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Release Notes for
NEC Express5800/GT110e
NEC Express5800/GT110e-S
NEC Express5800/R110e-1E
BMC Firmware 00.06
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NEC Corporation
Nov 2012

[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

This BMC Firmware update module (hereinafter called "this software") supports 
the following functional enhancement in the NEC Express5800/GT110e, NEC 
Express5800/GT110e-S, NEC Express5800/R110e-1E models:

- Support for Windows Server 2012.(support for DCMI)
- Improved web server functions of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
- Support Java7 for EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
- Changed to reboot management LAN port if management LAN port does not receive
  any packet for a certain period of time.
- Support the RETINA Security Scan.
- Changed the limit of input character to 64 characters when creating the CSR in
  SSL configuration.
- Fixed the issue to be not able to use "." character in the host name when creating
  a CSR in SSL configuration.
- Changed the sel behavior. Clear all sel entry immediately if the sel configuration
  is changed from "Stop logging SEL" to "Clear all SEL" when the sel repository is
  full.
- Fixed the issue that a negative value does not displayed correctly in the 
  "Component"-"temperature" of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
- Improved the issue that active directry user who belongs multiple group may be 
  aborted to log in EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
- Improved the character-based remote console via command line interface of EXPRESSSCOPE 
  Engine 3 to be enabled to accept mass input for example to copy and paste long text.
- Improved the issue that the network functinon of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 become 
  unavailable by receiving Jumbo Frame Packet from Management LAN port.
- Improved the internal user configuration for  EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 to be disabled
  to change.
- Fixed the issue that BMC owner's events are not logged rarely after BMC clear 
  configuration by the BMC configuration Utility.
- Fixed the issue that the cursor of a Linux text mode is not displayed on the remote 
  KVM console.


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 Engine 3.


2.  Models and software revisions for update 

Users who use the following server models and BMC firmware versions need update:
 - Models to update: 
     1. NEC Express5800/GT110e   :  N8100-1890F, N8100-1890S1F
     2. NEC Express5800/GT110e-S :  N8100-1891F, N8100-1892F, N8100-1891CF, N8100-1892CF,
                                    N8100-1893F, N8100-1894F
     3. NEC Express5800/R110e-1E :  N8100-1932F, N8100-1933F

 - BMC firmware versions to update:
     BMC Firmware Revision: 00.03

NOTE:
If your BMC firmware version is later than the above, you do not require the
update
(the latest versions already include the functions to be added by the software).

 - 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 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 Engine 3, to confirm your BMC version:

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


3.  Installation procedures

 - How to create the install CD:

  (1) Download the update module and decompress it to a desired directory.
      The ISO image file is extracted.
  (2) Burn this ISO image onto your CD-R.

 - How to update BMC firmware:

  (1) Insert the install CD into the disk drive of your system and boot your
      system from the install CD.
  (2) Run the BMC firmware update program automatically.
  (3) After the complete, the following message is displayed and back to comannd prompt.
         Update is successful. Reboot is required for changeover to new FW.
         Resetting the firmware.........
         Firmware reboot was executed.
         
         Please wait till new firmware booted up.
         ##########################
         wait for 60 seconds
         ##########################
  (4) Turn off your system after ejecting the install CD from the disk drive.
  (5) After 30 seconds, turn on your system.
      (You may boot to activate the updated BMC firmware.)
  (6) Confirm your BMC Firmware version.
       BMC Firmware Revision  :  00.06

 - 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 6.0 
      or later for a Management PC.)


4.  Note

 - You may need to change the boot order of CD/DVD to the highest depending 
   on the boot order of your system . Refer to the user's guide for the change 
   of the boot order of the device.

 - The following messages may appear at the startup of BMC Update.

     System Type Unmatched !!

   They mean that your system is not supported by the BMC update and you need
   to check your system and the BMC Version.
   Confirm "Models" and "software versions" in "2.  Models and software 
   revisions for update ".


5.  Revision history

2012/11/06 BMCFW Revision 00.06
- Support for Windows Server 2012.(support for DCMI)
- Improved web server functions of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
- Support Java7 for EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
- Changed to reboot management LAN port if management LAN port does not receive
  any packet for a certain period of time.
- Support the RETINA Security Scan.
- Changed the limit of input character to 64 characters when creating the CSR in
  SSL configuration.
- Fixed the issue to be not able to use "." character in the host name when creating
  a CSR in SSL configuration.
- Changed the sel behavior. Clear all sel entry immediately if the sel configuration
  is changed from "Stop logging SEL" to "Clear all SEL" when the sel repository is
  full.
- Fixed the issue that a negative value does not displayed correctly in the 
  "Component"-"temperature" of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
- Improved the issue that active directry user who belongs multiple group may be 
  aborted to log in EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
- Improved the character-based remote console via command line interface of EXPRESSSCOPE 
  Engine 3 to be enabled to accept mass input for example to copy and paste long text.
- Improved the issue that the network functinon of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 become 
  unavailable by receiving Jumbo Frame Packet from Management LAN port.
- Improved the internal user configuration for  EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 to be disabled
  to change.
- Fixed the issue that BMC owner's events are not logged rarely after BMC clear 
  configuration by the BMC configuration Utility.
- Fixed the issue that the cursor of a Linux text mode is not displayed on the remote 
  KVM console.


6. Legal notices (trademarks and copyrights)

All contents on this software are the copyright of NEC Corporation or the 
third-party software developer.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, BitLocker are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other 
countries.

This software uses the software under GNU General Public License or GNU Lesser 
General Public License.

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

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