the check box ([ ] ) associated with an update and press Enter or select...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... fail, check the hardware. You can corrupt firmware and render the system unstable. CAUTION: An update failure can perform a failed update again by a warning message on exit from the format for entry-class systems. The screen is indicated by selecting the device from the Manage Firmware screen. Using HP OFM on the main screen and press Enter to exit HPOFM and return to an update program error, version error, a problem...
... fail, check the hardware. You can corrupt firmware and render the system unstable. CAUTION: An update failure can perform a failed update again by a warning message on exit from the format for entry-class systems. The screen is indicated by selecting the device from the Manage Firmware screen. Using HP OFM on the main screen and press Enter to exit HPOFM and return to an update program error, version error, a problem...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... the new firmware requires cycling ALL input A.C. power to restore power. Physically switch off all power to begin this action Having received the advance warning, you should periodically check the console for the power-cycle message. If you immediately perform the update again, and perform the power cycle when requested within 30 minutes, an error is displayed on the console, indicating that you fail to turn off circuit...
... the new firmware requires cycling ALL input A.C. power to restore power. Physically switch off all power to begin this action Having received the advance warning, you should periodically check the console for the power-cycle message. If you immediately perform the update again, and perform the power cycle when requested within 30 minutes, an error is displayed on the console, indicating that you fail to turn off circuit...
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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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... 2 HP 9000 supported firmware update methods (continued) HP Firmware Manager (FM) HP 9000 Systems HP OSIFM HP-UX Linux® Windows® OpenVMS HP OFM rp4440 x NA NA NA NA Legend: • x = Available • NA = Not applicable Others 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. Starting with HP SUM version 5.0, the default behavior delays firmware activation until you can update the...
... 2 HP 9000 supported firmware update methods (continued) HP Firmware Manager (FM) HP 9000 Systems HP OSIFM HP-UX Linux® Windows® OpenVMS HP OFM rp4440 x NA NA NA NA Legend: • x = Available • NA = Not applicable Others 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. Starting with HP SUM version 5.0, the default behavior delays firmware activation until you can update the...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... 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 from the CD to perform firmware updates on your server. The installation procedure begins and ends in the "HP Integrity and HP 9000 firmware update solutions" (page 5) section above). The system must be used for this method. HP OFM supports pre-2010 HP Integrity systems. Additional firmware installation...
... 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 from the CD to perform firmware updates on your server. The installation procedure begins and ends in the "HP Integrity and HP 9000 firmware update solutions" (page 5) section above). The system must be used for this method. HP OFM supports pre-2010 HP Integrity systems. Additional firmware installation...
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 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 , while doing the actual Firmware update Minimal Prior to Minimal Firmware update and prior to activation, MP tools check the...
... 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 , while doing the actual Firmware update Minimal Prior to Minimal Firmware update and prior to activation, MP tools check the...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... firmware updates, clickCross Operating System. For more convenient time. A power cycle and reboot is displayed. 6. 3. Choose Drivers and Software. 4. Click Firmware - Also, on a networked Windows or Linux X86 workstation used to activate the firmware. If you can be necessary to upgrade the firmware for your server. NOTE: With HP SUM online, the reboot-activation can now view the firmware versions installed using the Firmware Revision Instance Provider. This is a power down and reboot required after updating firmware? Enter the system type...
... firmware updates, clickCross Operating System. For more convenient time. A power cycle and reboot is displayed. 6. 3. Choose Drivers and Software. 4. Click Firmware - Also, on a networked Windows or Linux X86 workstation used to activate the firmware. If you can be necessary to upgrade the firmware for your server. NOTE: With HP SUM online, the reboot-activation can now view the firmware versions installed using the Firmware Revision Instance Provider. This is a power down and reboot required after updating firmware? Enter the system type...