HP A6584A, A1354A, A1353A, A1356A, J4373A, J4370A, J4367A manual Updating the firmware overview

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Updating the firmware

Updating the firmware overview

To update the management module firmware from an application, download the HP UPS Management Upgrade Utility on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower), and follow the attached instructions.

If the firmware is corrupted and updates using the HP UPS Management Upgrade Utility are prevented, you can update the firmware using the bootloader. This process is only available when the application is damaged.

To update the firmware from the bootloader:

1.Be sure that you have connected the configuration cable ("Connecting the configuration cable" on page 21) to the management module and the host computer.

2.Launch a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal ("Launching a terminal emulation program" on page 21). The following menu appears:

RAM test: PASS

Boot Loader version 1.6.1

1)Serial Upgrade

2)TFTP Upgrade

3)Exit

Enter Option:

3.Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents HP UPS Management Module User Guide Audience assumptions Contents HP UPS Management Module web interface Technical support Alert messages 104 Overview FeaturesIntroduction HP UPS Power Protection Agent overview HP UPS Power Protection Agent requirementsTypical hardware configurations Configuration a Configuration BConfiguration C Configuration D Configuration E Configuration F Configuration G Web interface requirementsSoftware Browser Component identification Front panelInstalling the management module Installing the HP UPS Management ModuleRequired tools Installing the HP UPS Management Module Checking the Error LED Connecting the network cableConnecting the configuration cable Launching a terminal emulation programConfiguring the management module for remote access Press any key in 5 seconds to enter Service menuConnecting devices Installing the HP UPS Management Module Press the Reset button on the management module front panel Installation overview Installing the HP UPS Power Protection AgentInstalling the agent on Windows operating systems Installing the agent using the GUI method Installing the HP UPS Power Protection Agent Installing the HP UPS Power Protection Agent Installing the HP UPS Power Protection Agent Installing the agent using the silent installation method Reconfiguring the agent on Windows operating systems DevManRA.iniInstalling the agent on Linux operating systems Installing the agent using the installation scriptInstaller launches a separate configuration program Installing the agent on Sles LogInstalling the agent on HP-UX operating systems Reconfiguring the agent on Linux operating systemsInstalling the agent on an Itanium system SetupRA Installing the agent using the silent installation method Reconfiguring the agent on HP-UX operating systems Uninstalling components from Windows systemsUninstalling components from Linux systems Uninstalling components from HP-UX systemsInstalling the HP UPS Power Protection Agent Accessing the web interface HP UPS Management Module web interfaceHP UPS Management Module web interface overview Web browserSigning in to the web interface System tray iconBrowser security alert Establishing a secure session for Internet Explorer Secure session for Mozilla or SeaMonkeyNavigating the web interface Establishing a secure session for FirefoxHome tab Overview menuNormal Critical HP UPS Management Module web interface Alarms menu Identification menu HP UPS Management Module web interface Parameters menu HP UPS Management Module web interface Manual Control menu Logs tab Event Log menuHP UPS Management Module web interface Application Log menu Setup tab My Account menuUser Accounts menu Network menu Network Management menu System Information tab Trap Receivers tab Snmp Managers tabRemote Access tab Event Notifications menu Events tab Email Setup tab Attached Devices menu Snmp Traps tabUPS Controlling a load segment Add / Edit Attached Device screenHP UPS Management Module web interface Power Fail menu Advanced power fail settings Low Battery-Selected Low Battery-Deselected Shutdown Events menuScheduled Shutdowns menu Help tab Add/Edit Scheduled Shutdowns screenAbout menu Contents menu Info & Updates menuHP UPS Management Module Service Menu HP UPS Management Module Service Menu overviewAccessing the Service Menu Telnet sessionNavigating the menus Terminal emulation sessionHP UPS Management Module Configuration Utility Service MenuUPS Monitor submenu Battery submenu Network Configuration submenuPower Protection submenu Network Settings submenu Web Access submenuRemote Console submenu Snmp submenuEmails submenu Snmp Traps submenuSession Settings submenu System Configuration submenuDate/Time Configuration submenu User Accounts submenu Network Time Protocol submenuOption number Submenu Description Troubleshooting Agent does not install on RH ItaniumAttached device communication errors appear Attached device did not shut down gracefullyBattery Test did not run Browser incorrectly displays English or Japanese charactersError LED illuminates or flashes Certificate errorEmail notifications are not received from an HP-UX server FTP error messages appear when connecting through Linux Flash update fails over a serial connectionEvent notification messages do not appear on console screen Event notifications are not being sentInstallShield error code -6001 appears during setup HPFlash does not install image.bin on a PentiumInput frequency shows zero Low battery warning is displayed Manual Load Dumped alarm not workingInvalid IP address Links in traps and emails do not work correctly for LinuxNo power Non-admin users cannot log in through telnetOn battery alarm On boost alarmReceiving a security error Redundant UPS statusSilent install did not execute successfully Sles 10 agent does not autostart after power fail or rebootServers running Windows Server 2003 do not restart Unable to edit devices using telnet Unable to locate the .INI files for a silent installTask Bar menu does not clear Unable to discover a UPSUnable to set event delays using telnet Unable to reboot the machineUnable to start the HP UPS Power Protection Agent for Linux Utility alarm Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Regulatory compliance identification numbers Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice Modifications Canadian notice Avis CanadienEuropean Union regulatory notice Japanese notice Bsmi notice UPS alarms Alert messagesAlarm text Description Nominal level Systems Insight Manager integration Systems Insight Manager overviewConfiguring HP SIM to receive traps Discovering the management moduleConfiguring the management module to send traps to HP SIM Security considerations Security considerations overviewOptional power monitoring using Snmp Snmp monitoringUpdating the firmware Updating the firmware overviewRedundant configuration Configuring the software for redundancyRedundant configuration Mass configuration Using the HP UPS Management Upgrade UtilityAcronyms and abbreviations HttpsMII Index Linux, installing the agent Secure sessions, Internet Explorer