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About System Utilities
The Maximum Size and Installed Size of L2 and L3 cache in "System Information > Processor Information" are indicated
by the values that a 1MB is converted into 1024000 bytes.
When the version of System ROM is v1.20 (02/02/2019) or later, it is indicated by converting 1 MB to 1048576 bytes.
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Caution when the system ROM version is U43 v2.00 (05/16/2019)
Download update module System ROM U43 v1.22 (04/04/2019) from the following web site and update, if System ROM
version is U43 v2.00 (05/16/2019).
https://www.58support.nec.co.jp/global/download/055042-G02/index.html
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When System ROM v2.32 (06/10/2021), NVMe which was not installed will be displayed on iLO web
interface.
When updated to System ROM v2.32 (06/10/2021), NVMe which was not installed will be displayed as the following, but
cannot be used. This issue has been fixed in System ROM v2.52 (09/16/2021).
- Firmware & OS Software - Firmware: NVMe Drive
- System Information - Storage: NVMe SSD
- System Information - Device Inventory: PCI-E Slot 1 (Product Name is displayed as Empty Slot 1)
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Notice about the function of the iLO5
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Caution about Reset iLO
Do NOT Reset iLO during the period from server boot start to the completion of OS boot. This period includes the execution
of POST (Power On Self Test)
Do NOT Reset iLO while users are using the System Utilities.
Under such circumstances, restarting the iLO may cause unexpected result.
For example, while changing options of the System Utilities, Reset iLO may lead to loss of server settings such as Serial
number and Product ID. If the iLO is reset during POST execution, the screen display of UUID and UUID logic in iLO Web
Interface : [Information] - [Overview], may be corrupted. Please turn off and turn on the power this product.
iLO Resets which is subject to this caution
- Reset iLO via network such as iLO Web interface
- Reset iLO via UID switch
* Refer to Caution for operating “BMC Configuration Utility” in the System Utilities below, for the cases where iLO is reset
after changing the settings in “BMC Configuration Utility” in the System Utilities.
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Caution about iLO Downgrade Policy
In case that iLO License for Remote Management is installed with iLO5 firmware 1.40 or latest, Do NOT set “Permanently
disallow downgrades” in [ Security] - [Access Setting] - [Update Service] - [Downgrade Policy] setting.
If the setting “Permanently disallow downgrades” is set, downgrade of any firmware cannot be done afterward. The setting
of this “Permanently disallow downgrades” is permanent and irreversible, and users cannot change this setting from any
iLO interfaces or any utilities.
This setting cannot be removed by setting “Set to factory defaults” and the setting “Permanently disallow downgrades” is
kept unchanged.
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Caution about iLO security function
In case that ILO5 firmware 1.40 or latest is used,
is always displayed in [Information] - [Security Dashboard] and in
iLO Web interface screen.
Depending on the setting of RBSU or iLO, the status of security may be displayed in red showing security is at Risk. Please
set security settings appropriately in order to follow customer’s security policy.
For the recommended settings, please review the iLO5 User’s Guide.
