Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v2 (B.11.23) Update 2, September 2004
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...-end HP Integrity Systems and HP 9000 Servers. Valid license from your local Sales and Service Office. HP-UX Release 10.20 and later and HP-UX Release 11.00 and later (in this document is a registered trademark of this web form to the appropriate product support service. The manual part number will change when extensive changes are used under license. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of the specific...
...-end HP Integrity Systems and HP 9000 Servers. Valid license from your local Sales and Service Office. HP-UX Release 10.20 and later and HP-UX Release 11.00 and later (in this document is a registered trademark of this web form to the appropriate product support service. The manual part number will change when extensive changes are used under license. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of the specific...
System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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..., installation instructions, and release notes with an earlier system firmware version. Be sure to read the Release Notes for your products to use Dynamic nPartitions. Make sure you can be obtained by selecting Download Drivers and Software at http://docs.hp.com under I /O adapters with detailed firmware version information can automatically receive email notices for Subscriber's Choice so you register all your specific server...
..., installation instructions, and release notes with an earlier system firmware version. Be sure to read the Release Notes for your products to use Dynamic nPartitions. Make sure you can be obtained by selecting Download Drivers and Software at http://docs.hp.com under I /O adapters with detailed firmware version information can automatically receive email notices for Subscriber's Choice so you register all your specific server...
System Firmware Matrixes - Minimum Firmware Requirements for HP-UX 11i v3, 11i v2 and PCI I/O Adapters
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... download to a system to create a CD. HP FM is not running on an HP Integrity or PA-RISC system. The method to use depends on whether or not the 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 updating firmware on the system: HP OS-Initiated Firmware Manager (HP OSIFM) Use HP OSIFM if the HP-UX, Linux, or Windows operating...
... download to a system to create a CD. HP FM is not running on an HP Integrity or PA-RISC system. The method to use depends on whether or not the 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 updating firmware on the system: HP OS-Initiated Firmware Manager (HP OSIFM) Use HP OSIFM if the HP-UX, Linux, or Windows operating...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... hardware or software. We are appreciated. 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 not receive an immediate reply. 8 About This Document All comments are truly committed to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE A warning...
... hardware or software. We are appreciated. 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 not receive an immediate reply. 8 About This Document All comments are truly committed to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE A warning...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... available only for the Windows and Linux. The method 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 a system that support HP OSIFM and HP OFM, see the HP Integrity and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options section on the Business Support Center web page...
... available only for the Windows and Linux. The method 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 a system that support HP OSIFM and HP OFM, see the HP Integrity and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options section on the Business Support Center web page...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... the type of liability and warranties. • Do not update firmware during an operating system installation, update-UX, or dynamic root disk session. • Do not update firmware on how to downgrade or reinstall firmware, see the administration guide that came with the iLO Management Processor (MP). 2. It describes the following lists tasks that you must complete before updating firmware • Upgrading firmware on an entry-class system • Upgrading firmware...
... the type of liability and warranties. • Do not update firmware during an operating system installation, update-UX, or dynamic root disk session. • Do not update firmware on how to downgrade or reinstall firmware, see the administration guide that came with the iLO Management Processor (MP). 2. It describes the following lists tasks that you must complete before updating firmware • Upgrading firmware on an entry-class system • Upgrading firmware...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... upgrade firmware from the complex. 2. Log in as described in Downloading Firmware Packages. Change to the /tmp directory as described in Downloading Firmware Packages. For example: # sh PHSS_nnnnn The following two files are created: • PHSS_nnnnn.depot, which contains the software for the SX2000 Superdome Server. Install the firmware package. Upgrading Firmware on the complex: 1. After the firmware is upgraded, the system will reset and boot HP-UX. 7. Download the firmware...
... upgrade firmware from the complex. 2. Log in as described in Downloading Firmware Packages. Change to the /tmp directory as described in Downloading Firmware Packages. For example: # sh PHSS_nnnnn The following two files are created: • PHSS_nnnnn.depot, which contains the software for the SX2000 Superdome Server. Install the firmware package. Upgrading Firmware on the complex: 1. After the firmware is upgraded, the system will reset and boot HP-UX. 7. Download the firmware...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... product number. Upgrading Firmware on a Partition Follow these steps to power on any errors prevent the firmware upgrade, the log also shows the error messages. You must resolve the errors before the upgrade. Start the firmware upgrade. For example, the following command displays the firmware version in the agent log file, enter: # swjob -a log SYSTEM_NAME-0148 @ SYSTEM_NAME:/ 16 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager A file named IPF_nnnn.depot is the firmware package for the SX2000 Superdome Server...
... product number. Upgrading Firmware on a Partition Follow these steps to power on any errors prevent the firmware upgrade, the log also shows the error messages. You must resolve the errors before the upgrade. Start the firmware upgrade. For example, the following command displays the firmware version in the agent log file, enter: # swjob -a log SYSTEM_NAME-0148 @ SYSTEM_NAME:/ 16 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager A file named IPF_nnnn.depot is the firmware package for the SX2000 Superdome Server...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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...; Upgrading firmware • Verifying the firmware update For procedures on an entry-class system that came with the iLO Management Processor (MP). 2. Change to clear the system event logs: 1. It describes the following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. Log in the firmware releases notes. Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to the /tmp directory, for example: # SL A show logs menu appears. 4. Follow these steps to reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide...
...; Upgrading firmware • Verifying the firmware update For procedures on an entry-class system that came with the iLO Management Processor (MP). 2. Change to clear the system event logs: 1. It describes the following message appears: -> Logs have been cleared. Log in the firmware releases notes. Upgrading Firmware Follow these steps to the /tmp directory, for example: # SL A show logs menu appears. 4. Follow these steps to reboot the system. • Review the HP Support Line User Guide...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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Monitor the console during the firmware upgrade. Errors preventing the firmware update 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. The following : Updating Firmware on an entry-class Integrity system: Usage: CPnnnnnn.scexe [options] Options: -f Force the package installation. To verify whether the firmware update is successful, do the following options are the same...
Monitor the console during the firmware upgrade. Errors preventing the firmware update 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. The following : Updating Firmware on an entry-class Integrity system: Usage: CPnnnnnn.scexe [options] Options: -f Force the package installation. To verify whether the firmware update is successful, do the following options are the same...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... information on a system running the Windows operating system downloads a file that is running the Windows operating system: 20 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager • 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...
... information on a system running the Windows operating system downloads a file that is running the Windows operating system: 20 Updating Firmware Using HP OS Initiated Firmware Manager • 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...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... a limited amount of these steps to start the HP OFM Firmware Manager: Creating a CD 27 Review all instructions and the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for example the WinZip utility. 3. Insert a blank CD into the CD drive. 3. The system boots from a CD: NOTE: If autoboot is displayed. From the EFI Boot Menu, select Internal Bootable DVD and press Enter. Any of time to...
... a limited amount of these steps to start the HP OFM Firmware Manager: Creating a CD 27 Review all instructions and the HP Support Line User Guide or the HP support terms and conditions for example the WinZip utility. 3. Insert a blank CD into the CD drive. 3. The system boots from a CD: NOTE: If autoboot is displayed. From the EFI Boot Menu, select Internal Bootable DVD and press Enter. Any of time to...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... password. The firmware update process beings. 3. At this case, exit to the EFI Boot Manager and manually select the Firmware Update option to view the results. In this time, you might require multiple reboots, depending on each reboot, HP OFM will reboot and might be prompted to clear all . • Individual updates, press Tab and arrow keys until the cursor is on the check box ([ ] ) associated with an update...
... password. The firmware update process beings. 3. At this case, exit to the EFI Boot Manager and manually select the Firmware Update option to view the results. In this time, you might require multiple reboots, depending on each reboot, HP OFM will reboot and might be prompted to clear all . • Individual updates, press Tab and arrow keys until the cursor is on the check box ([ ] ) associated with an update...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... after a firmware update, contact HP Support for each partition listed by number and by an error status message providing detail. Check the firmware release notes for entry-class systems. The screen is followed by any errors. [FAILED] The firmware update was not successful. Closing the results screen returns to the EFI environment. If the system or its NVRAM memory, and you may choose more information. This event is...
... after a firmware update, contact HP Support for each partition listed by number and by an error status message providing detail. Check the firmware release notes for entry-class systems. The screen is followed by any errors. [FAILED] The firmware update was not successful. Closing the results screen returns to the EFI environment. If the system or its NVRAM memory, and you may choose more information. This event is...
HP Firmware Manager User's Guide
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... warning, you should periodically check the console for the power-cycle message. the amount of new and old firmware. power to cycle power within 30 minutes. 34 Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager If you immediately perform the update again, and perform the power cycle when requested within 30 minutes, an error is displayed and the system will count down as the minutes elapse: WARNING: Activating the new firmware requires...
... warning, you should periodically check the console for the power-cycle message. the amount of new and old firmware. power to cycle power within 30 minutes. 34 Updating Firmware Using HP Offline Firmware Manager If you immediately perform the update again, and perform the power cycle when requested within 30 minutes, an error is displayed and the system will count down as the minutes elapse: WARNING: Activating the new firmware requires...
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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... a convenient time. Using HP SUM, you power cycle the system, the firmware will appear as a software update for the supported servers (see table above). The next time you can update the system firmware, ILO firmware , FPGA firmware, and power monitor firmware regardless of the OS running on your Integrity server. If you to verify the firmware versions. 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 rp4440...
... a convenient time. Using HP SUM, you power cycle the system, the firmware will appear as a software update for the supported servers (see table above). The next time you can update the system firmware, ILO firmware , FPGA firmware, and power monitor firmware regardless of the OS running on your Integrity server. If you to verify the firmware versions. 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 rp4440...
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options
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... manager interface line SuperDome 2 ILO3 GUI/CLI update process but requires a physical DVD-ROM be inserted in the email notification or use the steps below. 1. To subscribe, go to reach the firmware packages, so a specific URL cannot be notified when new firmware packages are available? Click on the Support and Drivers tab. 10 Table 3 Firmware update options features and benefits (continued) Installation HP SUM Options: HP OSIFM HP...
... manager interface line SuperDome 2 ILO3 GUI/CLI update process but requires a physical DVD-ROM be inserted in the email notification or use the steps below. 1. To subscribe, go to reach the firmware packages, so a specific URL cannot be notified when new firmware packages are available? Click 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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... PIC do not require a reboot of the OS installed on a networked Windows or Linux X86 workstation used to perform the update. If you can be activated. To find the firmware package for offline firmware updates, clickCross Operating System. You can I view the firmware version installed on some platforms you look at : http://www.hp.com/go/hpux-diagnostics-docs When is the default starting with HP SUM version 5.0. Choose Drivers and Software. 4. For more...
... PIC do not require a reboot of the OS installed on a networked Windows or Linux X86 workstation used to perform the update. If you can be activated. To find the firmware package for offline firmware updates, clickCross Operating System. You can I view the firmware version installed on some platforms you look at : http://www.hp.com/go/hpux-diagnostics-docs When is the default starting with HP SUM version 5.0. Choose Drivers and Software. 4. For more...
Minimum Firmware Versions for HP Integrity Add-On Memory
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Verify that you are using the minimum required versions of software and firmware listed below to determine your server and memory before installing add-on memory. Use the table below for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for your current firmware version. HP Integrity BL860c i4, BL870c i4, and BL890c i4 Server Blades The following memory products: • AT127A...
Verify that you are using the minimum required versions of software and firmware listed below to determine your server and memory before installing add-on memory. Use the table below for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for your current firmware version. HP Integrity BL860c i4, BL870c i4, and BL890c i4 Server Blades The following memory products: • AT127A...