IBM BladeCenter(TM) Telco Management Module Firmware Update System 8730 [SERVICE USE RETAIN #H183799] ****************************************************************** * IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ! * * Update procedures have changed. Please read * * and carefully follow the directions in Section 3 * ****************************************************************** Version 1.05H, Build ID: BVET40H, Revision 16 CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 4.0 Unattended Mode 5.0 Web Sites and support phone Number 6.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview ________________________ 1.1 This package will update the IBM Management Module software only. It will not affect any device drivers. This package contains several files. Unpack this package to gain access to the individual files within this package. 1.2 Limitations SSL is a commonly used security technology that uses encryption to provide secure TCP/IP communication. In order to comply with regulations regarding the export of products that contain cryptography, the IBM BladeCenter(TM) Management Module is shipped without SSL support. In order to install SSL, the installation key file must be obtained and loaded into the Management Module via the web interface. Once the file is loaded, SSL is installed and can be enabled or disabled as desired. If there is an error in loading the IBM Management Module software, retry loading the software by repeating the instructions in section 3. 1.3 Enhancements - none 1.4. Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the update: - none 1.5 Dependencies: - none 2.0 Change History ________________________ IBM Management Module Update Version 1.05H, BVET40H - FLASH UPDATE METHOD HAS CHANGED. Customers need to carefully follow the new update procedure in section 3 of this document. - Boot ROM firmware is no longer being updated. Packet file named **ETBRUS.PKT is not being provided. - Problem with HS40 blades not going into Serial Over LAN ready state. - Addresses problem when management module would incorrectly report the power status of some blades via SNMP after the management module is rebooted. - Resolved a problem where telnet access would stop working. - Fixed an issue with remounting a floppy disk would cause a Remote Control session failure. - Boot count and power on no longer gives corrupted results through SNMP v3. - Prevent the user from by passing the login prompt after a session time out. - Corrected problem with losing SNMP configuration when upgrading from older Management Module firmware releases. - Fixed problem where MAC address of third daughter card was not reported in hardware VPD. IBM Management Module Update Version 1.05, BVET40D - FLASH UPDATE METHOD HAS CHANGED. Customers need to carefully follow the new update procedure in section 3 of this document. - Boot ROM firmware is no longer being updated. Packet file named **ETBRUS.PKT is not being provided. - HS40 blades may now boot from remotely mounted CDROMs. - Addressed issue where HS40 may become Serial Over LAN unsupported after failover. - Improved reliability of TCP/IP stack. - Resolved issue with updating the last login id. - Fixed several issues with role based user permissions. - LDAP login string can now be 64 characters in length. - Fixed SSL configuration checkpointing from primary to redundant MM. - Several firmware flashing issues resolved. - Corrected an issue with power management and 1400W supplies. - More robust handling of bus faults. - Synchronization between primary and redundant MM has been improved. - Issues connecting to the MM through SSH, telnet, and Web are fixed. - Addressed issues migrating configuration when updating the MM. - Internal SLP errors corrected. - Reset button tolerance improved. IBM Management Module Update Version 1.05, BVET40B - Changed various messages related to power management. - Fixed an issue where an undervoltage condition caused an overvoltage message. - Fixed a problem with gratuitous ARP handling by the management module. - Added support for special key repeat handling in the remote console. - Added POST failure codes into the event log when a switch fails. - Added support for role-based security in the management module. IBM Management Module Update Version 1.04, BVET33D - Fixed an issue related to port configuration changes not being mirrored by the redundant MM. - Corrected a problem where SNMP would ignore user-specified ports - Corrected a problem that could cause the management module to reset - Fixed a problem related to blades not initializing after switches were swapped. - Corrected issue with web display of blades in an unpowered domain. - Added support for AMD processor blades. IBM Management Module Update Version 1.03, BVET32D - Corrected a problem with blade name missing from the displaylog CLI command - Fixed the UUID number missing from info CLI command - Fixed a problem that caused blade to remain in discovery mode after Management Module failover - Fixed a problem that cleared the event log after failover to redundant Management Module - Added support for the following: new HS20 model blade, new HS20 processor options IBM Management Module Update Version 1.02, BVET31A - Corrected a problem where the SSH configuration was not being mirrored in the redundant management module - Fixed a problem that limited the number of concurrent SSH sessions with the management module to five. - Release the Ctrl and Alt keys when the remote control applet closes. - Only permit a user with the proper authority to issue power commands. - Fixed SNMP sysUpTime reporting. - Fixed automatic updating of the redundant management module when the primary management module firmware is updated. - Added support for the following: Copper Passthru Module (CPM), QLogic 2 switch, new HS20 model blade, new JS20 model blade - Corrected a problem that could cause the management module to reset IBM Management Module Update Version 1.01, BVET22A - Added support for the PCI Expansion Unit - Corrected a problem where the removal of the redundant Management Module did not generate alarms - Fixed the alert entries, user, and telnetcfg CLI commands - Fixed a problem that caused the Management Module to report voltage out of range errors - Corrected problem where the event log was showing false events for JS20 blades IBM Management Module Update Version 1.00, BVET19A - First Release 3.0 Installing and Setup Instructions ______________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: These instructions have changed from previous releases - there are now only two files, and it is necessary to first load the CNETRGUS.PKT file, reset the Management Module, then load the CNETMNUS.PKT file. To use this package, perform the following steps: a). Open a Web browser. In the address or URL field, type the IP address or host name of the Management Module to which you want to connect. The Enter Network Password window opens. Note: The Management Module defaults to DHCP. If a DHCP host is unavailable, the Management Module assigns a static IP address of 192.168.70.125. b). Type your user name and password in the Enter Network Password window. If you are using the IBM Management Module for the first time, you can obtain your user name and password from your system administrator. All login attempts are documented in the event log. A welcome page opens in your browser. Note: The Management Module is set initially with a user name of USERID and password of PASSW0RD (with a zero, not an O). This user has read/write access. Change this default password during your initial configuration for enhanced security. c). Select a timeout value, in minutes, in the field provided. If your browser is inactive for that number of minutes, the Management Module logs you off the Web interface. d). Click Continue to start the session. The browser opens the System Health page, which gives you a quick view of the system status. e). In the navigation frame, click MM Firmware Update under MM Control, then click Browse. f). Switch to the drive and directory containing the unpackaged files. Navigate to the PKT file you want to update. Note: There are two packet files that can be updated: CNETRGUS.PKT CNETMNUS.PKT You need to load the CNETRGUS.PKT packet file, reset the MM, then load the CNETMNUS.PKT file and reset the MM again. g). Click Open. The file (including the full path) appears in the box beside Browse. h). To begin the update process, click Update. A progress indicator opens as the file is transferred to temporary storage on the Management Module. A confirmation page opens when the file transfer is completed. i). Verify that the PKT file shown on the Confirm Firmware Update page is CNETRGUS.PKT (first time) and CNETMNUS.PKT (second time). If not, click the Cancel button. j). To complete the update process, click Continue. A progress indicator opens as the firmware on the Management Module is flashed. A confirmation page opens to verify that the update was successful. k). After receiving a confirmation that the update process is complete, click the option "Restart MM" and click the Restart button. Click OK to confirm that you want to restart the Management Module. NOTE: Restarting the Management Module will disconnect your current session. l). Click OK to close the current browser window. m). To log into the Management Module again, open your browser and follow the regular login process. Note: To cancel this process at any point, click Cancel. n). Repeat the instructions for the CNETMNUS.PKT file. 3.1 SSL Installation ______________________ 3.1.1 Begin a web interface session with the selected Management Module. (See the BladeCenter Installation and User's Guide for more information on using the Management Module web interface.) 3.1.2 Click on Security in the navigation panel. 3.1.3 You are notified that SSL is not installed if the key file has not been loaded previously. Download the key file to a location on your computer, and then specify the location of the file as prompted on the Security page of the web interface. 4.0 Unattended Mode ________________________ This update package does not support unattended installation. 5.0 WEB Sites and Support Phone Number _________________________________________ 5.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 5.2 IBM eserver xSeries Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/eserver/xseries 5.3 If you have any questions about this update, or problems applying the update, go to the following Help Center World Telephone Numbers and URL: http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/YAST-3P2QYL.html. 6.0. TradeMarks and Notices ______________________________ 6.1 The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States, or other countries or both: * IBM * BladeCenter * Netfinity * Netfinity Manager * Advanced System Management Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 7.0. Disclaimer __________________ 7.1 THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. 7.2 Note to Government users: Note to U.S. Government users-- Documentation related to restricted rights-- Use, duplication and disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation.