Remote Access Controller Firmware Update

note.gif NOTE: Some features documented in this online help may not be available on your system's remote access controller (RAC).

Use this window to select and apply a RAC update package.

System Tree Selection Tab Subtab User Privileges
View Manage
Main System Chassis
Remote Access Controller Update Firmware Update A A

U=User; P=Power User; A=Administrator; NA=Not Applicable. For more details on user privilege levels, see "Privilege Levels in the Server Administrator GUI."

Selecting the Update Package

note.gif NOTE: If you have not acquired a firmware package, perform the instructions in "Downloading Firmware" before you continue. 

Select the update package you want and click Validate Update File.

Downloading Firmware

note.gif (1008 bytes) NOTE: Updating your RAC firmware locally (through Server Administrator) is not supported on systems running the Netware or Red Hat Linux operating systems. If your local system is running either of these operating systems, 

 

You can normally download firmware packages from the manufacturer's support website.

note.gif (1008 bytes) NOTE: Downloading from most websites requires steps that are similar to the following steps. Instructions may vary from one manufacturer to another, so follow the online prompts.
  1. Enter the Web address for your system's manufacturer in your browser's Address field.

  2. You may need to register with the support site or identify yourself as a registered customer.

  3. Click Search.

  4. You may want to search for the type of download; for example, Firmware download.

  5. Click the link for the package you want to download.

  6. Enter the directory to which you want to install the update package or accept the default directory.

  7. After you have downloaded the update package, return to Server Administrator.

  8. Click browse to locate the file on your system.

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