Users Guide

198 RACADM Subcommand Overview
fwupdate
NOTE: To use this command, you must have Configure DRAC 5 permission.
NOTE: Before you begin your firmware update, see "Updating the DRAC 5 Firmware" for additional instructions.
Table 13-9 describes the fwupdate subcommand.
Synopsis
racadm fwupdate -s
racadm fwupdate -g -u -a <TFTP_Server_IP_Address> -d <path>
racadm fwupdate -p -u -d <path>
Description
The fwupdate subcommand allows users to update the firmware on the DRAC 5. The user can:
• Check the firmware update process status
• Update the DRAC 5 firmware from a TFTP server by providing an IP address and optional path
• Update the DRAC 5 firmware from the local file system using local RACADM
Supported Interfaces
•Local RACADM
• Remote RACADM
• telnet/ssh/serial RACADM
Input
Table 13-10 describes the fwupdate subcommand options.
NOTE: The -p option is only supported in local RACADM and is not supported with the serial/telnet/ssh console.
Table 13-9. fwupdate
Subcommand Definition
fwupdate Updates the firmware on the DRAC 5.
Table 13-10. fwupdate Subcommand Options
Option Description
-u The update option performs a checksum of the firmware update file and starts the actual
update process. This option may be used along with the -g or -p options. At the end of
the update, the DRAC 5 performs a soft reset.