HP Virtual Connect 1.10Gb-F Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 4)

Introduction 4
Introduction
Overview
The HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support Utility enables administrators to upgrade VC-Enet
and VC-FC module firmware remotely on both HP BladeSystem c-Class c7000 and c3000 enclosures
using a standalone, Windows-based command line utility.
When the utility initiates a firmware process, all modules are updated at the same time. The utility
displays a progress message indicating that an update is in progress and the percentage complete. After
the module firmware updates are complete, the utility activates all of the modules.
Requirements
The Virtual Connect Support Utility requires the following:
• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003, or Microsoft® Windows Vista®
operating system
• Administrator or Power User group membership
• No FTP Service, or other service running bound to TCP port 21
• Add the Virtual Connect Support Utility application to the list of exceptions for any host-based
firewall on the client
• Connectivity between client and OA on enclosure
• Onboard Administrator user account with Administrative privileges to all interconnect bays
• VC Manager account with domain rights if Virtual Connect is configured
Restrictions and limitations
• This version of VCSU supports c3000 and c7000 enclosures.
• The utility does not update modules that are not physically present, are powered off, or are non-
functional. A status message indicates if any modules are in these states.
• The utility does not update unknown or unsupported module types, including pass-thru Ethernet and
FC modules.
• HTTP downloads are restricted to non-SSL, non-authenticated websites.
• FTP downloads are restricted to non-SSL/TLS, Passive Transfer Mode FTP sites.
• Any IP addresses that are not accessible timeout within 20 seconds. Any IP addresses that have an
active SSL enabled web server, but not an OA, fail immediately.