Reset Takes a Long Time and Causes the Server to Power Cycle
If you have a pending BIOS upgrade, a routine reset might take longer than expected, and might cause your server to power cycle and reboot several times. This is expected behavior, as it is necessary to power cycle the server to upgrade the BIOS firmware. If the upgrade includes an FPGA update, it can take more than 30 minutes to complete.
If you then reboot the server expecting a routine server reset and instead initiate a (delayed) BIOS upgrade, wait until the upgrade is finished. Do not interrupt the process, as this can result in corrupted firmware and server down time.
A pending BIOS upgrade exists when both conditions are true:
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You update the BIOS and service processor firmware using Oracle ILOM.
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You select the option to Delay BIOS Upgrade.
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The host is powered on.
On older versions of Oracle ILOM, a pending BIOS upgrade does not take place until you power cycle your server.
On newer versions of Oracle ILOM, a pending BIOS upgrade takes place when you reset your system.
 | Caution - Data corruption and system downtime. Interrupting the firmware upgrade process can corrupt the firmware and render the server inoperable. Do not interrupt the upgrade. Allow the process to finish. |
Note - Oracle ILOM and BIOS updates are designed to work together. When you have a pending BIOS upgrade, it is recommended that you install the upgrade by resetting or power cycling your server as soon as possible.