HP Virtual Connect Manager Version 1.21 Release Notes and Compatibility Matrix

Known issues 14
completes, a subsequent upload attempt might fail with the GUI reporting an "unknown error" or
format error. Using the "Upload from web URL" option exclusively prevents this error. If the "Upload
from local file system" must be used, be sure to keep the browser open until the upload completes,
and avoid attempting firmware updates when the management network is unreliable. To recover
from this error, force a failover of the primary VC Manager or use the Onboard Administrator Virtual
Buttons to reset the primary VC Manager.
• While executing individual (not automated) firmware updates, the Update button might appear after
clicking the Activate button for a VC-Enet module.
o Ignore the Update button if it appears for less than 3 minutes. If the Update button appears for
more than 3 minutes, then the firmware update failed and should be re-attempted.
o If the Update button is clicked in this state, it reports an error in installation. This error can be
ignored.
• During automated firmware update, if the primary VC module is running the same or a higher
version than the selected firmware update package, and the "Allow firmware downgrades and/or
re-update" check-box is not selected, then only modules with lower firmware than the selected
package are updated. Upon completion of any updates, the firmware update page might display
inaccurate version numbers. To correct the display, select the "Firmware management" link in the left
navigation pane.