5-54BMC Firmware UpdateThe firmware of the BMC on the PCI module can be updated.The base management controller (BMC) is the processor exclusively used for monitoring thesystem’s operating environment faults and controlling of the system.The BMC firmware can be updated by using the BMC firmware update utility.Both NEC ESMPRO Manager and the ft server utility can start the BMC firmware update utility.To update the BMC firmware, the firmware image file must be updated on the managed server inadvance. On the BMC firmware update screen, specify the path of the image file of the firmware tobe updated.IMPORTANT:By default, the BMC firmware update utility refers the following path. It is recommended tocreate a data directory under /usr/bmcfwupd in advance, and store the firmware image file inthis directory when updating the firmware./usr/bmcfwupd/dataThe table below shows the potential cases in which the BMC firmware is to be updated.IMPORTANT: Contact your maintenance personnel for the update of the BMC firmware.BMC firmware updateComponent Remote LocalBMC–When an update to new firmware isrequired.Executable in the following module state• Only the green LEDs on all PCImodules are onExecutable in the following state when onlythe green LEDs on all PCI modules are on:• DuplexRemote: Executable from remote management PC by using NEC ESMPRO ManagerLocal: Executable on local server by using ft server utility–: Not support
