HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility Version 1.6.0 User Guide

Commands 15
Save support information:
vcsu -a supportdump -i 192.168.0.100 -u Administrator -p password -vcu
Administrator -vcp password
update
Update the firmware.
The user must provide the primary OA IP address, user credentials, and the package file to use for the
update.
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> [-f <FORCE>] -vcu
<VCM USER> -vcp <VCM PASS> [-q] [-oe <ORDER>] [-of <ORDER>] [-we
<MINUTES>] [-wf <MINUTES>] [-cp <CONFIG PASS>]
Parameters:
IP
IPv4 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 1 character. Maximum length is 40 characters.**
PWD
Password of the OA user. Minimum length is 3 characters. Maximum length is 40
characters.**
FILE
Full path to the Virtual Connect package on the local computer or supported remote server
FORCE
Optional. Comma-separated list of force operations under certain conditions:
•
version—Allows an update of the same firmware version.
•
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 1 character. Maximum length is
31 characters.
VCM PASS
Password for the Virtual Connect user. Minimum length is 3 characters. Maximum length is 31
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.