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Release Notes for NEC Express5800/T120b-E, NEC Express5800/T120b-M
BMC firmware 01.19  (Windows)
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NEC Corporation.
Aug 2010

[Contents]
1.  About the software
2.  Models and software revisions for update
3.  Installation procedures
4.  Notes
5.  Revision history
6.  Accompanying files
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1.  About the software

The NEC Express5800/T120b-E, NEC Express5800/T120b-M BMC firmware update 
module ("the software") supports a functional enhancement in the 
NEC Express5800/T120b-E, NEC Express5800/T120b-M models:

 - It supported Op5_Monitor
 - The function which controls each signal of Break,CTS,DCD/DSR from remoteness
   in IPMI SOL(Serial Over Lan) is supported.
 - When using JRE6 Update19 and later version, the Problem that an unsigned 
   applet start-up is blocked by security check is improved.

Note:
  - To prevent a system failure, please read this document carefully and follow 
    the procedure for successful update.  Should your system malfunctions or is 
    powered off due to an unplanned event during update (for example, power 
    blackout or cutoff, lightening, and noise), the system may be damaged and 
    fails to operate normally.  In this case, any remedial measures shall be 
    taken at your expense.

  - This software does not support to update the BMC firmware by Remote Media
    on EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE2.

2.  Models and software revisions for update 

Users who use the following server models and your BMC firmware versions is 
earlier than the below need update:
 - Models to update: 
     1.  NEC Express5800/T120b-E
     2.  NEC Express5800/T120b-M

 - BMC firmware versions to check:

      - BMC firmware
                        BMC Firmware Revision:  01.17

NOTE:
If your BMC firmware is later than the above, you do not require the update.

 - How to confirm your BMC Firmware version:

   - By ESRAS Utility, to confirm your BMC Firmware version:

(1)  Run the rasutl program.
(2)  Select the [Intelligent Platform Management Interface] sub menu and 
     press the Enter key.
(3)  Select the [Management controler information] sub menu and press the 
     Enter key.
(4)  Select the [Basbrd Mgmt Ctlr] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(5)  The BMC firmware versions of your system will be displayed.

   - By BIOS Setup, to confirm your BMC Firmware and version:

(1)  Power on the system.
(2)  When the following message appears, press the F2 key to start the BIOS 
     Setup Menu. 
                              "Press <F2> to enter SETUP"

(3)  Using the arrow keys, move the cursor to [Server]. 
(4)  Select the [System Management] sub menu and press the Enter key. 
(5)  The software versions of your system will be displayed. 
(6)  After confirmation of the software versions, press the ESC key and exit 
     the [System Management] sub menu. 
(7)  Move the cursor to [Exit], using the arrow keys. 
(8)  Select [Exit Discarding Changes], and exit the BIOS Setup Menu. 

   - By ESMPRO Manager Ver.5, to confirm your BMC Firmware version:

(1)  Run ESMPRO Manager Ver.5.
(2)  After selecting the server, select the [IPMI Information] sub menu and 
     press the Enter key.
(3)  Select the [MC(Management Controller) Infomation] sub menu and press 
     the Enter key.
(4)  Select the [Basbrd Mgmt Ctlr] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(5)  The BMC firmware version of your system will be displayed.

    - By EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE2, to confirm your BMC Firmware version:

(1)  Run EXPRESSSCOPE ENGINE2.
(2)  Select the [Information] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(3)  Select the [System information] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(4)  Select the [Firmware] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(5)  The software versions of your system will be displayed.

3.  Installation procedures

- Prepare a CD-R or a USB HDD for the update BMC firmware.

- If your system be able to access the update module on the web, 
  you may go to "How to update".

- How to copy the CD-R or the USB HDD:

(1) Download the update module, extract it to a desired directory.
(2) Copy the directory to a CD-R or a USB HDD.
(3) Delete the directory.

- How to update BMC firmware:

(1) Insert the CD-R into the disk drive or USB HDD on USB Port of your system
    if necessary.
(2) Download or copy the update module to a desired directory.
(3) Run Command Prompt.
   - Move to the directory.
   - Enter "BMCUP.BAT" for the update BMC firmware.
      (You should run Command Prompt, not to run Explorer.)
(4) After the complete, the following message is displayed.

    "BMCFW update was completed."

(5) Stop Command Prompt.
(6) Reboot the your system.
     (You may reboot to activate the updated BMC firmware.)
(7) Confirm your BMC firmware and version.

- Note after the updated BMC firmware:

(1) Logout all web browser on your system.
(2) Login the web browser on your system if necessary.
     (You need to apply Java 2 Standard Edition Runtime Environment 5.0 
      or later for a Management PC.)

4.  Note

- Error message for updating BMC firmware
      (a) Can't open IPMI driver.
      (b) It is not a target device.(HWID)
      (c) It is not a target device.(Update BOOT BLOCK)
      (d) It is not a target device.(BMC Device ID)
         - Cause : The model is not a proper model.
         - Answer: Check the model and the BMC firmware version.

      (e) Erase error.
      (f) Update error.
      (g) Verify error.
      (h) IPMI command error.(Get Firmware Image Selector)
      (i) IPMI command error.(Set Firmware Image Selector)
      (j) IPMI command error.(Get Firmware Image Downloader Selector)
      (k) IPMI command error.(Set Firmware Image Downloader Selector)
      (l) IPMI command error.(Get Device ID)
      (m) IPMI command error.(FW ID Chip)
      (n) IPMI command error.(Get Channel Access)
      (o) IPMI command error.(Set Channel Access)
         - Cause : The updating BMC firmware failed.
         - Answer: Retry to update the BMC firmware.
                   If there is the failure again, call the maintenance service.

      (p) File open error.(mchk_fil)
      (q) File open error.(bmcfw.bin)
      (r) File open error.(ExUpInfo.xml)
      (s) Version info. not exist.(ExUpInfo.xml : <version>)
      (t) Version info. error.(ExUpInfo.xml : <version>)
         - Cause : The update module may be broken.
         - Answer: Retry to download the update module and to update it.

      (u) Timeout was generated.
         - Cause : The updating BMC firmware failed.
         - Answer: If the system is in high load, you may wait for normal load,
                   then retry to update the BMC firmware.

5.  Revision history

2011/01/18 BMCFW Revision 01.19, SDR Revision 00.04, PIA Revision 01.06
 - It supported Op5_Monitor
 - The function which controls each signal of Break,CTS,DCD/DSR from remoteness
   in IPMI SOL(Serial Over Lan) is supported.
 - When using JRE6 Update19 and later version, the Problem that an unsigned 
   applet start-up is blocked by security check is improved.

2010/05/27 BMCFW Revision 01.17, SDR Revision 00.04, PIA Revision 01.06
 - Initial Release.

6. Legal notices (trademarks and copyrights)

NEC Corporation and its third-party suppliers reserve the copyright to the 
Software. 
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, BitLocker are either 
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.

All other company names and product names mentioned herein are registered 
trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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