HP Virtual Connect 1.10Gb-F Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem User Manual
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The automated firmware update process simplifies administration and minimizes network downtime and
outage by upgrading and activating all non-Active Virtual Connect Ethernet modules in an optimized
manner. To maximize availability of the connections between server blades and networks, horizontally
adjacent modules (for example, bays 3 and 4) are never activated simultaneously.
After all non-Active Virtual Connect Ethernet modules and VC-FC modules are fully upgraded, the Active
Virtual Connect Ethernet module is activated for a brief network outage. Upon activation, the Virtual
Connect Manager performs a failover to the Standby Virtual Connect Ethernet module, which is already
fully upgraded and operational. You will be prompted to log in again. To begin an automated update,
click Automated Update.
To retain full control of the firmware update process, you can use the individual Update/Activate buttons
for each of the Virtual Connect Ethernet modules and VC-FC modules.
IMPORTANT:
HP recommends that all VC-Enet modules in the domain are at the same revision
level. Some versions of the Virtual Connect firmware might not be compatible. The active
Virtual Connect Manager does not allow incompatible modules to be managed as part of the
Virtual Connect domain.
To update firmware:
1.
Select an update package using one of the following methods:
o
Enter a local file name in the File field, or click Browse to find a local file, and then click Upload.
o
Enter the URL location of the firmware update, and then click Apply.
When the file transfer is complete, a dialog box displays, "Successfully uploaded."
2.
Click OK. The Firmware Management screen appears.