HP Power Distribution Unit Management Module - Manual (Page 72)

Updating the firmware 72
Updating the firmware
Updating the firmware overview
To update the management module firmware from an application, download the HP PDR Management
Upgrade Utility on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower), and follow the attached
instructions.
If the firmware is corrupted and updates using the HP PDR Management Upgrade Utility are prevented,
you can update the firmware using the bootloader. This process is only available when the application is
damaged.
To update the firmware from the bootloader:
1. Be sure that you have connected the configuration cable to the management module and the host
computer.
2. Launch a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal ("Launching a terminal emulation
program" on page 11). The following menu appears:
RAM test: PASS
Boot Loader version 1.6.1
1) Serial Upgrade
2) TFTP Upgrade
3) Exit
Enter Option:
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.