DescriptionName
Choosethe version that you want to use forthe kernel.KernelVersion drop-down list
Bydefault, Cisco UCS makessure thatthe firmware version is
compatiblewith everything runningon theserver before itactivates
thatversion.
Checkthis check box if you want Cisco UCS to activate the firmware
withoutmaking surethat it iscompatible first.
Werecommend that you use this option only when explicitly
directedto do so by a technical support representative.
Note
IgnoreCompatibility Check
checkbox
Ifchecked, the system performs the activation regardless of any possible
incompatibilitiesor currently-executing tasks.
Forcecheck box
Choosethe version you want to usefor thesystem.SystemVersion drop-down list
Bydefault, Cisco UCS makessure thatthe firmware version is
compatiblewith everything runningon theserver before itactivates
thatversion.
Checkthis check box if you want Cisco UCS to activate the firmware
withoutmaking surethat it iscompatible first.
Werecommend that you use this option only when explicitly
directedto do so by a technical support representative.
Note
IgnoreCompatibility Check
checkbox
Ifchecked, the system performs the activation regardless of any possible
incompatibilitiesor currently-executing tasks.
Forcecheck box
Step 6 ClickOK.
CiscoUCS Manager activates the firmware and reboots the fabric interconnect and any I/O module in the
datapath tothat fabric interconnect.For a standalonefabric interconnect, this disruptsall data trafficin the
CiscoUCS domain.
Upgrading Firmware through Service Profiles

Host Firmware Package

Thispolicy enables you to specify a set of firmware versions that make up the host firmware package (also
knownas the host firmware pack). The host firmware includes the following firmware for server andadapter
endpoints:
Adapter
BIOS
BoardController
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