Obtaining The Correct Firmware Patch; Downloading The Firmware Patch Via The World Wide Web; Downloading The Firmware Patch Using Ftp - HP 3000/9x9KS Series Upgrade Manual

HP 3000/9x9KS and HP 9000/K2x0/K4x0/Kx70/Kx80 Memory Upgrade Installation
Installation Procedure (HP 3000/9x9KS and HP 9000/K2x0/K4x0/Kx70/Kx80)
6. A prompt will appear as:
Information Menu: Enter Command>
7. Enter the command fv.
The system will respond with the current firmware revision (See Table A-1, Appendix A).

Obtaining the Correct Firmware Patch

The firmware patches for all K-Class and HP3000 9x9/KS systems can obtained from the HPESC (HP
Electronic Support Center) via the World Wide Web or via FTP.

Downloading the Firmware Patch via the World Wide Web

To access and download the appropriate patch, perform the following steps:
1. Connect to the HPESC World Wide Web service home page at their URL by entering the following:
2. Under Support Line, select the Patch Database option.
3. If you are a previously registered user:
a. Click on "Enter as a Registered User" and select your region.
b. Login, entering your User ID and password. This will take you to the Patch Database Main
screen.
If you are a first-time user:
a. Click on your geographic region under "Register Now".
b. Review the "Terms and Conditions" page. At the bottom of the page you may accept the terms
and conditions and proceed to the registration page.
c. Complete the registration information requested.
d. Once the registration information has been successfully transmitted, the User ID Assigned screen
will appear. Write down the User ID (or print the screen) for later reference.
e. Click on "Begin Using Patch Database Now" to proceed to the Patch Database Main screen.
4. Select the Firmware Patches option.
5. Select the CPU Patches option and click on "Show Patches".
6. Choose the appropriate patch (for example, (PF_CKHK0022). A patch description will appear. Click
on "download" to copy the patch to your system.
NOTE
The selected patch must be downloaded from HP SupportLine onto a system that has
HP-UX as the operating system.
7. Follow the instructions in the

Downloading the Firmware Patch using FTP

1. Connect to HPESC via ftp. You must initiate downloading from an open subnet system as:
1-4
http://us-support.external.hp.com
file to create a bootable tape and to update PDC.
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