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Sun Fire X4500 Server Release Notes For Software Releases 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, and 1.7

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Contents

Preface

1. Flash Upgrading Your Server

Software Release 1.4

Software Release 1.5

Software Release 1.6

Software Release 1.7

Component Versions By Release

BIOS Updates for Release 1.7

Sun Fire X4500 ILOM 2.0.2.5 r47053 Update

Overview

Locating the Service Processor IP Address

Determining Your Current Firmware Versions

Using the CLI Through the Management Ethernet Port

Using the CLI Through the Serial Port

Using the Web Interface

How to Reset the SP

Downloading New Firmware

Flashing the ILOM SP/BIOS Firmware

Flashing the Firmware with the ILOM GUI

Flashing the Firmware With the ILOM CLI

Flashing the Firmware With the N1 System Manager

Clearing CMOS Settings (Optional)

Resetting the Service Processor

Downgrading to a Previous ILOM Release

Special Considerations Regarding the ILOM Firmware 1.1.8 Update

New ILOM Flash Update Layout

JavaRConsole Does Not Support Some Non-US Keyboard Types (6492584)

Special Considerations Regarding the ILOM Firmware 2.0.2.5 Update.

ILOM 2.0.2.5/2.0.3.1 and Later: Virtual CD-ROM and Floppy Are Enabled When Used (6725713)

Recovering From a Failed Flash Update