NOTE:
For more information about using the UPDATE FIRMWARE command, see the HPE Integrity
Superdome X and Superdome 2 Onboard Administrator Command Line Interface User Guide.
8. After OA is rebooted, reconnect to OA and login to confirm successful updates. Run the UPDATE
SHOW FIRMWARE command to display the complex bundle version and the firmware versions installed.
Example:
Configured complex firmware bundle version: 7.6.0
Firmware on all devices matches the complex configured bundle version
NOTE:
The bundle contains firmware for the complex and npartition. The bundle does not contain I/O
card drivers or firmware.
9. Verify that all partitions are ready for use with the parstatus -P command.
I/O firmware and drivers
It is important that you install the recommended I/O adapter firmware and drivers for the appropriate
complex firmware bundle. For information about supported firmware and drivers for supported I/O cards,
see Firmware Matrix for HPE Integrity Superdome X servers at http://www.hpe.com/info/superdomeX-
firmware-matrix. Use the information provided in this document to download the correct firmware bundle
and drivers.
IMPORTANT:
Installing incorrect or unsupported firmware can cause unpredictable behavior. The latest IO device
firmware versions might not be supported for your system. Be sure to use only the firmware
versions that are qualified and recommended for your system. Do not use the SPP as a source of
device firmware for Superdome X systems.
SMH and WBEM providers
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you install the latest versions of the SMH and WBEM
providers for your OS.
NOTE:
You must install the SMH package before the WBEM providers or in the same session.
Use the information provided in the Firmware Matrix for HPE Integrity Superdome X servers
document to download the correct WBEM providers.
Reboot is not required for SMH and WBEM providers changes to take effect.
Drivers and firmware for other devices
Interconnect modules also contain firmware which can be updated.
Before installing any firmware or drivers, be sure to see the Firmware Matrix for HPE Integrity Superdome
X servers at
http://www.hpe.com/info/superdomeX-firmware-matrix. Use only the specified firmware
and drivers. Use the information provided in this document to download the correct versions. Also see the
Linux and Windows white papers for additional updates that might be needed.
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