HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility Version 1.5.1 User Guide

Commands 15
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
Syntax
vcsu -a update -i <IP> -u <USER> -p <PWD> -l <FILE> [-b <BAY>] [-f
<FORCE>] -vcu <VCM USER> -vcp <VCM PASS> [-q] [-oe <ORDER>] [-of
<ORDER>] [-we <MINUTES>] [-wf <MINUTES>] [-cp <CONFIG PASS>]
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.
FILE
Full path to the Virtual Connect package on the local computer or supported remote server
BAY
Optional. The bay number of the target module. If not specified, the default is all supported
modules. The BAY parameter is supported only for single-enclosure Virtual Connect
domains and for enclosures that are not in a Virtual Connect domain. Enclosures in a Multi-
Enclosure Domain have all modules updated regardless of the BAY parameter.
FORCE
Optional. Comma-separated list of force operations under certain conditions:
•
version—Allows an update of the same or older firmware versions.
•
health—Allows an update on a module with failed or degraded health.
VCM USER
Name of the Virtual Connect user with Domain privileges. This command is required if an
enclosure is in a Virtual Connect domain. Minimum length is 3 characters.
VCM PASS
Password for the Virtual Connect user. Minimum length is 3 characters.
-q
Optional. Specifies that the firmware update does not prompt for confirmation before
updating, and uses the default answer for the confirmation (YES).
-oe
Optional. Specifies VC-Enet module activation order. The following activation order
methods are supported:
•
parallel—All modules are activated at the same time.
•
odd-even—(Default) All modules on the backup VCM side are activated first, then all
modules on the primary VCM side except the primary VCM, then the primary VCM
itself.
•
serial—Modules are activated one at a time, starting with the highest numbered bay.
•
manual—Modules are updated but not activated. Use the VC Manager GUI or OA
GUI to activate (reboot) modules.
-of
Optional. Specifies VC-FC module activation order. The following activation order methods
are supported:
•
parallel—All modules are activated at the same time.
•
odd-even—All modules in odd-numbered bays are activated first, and then modules in
even-numbered bays are activated.
•
serial—(Default) Modules are activated one at a time, starting with the highest
numbered bay.
•
manual—Modules are updated but not activated. Use the OA GUI to activate (reboot)
modules.