G06.24 Software Installation and Upgrade Guide

G06.24 Software Installation and Upgrade Guide—528593-005

7-1

Updating Service Processor (SP)

Firmware

SP firmware performs vital functions for NonStop S-series servers. This section

describes how to update the SP firmware to the proper version when upgrading to a

new RVU. Table 7-1 provides an overview of firmware and SP components.

Note. Update SP firmware only:

•

If instructed to do so by DSM/SCM

•

If you are not replacing the PMF CRUs in your system while migrating to the G06.24 RVU

See TSM or OSM online help for information about updating SP firmware when replacing an

I/O multifunction (IOMF) CRU or processor multifunction (PMF) CRU.

To update SP firmware using OSM, if it is installed and configured, see Updating SP Firmware

Using the OSM Service Connection on page 7-20.

Table 7-1. Firmware Components and Associated CRUs

Component Description

Exists on

PMF CRUs

Exists on

IOMF CRUs

SP firmware Firmware that enables the SP to

perform most of its functions

Processor boot code Millicode that is used to load,

reload, and dump the processor

SCSI boot code Firmware that is downloadable to

the SCSI controllers