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Release Notes for NEC Express5800/T120d, NEC Express5800/T120e
BMC firmware 01.02, SDR 00.10/00.21 (Offline)
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NEC Corporation.
Jan 2014

[Contents]
1.  About the software
2.  Models and software revisions for update
3.  Installation procedures
4.  Notes
5.  Revision history
6.  Legal notices (trademarks and copyrights)
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1.  About the software
The NEC Express5800/T120d, NEC Express5800/T120e BMC firmware and SDR update module ("the software") 
supports the following functional enhancement in the NEC Express5800/T120d, NEC Express5800/T120e models:

 - Added the function for agentless monitoring of onboard LAN ports.
 - Added a new display resolution supported by latest display driver.
 - Support video record for the remote KVM console of the EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
 - Support the Access Information to log the following event.
   - Clear the Access Information.
   - Clear the SEL.
 - Fixed the issue that SEL repository full setting is not initialized by BMC Initialization.
 - Fixed the issue that some sensor information is not displayed correctly in WS-Management
   feature.
 - Fixed an issue where remote management feature may be unavailable in network which causes
   packet loss frequently.
 - Fixed the issue that Mail and SNMP Alert settings are displayed as "disable"
   although these settings are enabled after the BMC Firmware is updated.
 - The workaround of an issue that the cpu usage of the kipmi0 kernel thread goes to 100%
   when BMC is reset with the following environment.
   - The system uses the RHEL 6.4 as the Operating System.
     The Operating System uses the Open IPMI driver.
   - The system uses RHEL 6.x older than RHEL 6.4 as the Operating System.
     The Operating System uses the Open IPMI driver.
     And you set the BMC IRQ to Disabled.
 - Fixed the issue that the BMC LAN is not available if invalid DNS Server Address is set to the BMC.
 - Added PSU_Status_Sensors to monitor STATUS_VOUT.
 - Fixed the issue that the system will be powerd off after power on when the system takes over 30 second
   for shutdown that caused by ShutdownSystem settiong of Aggressive Mode in ECO function.
 - Changed to configure IPMI authentication type same as ESMPRO/SM setting when the network configuration
   is set by Web browser and BMC Configuration Tool.
 - Improved to reflect the keyboard input of Remote KVM even when the client OS is in Japanese input mode.
 - Improved to show warning message when launching Remote KVM if the keyboard language of Remote KVM is
   different from that of client OS.
 - Supported new models ( NEC Express5800/T120e ).


  <BMC firmware 01.02, SDR 00.10>
    -  NEC Express5800/T120d

  <BMC firmware 01.02, SDR 00.21>
    -  NEC Express5800/T120e


  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.

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/T120d
     2.  NEC Express5800/T120e

   - BMC firmware revision to update:

      - BMC firmware
                        BMC Firmware Revision:  00.10
                        BMC Firmware Revision:  00.11
                        BMC Firmware Revision:  00.13
                        BMC Firmware Revision:  00.14


  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 and SDR version:

     Please make sure to confirm proper BMC Firmware and SDR version by any of the following means.(*1)

     * How to confirm by the server which will be updated *

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

     (1)  Run the ESRAS Utility.
     (2)  Select the [Intelligent Platform Management Interface] sub menu.

     Confirmation of BMC Firmware version

     (3)  Select the [Management controller information] sub menu.
     (4)  Select the [Basbrd Mgmt Ctlr] sub menu.
     (5)  The BMC firmware version of your system will be displayed.

     Confirmation of SDR version

     (6)  Select the [Repository Information] sub menu and press the Enter key.
     (7)  The SDR version of your system will be displayed.


     - By BIOS Setup, to confirm your BMC Firmware and SDR 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. 


    * How to confirm by the remote access *

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

     (1)  Run ESMPRO Manager Ver.5.
     (2)  After selecting the server, select the [Remote Control] tab.
     (3)  Select the [IPMI Information] sub menu.

     Confirmation of BMC Firmware version

     (4)  Select the [MC(Management Controller) Information] sub menu.
     (5)  Select the [Basbrd Mgmt Ctlr] sub menu.
     (6)  The BMC firmware version of your system will be displayed.

     Confirmation of SDR version

     (7)  Select the [SDR-Management Information] sub menu and press the Enter key.
     (8)  The SDR version of your system will be displayed.


     - By EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3, to confirm your BMC Firmware and SDR version:

     (1)  Run EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
     (2)  Select the [system] tab.
     (3)  Select the [IPMI information] sub menu.

     Confirmation of BMC Firmware version

     (4)  Select the [MC] button and select [basbrd Mgmt Ctrl].
     (5)  Check [Firmware Revision].

     Confirmation of SDR version

     (6)  Select the [SDR] button and select LAST Record ID / Record Type : OEMSDR
     (7)  Check [[OEM Dara] SDR Version].


3.  Installation procedures

  - Prepare a CD-R and a external DVD-ROM drive for the update BMC firmware and SDR.

  - How to make the install CD-R:

    (1) Download the update module to a desired directory.
    (2) Extract the downloaded module to a desired directory.
    (3) The software and its installation procedures (readme file) will be extracted to that specified
        folder. The folder has "HB201021021W.iso" and "READMEE.txt".
    (4) Write the ISO image file to a CD-R by any CD writing program.
    (5) Mark the BMC firmware and SDR versions on the media.

  - How to update:

    (1) Insert the CD-R into the disk drive of your system, and boot the system from the CD-R.
    (2) Automatically update BMC firmware and SDR using the CD-R, do not turn off the power until the
        complete.
    (3) After the complete, the following messages are displayed.

         Remove the media, Press any key to Reboot

    (4) Eject the CD-R and enter any key to reboot the system.
    (5) Confirm that the BMC firmware Revision has been updated to the version listed below by any of
        the means described at (*1).


                          BMC Firmware Revision  :  01.02
                          SDR Revision               :  00.10  or  00.21


  - Note after the updated BMC firmware and SDR:

      (1) Logout all web browser on your system.
      (2) Login the web browser on your system if necessary.

  - Note for updating BMC firmware and SDR:

      (1) Check the boot sequence of your system in order to boot the disk drive of the CD-R at first.


4.  Note

- Error message for updating BMC firmware

    During updating BMCFW, following message might be displayed.

            XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX................................ (*2)

            *******************************
             Error: BMCFW Update failed!!
            *******************************

    --- detailed information about (*2) ---

    (a) The image file does not support this machine.

       - Cause : The model is not a proper model.
       - Answer: Check the model and the BMC firmware version.


    (a) The image file does not support this machine.
    (b) Invalid parameter.
    (c) Failed to image file load.
    (d) The image file is corrupted.
    (e) The image file is bigger than flash rom.
    (f) Update tool does not support this firmware.
    (g) File open error. (ExUpInfo.xml)
    (h) Version info. Not exist. (ExUpInfo.xml : <version>)
    (i) Timeout was generated.

       - Cause : The update module may be broken.
       - Answer: Retry to download the update module and to update it.


    (j) Error while establishing the session.
    (k) IPMI command error. (Get Device ID)
    (l) IPMI command error. (Get FW Info)
    (m) IPMI command error. (Enter FW Update)
    (n) IPMI command error. (Upload FW Image)
    (o) IPMI command error. (Get FW Update Status)
    (p) IPMI command error. (Check FW Image)
    (q) IPMI command error. (Exec FW Update)
    (r) Update status error. (Enter FW Update)
    (s) Update status error. (Upload FW Image)
    (t) Update status error. (Check FW Image)
    (u) Firmware update error.

       - Cause : The updating BMC firmware was failed.
       - Answer: Please reset BMC and wait for a while.
                 And then please retry to update the BMC firmware.
                 If there is the failure again, call the maintenance service.


- Error message for updating SDR

    During updating SDR, following message might be displayed.

            XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX................................ (*3)

            *****************************
             Error: SDR Update failed!!
            *****************************

    --- detailed information about (*3) ---

    (A) Error:====It is not a target machine of SDRupdate.
    (B) Error: Processor Check failed!!
    (C) Error: This Processor is Not Supported!!

       - Cause : The model is not a proper model.
       - Answer: Check the proper model(Processor) and the proper SDR version.


    (D) Error: Optional HDD Cage Check failed!!

       - Cause : Checking HDD cage was failed.
       - Answer: Check the connection of the HDD cage.


    (E) Can't open IPMI driver.
    (F) This SDR data is not supported.(Not Found HWID in mchk_fil)

       - Cause : The model is not a proper model.
       - Answer: Check the proper model.


    (G) Illegal parameter format.

       - Cause : parameter is not correct.
       - Answer: Retry to download the update module and to update it.


    (H) unsupported SparedSDR command on BMC.Or, the time-out is generated by a system high load.

       - Cause : This BMC Firmware does not support the SDR update function.
       - Answer: After updating BMC Firmware, then reboot the system and update SDR again. 


    (I) Timeout was generated.
    (J) Get Device ID Command Error.
    (K) insufficient memory.
    (L) SDR record read error from BMC.
    (M) failed to clear the SDR repository.
    (N) failed to receive BMC response, bad completion code.
    (O) IPMI command retry error.
    (P) failed to open IPMI Driver.
    (Q) failed to send IPMI command.
    (R) IPMI command error for Backup/GetSdrVersion.
    (S) Backup File I/O error.
    (T) SDR file does not match with what was programmed into memory.
    (U) SDR file unsuccessfully written.
    (V) It failed in retrying of MSDriver. A high load of the system is thought as a cause.

       - Cause : The updating BMC firmware was failed.
       - Answer: Please reset BMC and wait for a while.
                 And then please retry to update the BMC firmware.
                 If there is the failure again, call the maintenance service.


5.  Revision history

The contents of "2013/06/28" previous, NEC Express5800/T120e is not covered.

2014/01/22 BMCFW Revision 01.02, SDR Revision 00.10/00.21
 - Added the function for agentless monitoring of onboard LAN ports.
 - Added a new display resolution supported by latest display driver.
 - Support video record for the remote KVM console of the EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
 - Support the Access Information to log the following event.
   - Clear the Access Information.
   - Clear the SEL.
 - Fixed the issue that SEL repository full setting is not initialized by BMC Initialization.
 - Fixed the issue that some sensor information is not displayed correctly in WS-Management
   feature.
 - Fixed an issue where remote management feature may be unavailable in network which causes
   packet loss frequently.
 - Fixed the issue that Mail and SNMP Alert settings are displayed as "disable"
   although these settings are enabled after the BMC Firmware is updated.
 - The workaround of an issue that the cpu usage of the kipmi0 kernel thread goes to 100%
   when BMC is reset with the following environment.
   - The system uses the RHEL 6.4 as the Operating System.
     The Operating System uses the Open IPMI driver.
   - The system uses RHEL 6.x older than RHEL 6.4 as the Operating System.
     The Operating System uses the Open IPMI driver.
     And you set the BMC IRQ to Disabled.
 - Fixed the issue that the BMC LAN is not available if invalid DNS Server Address is set to the BMC.
 - Added PSU_Status_Sensors to monitor STATUS_VOUT.
 - Fixed the issue that the system will be powerd off after power on when the system takes over 30 second
   for shutdown that caused by ShutdownSystem settiong of Aggressive Mode in ECO function.
 - Changed to configure IPMI authentication type same as ESMPRO/SM setting when the network configuration
   is set by Web browser and BMC Configuration Tool.
 - Improved to reflect the keyboard input of Remote KVM even when the client OS is in Japanese input mode.
 - Improved to show warning message when launching Remote KVM if the keyboard language of Remote KVM is
   different from that of client OS.
 - Supported new models ( NEC Express5800/T120e ).


2013/06/28 BMCFW Revision 00.14, SDR Revision 00.10
 - Fixed the issue that the ESMPRO/SM can not detect the BMC depending on the network environment.
 - Fixed the issue that BMC has the pottential to stall by using remote KVM function 
   after illegal BMC reset thatwill be caused by keeping to supply power to the server 
   over half year.
   (Without using remote KVM function, BMC will not stall, only be resetted.)
   BMC reset by the BMC reset button, EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 Web server,
   and Command Line Interface, etc... doesn't occur this issue.
 - Modified the SMTP client processing.


2012/12/28 BMCFW Revision 00.13, SDR Revision 00.10
 - Supported Widows Server 2012 (DCMI).
 - Changed to reboot management LAN port if management LAN port does not receive any packet for a 
   certain period of time.
 - Improved the issue that active directry user who belongs multiple group may be aborted to log in 
   EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
 - Improve 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.
 - Supported Java 7 for web server functions of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
 - Fixed the issue that the cursor of a Linux text mode is not displayed on the remote KVM console 
   of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.


2012/10/31 BMCFW Revision 00.11, SDR Revision 00.10
 - Support the Filter Replacement Sensor.
 - Improved Web server function of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 and changed the description of  the online help.
 - Changed the limit of input character to 64 characters when creating the 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 to be not able to use "." character in the host name when creating a CSR in SSL configuration.
 - Fixed the issue that a negative value does not displayed correctly in the "Component"-"temperature" 
   of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
 - Improved character-based remote console of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 to enable to display during  POST.
 - Changed to enable the user who logged in with operator user level to execute nmidump via command line
   interface of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.


2012/06/07 BMCFW Revision 00.10, SDR Revision 00.10
 - Initial Release.


6. Legal notices (trademarks and copyrights)

  All contents on this software are the copyright of NEC Corporation or the third-party software developer.
  
  EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
  
  Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, BitLocker are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
  Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
   
  Linux is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Linus Torvalds in the United States and/or other countries.

  Red Hat, RPM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Red Hat, Inc.
  
  Miracle Linux, logo of Miracle Linux are trademarks of MIRACLE LINUX,CORPORATION.

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