topic Re: Upgrading Smart Array Controller in Server Management - Systems Insight Manager

Upgrading Smart Array Controller

Mike_523 — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 04:12:31 GMT

I have distributed updates to a w2k3 server however the array controller and the ILO rom upgrade still tell me they are the old version's. I have the option to check against inventory checked.
Can I remotely upgrade these items?

Re: Upgrading Smart Array Controller

Luis Valencia — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 07:44:34 GMT

Yes

Just download the appropriate firmware files to the Repository a re-scan.

You will be able to see it.

Send a software and firmware deployment task with the firmware files you want to upgrade.

But remember, that most firmware updates need a re-boot.

Luis

Re: Upgrading Smart Array Controller

Rob Buxton — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:53:58 GMT

ROM Updates are not part of the Softpaq.
From the VCA Screen, you can deploy ROM Updates.
Array Controllers, Systerm ROMS etc. will need a reboot.
The ILO or RILOE II Cards reload themselves but the Server itself does not need a reboot.

Re: Upgrading Smart Array Controller

Mike_523 — Tue, 30 Nov 2004 04:23:59 GMT

Hi,

When you say the vca screen which server are you talking about. On the HP sim server I cant see anywhere where I can deploy the Array update. I can see which cpxxxx.exe file i need but cant see where to deliver it from?

Thanks