
▶
Choose one of the following options from the update tool menu to start the
iRMC update process:
Normal
:
Choose this option to update an existing system board.
Initial
:
Choose this option if the system board has been replaced prior to the iRMC
update procedure. This option will perform all relevant flash procedures in a
row, including the iRMC firmware and bootloader.
CAUTION
If the process is interrupted, the iRMC may be permanently
corrupted.
▶
Do not interrupt the iRMC upgrade process after it has started.
If the iRMC does not work after flashing, disconnect the system from
the mains and reconnect it again.
▶
After completion of the flash process, remove the USB stick and restart the
server.
iRMC recovery procedure
▶
Prepare an USB stick including the bootable iRMC firmware update image.
▶
Ensure that the server has been shut down and disconnected from the
mains, see
"Shutting down the server" on page 45
▶
Connect the USB stick containing the iRMC firmware to an USB port.
▶
Connect the server to the mains while pushing the ID button on the front
panel. Ask a second person to help you if necessary.
▶
Ensure that the Global Error indicator and the ID indicator are flashing to
indicate that the server is entering the iRMC recovery state.
▶
Press the Power On/Off button. The system will start the POST process.
▶
During POST, press [F12] and select the connected USB stick as boot
device. The system will detect the USB stick.
Basic software procedures
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Summary of Contents for PRIMERGY RX2520 M5
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Page 290: ...Processor CPU 290 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M5 ...
Page 344: ...Accessible drives 344 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M5 ...
Page 378: ...Front panel 378 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M5 ...
Page 386: ...Serial interface 386 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M5 ...
Page 432: ...System board and components 432 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M5 ...
Page 462: ...Appendix A 462 Upgrade and Maintenance Manual RX2520 M5 ...
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