Download the latest firmware for the server; then, install the firmware, using theinstructions that are included with the downloaded files.When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update thefirmware that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existing firmwarefrom a diskette or CD image.v UEFI code is stored in ROM on the system board.v IMM firmware is stored in ROM on the IMM on the system board.v Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.v ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the ServeRAID adapter.v SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the integrated SATA controller.v SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the systemboard.The following items are downloadable at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/:v Diagnostics programsv IMM firmwarev Ethernet firmwareImportant:: To avoid problems and to maintain proper system performance, alwaysmake sure that the UEFI code, service processor, and other firmware levels areconsistent for all System x3620 M3 servers.Updating IBM Systems DirectorIf you plan to use IBM Systems Director to manage the server, you must check forthe latest applicable IBM Systems Director updates and interim fixes.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.To locate and install a newer version of IBM Systems Director, complete thefollowing steps:1. Check for the latest version of IBM Systems Director:a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/downloads.html.b. If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the serveris shown in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the Web page todownload the latest version.2. Install the IBM Systems Director program.If your management server is connected to the Internet, to locate and installupdates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.2. On the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director Web interface, click Viewupdates.3. Click Check for updates. The available updates are displayed in a table.4. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start theinstallation wizard.If your management server is not connected to the Internet, to locate and installupdates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:Chapter 3. Configuring the server 107
