Installation Manual

4. To start the update process, click Upload.
iLO notifies you that:
• When you update the iLO firmware, iLO will reboot automatically.
• Some types of server firmware might require a server reboot, but the server will not
reboot automatically.
5. Click OK.
The iLO firmware receives, validates, and then flashes the firmware image.
If you navigate away from the Firmware Update page before the file upload is complete,
the firmware update will not start.
IMPORTANT: Do not interrupt a firmware update. If a firmware update is interrupted or
fails, attempt it again immediately.
When you update the iLO firmware, iLO reboots and closes your browser connection. It
might take several minutes before you can re-establish a connection.
6. For iLO firmware updates only: To start working with the new firmware, clear your browser
cache, and then log in to iLO.
7. For server firmware updates only: If the firmware type requires a system reset or server
reboot for the new firmware to take effect, take the appropriate action. For more information,
see “Requirements for firmware update to take effect” (page 38).
8. Optional: To confirm that the new firmware is active, check the version on the System
Information→Firmware page.
More information
Unsuccessful iLO firmware update
iLO network Failed Flash Recovery
Obtaining the iLO firmware image file
Obtaining supported server firmware image files
Requirements for firmware update to take effect
• System ROM (BIOS)—Requires a server reboot.
• Chassis firmware (Power Management)—Requires a chassis reset, which is triggered
automatically.
• System Programmable Logic Device (CPLD)—Requires a server reboot.
• Power Management Controller and NVMe Backplane Firmware—Do not require a server
reboot or a system reset.
The NVMe firmware version will be displayed in the iLO web interface after the next server
reboot.
Language packs
Language packs enable you to change the iLO web interface from English to a supported language
of your choice. Language packs provide translations for the iLO web interface, .NET IRC, and
Java IRC.
Consider the following when using language packs:
• The following language packs are available: Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
• The English language cannot be uninstalled.
38 Updating iLO firmware, language, and licensing