System Errata for HP Integrity rx2800 i2 Servers

Minimum firmware version required for Smart Array SAS/SATA controllers
Smart Array SAS/SATA controllers installed in a rx2800 i2 system require a minimum firmware version
installed to avoid instances of incorrect data transfer.
The following Smart Array Controllers must be running firmware version 3.52 (or later):
• Smart Array P410i Controller — This controller is integrated on the rx2800 i2 system board
• Smart Array P411 Controller
• Smart Array P812 Controller
IMPORTANT: You must verify and update the firmware version on the P410i controller to 3.52 (or
later) after installing a new rx2800 i2 system or after replacing a rx2800 i2 system board.
Obtaining the latest firmware version
1. Go to http://www.hp.com.
2. Locate and click the Support & Drivers link on the main page.
3. Click the Drivers & Software button.
4. Enter your product name (for example, Integrity rx2800 i2) or number and click Search.
5. Select your server type (Office Friendly or Rack Optimized).
6. Click Cross operating system (BIOS, Firmware, Diagnostics, etc.).
7. Click Firmware - Storage Controller.
8. Select the specific Smart Array Controller (for example, P411).
9. Download and install the latest firmware version. Refer to the Release Notes or Installation
Instructions for more information.
10. Reboot the server to complete the installation.
Separate firmware bundles for Office Friendly and Rack Optimized servers
The system firmware is provided in separate bundles for Office Friendly Server and Rack Optmized
Server versions of the rx2800 i2 Server.
Before updating the system firmware on your rx2800 i2 Server, you must download the correct firmware
bundle.
If you attempt to update your server using HP SUM with the incorrect firmware bundle, the installation
fails and the following error message is displayed:
====== HP Smart Update Manager Installation Log ======
Job Running. Transferring the update file.
Error Description: This update firmware not valid for this product
Job Unsuccessful.
Firmware update command Unsuccessful
Detailed response:
status = 1
status_tag = COMMAND SPAWNED
job_id = 1
Load command completed
To download the correct version of the system firmware:
1. Go to http://www.hp.com.
2. Locate and click the Support & Drivers link on the main page.
3. Click the Drivers & Software button.
4. Enter your product number (for example, rx2800 i2) and click Search.
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