Install a firmware patch with *.frm extension

[Chet Woods]

Hi all,

I need to install a patch to update the STM, EMS and GSP on a production server here...I talked directly with HP and they told me to install this patch: PF_CRHW4428.frm. I know when installing "normal" patches i have to shar the file first...how do I "shar" this file, and then install...thanks...

Chet

[Steven E. Protter · Accepted solution]

Different procdures with firmware patches. Usually.

Link to procedure. Doesn't look like a shar



Procedure:

Installation Instructions:
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| | C A U T I O N | |
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| |
| Install this Firmware update ONLY on models listed below. |
| DO NOT attempt to install this Firmware update on rp5430/rp5470 |
| or any other system model as this will render that system |
| inoperable. |
| |
| This patch is a Firmware update for the following systems ONLY: |
| HP9000 Model rp5400 and rp5450 |
| |
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Please review all instructions and the "Hewlett-Packard
Support Tool License Terms" or your Hewlett-Packard support
terms and conditions for precautions, scope of license,
restrictions, and, limitation of liability and warranties,
before installing this patch.

PLEASE BACK UP YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE PATCH.


NOTE: It is important that you read and understand these
instructions completely before you begin. This can
determine your success in completing the Firmware update.

Be sure to prepare the system and its users before
beginning a Firmware update. Since the system will not be
in operation during the update, you should notify
appropriate managers and users as to when it will be
shutdown and for how long it will remain inoperative.

The Firmware update should take no longer than 30 minutes
to complete.


* * * * * * * * VERIFYING CURRENT REVISION OF FIRMWARE * * * * * * * *


VERIFYING FIRMWARE REVISION WITH ON-LINE DIAGNOSTICS

The current revision of Firmware can be determined using on-line
diagnostics. If on-line diagnostics are not present on your
system, use the BOOT CONSOLE HANDLER procedure to verify the
current revision.

Procedure for all systems
1. Login as root
2. At the prompt, enter 'mstm'
3. Press f2 (ok)
4. Move the cursor to "CPU"
5. Press f3 (select)
6. Press f4 (menu bar on)
7. Enter "T" to select Tool Menu
8. Enter "I" to select Information Mode
9. Enter "R" to Run
After a few seconds, the Information Tool Log for
the CPU will be displayed. The 'PDC Firmware
Revision' is displayed in the first column.
10. Note the PDC Firmware value
11. Press f8 (done)
12. Press f8 (exit)
13. Press f2 (ok)

If the revision is not 44.28, your system will require
a Firmware update. Skip the next section, and follow the
instructions for CREATING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE TAPE.


SEP

[Steven E. Protter]

I missed this:

Equivalent Patches:
PHSS_31800:
s700: 11.00
s800: 11.00

PHSS_31801:
s700: 11.11
s800: 11.11

That is a normal patch that can and should be downloaded and installed.

It should be installed all by itself, with no other patches and part of no patch depot.

SEP

[Chet Woods]

SEP,

thanks...I'll need to schedule some downtime to do these installs...so, I won't be able to try this until then...but, it looks like this will work.

I appreciate it.
Chet

[Chet Woods]

Ok, I didn't read your instructions thoroughly enough...it was just telling you how to find the PDC firmware revision. The last step stating if it's not version 44.38(?) go to the next step of "creating a firmware tape". Ok...well it's not version 44.38, it's 41.39. Where do I go from here...to create this tape??

Thanks,
Chet