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8.1.6
Features of XSCF Firmware Update
The firmware update that is managed by XSCF has the following features:
New firmware for a domain can be updated without stopping the domain. To
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update the OpenBoot PROM firmware, however, the target domain must be
rebooted so that the firmware can be applied.
When a component is replaced, the firmware is automatically updated. However,
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when a component is replaced in the state of input power off (The cold
replacement), the firmware is not updated automatically.
Even in a system consisting of multiple domains, firmware in a domain can be
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updated to the latest firmware without affecting the other domains.
Even if an error occurs during the update operation, the firmware generation
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management mechanism (which retains spare firmware) can prevent firmware
data destruction.
8.1.7
Firmware Update Types and Timing
The firmware update includes two types: operator's update and automatic update
(automatic matching of versions). In the M3000 server, automatic update is not
available, so the operator's update is needed.
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