Updating ftServer System Firmware 3-1Chapter 3Updating ftServer SystemFirmware3-This chapter discusses the following topics:• ‘‘Updating the System BIOS”• ‘‘Updating BMC Firmware”Consult the Release Notes: Express5800/ftServer for the Linux OperatingSystem for the Express5800/ftServer System Software for the LinuxOperating System (Express Builder) version you have (or will upgrade to) to determinewhat firmware version numbers are required.C A U T I O NC A U T I O N! Update your system firmware only if that version iscompatible with your current Express Builder installation, or ifyou will immediately update to operating system or Express Builderreleases that are supported by the updated firmware.Updating the System BIOSMake sure that the BIOS you intend to install is compatible with the Express Builder releaselevel that you have (or that you will install immediately after performing the BIOS upgrade).Verify in the applicable version of the Release Notes: Express5800/ftServer for theLinux Operating System that the BIOS is compatible, and also that theRelease Notes do not specify a different procedure or sequence for performing theBIOS update. To check the BIOS version, type the following command:# /opt/ft/bin/ftsmaint ls 0...Firmware Rev : 20.0
