2.
Never power off the system during the firmware update process.
The update will fail, and the
process must be repeated.
If you cannot download from the Web, do the following:
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If the system is running, but access to the Web is not available, see “Using the CLI method” on
page 286.
v
If the system cannot be powered on, but the service processor menus are available, see “Using the
service processor menu method” on page 285.
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If the service processor programming has been corrupted, the service processor will automatically enter
recovery mode when power is applied to the system. For more information on recovery mode, go to
“Recovery mode” on page 286.
To check the level of firmware that is currently on the system, see “Determining the level of firmware on
the system” on page 285.
General information on system firmware updates
All the system firmware types that can be reprogrammed are updated at the same time. They are:
v
System-power-control network programming
v
Service processor programming
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IPL programming
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Run-time abstraction services
It is strongly recommended that you create a set of firmware update diskettes from the Web site as soon
as possible after a system is installed. The diskette images can be downloaded to any personal computer
or NAS Gateway 500 system with Internet access. This method and contacting your service representative
are the only two ways to acquire a set of firmware update diskettes; they cannot be created by using the
service processor menus or by using the operating system.
Retain and store the latest firmware diskettes each time the firmware gets updated in the event that the
firmware becomes corrupted and must be reloaded.
Download the detailed instructions, as well as the latest flash images, from the following Web address:
http://www.ibm.com/servers/storage/support/download.html. Before doing a system firmware update, check
the Web site for the latest code and images. Do not attempt a firmware update if you are unsure of the
image that you have, or of the procedure required for the update.
The images are available on the Web site in either DOS format or AIX (backup) format:
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If downloading to a PC, download the DOS image and follow the instructions. The diskettes that are
created will be in AIX (backup) format.
v
If downloading to a NAS Gateway 500 system, follow the instructions to create diskettes or a local
image on a disk drive.
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