ML530 Offline Firmware Update

[André Saramago]

Hi...
I've lately experiencing problems performing offline firmware upgrade. I'm using the following procedure:
Boot from the latest (I think) Firmware CD (version 7.90) and from the Firmware Update tab I choose the install firmware link. Than it lists de software packages at the \compaq\swpackages directory and at the next stage notinhg hapens.
Does anyone knows how long does that stage takes at an ML 530 dual Xeon @3GHz with 4GB RAM and 8*72GB HDD array.
I need to upgrade some of the HDD's firmware.

Thank you!
André

[KarloChacon]

hi Andre

at which point is the update failing?

please let me kwnow according to the attached file

regards

[André Saramago]

It stop's @ "page10" Check System for Installed Items. The progress bar reaches the end and keeps boucing back and forward. does not get to the
"Select Items to be Installed" page(11).

Thaks for you fast reply...

[KarloChacon]

hi

remove any attached device to the server.

just in case try burning the Firmware image again

regards

[André Saramago]

Have allready burned more CD's... I'll try to disconect a Tape Loader conected to the server... perhap's a week Will pass until I'm able to stop the server again... I'll post to you than.
Best regards
AS

[Rancher]

I am not sure that the ML530 supports the 7.90 firmware. I thought that 7.60 was the last one for this model server, but you might double-check.

[KarloChacon]

hi

Rancher that's a good point

but I assumed that was a G2 according to this
"ML 530 dual Xeon @3GHz"
ML530 it just a PIII.... you know
I mean a G1 with that processor... no way

so in that way André is applying the good one

let's wait while André does something more

regards

[Resolution Gauranteed]

Hi Andre,

The latest version of Firmware cd supported by ML530 server is 7.50.You may check this from the link below
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/69_1117.html#33

Now im not sure if the server is ML530 G1 or its a G2.If its ML530 G2 then the its 7.90
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/locate/69_3991.html

Keep us updated ..

[KarloChacon]

hi

just check this

ml530 PIII 1 GHz processors
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10494_div/10494_div.html#Models

as well as options

ML530 g2 -- 3ghz -- 2.4 and 2.8 GHz
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11359_div/11359_div.HTML#Models

great difference

regards

[André Saramago]

Thank you all guys!!! I am sure it is a G2... I've take my time "looking" at it. And the 7.90 Firmware CD is apropriated... I've allready done a on-line firmware update, but the online method can't be apllied for HDD firmware upgrade. And, as I mentioned, there is a Tape loader conected to an external SCSI port that might be causing this mess.

Will give you all feedback as soon as possible.
AS