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Release Notes for
NEC Express5800/R120d-1E
NEC Express5800/R120d-2E
BMC Firmware 01.04 (Linux)
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NEC Corporation.
Nov 2013

[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

This BMC Firmware update module (hereinafter called "this software") supports 
the following functional enhancement in the NEC Express5800/R120d-1E, NEC 
Express5800/R120d-2E models:

- Changed to configure IPMI authentication type same as 
  ESMPRO/SM setting when the network configuration is set by 
  Web browser and BMC Configuration Tool.
- Added PSU_Status_Sensor to monitor the STATUS_VOUT.
- Fixed the issue that the system will be powerd off after power on when the system takes over 30 second 
  to shut down that caused by ShutdownSystem settiong of Aggressive Mode in ECO function.
- Added the function for agentless monitoring of onboard LAN ports.
- Added a new display resolution supported by latest display driver.
- Modified the SMTP client processing.
- 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.
- 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 Mail and SNMP Alert settings are displayed as "disable" 
  although these settings are enabled after the BMC Firmware is updated.
- Fixed the issue that the BMC LAN is not available if invalid DNS Server Address is set to the BMC.
- Improved to show warning message when launching Remote KVM if the keyboard 
  language of Remote KVM is different from that of client OS.
- Improved to reflect the keyboard input of Remote KVM even when the client OS 
  is in Japanese input mode.
- 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.

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/R120d-1E :  N8100-EU1824F, N8100-1954F, N8100-1955F, N8100-1956F
     2. NEC Express5800/R120d-2E :  N8100-EU1813F, N8100-1950F, N8100-1951F, N8100-1952F,
                                    N8100-1953F

 - BMC firmware versions to update:
     BMC Firmware Revision: 00.08
     BMC Firmware Revision: 00.11
     BMC Firmware Revision: 00.12

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 xrasutl, to confirm your BMC Firmware version:

     (1)  Run the xrasutil.
     (2)  Select the [Display the current IPMI infomation...] sub menu and press the Space key.
     (3)  Select the [IPMI Infomation] sub menu and press the Space key.
     (4)  Select the [Most Recent IPMI Data] sub menu and press the Space key.
     (5)  Select the [Management Controller Infomation] sub menu and press the Enter key.
     (6)  The BMC firmware version 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 Firmware 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 update BMC firmware:

(1) Download the update module and decompress it to a desired directory.

(2) Login "root" account and move to the folder into which you extracted the module.

(3) Add the execute authority to the BMC Update Program by executing the 
    following command.
    # chmod +x ./bmcflash.sh

(4) Run the BMC Update Program by the the following command, then the Program will start.
    # ./bmcup.sh

(5) After the complete, the following message is displayed.

      Update is successful. Reboot is required for changeover to new FW.

(6) Reboot the your system.
     (You may reboot to activate the updated BMC firmware.)

(7) Confirm your BMC Firmware version.
      BMC Firmware Revision  :  01.04

- 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.  Notes

- Error message for updating BMC firmware

     Checking file ... OK
     Checking FMH ... OK
     Checking Partition ... OK

     Creating IPMI session via USB...Done
           This image file does not supports this machine.

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


5.  Revision history

2013/10/17 BMCFW Revision 01.04
- Changed to configure IPMI authentication type same as 
  ESMPRO/SM setting when the network configuration is set by 
  Web browser and BMC Configuration Tool.
- Added PSU_Status_Sensor to monitor the STATUS_VOUT.
- Fixed the issue that the system will be powerd off after power on when the system takes over 30 second 
  to shut down that caused by ShutdownSystem settiong of Aggressive Mode in ECO function.
- Added the function for agentless monitoring of onboard LAN ports.
- Added a new display resolution supported by latest display driver.
- Modified the SMTP client processing.
- 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.
- 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 Mail and SNMP Alert settings are displayed as "disable" 
  although these settings are enabled after the BMC Firmware is updated.
- Fixed the issue that the BMC LAN is not available if invalid DNS Server Address is set to the BMC.
- Improved to show warning message when launching Remote KVM if the keyboard 
  language of Remote KVM is different from that of client OS.
- Improved to reflect the keyboard input of Remote KVM even when the client OS 
  is in Japanese input mode.
- 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.

2013/04/01 BMCFW Revision 00.12
- Fixed the issue that BMC has the pottential to stall by using remote KVM function
  after illegal BMC reset that will 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.
- Fixed the issue that the ESMPRO/SM can not detect the BMC depending on the network 
  environment.

2012/11/05 BMCFW Revision 00.11
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.


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.

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

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