HP Integrity rx8620 Server User Service Guide

NOTE: The firmware update validates the image to determine that the image name supplied
is that of a valid image type before burning the image into the flash memory.
CAUTION: Instructions for updating the firmware are contained in the firmware release notes
for each version of firmware. The procedure should be followed exactly for each firmware update
otherwise the system could be left in an unbootable state. Figure 5-11 should not be used as an
upgrade procedure and is provided only as an example.
Figure 5-11 Firmware Update Command Example
Possible Error Messages
• Could not ping host
• Could not validate cyclic redundancy check (CRC) of packet
• Could not find firmware update
• Invalid password
Firmware Update Tool for IPF
The OS Initatable Firmware Update Tool for IPF enables the firmware update process to begin
and end in the operating system. Minimal interaction from you is required. The tool runs only
during installation, after which the system is rebooted.
Firmware Update Tool for IPF 97