Firmware Update
This section specifies which type of update to be performed:
•
Complex
: This updates firmware on all FRUs in the complex and the partition firmware on all
blades that are not now assigned a partition.
•
Partition
: This updates the nPartition firmware on the specified partition or on an unassigned
blade. When this option is selected, the box under it becomes active and you must then select
one of the following options:
◦
Specify an nPartition to update
◦
Specify an unassigned blade by enclosure bay number
Transport Methods
After selecting your update type, you must select the method of uploading the firmware bundle
image file. You can upload directly from a local PC or you can specify a web address where the
firmware bundle is located.
•
Local PC
: Click
Browse
and navigate to the firmware bundle. Click
Upload and Begin Update
to begin the update process.
•
URL
: Enter an HTTP or FTP web address where the firmware bundle is located.
The web address must be formatted as
protocol://host/path/filename
.
◦
◦
If your FTP server does not support anonymous logins, a user name and password can
be specified within the web address formatted as:
ftp://username:password@host/path/filename
Click the
Upload with URL
button to begin the update process.
Enclosure DVD Module screen
The DVD module in a compute enclosure can be used by a partition to perform software installations
and updates in the same manner as a standard DVD drive is used in a computer system locally or
remotely.
The DVD module is not connected to any partitions in the complex after initial installation. To use
the DVD drive, an administrator must first connect the DVD module to any or all partitions through
the Onboard Administrator CLI or by navigating to the Complex nPartitions menu and selecting
the
Virtual Devices
tab.
For more information, see the HP Integrity Superdome 2 Partitioning Administrator Guide.
Information on the Enclosure DVD screen is current as of the last download. To view updated
information, click the
Refresh
button.
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Complex Overview