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Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
TX2560 M2 / RX2560 M2
Basic software procedures
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Before using the ServerView Update DVD or USB stick in an offline
environment, properly shut down the server and disconnect all external I/O
connections (like LAN, FC or SAS cables) from the system. Only keep
mouse, keyboard, video cable and AC power cord connected.
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Ensure that all external I/O connections are uniquely identified so that
you can reconnect them into their original locations after concluding
the task.
To start Update Manager Express from the (physical) Update DVD or from a
USB stick, proceed as follows:
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Prepare your Update DVD or USB stick as described in the "Local System
Update for PRIMERGY Servers" user guide.
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Boot the server from the prepared Update DVD or USB stick:
DVD:
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Switch on the server.
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Right after switching on the server, insert the Update DVD into the
DVD drive and close the tray.
USB:
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Connect the USB stick to the server.
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Switch on the server.
If the server does not boot from DVD or USB stick, proceed as follows:
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Reboot the server, e.g. by pressing the reset button on the front or
switching the server off and then on again after a few seconds.
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Once the server has been started, press
[F12]
to enter the boot menu.
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Use the
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and
Ë
cursor keys to select your DVD drive or USB stick as
boot device and press
[ENTER]
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The server will now boot from the Update DVD or USB stick.
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After the boot process is complete, select your preferred GUI language.
The Update Manager Express main window will be displayed.
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Finish the intended maintenance task.
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For further information, refer to the "Local System Update for
PRIMERGY Servers" user guide.
Summary of Contents for PRIMERGY RX2560 M2
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