System information

HP 9000 rp3410 1-way Server to HP 9000 rp3410 2-way Server Upgrade Procedure

Processor Upgrade Procedure

Chapter 3

Downgrade Procedure

If you need to downgrade the recently upgraded server, perform the following steps:

Step 1. Repeat steps 1-4 of the “Detailed Upgrade Procedure” on page 62 to get to the firmware service

menu.

Step 2. Enter the command downgrade. The server displays a message indicating functionality may be lost

and that a system reset is necessary to make the change take effect. Enter Y (yes) to continue. The

server responds with a message indicating the command was successful and that the server must

be reset for the change to take effect. Example:

Service Menu: Enter command > downgrade

System serial number: USS3915004

Enter key from key certificate for this serial number: 3B567636ACDD

Current system: 9000/800/rp3410 1 sockets 2 cores

Downgraded system: 9000/800/rp3410#1 1 socket 1 core restricted speed DC- -

Do you wish to continue with this change? [y/n]: Y

You must restart the system to complete this change.

NOTE The downgrade command is a hidden command. It does not appear in response to the

ls (list commands) command in the firmware menus.

Step 3. Enter the command rs to reset the server. If AUTOBOOT is enabled, the server displays a

message: Autoboot enabled, Hit any key within 10 seconds to interrupt the boot

process. Interrupt the boot process. Example:

CM> rs

NOTE This step must be done for the downgrade to take effect.

Step 4. Verify the downgrade took effect. From the server Main Menu, enter in pr and observe processor

information.

Main Menu: Enter command or menu > in pr

Model: hp server . (model string 9000/800/rp3410)

PROCESSOR INFORMATION