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

Introduction 7
4.
Enter the version command to display all of the modules in the enclosure and ensure that the required
connectivity exists between the utility and the remote enclosure.
Non-VC modules are shown as “Unknown or unsupported module.” Version information appears for
supported VC modules only.
5. Enter the report command to display all modules in the target enclosure and which modules can be
updated. The report command also displays the firmware package file contents and versions. To use
the report command, a valid firmware package must be available on the local file system or
supported remote server.
Non-VC modules are shown as “Unknown or unsupported module.” Detailed information appears for
supported VC modules only.
6. Enter the update command to update the firmware on supported VC-Enet and VC-FC modules in the
enclosure. The update process takes approximately 20 minutes for VC-Enet modules, and 5 minutes for
VC-FC modules. These updates are performed simultaneously.
The utility only updates supported VC modules that are able to be updated and require an update.
Password masking
For all of the commands provided by VCSU, the user name, password, and IP address of the enclosure OA
must be provided. In some cases, the VC domain user name and password must also be specified.
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 192.168.1.100 -u Administrator -p "*"
OA Password :***********
Interactive mode
VCSU enters interactive mode when invoked without any parameters. Users are prompted to enter missing
command line parameters.
Example:
No command line parameters given. Starting interactive mode.
Please enter action ("help" for list): healthcheck
Please enter Onboard Administrator IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Please enter Onboard Administrator Username: Administrator
Please enter Onboard Administrator Password: ********
Questions
The following table provides information on interactive mode questions and requests for input.