DescriptionName
Theabsolute path to the file on the remote server.
Ifyou use SCP, the absolute path is always required. If you use any
otherprotocol, you may not needto specify a remote path if the file
residesin the default download folder. For details about how your file
serveris configured,contact your systemadministrator.
Pathfield
Theusername the system should use to log in to the remote server. This
fielddoes not applyif the protocolis TFTP.
Userfield
Thepassword for the remote server username. This field does not apply
ifthe protocol isTFTP.
Passwordfield
Step 8 ClickOK.
CiscoUCS Manager GUI begins downloading the firmware bundle to the fabric interconnect.
Step 9 (Optional) Monitor the status of the download on theDownload Tasks tab.
IfCisco UCSManager reports thatthe bootflash isout ofspace, delete obsolete bundles onthe
Packagestab to free up space. To view the available space in bootflash, navigate to the fabric
interconnecton the Equipment tab and expand the Local Storage Information area on the General
tab.
Note
Step 10 Repeat this task until all the required firmware bundles have been downloaded to the fabric interconnect.
What to Do Next
Afterthe image file for the firmware bundles have downloaded completely, update the firmware on the
endpoints.
Downloading Firmware Images to the Fabric Interconnect from the Local File SystemIna clustersetup, the image file for the firmware bundle is downloaded to both fabric interconnects,
regardlessof which fabric interconnect is used to initiate the download. Cisco UCS Manager maintains
allfirmware packages and images in both fabric interconnects in sync. If one fabric interconnect is down,
thedownload still finishes successfully. The images are synced to the other fabric interconnect when it
comesback online.
Note
Before You Begin
Obtainthe required firmwarebundles from Cisco.
Cisco UCS Manager GUI Configuration Guide, Release 2.0
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Downloading and Managing Firmware Packages