Chapter 6. Configuration information and instructions
This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using the
configuration utilities.
Updating the firmware
Important::
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.
Before you attach a MAX5 to the server and try to use it, you must update the
server firmware with the latest level of firmware or code. If you attach and try to
use the MAX5 without updating the server firmware, you might get unexpected
system behavior or the server might not power on. For special instructions to
follow before you attach the MAX5 to the server, go to http://www.ibm.com/
support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5085756.
Attention:
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://publib.boulder.ibm.com/
infocenter/toolsctr/v1r0/index.jsp9.42.212.195/ 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.
Attention:
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.
The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download
on the IBM Web site. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as the UEFI
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