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Chapter 2. Configuration information and instructions
This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using the
configuration utilities.
Updating the firmware
Use this information to update the firmware.
Important:
1. Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code updates.
If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code is
supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
2. Before you update the firmware, be sure to back up any data that is stored in
the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), in case any of the TPM characteristics are
changed by the new firmware. For instructions, see your encryption software
documentation.
3. Installing the wrong firmware or device-driver update might cause the server
to malfunction. Before you install a firmware or device-driver update, read any
readme and change history files that are provided with the downloaded
update. These files contain important information about the update and the
procedure for installing the update, including any special procedure for
updating from an early firmware or device-driver version to the latest version.
You can install code updates that are packaged as an Update Xpress System Pack or
Update Xpress CD image. An Update Xpress System Pack contains an
integration-tested bundle of online firmware and device-driver updates for your
server. Use Update
Xpress System Pack Installer to acquire and apply Update Xpress
System Packs and individual firmware and device-driver updates. For additional
information and to download the Update
Xpress System Pack Installer, go to the
ToolsCenter for System x and BladeCenter at http://www.ibm.com/support/
entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-CENTER and click
UpdateXpress System
Pack Installer .
When you click an update, an information page is displayed, including a list of the
problems that the update fixes. Review this list for your specific problem; however,
even if your problem is not listed, installing the update might solve the problem.
Be sure to separately install any listed critical updates that have release dates that
are later than the release date of the Update
Xpress System Pack or Update Xpress
image.
The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download
on the IBM website. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as the UEFI
firmware, device drivers, and integrated management module (IMM) firmware, go
to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
Download the latest firmware for the server; then, install the firmware, using the
instructions that are included with the downloaded files.
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