Emerson AMC-S402 IPMI Firmware Upgrade Procedure, The ipmitool utility, Synopsis, Description

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8IPMI Firmware Upgrade

8IPMI Firmware Upgrade

Procedure

This chapter provides the instruction for upgrading the IPMC (Intelligent Platform Management controller) firmware. If the AMC-S402 requires new firmware, an upgrade can be performed remotely using a LAN connection to the self manager.

8.1The ipmitool utility

Firmware upgrades are accomplished with ipmitool, a utility for managing IPMI- enabled devices. The utility is an open source derivative which is modified by the shelf management supplier.

The AMC-S402 keeps a redundant copy of the firmware in the FLASH. Upgrades are reliable and reversible. A failure in the download (error or interruption) does not disturb the IPMC's ability to continue using the "old" firmware or its ability to restart the download process. The IPMC automatically fails back to the previous firmware if there is a problem when first running new code.

SYNOPSIS

The minimum information to complete a firmware upgrade is documented here.

$ ipmitool [-I-H-T-B-t-b] hpm upgrade <firmware_file> $ ipmitool [-I-H-T-B-t-b] hpm activate

DESCRIPTION

ipmitool lets you manage Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) functions of either a local or remote system using IPMI V1.5 and IPMI v2.0. Capabilities include printing FRU information, LAN configuration, sensor readings, and remote chassis power control.

OPTIONS

Table 16 Ipmitool Options Relevant to Firmware Upgrades

 

Option

Description

 

 

 

 

 

-I<interface>

Selects IPMI interface to use. Supported interfaces that are compiled in

 

 

are visible in the usage help output. Use lan to designate Ethernet.

 

-H<address>

Remote server address, can be IP address or hostname. This option is

 

 

required for lan interfaces.

 

 

-T<address>

If updating an AMC, use to specify the address and Bus ID of the carrier

 

 

that holds the AMC. These entries are not needed when updating the

 

-B<bus id>

 

carrier alone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-t<address>

IPMB-L address of the target MMC or Carrier

 

 

-b<bus id>

Bus ID of the target MMC or Carrier (use 0 for a carrier, 7 for an

 

 

 

AMC/RTM)

 

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Contents AMC-S402 Installation and Use6806800H60A March Limited and Restricted Rights Legend 2009 Emerson All rights reservedTrademarks Contact Address2.3.1 Contents2.2.1 2.4.1FRONT PANEL INDICATORS 7.2.1SPECIFICATIONS IPMI FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDUREList of Figures List of TablesSafety Summary PrefaceEMI Caution Safety StatementFlammability CE Notice European CommunityHow This Manual is Organized commands, options and arguments to commands, andAbout This Manual Conventions Used in This ManualSystem output for example, screen displays and reports introduce new termscourier examples, and system promptsAntistatic Precautions Hardware Preparation and InstallationUnpacking Instructions 1.3 Products Supported by this Manual 1.1 Features of the AMC Module1.2 PICMG Standards Compliance 1 AMC-S402 Overview1.4 Part Number, Serial Number Labels AMC-S402 Overview5 Safety Label Final Assembly NumberSub-Assembly Number Serial Number2.2.1 Safety Statement 2 AMC-S402 Installation2.1 Installation and Removal of the AMC-S402 Module 2.3 Before You Install or Remove the AMC2.4 Use Caution When Installing or Removing AMC 2.3.1 Observe ESD Precautions2.3.2 Watch for Bent Pins or Other Damage AMC-S402 Installation2.5 Verify Slot Usage 2.4.2 Understand Hot Swap2.6 Module Hot-Swap 2.7 Installing the AMC Module 2.8 Removing the AMC Module 3.2 AMC-S402, Top Level Board Layout 3 Functional Description3.1 Overview Power Regulator MMC3.3.1 SAS Port Isolation Multiplexor Circuit 3.3 Serial Storage I/O InterfacesFunctional Description 3.4 Power Regulator 3.5 IPMI Subsystem4.1 AMC-S402 Port Assignments 4 Connector Pin Assignments4.2 AMC Connector, “Finger” Assignments AMC.3 Serial Storage Port AMC.3 Serial Storage PortConnector Pin Assignments Table 6 AMC-S402 Module Edge, Pin AssignmentsSignal Name 5.1 Physical Characteristics 5 Specifications5.1.1 AMC Module Height Exceptions 5.2 Hard Drive Operation and Storage Specifications SpecificationsPart number 5.3 Power Requirements5.4 EMC Compliance AMC-S402xxxEurope Commercial EN 61000-4-4 Table 10 EMC Emission CompliancyYes, Class A ITE emissions requirements Australia Color 6 Front Panel IndicatorsIndicator State7.1 IPMI and Management Controller IPMC 7 IPMI Functions List7.2 Sensor Data Records 7.2.1 AMC Port Assignments IPMI Functions List7.3 Supported IPMI Commands IPMI Function ListIPMI/PICMG SYNOPSIS 8 IPMI Firmware Upgrade Procedure8.1 The ipmitool utility DESCRIPTIONIPMI Firmware Upgrade Procedure COMMAND SYNTAX EXAMPLES
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