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Server Firmware Updates
Occasionally, it may be necessary to update the BIOS, BMC, and FPGA
firmware when new releases become available. These procedures guide the
user in updating the storage enclosure firmware, both remotely and locally.
UPDATING THE BIOS
Viking Enterprise provides the tools necessary for updating the system BIOS in
the field. Contact a Viking Enterprise Solutions support representative to obtain
the necessary updates and the release notes, which include detailed installation
instructions.
UPDATING THE BMC
The BMC is the center of the IPMI architecture, which functions independently
of the operating system and manages the monitoring and recovery interface
between the system's firmware and hardware. Stored on a 128 MB SPI flash on
the server module baseboard, the BMC boot drive image is updated using one
of the methods described as follows.
Detailed instructions to update the BMC remotely using either of these methods
are available in the release notes that accompany the update. Contact a Viking
Enterprise Solutions support representative to obtain the necessary updates
and the release notes, which include detailed installation instructions.
UPDATING THE FPGA
FPGA firmware are typically performed in one of two ways: automatically during
the BIOS firmware update process or via an independent update. Refer to the
release notes accompanying the firmware files for more information or contact a
customer support representative for assistance.
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CAUTION: Only update firmware on one server at a time. Confirm that the updated
server is functioning properly before updating any remaining server.
Refer to the section titled "Customer Support" on page 208 for instructions on
contacting a Viking Enterprise Solutions customer support representative.
BMC WebUI
YAFUFlash
Refer to the section titled "Customer Support" on page 208 for instructions on
contacting the customer support department.
Chapter 6: Operating System & Firmware Setup
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