Management Module Firmware Update Diskette
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* IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ! *
* Update procedures have changed. Please read *
* and carefully follow the directions in Section 3 *
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Version 1.19I, Build ID: BREO85F, Revision 16
CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Change History
3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions
4.0 Unattended Mode
1.0 Overview
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1.1 This package will update the Management Module
software only. It will not affect any device drivers.
This package contains several files. Unpack this package
to gain access to the individual files within this package.
1.2 Limitations
SSL is a commonly used security technology that uses encryption
to provide secure TCP/IP communication.
In order to comply with regulations regarding the export of
products that contain cryptography, the
Management Module is shipped without SSL support. In order to
install SSL, the installation key file must be obtained and
loaded into the Management Module via the web interface. Once
the file is loaded, SSL is installed and can be enabled or
disabled as desired.
If there is an error in loading the Management Module
software, retry loading the software by repeating
the instructions in section 3.
1.3 Enhancements
- none
1.4. Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the
update:
- none
1.5 Dependencies:
- none
2.0 Change History
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Management Module Update Version 1.19I, BREO85F
- FLASH UPDATE METHOD HAS CHANGED. Customers need to carefully
follow the new update procedure in section 3 of this document.
- Boot ROM firmware is no longer being updated. Packet file named
**ETBRUS.PKT is not being provided.
- Problem with HS40 blades not going into Serial Over LAN ready
state.
- Addresses problem when management module would incorrectly
report the power status of some blades via SNMP after the
management module is rebooted.
- Resolved a problem where telnet access would stop working.
- Fixed an issue with remounting a floppy disk would cause a
Remote Control session failure.
- Boot count and power on no longer gives corrupted results
through SNMP v3.
- Prevent the user from by passing the login prompt after a
session time out.
- Corrected problem with losing SNMP configuration when upgrading
from older Management Module firmware releases.
- Fixed problem where MAC address of third daughter card was
not reported in hardware VPD.
- Addressed problem where IBM Director / MPCLI could no longer
log into the Management Module after four or five successful
logins.
Management Module Update Version 1.19D, BREO82F
- FLASH UPDATE METHOD HAS CHANGED. Customers need to carefully
follow the new update procedure in section 3 of this document.
- Boot ROM firmware is no longer being updated. Packet file named
**ETBRUS.PKT is not being provided.
- Support for new blade hardware.
- Fixed key sticking problem on remote console when switching the
KVM owner.
- Corrected a problem with remote disk functionality.
- Fixed problems with managing a switch module through SNMP.
- Made corrections to SNMP commands
- Improved handling of unrecognized blades
- Fixed issue where Management Module power management instructed more
blades to power off than were necessary.
Management Module Update Version 1.19, BREO83B
- FLASH UPDATE METHOD HAS CHANGED. Customers need to carefully
follow the new update procedure in section 3 of this document.
- Boot ROM firmware is no longer being updated. Packet file named
**ETBRUS.PKT is not being provided.
- HS40 blades may now boot from remotely mounted CDROMs.
- Addressed issue where HS40 may become Serial Over LAN unsupported
after failover.
- Improved reliability of TCP/IP stack.
- Resolved issue with updating the last login id.
- Fixed several issues with role based user permissions.
- LDAP login string can now be 64 characters in length.
- Fixed SSL configuration checkpointing from primary to redundant MM.
- Several firmware flashing issues resolved.
- Corrected an issue with power management and 1400W supplies.
- More robust handling of bus faults.
- Synchronization between primary and redundant MM has been improved.
- Issues connecting to the MM through SSH, telnet, and Web are fixed.
- Addressed issues migrating configuration when updating the MM.
- Internal SLP errors corrected.
- Reset button tolerance improved.
Management Module Update Version 1.16, BREO73F
- Updated help messages relating to role-based user permissions.
- Made changes to handling of blade PROCHOT messages.
- Modifications to support 1400W power supplies.
- Changes made for OEM versions of the Management Module firmware.
- Changed various messages related to power management.
- Fixed an issue where an undervoltage condition caused an overvoltage message.
- Fixed a problem with gratuitous ARP handling by the management module.
- Added support for special key repeat handling in the remote console.
- Added POST failure codes into the event log when a switch fails.
- Added support for role-based security in the management module.
- Fixed an issue related to port configuration changes not being
mirrored by the redundant MM.
- Corrected a problem where SNMP would ignore user-specified ports
- Corrected a problem that could cause the management module to reset
- Fixed a problem related to blades not initializing after switches
were swapped.
- Corrected issue with web display of blades in an unpowered domain.
- Added support for a new blade model.
- Corrected issue with blades remaining in discovery mode after a
management module reset.
Management Module Update Version 1.15, BREO73E
- Added support for a new blade model.
Management Module Update Version 1.14, BREO67I
- Added support for Infiniband I/O modules
- Updated the MIB files.
- Added changes to improve handling of power line disturbances
Management Module Update Version 1.13, BREO67D
- Added support for the copper passthrough I/O module and
the 6 port Fibre Channel switch module
Management Module Update Version 1.12, BREO59F
- Preserve userid authorities when flashing to version 1.07
or earlier & then back to this version.
- Additional configuration settings were added to the save/restore
feature.
Management Module Update Version 1.11, BREO59E
- Changed the remote disk port number from 4444 to 1044
- Made corrections to the MIB files.
Management Module Update Version 1.10, BREO59D
- Added support for another network I/O module
Management Module Update Version 1.09, BREO58A
- Added support for a new blade model.
Management Module Update Version 1.08, BRET57K
- Added support for SSL and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
- Added support for attaching a remote disk via the management module
- Removed the REMOTEKM.PKT and DUALPS2.PKT files from the update.
The firmware contained in these files has been merged into the
CNETMNUS.PKT file.
Management Module Update Version 1.07, BREO53G
- Various corrections to the MIB files and SNMP firmware
Management Module Update Version 1.06, BREO53E
- Added support for the optical passthrough I/O module
Management Module Update Version 1.05, BREO53C
- Added support for additional ethernet I/O modules
Management Module Update Version 1.04, BREO52A
- Added support for redundant management modules
- Allow reset of a blade based on chassis ID
Management Module Update Version 1.03, BREO46B
- While the blade service processor is being flashed, communication
with that blade service processor is stopped and KVM switching
is disallowed.
- Corrected a problem where reading or setting the boot sequence on the
blades via the management module would sometimes fail.
- Fixed a problem where you were unable to read the blade hardware VPD
after the Management Module was reset.
Management Module Update Version 1.02, BREO37A
- The midplane vpd serial number was added to the hardware vpd data.
- Limited the length of the Contact and Location text fields to
47 characters.
- Added support for the serial concentrator module
- Added support for new model blades.
Management Module Update Version 1.01,BREO34A
- Added support for Fibre Channel Switch Modules.
- Corrected a problem where power supply removal generated many
other unrelated error alerts
- Corrected problem with the Japanese keyboard on a remote console.
- Fixed a problem where displaying the event log would indicate a dropped
SSL connection.
- Enabled alerts to be sent on fault recoveries
- Fixed a problem where displaying the event log would display extraneous
characters at the end of each entry.
- Fixed a problem with the F1 and tab buttons on the remote console.
Management Module Update Version 1.00, BREO27A
- First release
3.0 Installing and Setup Instructions
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
These instructions have changed from previous releases - there are now only
two files, and it is necessary to first load the CNETRGUS.PKT file, reset the
Management Module, then load the CNETMNUS.PKT file.
To use this package, perform the following steps:
a). Open a Web browser. In the address or URL field, type
the IP address or host name of the Management Module
to which you want to connect. The Enter Network
Password window opens.
Note: The Management Module defaults to DHCP. If a DHCP
host is unavailable, the Management Module assigns a
static IP address of 192.168.70.125.
b). Type your user name and password in the Enter Network
Password window. If you are using the Management Module
for the first time, you can obtain your user name and
password from your system administrator. All login attempts
are documented in the event log. A welcome page opens in
your browser.
Note: The Management Module is set initially with a user
name of USERID and password of PASSW0RD (with a zero,
not an O). This user has read/write access. Change this
default password during your initial configuration for
enhanced security.
c). Select a timeout value, in minutes, in the field provided.
If your browser is inactive for that number of minutes, the
Management Module logs you off the Web interface.
d). Click Continue to start the session. The browser opens the
System Health page, which gives you a quick view of the system
status.
e). In the navigation frame, click MM Firmware Update under MM Control,
then click Browse.
f). Switch to the drive and directory containing the unpackaged files.
Navigate to the PKT file you want to update.
Note: There are two packet files that can be updated:
CNETRGUS.PKT
CNETMNUS.PKT
You need to load the CNETRGUS.PKT packet file, reset the MM,
then load the CNETMNUS.PKT file and reset the MM again.
g). Click Open. The file (including the full path) appears in the box
beside Browse.
h). To begin the update process, click Update. A progress indicator
opens as the file is transferred to temporary storage on the
Management Module. A confirmation page opens when the file transfer
is completed.
i). Verify that the PKT file shown on the Confirm Firmware Update
page is CNETRGUS.PKT (first time) and CNETMNUS.PKT (second time).
If not, click the Cancel button.
j). To complete the update process, click Continue. A progress indicator
opens as the firmware on the Management Module is flashed. A
confirmation page opens to verify that the update was successful.
k). After receiving a confirmation that the update process is complete,
click the option "Restart MM" and click the Restart button. Click OK
to confirm that you want to restart the Management Module.
NOTE: Restarting the Management Module will disconnect your current
session.
l). Click OK to close the current browser window.
m). To log into the Management Module again, open your browser and follow
the regular login process.
Note: To cancel this process at any point, click Cancel.
n). Repeat the instructions for the CNETMNUS.PKT file.
3.1 SSL Installation
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3.1.1 Begin a web interface session with the selected Management
Module. (See the Installation and User's Guide
for more information on using the Management Module web
interface.)
3.1.2 Click on Security in the navigation panel.
3.1.3 You are notified that SSL is not installed if the key file
has not been loaded previously. Download the key file to a
location on your computer, and then specify the location of
the file as prompted on the Security page of the web interface.
4.0 Unattended Mode
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This update package does not support unattended installation.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.