Fujitsu T5140, T5240 Updating the Firmware

APPENDIX A

Updating the Firmware

This appendix provides instructions for updating SP firmware.

■“The flashupdate command” on page 61

■“Updating the Firmware” on page 61

The flashupdate command

The flashupdate command updates both the service processor firmwareand the

server firmware.

The flash image consists of the following components:

■Service processor firmware

■OpenBoot

■POST

■Reset/config

■Sequencer

■Partition description

Updating the Firmware

Touse the features and fixes in subsequent firmware releases, perform “To Update

the Firmware” on page 62.

Contents

Main Page Page Page Page Page Contents Page Page Page Figures Page Page Page Preface Note FOR SAFE OPERATION Structure and Contents of This Manual Related Documentation update on your product. Note Note Using UNIX Commands Text Conventions Prompt Notations Conventions for Alert Messages Warning Caution Caution Alert messages in the text Caution Notes on Safety Important Alert Messages Caution Page Product Handling Maintenance Warning Caution Remodeling/Rebuilding Page Page BUSINESS REPLY MAIL Preparing for Installation Page Tools and Equipment Needed Optional Component Installation Note ESD Precautions Caution Installation Overview Note Tip Caution Note Cabling Notes for Both Servers Port, Connector, and LED Locations for Both Servers USB ports 2 and 3 are located on the front panel (FIGURE1-4). See FIGURE1-5 and FIGURE1-6 for the locations of the ports on the SPARCEnterprise T5240 server. USB ports 2 and 3 are located on the front panel (FIGURE1-6). Slide Rail Assembly Notes for Both Servers Note Page Page Page Safety Precautions Installing the SPARC Enterprise T5140 and T5240 Servers Note Installing the Servers in a Rack Note To Install the Slide Rail Assemblies Page Page Page Note Page To Insert and Lock the Server in the Rack Caution Caution Installing the Cable Management Arm for Both Servers Note To Install the Cable Management Arm Caution Page Page Page Page To Verify the Operation of the Slide Rails and the CMA Tip Page Connecting the Server Cables for Both Servers Note To Connect the Service Processor Serial Note Caution To Connect the Service Processor Network Note To Connect the Ethernet Network Cables To Connect the AC Power Cable to the Server Caution Managing Cables With the CMA Securing the Server Cables in the CMA Page Page Page Powering On the System Powering On the System for the First Time ILOM System Console Note ILOM Service Processor Note To Power On the System for the First Time Page Page Note Page Page Enabling the Service Processor Network Management Port Logging Into the Service Processor To Log Into the Service Processor Using the Serial Management Port Note login prompt is displayed. 2. Enter root for the login name followed by your password. To Configure the Service Processor Network Page Note To Log Into the Service Processor Using the Network Management Port Note Using the Service Processor for Common Operations Note To Power On the System Note To Connect to the System Console Note To Perform a Normal System Initialization Note Devices in the OpenBoot Device Tree Booting the Solaris Operating System To Boot the Solaris Operating System To Avoid Booting the Solaris Operating System at Start Up To Reset the System To Power Cycle the System Note VerifyingSystem Functionality Page Page Updating the Firmware The flashupdate command Updating the Firmware To Update the Firmware Page Page Selecting a Boot Device Selecting a Boot Device Note To Select a Boot Device Note Installing the Servers With the Express Rail Rackmounting Kit Note Slide Rail Assembly Notes for the Express Rail Rackmounting Kit Page Page Installing the Servers in a Rack With Express Rails Note To Install the Slide Rail Assemblies Page Page Page Page Caution To Insert and Lock the Server in the Rack Page Caution Page Page Index L M N O P