Update the Server SP Firmware Image
System administrators can choose to start the firmware update process for upgradable devices from the web interface Actions panel, the Maintenance Firmware Update page, or a CLI target.
The following procedure explains the firmware update process using the CLI and the web interface Maintenance page.
Before You Begin
- Ensure that the initial requirements for updating the SP firmware image have been met. See Before You Begin the Firmware Update.
- The firmware update process takes several minutes to complete. During this time, do not perform any other Oracle ILOM tasks. When the firmware update process complete, the system will either reboot or power-off.
To start the firmware update process and to verify that the update process has completed successfully, follow these steps:
Related Information:
- Recover From a Network Failure During Firmware Update
- File Transfer Methods
- Oracle ILOM Firmware Versions and Download Methods
- Firmware Downloads and Release History for Oracle Systems (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/systems/patches/firmware/release-history-jsp-138416.html)
- Firmware Resources (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/systems/patches/firmware/firmware-resources-1429462.html)
- Storing and Managing SP Firmware Images - As of Firmware Version 5.0