Disk Firmware CDROM

[John_Timmins]

Hi!

I have been searching for a while but can't find where to download the latest disk firmware CDROM, I think it was called a "Storage Firmware" CD that covered firmware for all HP/Compaq SCSI cards, SCSI Disks and maybe even all Tape drives.

I have downloaded it in the past from HP but have lost it :-(

I have a server failing to boot properly because of the "Disk X needs a firmware update..." message - Probably caused by replacing a faulty disk, but you aren't informed of the firmware mismatch until the next reboot!

Does anyone know the exact name of the download I need, or where to get it. It was a CDROM ISO image (large) file.

Thanks,
John.

[KarloChacon · Accepted solution]

hi

check this
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?locale=en_US&objectID=c01186030

and this
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=1121516&prodNameId=3288134&swEnvOID=1005&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=MTX-26a0f9e294764a91b76b282f2a

regards

[KarloChacon]

hi

Also for SCSI HDD, in general you have to use HDD model in HP.com
to get the update or firmware, the links for this document are not working

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=125&prodSeriesId=2510357&prodTypeId=15351&objectID=c00792595

regards

[John_Timmins]

Thanks Karlo.

The second link was it... "Firmware Maintenance CD". I am downloading now...

[KarloChacon]

hi

ok apply it and let us know the result

regards

[John_Timmins]

Downloaded V7.91 of the Firmware Maintenance CD, burnt to CD and booted server from it (DL380G3). Message says I need V7.40b or earlier :-( Searching for "Firmware Maintenance CD 7.40b" on HP's site found the file easily with all 7.xx versions listed. Downloading again...

[John_Timmins]

OK, earlier version of the Firmware Maintenance CD downloaded to suit server model and generation.

Booted server into Windows and inserted CD - It seemed to be able to do the system board and SCSI controllers but not the disks.

Booted server from CD - HP kernel started and all disks, cards etc were detected and firmware was updated successfully. Fantastic!

I also upgraded the disks on an array in a production server - to my surprise the array was still intact after the upgrade & reboot. I'd suggest you don't upgrade disk firmware in a production array! But it worked for me ;-)

Case closed, thanks for your help!