HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility Version 1.5.
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Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4 Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Using HP-UX ................................................................................................................................... 4 Requirements .........................................
Introduction Overview The HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility enables administrators to upgrade VC-Enet and VC-FC firmware, and to perform other maintenance tasks remotely on both HP BladeSystem c-Class c7000 and c3000 enclosures using a standalone, Windows-based command line utility. When the utility initiates a firmware upgrade process, all modules are updated at the same time. The utility displays a progress message indicating that an update is in progress and the percentage completed.
• No firewalls can exist between the client system and the remote enclosure Onboard Administrator. If a firewall exists, and it is blocking ports, then the utility cannot open a connection with the remote modules to perform the update. • Onboard Administrator firmware v1.30 or higher is required for correct VCSU operation. • Only one instance of the VC Support Utility accessing a single enclosure can be run on a single client at one time.
To display a single module and its current firmware version, enter the following: vcsu -a version -i 192.168.1.100 -u Administrator -p password -b 1 Usage To install and run the HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility: 1. Install the application on the client system by running the MSI file. 2. After the program is installed, click Start>Programs>Hewlett-Packard>Virtual Connect Support Utility to start a console.
VCSU enables the user to enter the password interactively with password masking, primarily for security reasons. To do this, enter the password as *. A prompt is provided that masks the input. Example: vcsu -a version -i 192.168.1.100 -u Administrator -p * OA Password :*********** From a Linux command shell, use quotation marks around the asterisk so it is not expanded by the Linux shell. Example: vcsu -a version -i 192.168.1.
Interactive mode question/request Description Reference Please enter starting IP address: (required) First IP address in the range to search Please enter ending address: discover -s (required) Ending IP address in the range to search Please enter firmware package location: discover -s (required) Full path to the Virtual Connect package on the local computer packageinfo Please enter Bay Number: report update (on page 14) -l (optional) Bay number of the target report m
Interactive mode question/request Description Reference Do you want to specify VC-FC module activation order? (yes/no): (optional) Specify VC-FC module activation order. update (on page 14) -of Please enter VC-FC module activation odrer (eg: parallel or odd-even or serial or manual): Required only if previous question was answered yes.
Commands collect Contact the OA using the supplied credentials and execute a SHOW ALL from the OA CLI, saving the output to an "oaShowAll.txt" file in the current directory. This support action also contacts the primary VC Manager using the supplied credentials and executes the following commands, saving the output to a "vcmShowAll.
This command is useful if an Administrator cannot remember the exact IP address of the OA on a certain enclosure, but knows the general IP address range. Item Description Syntax vcsu -a discover -s -e Parameters: START IP First IP address in the range to search END IP Last IP address in the range to search Example Discover an enclosure in a certain address range: vcsu -a discover -s 192.168.1.100 -e 192.168.1.
On an enclosure configured for Virtual Connect, the command displays the following: • Onboard Administrator firmware version • Power: On, Off, other • Health: OK, Degraded, Failed, other • IP Address • Connectivity Test • For VC-Enet Modules: o VCM Mode: Primary, Backup, Subordinate, Unintegrated o Module Configuration: In Sync, Not In Sync, Invalid o Domain Configuration (for primary or backup VC-Enet modules): In Sync, Not In Sync The primary Virtual Connect manager saves the domain conf
• Release Notes (extract, not display) Item Description Syntax vcsu -a packageinfo -l Parameter: FILE Full path to the Virtual Connect package on the local computer or supported remote server Example Display package information from a file named VCpackage: vcsu -a packageinfo -l VCpackage report Display the current running firmware version on all modules in a specific target enclosure.
Item Description Syntax vcsu -a resetvcm -i -u -p Parameters: IP IP address of the active OA in the enclosure* USER Name of the OA user with privileges to access all enclosure interconnect bays. Minimum length is 3 characters. PWD Password of the OA user. Minimum length is 3 characters. *In a multi-enclosure environment, this must be the IP address of the active OA in the primary enclosure. Example Reset a single module in an enclosure: vcsu -a resetvcm -i 192.168.0.
The user can also force an update of modules in the following circumstances: • The target module contains a running firmware image that is the same version as the one in the source package. • The target module contains a running firmware image that is newer than the version in the source package. • The target module is in a degraded or failed state.
Item Description -we Optional. Specifies the amount of time, in minutes, to wait between activating or rebooting VC-Enet modules. This command is required for some MPIO/teaming software on the server blades in the enclosure. The default is 0, or no delay. -wf Optional. Specifies the amount of time, in minutes, to wait between activating or rebooting VC-FC modules. This command is required for some MPIO/teaming software on the server blades in the enclosure. The default is 0, or no delay.
Item Description modules. *In a multi-enclosure environment, this must be the IP address of the active OA in the primary enclosure. Examples Display all modules and their current firmware versions: vcsu -a version -i 192.168.1.100 -u Administrator -p password Display a single module and its current firmware version: vcsu -a version -i 192.168.1.
Troubleshooting Error messages Error message Resolution This version of the application does not support the target enclosure Specify a supported enclosure type. Invalid bay number x for an enclosure Specify a valid bay number. Unable to get enclosure part number Check connectivity with the OA, and then restart the update process. Another instance of this application is running.
Error message Resolution Unable to get enclosure VC mode information Log into VC Manager GUI and resolve any errors with VC Manager. Reset the OA to factory defaults, and then log into the VC Manager GUI. Initialization process failed. Firmware update cannot continue. Check update requirements, and then try the update again. File extraction failed Verify that the Virtual Connect firmware package is correct, or download it again from the HP website (http://www.hp.com).
Technical support Before you contact HP Be sure to have the following information available before you call HP: • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial number • Product model name and number • Product identification number • Applicable error messages • Add-on boards or hardware • Third-party hardware or software • Operating system type and revision level HP contact information For the name of the nearest HP authorized reseller: • See the Contact HP worldwi
Acronyms and abbreviations DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS domain name system FC Fibre Channel OA Onboard Administrator SSH Secure Shell SSL Secure Sockets Layer TLS Transport Layer Security VCM Virtual Connect Manager VCSU Virtual Connect Support Utility Acronyms and abbreviations 21
