ISS Technology Update, Volume 7 Number 5 - Newsletter
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...what our competitors also have the latest version of HPSUM for firmware updates • Always download the latest firmware from USB Key or Firmware Maintenance CD • Support for the future. HPSUM supports firmware and software update deployment to remote targets. HPSUM includes many...used in conjunction with the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit (SSSTK), iLO Virtual Media Support, or BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool • Available on HP ProLiant servers, options, and enclosures. High-performance and high-reliability may not suit customer requirements for remote deployment to ...
...what our competitors also have the latest version of HPSUM for firmware updates • Always download the latest firmware from USB Key or Firmware Maintenance CD • Support for the future. HPSUM supports firmware and software update deployment to remote targets. HPSUM includes many...used in conjunction with the SmartStart Scripting Toolkit (SSSTK), iLO Virtual Media Support, or BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool • Available on HP ProLiant servers, options, and enclosures. High-performance and high-reliability may not suit customer requirements for remote deployment to ...
ISS Technology Update, Volume 7 Number 5 - Newsletter
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...Volume 7, Number 5 Scenario 4 - Download the latest HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool CD and create a CD from mounted ISO image - Boot from mounted USB image NOTE The HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool CD is an automated ISO image that is located under the "Firmware and management tool upgrades" section of... updated using the smart component with the HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool. Using the ISO image or the physical CD, use the iLO Remote Console to view the data on blade servers prior to target servers in the enclosure • Deploy using PXE boot service ...
...Volume 7, Number 5 Scenario 4 - Download the latest HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool CD and create a CD from mounted ISO image - Boot from mounted USB image NOTE The HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool CD is an automated ISO image that is located under the "Firmware and management tool upgrades" section of... updated using the smart component with the HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool. Using the ISO image or the physical CD, use the iLO Remote Console to view the data on blade servers prior to target servers in the enclosure • Deploy using PXE boot service ...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface User Guide
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...access • operator permission on device iLO • Allows access to all username / operator aspects of the HP BladeSystem Enclosure and Onboard Administrator, with the exception of the HP BladeSystem Enclosure and Onboard Administrator including configuration, firmware updates, user management, and resetting default settings. • Can perform all operations to permitted device username / ...and username / user OA bays and can have other bays selected, but the capabilities for this account password recovery option • Can download, add, and clear SSHKey.
...access • operator permission on device iLO • Allows access to all username / operator aspects of the HP BladeSystem Enclosure and Onboard Administrator, with the exception of the HP BladeSystem Enclosure and Onboard Administrator including configuration, firmware updates, user management, and resetting default settings. • Can perform all operations to permitted device username / ...and username / user OA bays and can have other bays selected, but the capabilities for this account password recovery option • Can download, add, and clear SSHKey.
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface User Guide
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...downloaded from the HP website. • Access level/Bay level: OA administrator • Restrictions: The UPDATE DEVICE FORCE ALL command is not allowed. The updated firmware version in the NewVersion column is already available in the Onboard Administrator firmware code and does not have to be restarted after the firmware... Command: UPDATE {IMAGE | ILO | SHOW | DEVICE | FIRMWARE } • Description: The UPDATE SHOW (or SHOW UPDATE) command displays enclosure devices that are available for firmware upgrade. Enclosure management commands 122 - If your FTP server does not support ...
...downloaded from the HP website. • Access level/Bay level: OA administrator • Restrictions: The UPDATE DEVICE FORCE ALL command is not allowed. The updated firmware version in the NewVersion column is already available in the Onboard Administrator firmware code and does not have to be restarted after the firmware... Command: UPDATE {IMAGE | ILO | SHOW | DEVICE | FIRMWARE } • Description: The UPDATE SHOW (or SHOW UPDATE) command displays enclosure devices that are available for firmware upgrade. Enclosure management commands 122 - If your FTP server does not support ...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface User Guide
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...be activated. Enclosure management commands 123 Updating partner blade management firmware requires the ...corresponding server be powered off first, then the component updated, and then the server can be formatted as : ftp://username/password@host/path/filename. Some components may require power cycling after the URL. o Supported protocols are HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, and FTP. TRAY | BladeSystem c7000 Onboard Administrator Tray | - | 1.7 | 1.7 ICBAY | HP... downloads a new flash image from the network and uses it to update the firmware for the new firmware ...
...be activated. Enclosure management commands 123 Updating partner blade management firmware requires the ...corresponding server be powered off first, then the component updated, and then the server can be formatted as : ftp://username/password@host/path/filename. Some components may require power cycling after the URL. o Supported protocols are HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, and FTP. TRAY | BladeSystem c7000 Onboard Administrator Tray | - | 1.7 | 1.7 ICBAY | HP... downloads a new flash image from the network and uses it to update the firmware for the new firmware ...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface User Guide
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...IMAGE command downloads a new flash image from the network and uses it to HP Integrity server blades. Using the FORCE option enables firmware downgrades even if settings and passwords might be configured with a valid ISO URL. o If your FTP server does not Enclosure management ... configuration. Supported protocols are HTTP, FTP, and TFTP. o For USB protocol, see SHOW USBKEY. ("SHOW USBKEY" on a firmware CD. Enclosure Firmware Management must be formatted as : protocol://host/path/filename. UPLOAD CONFIG • Command: UPLOAD CONFIG {"" | USB ""} • ...
...IMAGE command downloads a new flash image from the network and uses it to HP Integrity server blades. Using the FORCE option enables firmware downgrades even if settings and passwords might be configured with a valid ISO URL. o If your FTP server does not Enclosure management ... configuration. Supported protocols are HTTP, FTP, and TFTP. o For USB protocol, see SHOW USBKEY. ("SHOW USBKEY" on a firmware CD. Enclosure Firmware Management must be formatted as : protocol://host/path/filename. UPLOAD CONFIG • Command: UPLOAD CONFIG {"" | USB ""} • ...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface User Guide
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... For USB protocol, see SHOW USBKEY. ("SHOW USBKEY" on the enclosure USB media • Access level/Bay level: OA administrator, OA operator • Restriction: None Example OA-00215AB195CB> show usbkey Firmware Image Files usb://d1/hpoa225.bin Configuration Script Files usb://d1/USE62317RY.cfg... Command: UPDATE IMAGE {{[FORCE] { | FW_ISO}} | SYNC} • Description: o The UPDATE IMAGE command downloads a new flash image from the network and uses it to enable downgrading firmware even if settings and passwords might be lost. • Description: Displays a list of the Active and Standby ...
... For USB protocol, see SHOW USBKEY. ("SHOW USBKEY" on the enclosure USB media • Access level/Bay level: OA administrator, OA operator • Restriction: None Example OA-00215AB195CB> show usbkey Firmware Image Files usb://d1/hpoa225.bin Configuration Script Files usb://d1/USE62317RY.cfg... Command: UPDATE IMAGE {{[FORCE] { | FW_ISO}} | SYNC} • Description: o The UPDATE IMAGE command downloads a new flash image from the network and uses it to enable downgrading firmware even if settings and passwords might be lost. • Description: Displays a list of the Active and Standby ...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface User Guide
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...170 command, DISABLE XMLREPLY 74 command, DISCOVER FIRMWARE SERVER 126 command, DOWNLOAD CA CERTIFICATE 34 command, DOWNLOAD CONFIG 74 command, DOWNLOAD CONFIG using USB key 167 command, DOWNLOAD HPSIM CERTIFICATE 45 command, DOWNLOAD LDAP CERTIFICATE 38 command, DOWNLOAD OA CERTIFICATE 47 command, DOWNLOAD SSHKEY 75 command, DOWNLOAD USER CERTIFICATE 35 command, EDIT VLAN 170... DISPLAY EVENTS 100 command, SET EBIPA 57 command, SET EBIPA INTERCONNECT 58 command, SET EBIPA SERVER 57 command, SET ENCLOSURE ASSET 100 command, SET ENCLOSURE NAME 101 command, SET ENCLOSURE PART_NUMBER 101 Index 196
...170 command, DISABLE XMLREPLY 74 command, DISCOVER FIRMWARE SERVER 126 command, DOWNLOAD CA CERTIFICATE 34 command, DOWNLOAD CONFIG 74 command, DOWNLOAD CONFIG using USB key 167 command, DOWNLOAD HPSIM CERTIFICATE 45 command, DOWNLOAD LDAP CERTIFICATE 38 command, DOWNLOAD OA CERTIFICATE 47 command, DOWNLOAD SSHKEY 75 command, DOWNLOAD USER CERTIFICATE 35 command, EDIT VLAN 170... DISPLAY EVENTS 100 command, SET EBIPA 57 command, SET EBIPA INTERCONNECT 58 command, SET EBIPA SERVER 57 command, SET ENCLOSURE ASSET 100 command, SET ENCLOSURE NAME 101 command, SET ENCLOSURE PART_NUMBER 101 Index 196
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface User Guide
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... Enclosure Firmware Management commands 126 enclosure management commands 96 Enclosure network configuration commands 65 Europe time zone 189 event notifications, defining 182 EXIT 20 F force downgrades 124 FORCE TAKEOVER 47 G general commands 20 general management commands 47 Generat certificate prompts 48 GENERATE CERTIFICATE 47 GENERATE KEY 49 H HELP 20 help resources 185 HISTORY 27 HP...
... Enclosure Firmware Management commands 126 enclosure management commands 96 Enclosure network configuration commands 65 Europe time zone 189 event notifications, defining 182 EXIT 20 F force downgrades 124 FORCE TAKEOVER 47 G general commands 20 general management commands 47 Generat certificate prompts 48 GENERATE CERTIFICATE 47 GENERATE KEY 49 H HELP 20 help resources 185 HISTORY 27 HP...
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide
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....fuf file download from the rear to the front of the drawer, starting with the highest device bay ID number. • Use blanks to one BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, install four MDS600 enclosures in the bottom of the rack, install the c-Class enclosure just above ...notes and best practices HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch installation notes and best practices • When selecting a BladeSystem interconnect bay for a supported configuration. Then, update the firmware on , the Update Storage Enclosure Firmware task is not available. ◦ Before installing the firmware, ensure the switch ...
....fuf file download from the rear to the front of the drawer, starting with the highest device bay ID number. • Use blanks to one BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, install four MDS600 enclosures in the bottom of the rack, install the c-Class enclosure just above ...notes and best practices HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch installation notes and best practices • When selecting a BladeSystem interconnect bay for a supported configuration. Then, update the firmware on , the Update Storage Enclosure Firmware task is not available. ◦ Before installing the firmware, ensure the switch ...
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide
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... SAS Manager User Guide. 1. The following conditions are met: the server blades with the Active (or Not Redundant) VSM. • The Update Storage Enclosure Firmware task is visible in a BladeSystem solution, firmware must be updated using a downloaded .fuf firmware image file package and the HP Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) software utility. For detailed information about updating MDS600...
... SAS Manager User Guide. 1. The following conditions are met: the server blades with the Active (or Not Redundant) VSM. • The Update Storage Enclosure Firmware task is visible in a BladeSystem solution, firmware must be updated using a downloaded .fuf firmware image file package and the HP Virtual SAS Manager (VSM) software utility. For detailed information about updating MDS600...
HP Direct-Connect External SAS Storage for HP BladeSystem Solutions Depoyment Guide
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... on to reset. Troubleshooting When troubleshooting issues with a device in your HP BladeSystem solution, keep in the System Overview Table. Gathering troubleshooting information Before contacting HP support, do the following: • Examine LEDs on MSA2000sa controller and drive enclosures MSA2000 firmware updates can be sure to both of analysis. In the VSM, select the Maintain...
... on to reset. Troubleshooting When troubleshooting issues with a device in your HP BladeSystem solution, keep in the System Overview Table. Gathering troubleshooting information Before contacting HP support, do the following: • Examine LEDs on MSA2000sa controller and drive enclosures MSA2000 firmware updates can be sure to both of analysis. In the VSM, select the Maintain...
HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures
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...: • In single-controller configurations, schedule a maintenance window to the HP Support Downloads page: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. To view the currently-installed firmware versions on solution devices 67 Updating firmware on MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 MSA controller enclosures and cascaded drive enclosures, access the SMU and, in the Configuration View panel, right-click...
...: • In single-controller configurations, schedule a maintenance window to the HP Support Downloads page: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. To view the currently-installed firmware versions on solution devices 67 Updating firmware on MSA 2040 SAS or P2000 G3 MSA controller enclosures and cascaded drive enclosures, access the SMU and, in the Configuration View panel, right-click...
HP BladeSystem Deployment Guide for Solutions with 6Gb SAS BL Switches and External SAS Storage Enclosures
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...Storage Enclosure Firmware. 6. The following is an overview of SAS switches on the same BladeSystem interconnect bay row, the VSM will attempt to update the firmware on to indicate the firmware is connected to a pair of key firmware updating steps when using the VSM GUI or CLI, see the HP 6G.... 1. Obtain the latest MDS600, D6000, or D2600/D2700 firmware image file from the HP Support Downloads page: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. 2. Power off and the switch status is installed in which you are attached to an HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch in different environments. Click Browse and ...
...Storage Enclosure Firmware. 6. The following is an overview of SAS switches on the same BladeSystem interconnect bay row, the VSM will attempt to update the firmware on to indicate the firmware is connected to a pair of key firmware updating steps when using the VSM GUI or CLI, see the HP 6G.... 1. Obtain the latest MDS600, D6000, or D2600/D2700 firmware image file from the HP Support Downloads page: http://www.hp.com/support/downloads. 2. Power off and the switch status is installed in which you are attached to an HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch in different environments. Click Browse and ...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide
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...8226; HP BladeSystem c3000 Onboard Administrator (HP part number 448589-B21, 461514-B21) • HP BladeSystem c7000 Onboard Administrator (HP part number 412142-B21) Enclosure Firmware Management cannot be disabled if the standby OA becomes Active. Enclosure Firmware Management settings Enclosure Firmware Management... Enclosure Firmware Management operations (updates and discoveries) have higher firmware revisions than are available at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download). If the standby Onboard Administrator module is unsupported, a warning message appears: Enclosure Firmware...
...8226; HP BladeSystem c3000 Onboard Administrator (HP part number 448589-B21, 461514-B21) • HP BladeSystem c7000 Onboard Administrator (HP part number 412142-B21) Enclosure Firmware Management cannot be disabled if the standby OA becomes Active. Enclosure Firmware Management settings Enclosure Firmware Management... Enclosure Firmware Management operations (updates and discoveries) have higher firmware revisions than are available at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/spp/download). If the standby Onboard Administrator module is unsupported, a warning message appears: Enclosure Firmware...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide
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...firmware download. Update firmware Local File-To update firmware on the active Onboard Administrator from the Firmware Information section of characters in the file path is powering down and rebooting. Select the firmware file by browsing locally or by locating a URL using the input boxes. Configuring the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure and enclosure... devices 153 Image URL-To update firmware on the active Onboard Administrator...
...firmware download. Update firmware Local File-To update firmware on the active Onboard Administrator from the Firmware Information section of characters in the file path is powering down and rebooting. Select the firmware file by browsing locally or by locating a URL using the input boxes. Configuring the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure and enclosure... devices 153 Image URL-To update firmware on the active Onboard Administrator...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide
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... your browser to Chinese, or select Chinese from the User Preferences screen. Language Pack tab A list of the firmware download. After clicking Upload or Apply, a window displays the progress of installed language packs appears in the file path is formatted... • Upload-To add a language pack from a file located on a web server, enter an http:// path to the firmware image file. Configuring the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure and enclosure devices 154 Supported protocols are HTTP, FTP, and TFTP. To remove an existing language pack, select the checkbox and click Remove....
... your browser to Chinese, or select Chinese from the User Preferences screen. Language Pack tab A list of the firmware download. After clicking Upload or Apply, a window displays the progress of installed language packs appears in the file path is formatted... • Upload-To add a language pack from a file located on a web server, enter an http:// path to the firmware image file. Configuring the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure and enclosure devices 154 Supported protocols are HTTP, FTP, and TFTP. To remove an existing language pack, select the checkbox and click Remove....
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide
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.... The DNS name of the last download. UID State The UID State dropdown menu is current as groups, depending on the device. After selecting blades, choose Virtual Power, UID State, One Time Boot, DVD, or Enclosure Firmware Management from the menu, the device ...Log subcategory, see System Log. Possible values are Connected, Disconnected, or Unknown. Configuring the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure and enclosure devices 166 The overall status of the iLO within the enclosure. The IP address of the device. To view updated information, click Refresh. Device bays Device...
.... The DNS name of the last download. UID State The UID State dropdown menu is current as groups, depending on the device. After selecting blades, choose Virtual Power, UID State, One Time Boot, DVD, or Enclosure Firmware Management from the menu, the device ...Log subcategory, see System Log. Possible values are Connected, Disconnected, or Unknown. Configuring the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure and enclosure devices 166 The overall status of the iLO within the enclosure. The IP address of the device. To view updated information, click Refresh. Device bays Device...
HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator User Guide
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...configuration errors 45 configuration management 56 configuration script, using 277 configuration, changing enclosure and device 19 connector, serial 275 contacting HP 310 cooling errors 45 critical alerts 44 D date and time 101 ...downloading files 310 DVD drive 124, 217, 218 E EBIPA (Enclosure Bay IP Addressing) 115 EBIPA, server bay 61 EBIPA, settings 61 edit VLAN 130 enable IPv6 105 enable SSH 107 enable telnet 107 enable web access 107 Enclosure Dynamic Power Cap 196 enclosure firmware management 138, 250 Enclosure Info screen 38 enclosure settings 91 enclosure UID, toggle 122 enclosure...
...configuration errors 45 configuration management 56 configuration script, using 277 configuration, changing enclosure and device 19 connector, serial 275 contacting HP 310 cooling errors 45 critical alerts 44 D date and time 101 ...downloading files 310 DVD drive 124, 217, 218 E EBIPA (Enclosure Bay IP Addressing) 115 EBIPA, server bay 61 EBIPA, settings 61 edit VLAN 130 enable IPv6 105 enable SSH 107 enable telnet 107 enable web access 107 Enclosure Dynamic Power Cap 196 enclosure firmware management 138, 250 Enclosure Info screen 38 enclosure settings 91 enclosure UID, toggle 122 enclosure...
HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide
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... blade or enclosure firmware is compatible with minimal maintenance. For more information about HP BladeSystem Firmware Maintenance, links to the Management CD in one of the two columns of the compatibility matrix, then select a firmware update tool (online or offline) from HP and third-party devices. Software tools and solutions 92 For additional information, refer to downloads, and...
... blade or enclosure firmware is compatible with minimal maintenance. For more information about HP BladeSystem Firmware Maintenance, links to the Management CD in one of the two columns of the compatibility matrix, then select a firmware update tool (online or offline) from HP and third-party devices. Software tools and solutions 92 For additional information, refer to downloads, and...