Updating Ibm Systems Director - IBM 6380 User Manual

The following items are downloadable at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/:
v Diagnostics programs
v IMM firmware
v Ethernet firmware
Important: To avoid problems and to maintain proper system performance, always
make sure that the UEFI code, service processor, and other firmware levels are
consistent for all iDataPlex servers.
To update the firmware, you might have to use an external USB CD-RW/DVD drive
such as the IBM and Lenovo part number 73P4515 or 73P4516. To use an external
USB CD-RW/DVD drive to update the firmware, complete the following steps:
10. Select Save Changes and Exit and follow the prompts.

Updating IBM Systems Director

If you plan to use IBM Systems Director to manage the server, you must check for
the latest applicable IBM Systems Director updates and interim fixes.
To locate and install a newer version of IBM Systems Director, complete the
following steps:
Notes:
v Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might
v To update IBM Systems Director software, you might have to use an external
1. Check for the latest version of IBM Systems Director:
2. Install the IBM Systems Director program.
If your management server is connected to the Internet, to locate and install
updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:
1. If the system-board tray is running, turn off the system-board tray and all
attached devices.
2. Connect a USB CD or DVD drive to a USB connector on the front of the
system-board tray.
3. Turn on all attached devices; then, turn on the system-board tray.
4. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1.
5. From the Setup utility menu, select Startup Options.
6. Note the device that is selected as the first startup device. Later, you must
restore this setting.
7. Select CD/DVD-ROM as the first startup device.
8. Press Esc to return to the Setup utility menu.
9. Insert the CD or DVD containing the firmware update into the CD or DVD
drive.
vary slightly from what is described in this document.
USB CD-RW/DVD drive such as the IBM and Lenovo part number 73P4515 or
73P4516. See "Firmware updates" on page 66 for additional instructions about
using an external USB CD-RW/DVD drive.
a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/downloads.html.
b. If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the server
is shown in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the Web page to
download the latest version.
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