How to Check and Update Your Firmware
Sun frequently provides new firmware updates, so it is possible that a newer version of firmware is available for your server. Sun recommends that you update to the latest version of firmware. Firmware versions for your server are described in the Sun Fire X4150 Server Product Notes.
Firmware Update Notes
■The BIOS and SP firmware are matched and, unless specified, should always be updated in unison.
■There are two types of SP firmware, ELOM (Embedded Lights Out Manager) and ILOM (Integrated Lights Out Manager).
■Before updating your server, you must know the type of firmware (ELOM or ILOM) installed on the SP.
■Do not update an
■Downgrading firmware is not recommended, because downgrading firmware might eliminate important security and functionality updates.
■Recovery procedures for failed updates are described in the product’s Service Manual.
Checking and Updating Your Firmware
1Reboot the server and watch the screen for the prompt to press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2When the prompt appears, press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility main menu appears.
3From the main menu, make note of the BIOS Version and the SP Firmware Version
4Exit the BIOS setup utility.
5Access the Sun Fire X4150 server download site at: http://www.sun.com/servers/x64/x4150/downloads.jsp
6Compare the most recent BIOS and SP version numbers to the firmware versions of the server.
7If necessary, download the firmware and update the server using the ILOM.
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