Downloading And Installing The Latest Version Of The Firmware; Troubleshooting Using Led Indicators - HP 9000 rp3410 User's & Service Manual

Installing the System
Troubleshooting
1. Check the monitor controls. Adjust contrast and brightness as required.
2. Inspect all power and interconnecting cables. Check that all console connectors are fully engaged.
3. Check that all iLO MP board connectors are fully engaged.
4. Exercise the appropriate self-test features of the console software.

Downloading and Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware

HP makes every effort to provide you with the most current version of firmware. However, there can be
instances when this is not the case.
To ensure you have the latest version of the firmware running on the server, download the latest version of
the firmware from the Web, and create a CD to install the firmware on the server.
Downloading the Latest Version of the Firmware
To download the latest version of the firmware from the Web, follow these steps:
Step 1. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport
Step 2. Select
download drivers and software
Step 3. Select
Itanium-based servers
Step 4. Select your product from the servers listed.
Step 5. Select the operating system.
Step 6. Select the firmware package you want to download.
Step 7. Download the firmware package, and follow the instructions for updating the firmware included in
the release notes.
Installing the Latest Version of the Firmware on the Server
To install the latest version of the firmware on the server, follow these steps:
Step 1. Initiate a server console session.
Step 2. Insert the CD with the copy of the latest version of the firmware.
Step 3. Using the BCH
Step 4. Follow the instructions to update the firmware.

Troubleshooting Using LED Indicators

If you suspect a hardware failure during installation, the system LEDs help you identify the problem. Front
control panel LEDs provide system and subassembly status information that assist in identifying failing
items. The following sections describe these LEDs.
Front Control Panel LEDs
The front control panel LEDs show the system status at a glance.
Figure 3-52 and Table 3-12 show the front control panel LED and definitions.
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from the Server category.
, boot to the drive that contains the CD with the updated firmware.
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