HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility User Guide Version 1.2.
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Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4 Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Requirements ............................................................................................................................................... 4 Restrictions and limitations .........
Introduction Overview The HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility enables administrators to upgrade VC-Enet and VC-FC module firmware 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 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 complete.
Command line syntax CLI input is case-insensitive except when otherwise noted. The general CLI syntax format is as follows: vcutil -a Valid commands include the following.
Non-VC modules are shown as “Unknown or unsupported module.” Detailed information is displayed 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 each VC-Enet module, and 5 minutes for each VC-FC module to be updated. The utility only updates supported VC modules that are able to be updated and require an update.
Commands version Display the current running firmware version on all modules in a specific target enclosure. Item Description Syntax vcutil -a version -i -u -p [-b ] 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 PWD Password of the OA user BAY Optional. The bay number of the target module. If not specified, the default is all supported modules.
Examples Display all modules in an enclosure: vcutil -a report -i 192.168.1.100 -u Administrator -p password -l VCpackage Display a single module in an enclosure: vcutil -a report -i 192.168.1.100 -u Administrator -p password -1 VCpackage -b 2 discover Locate remote OA enclosures that exist on the network within a specified address range. This command is useful if an Administrator cannot remember the exact IP address of the OA on a certain enclosure, but the general IP address range is known.
Item Description BAY Optional. The bay number of the target module. If not specified, the default is all supported modules. -f version Optional. Allow an update of same or older firmware versions. VCM USER Name of Virtual Connect user with Domain privileges. Required if an enclosure is in a Virtual Connect domain. VCM PASS Password for the Virtual Connect user. -q Optional.
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 a c3000 enclosure The c3000 enclosure has only four I/O bays. 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 log into the VC Manager GUI. Initialization process failed. Firmware update cannot continue. Check update requirements and try the update again. File extraction failed Verify that the Virtual Connect firmware package is correct, or download again from the HP website. Firmware update failed on module See the fwupdate.log file.
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: • In the United States, see
Acronyms and abbreviations CLI Command Line Interface DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS domain name system FC Fibre Channel IP Internet Protocol OA Onboard Administrator SSH Secure Shell VCM Virtual Connect Manager Acronyms and abbreviations 13
