Oracle Sun Fire X4170 M2 Product Notes page 13

firmware updates, often referred to as "patches." Oracle publishes these patches regularly on the
My Oracle Support site. Applying these patches will help ensure optimal system performance,
security, and stability. You can identify the latest Software Release for your system at
www.oracle.com/technetwork/systems/patches/firmware/release-history-jsp-138416.
html.
To download a Software Release, go to My Oracle Support at https://support.oracle.com.
Oracle notifies customers about security vulnerability fixes for all its products four times
a year through the Critical Patch Update (CPU) program. Customers should review the
CPU advisories to ensure that the latest software release updates are applied to their Oracle
products. Note that updates for Engineered Systems will be specifically published for a specific
Engineered Systems product (that is, you need not look at specific updates for individual
software components included in your Engineered System). For more information about the
Oracle CPU program, go to
alerts-086861.html.
Oracle also recommends that you update to the latest operating system release when it becomes
available. Although a minimum operating system release is supported, updating to the latest
OS release will ensure that you have the most up-to-date software and security patches. To
confirm that you have the latest OS release, refer to the Oracle Hardware Compatibility Lists.
See "Supported Operating Systems" on page
For details about the current system software update, see
Updates, Patches, and Firmware" on page 13
Important – Install Latest OS Updates, Patches, and Firmware
System software release 1.10.1 is associated with system firmware version 3.2.11.20.b. Newer
system firmware versions have a higher number or letter added. For example, a future software
release might be associated with system firmware version 3.2.11.20.c.
Some product features are enabled only when the latest versions of patches and firmware are
installed. To retain optimal system performance, security, and stability, you must install the
latest operating system, patches, and firmware. For further information, see "Getting Server
Firmware and Software Updates" in the Sun Fire X4170 M2 and X4270 M2 Servers Installation
Guide.
To verify that the firmware is a minimum of 3.2.11.20.b or newer:
Use Oracle ILOM to check the system firmware version.
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From the web interface, click System Information → Summary, then view the property
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information for the System Firmware Version in the General Information table.
Important – Install Latest OS Updates, Patches, and Firmware
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