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Special processor tool
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Firmware upgrade CD, which contains the System and
Management Processor (MP) card firmware
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ESD materials:
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Upgrade System Firmware
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CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DOWNGRADE FIRMWARE
AFTER UPDATING TO REVISION 2.01. DOWNGRADING
FIRMWARE COULD POTENTIALLY RENDER THE SYSTEM
INOPERABLE.
If you are upgrading from 900 Mhz or 1 GHz to 1.3 GHZ or 1.5
GHz, you may need to upgrade the system firmware.
If you are adding a second processor, you should not need to
upgrade the firmware.
The following firmware versions are required:
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System firmware version 2.01 or higher
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BMC firmware version 1.50 or higher
To check the system and BMC firmware versions, execute the
Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)
first line of the output lists the firmware versions.
For instructions on using the EFI, see "Extensible Firmware
Interface (EFI)" in Chapter 3 of the hp rx2600/zx6000
Operation and Maintenance Guide.
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MP card firmware version 2.10 or higher
Connect to the MP through the console. Execute the
command. The firmware version is listed on the first line of
the output.
For instructions on connecting to the MP or using the MP
card, see "Management Processor (MP)" in Chapter 3 of the
hp rx2600/zx6000 Operation and Maintenance Guide.
Static-free mat
Static strap
(if necessary)
info fw
command. The
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