HP Integrity iLO 3 Operations Guide

Figure 28 Firmware Upgrade
NOTE: Bundles containing firmware (iLO firmware, System firmware, and/or System
programmable hardware) that may be installed using this Firmware Upgrade page are available
for download. It is important to check the compatibility of the firmware revisions in the bundle with
the current revisions on the system prior to updating. Use of the HP SUM firmware upgrade tool
will automatically perform compatibility checking.
To find appropriate bundles for this system:
1. On the http://www.hp.com website, go to Support & Drivers.
2. Search for this server product, for download drivers and software.
3. Choose your operating system, if you want to get a bundle that can be installed from the
operating system; or, choose Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc.), if
you want to get a bundle to install using this Firmware Upgrade page, a CD, or using UEFI
with the system down.
4. Locate Firmware - System or Firmware - Management in the list of offerings. To perform the
upgrade, follow the instructions under the description for the bundle.
Perform the upgrade through the MP LAN by http(s). Enter the information required for the upgrade
through the FW command interface.
To download and upgrade the firmware package from the HP website, see http://www.hp.com/
go/bizsupport.
IMPORTANT: When performing a firmware upgrade that contains system programmable
hardware, you must properly shut down any operating system that is running before starting the
firmware upgrade process.
CAUTION: If the firmware upgrade process is interrupted at any time, you must repair or replace
the core I/O.
At the end of the upgrade process, the MP is reset. Reconnect and log in.
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