How do I update the firmware on my HP blade chassis?

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How do I update the firmware on my HP blade chassis?

OA GUI – navigate to the ENCLOSURE SETTINGS | DVD DRIVE screen:

  1. Select all server checkbox on the top left, click DVD to pull down a menu of media connected to the OA and select the firmware ISO (DVD drive or USB key file)
  2. Select all server checkbox again and click ONE TIME BOOT and select CD-ROM.

What is HPE onboard administrator?

The HPE Onboard Administrator for the HPE BladeSystem enclosures is the intelligence of the c-Class infrastructure. Together with the enclosure’s display (HPE Insight Display), the Onboard Administrator has been designed for both local and remote administration of HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures.

How do I change administrator on board?

Onboard Administrator module replacement

  1. Press the ejector button back.
  2. Rotate the handle to the closed position under the ejector button.
  3. Replace the blank (if installed).
  4. Replace the module.

How do I access onboard administrator?

Remote access to the Onboard Administrator

  1. Open a command-line window from a network-connected client.
  2. At the prompt, telnet to the IP address of the Onboard Administrator and press Enter.
  3. Enter a valid user name and press Enter.
  4. Enter a valid password and press Enter.
  5. Enter commands for the Onboard Administrator.

How do I update the firmware on my HP Onboard Administrator?

Onboard Administrator firmware update

  1. Login to Onboard Administrator.
  2. Navigate to Active Onboard Administrator and click Firmware Update.
  3. Click Browse and provide path to firmware.
  4. You will see alert that updating Onboard Administrator firmware will cause reboot.
  5. Wait for firmware update.

How do I update the firmware on my c7000 enclosure?

Download and install Virtual Connect Software Utility (vcsu-1.7. 1-x86. msi), Is it needed for virtual connect firmware update….The right order in HP c7000 enclosure firmware upgrade :

  1. Upgrade Onboard Administrator.
  2. Upgrade Virtual connect modules.
  3. Upgrade blade ROM firmware – on-line or offline.

How do I reset my onboard administrator c7000?

The Onboard Administrator (OA) has a reset button on the rear of the enclosure. It can also be reset through the OA Insight Display’s Enclosure Information screen. The servers can be reset through the OA or through the Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2).

How do I reset my administrator c7000 password?

Press and hold in the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator reset button for 5 seconds. Select LP from the serial console prompt. Press L to boot the system into Lost Password mode. The password appears on the screen as it reboots.

How do I generate all reports in OA show?

How to collect OA Show All report using OA GUI? Login to Onboard Administration GUI using a browser having java. Click on “SHOW ALL” which will generate the report on a new TAB of the browser.

How do I update my c7000?

45 second suggested clip0:207:02Updating a BladeSystem c7000 with HP Smart Update Manager 5YouTube

How do I update my VC firmware?

Upgrading firmware

  1. Navigate to directory where is it installed and double click vcsu.exe.
  2. Enter update.
  3. Provide Onboard AdministratorIP Address.
  4. Provide Onboard Administrator Administrator username.
  5. Provide Onboard Administrator Administrator password.
  6. Put location of firmware.

How to update firmware in hp c7000 Enclosures?

Keeping you hardware and software up to date is very important in every environment. Today I will guide you through firmware update in HP c7000 Enclosures. The procedure itself is straight forward and there shouldn’t be any problems by executing it. Login to Onboard Administrator. Navigate to Active Onboard Administrator and click Firmware Update .

How to update Onboard Administrator firmware?

Login to Onboard Administrator. Navigate to Active Onboard Administrator and click Firmware Update . Click Browse and provide path to firmware. Click Upload. You will see alert that updating Onboard Administrator firmware will cause reboot. Click OK. Wait for firmware update. When firmware update is completed Onboard Administrator will be reset.

What is the firmware version of the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator?

—————————————————————————– Firmware Version: 4.40 Built: 12/08/2014 @ 03:21 OA Bay Number: 1 OA Role: Active HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator (C) Copyright 2006-2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Type ‘HELP’ to display a list of valid commands.

How long does the Onboard Administrator reset take?

Onboard Administrator reset takes about the same time. Please remember to clear your browser cache. After successful flashing firmware will be upgraded. It is very important to not blindly update firmware and therefore I suggest to read firmware release notes.