flashupdate(8)
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NAME flashupdate - update the firmware
SYNOPSIS flashupdate -c check -m xcp -s version
flashupdate [ [-q] -{y|n}] -c update -m xcp -s version
flashupdate -c sync
flashupdate -h
DESCRIPTION The flashupdate(8) command updates the firmware.
The entire firmware shown below is updated. Whether update can be performed
can be checked beforehand.
Update of the entire firmware (XSCF, OpenBoot PROM including Power-On Self-
Test (POST)) (xcp)
Privileges You m ust h ave platadm or fieldeng privileges to run this command.
Refer to setprivileges(8) for more information.
OPTIONS The following options are supported:.
-c check Checks whether the specified firmware can be updated.
-c update Updates the specified firmware. In the M8000/M9000 servers,
updates the firmware of both XSCF units.
-c sync Synchronizes the firmware versions of the XSCF units in the
M8000/M9000 servers. This option is used when replacing an
XSCF unit.
-h Displays usage statement. When used with other options or
operands, an error occurs.
-m xcp Specifies the entire firmware as a target.
-n Automatically answers "n" (no) to all prompts.