Chapter 2. Configuring; Updating Firmware And Device Drivers - IBM Flex System x440 Compute Node Installation And Service Manual

Chapter 2. Configuring

Use this information to update the firmware and use the configuration utilities.

Updating firmware and device drivers

IBM periodically makes UEFI code, IMM2 firmware, diagnostic firmware updates,
and device driver updates available for the compute node. Provisioning is the set
of actions that you take to update the firmware and device drivers and install the
operating system. Several tools are available to help you update the firmware and
device drivers in the provisioning process.
v IBM Flex System Manager Update Manager
v UpdateXpress System Packs
v IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator
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IBM Flex System Manager Update Manager (if installed) acquires, installs, and
manages firmware and device driver updates and monitors your compute nodes
to ensure that they remain current. For more information about IBM Flex System
Manager Update Manager, see http://ralfss21.raleigh.ibm.com:8099/help/topic/
com.ibm.acc.8731.doc/updating_firmware_and_software.html.
UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSP) contain an integration-tested bundle of
online, updateable firmware and device drivers for your compute node. The
IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator uses UpdateXpress System Packs to
update the firmware and device drivers.
Typically, use UpdateXpress System Packs to update firmware and devices
drivers for a compute node that has previously been provisioned. For more
information about UpdateXpress System Packs, see http://www.ibm.com/
support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-XPRESS.
You can use IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator to create bootable media
that is suitable for applying firmware updates and running preboot diagnostics.
Using IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator, you can create a single bootable
image on supported media (such as CD, DVD, ISO image, USB flash drive, or
set of PXE files) that bundles multiple IBM Flex System tools and updates from
UpdateXpress System Packs, which contain Windows and Linux
updates.
Typically, use IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator for the initial setup of a
compute node. For more information about the IBM Bootable Media Creator, see
http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-BOMC.
To provision a compute node with updated firmware and device drivers by
using IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator and the IBM Flex System
Manager management software, complete the following steps:
1. Download IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator to a computer that is
connected over the management network to the IBM Flex System Manager
management software that is managing the compute node.
2. Create the bootable media of firmware and device driver updates.
3. Connect to the IBM Flex System Manager management software that is
managing the IBM Flex System chassis in which the compute node is
installed.
4. From IBM Flex System Manager Chassis Manager, select the compute node.
In the Actions column, select Remote Control.
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