HP R12000 XR, User Manual

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Maintenance 78
Maintenance
Updating the UPS firmware
Download the HP DirectFlow Upgrade Utility (Upgrade_HP_v00_1b_b11282013.exe) from the HP website
(
http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower ).
To update the UPS firmware:
1.
From AC mode, move the CAM switch on the power module to the Bypass setting.
2.
Connect a local host computer or device to the power unit serial communications port. For more
information, see either "Connecting the R12000DF serial communications port (on page
50 )" or
"Connecting the R18000DF serial communications port (on page 55 )."
3.
Launch the utility.
4.
Click Upgrade Now .
If you receive an error, verify the UPS is in Bypass mode.
During upgrade, the utility:
o
Verifies communication between the power unit and host computer or device
o
Sets the UPS in Bypass mode for the upgrade process
o
Flashes each component individually in order
o
Displays a progress line
5.
From Bypass mode, move the CAM switch on the power module to the AC setting.