Obtaining new firmware – HP 6Gb SAS Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class User Manual
Page 37
◦
Back up the configuration for safekeeping.
◦
Refresh the VSM display to ensure displayed information is current.
•
After updating firmware:
◦
Check the status of all solution devices for unexpected issues and correct as needed.
IMPORTANT:
When two SAS BL Switches are installed in the same interconnect bay row of a
BladeSystem c-Class enclosure, they must run the same firmware version.
Obtaining new firmware
Two types of firmware packages are available for download:
•
Smart Component—used when performing offline updates using the HP Smart Update Firmware
DVD ISO.
•
Image file—used with the VSM update process.
Firmware can be obtained from several HP websites, including:
•
HP BladeSystem Firmware Maintenance:
nl
(Smart Components
only)
This BladeSystem site provides tested, compatible sets of firmware for components included
in BladeSystem solutions and is designed to help manage firmware inter-dependencies between
HP BladeSystem c-Class components.
Select the Compatibility tab and use the provided table to view version information and
download firmware for individual components.
•
HP Support Download drivers and software:
nl
(Smart Components and Image files)
This Support site includes download pages for all HP products.
To locate the HP 6Gb SAS BL Switch page, select bladesystem>BladeSystem Interconnects>HP
6Gb SAS BL Switch.
•
HP Support:
(Smart Components and Image files)
The Technical Support home page is the gateway to a variety of support strategies (for all HP
products), including driver, software, and firmware downloads, troubleshooting information,
support forums, support agreements, warranty information, and replacement parts.
After selecting your region and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware)
and enter 6Gb SAS BL Switch in the provided box to navigate to the 6Gb SAS BL Switch
page.
Update SAS Switch Firmware task
37