The HX 4502 model requires an upgrade to IPMI 3.11 and BIOS 1.9. You must install the IPMI upgrade before you upgrade the BIOS.
For detailed instructions about upgrading IPMI, see the System Administration Guide.
Note
IPMI network and password settings revert to factory defaults after this upgrade, and IPMI logs are deleted. Make a note of your settings and back up your IPMI logs.
Do not shut down or remove power from the appliance during the upgrade.
Go to CLI configuration mode.
hostname >
enablehostname #
configure terminalBegin the upgrade:
hostname (config) #
ipmi firmware update latestConfirm the upgrade:
hostname (config) #
show ipmi
If the upgrade fails, try the steps again.
If IPMI functions are not fully restored, perform a full power cycle (cold shutdown) on the appliance:
Stop the reload process:
hostname (config) #
reload haltDisconnect all power cables for 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes, reconnect power cables and restart the appliance.
Go to CLI configuration mode.
hostname >
enablehostname #
configure terminalBegin the upgrade:
hostname (config) #
system bios firmware update latestNote
Do not shut down or remove power from the appliance during the upgrade.
Confirm the upgrade:
hostname (config) #
show system biosStop the reload process:
hostname (config) #
reload haltDisconnect all power cables for 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes, reconnect power cables and restart the appliance.