1.
Run the
/opt/hp/platform/bin/hpsp_fmt -fr
command to verify that the firmware
on this node and subsequent nodes in this cluster is correct and up-to-date. This command
should be performed before placing the cluster back into service.
The following figure shows an example of the firmware recommendation output and corrective
component upgrade flash:
IMPORTANT:
Upgrade the firmware in the following order:
1.
Server
2.
Chassis
3.
Storage
2.
Do the following based on the Proposed Action and Severity:
Go to
Status in Severity column
Status in Proposed Action column
Step 3
MANDATORY
UPGRADE
Step 3 is optional. However, it is
recommended to perform step 3 for
RECOMMENDED
UPGRADE
system stability and to avoid any
known issues.
Step 4
MANDATORY
NONE or DOWNGRADE
Step 4 is optional. However, it is
recommended to perform step 4 for
RECOMMENDED
NONE or DOWNGRADE
system stability and to avoid any
known issues.
3.
Perform the flash operation by entering the following command and then go to step 5:
hpsp_fmt -flash -c <components-name>
The following screen shot displays a successful flash operation.
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Upgrading firmware