The AX 5550 model requires an upgrade to IPMI 3.11 and BIOS 1.9. You must install the IPMI upgrade before you upgrade the BIOS. (COM-25469)
For detailed instructions about upgrading IPMI, see the System Administration Guide.
To upgrade IPMI to version 3.11:
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.
To upgrade the BIOS to version 1.9:
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.