Updating Management Module Firmware/Dictionary/Equipment Parameter - Hitachi COMPUTE BLADE 500 SERIES Management Module Setup Manual

Updating Management module firmware/Dictionary/Equipment
parameter
Management module firmware, dictionary, and equipment parameter can be
updated at once from the management module console or HCSM version 7.5
or later.
Update target
Management module
firmware
Dictionary
Equipment parameter 5 to 10
Notes:
1 When management firmware is updated, the management module will automatically
.
reboot. In redundant configuration, the active management module reboots first,
and the standby management module becomes active. When the management
module startup is complete, another management module reboots. Then, the
originally active management module returns to be active.
2 Make sure to read through
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Restrictions on management module firmware update
When updating the management module firmware, the following restrictions
exist.
Non-redundant management module configuration
Update the management module firmware after turning off all of the power of
server blades.
Redundant management module configuration
Updating the management module firmware is available during the server
blades are in operation. Be careful to the following restrictions and notes.
• When one of management module firmware, dictionary, and system
parameter, or some of them are being updated, do not try to update one
of or some of them simultaneously from another console or HCSM.
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Table 2-151 Update information
Time required
(minutes)
25 to 30
5 to 10
before updating during the system operation.
When you do, the update may fail. If so, execute update again.
If the management module firmware is A0145 or earlier in redundant
configuration, not only may the update fail but also the standby
management module may fail. If so, contact your reseller or
maintenance personnel.
Functional detail
Management module
reboot
Reboots1
1
Not reboots
Not reboots
Restrictions on management module firmware update on
Update during
the system
operation
2
Available
Available
Available
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