Updating Server Blade Firmware - Hitachi COMPUTE BLADE 500 SERIES Management Module Setup Manual

Updating server blade firmware

The update of server blade firmware is available from the management
module console or HCSM version 7.5 or later. The server blade firmware
consists of BMC and EFI. When updating the server blade firmware, BMC and
EFI are updated at the same time. The update for the same type of multiple
server blades in the same server chassis is also available.
Web console
Available
For server blade firmware, updating is processed in background after you
execute updating from the management module console.
The update operation takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Update will continue for
about 20 to 25 minutes in background.
Update in background will start at different timing by power status of the
server blade.
Restrictions on server blade firmware update
Restrictions on server blade firmware update are as follows.
• Power off a server blade before updating a server blade.
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Table 2-160 Updating multiple server blades
CLI console
Available
Functional detail
LCD touch console
Not available