update Subcommand Overview

The update subcommand is used with fwupdate to update component firmware. This might be system firmware (such as Oracle ILOM) and device firmware (such as a controller or disk drive). The update subcommand supports two methods for updating component firmware:

• Automatic mode uses information contained in an XML metadata file that is packaged with the patch to update the component firmware. This metadata contains information about the specific component(s) supported with the update and automates the update process to include any required host/device resets or power cycles. See the release notes included with the component firmware patch for more details. This is the most accurate and the recommended firmware update method to use.

  Check the download package and its release notes to determine whether or not a metadata file is available, or simply look for the metadata file in the download package. The platform product notes might also contain important update information specific to the device you are updating.

• Manual mode allows you to update the firmware of a single component directly using a firmware file. This firmware update method should only be used if there is no XML metadata file available for the component that you want to update. In addition, any required device reset or power cycle not performed automatically after the update must be performed manually. Check the release notes included with the firmware for more details.

Each mode has its own supported command syntax and set of targets and options.

Note:

Some systems require special processes to update system firmware. Always consult the release notes included with the firmware patch download for any special instructions that supersede instructions listed here.