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Express5800/T110h
SDR Revision 05 (Linux)
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NEC Corporation.
October 2016

[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

  SDR update module("the software") supports the functional enhancement, which describe Revision history,
  in Express5800/T110h models:

  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 virtualization environment.

  - If you use ESMPRO(R) ExpressUpdate function, [ 2.  Models and software revisions for update ] and
    [ 3.  Installation procedures ] are processed automatically. Please refrer to [ 4.  Notes ].

  - Before SDR update, please make sure that a drive letter has been assigned 
    to the virtual CD/DVD drive on Windows OS if the Remote Media function of the BMC is enabled.

2.  Models and software revisions for update 

  Users who use the following server models and SDR versions need update:
   - Models to update: 

         Express5800/T110h

   - SDR versions to update:

         SDR Revision:           xx.03
         SDR Revision:           xx.04

  NOTE:
    If your SDR 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 SDR version:

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

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

     - By BIOS Setup, to confirm your 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 EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3, to confirm your SDR version:

     (1)  Run EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
     (2)  Select the [system] tab.
     (3)  Select the [IPMI information] sub menu.
     (4)  Select the [SDR] button and select LAST Record ID / Record Type : OEMSDR
     (5)  Check [[OEM Dara] SDR Version].

     - By ESMPRO Manager Ver.6, to confirm your SDR version:

     (1)  Run ESMPRO Manager Ver.6.
     (2)  After selecting the server, select the [Remote Control] tab.
     (3)  Select the [IPMI Information] sub menu.
     (4)  Select the [SDR-Management Information] sub menu and press the Enter key.
     (5)  The SDR version of your system will be displayed.

3.  Installation procedures

  3-1. Preparation for the software
      If remote media/KVM feature of BMC is connected, disconnect it.

  3-2. Preparation for the software
   If your system can access the update module on the web, you may go to
    "3-3. SDR updating procedure".

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

  - 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.

  3-3. SDR updating procedure

    Please update by following procedure.
    To close all running applications are recommended.
    If you skip "3-2. Preparation for the software", please go to"(3) Run Command Prompt."

  - How to update SDR :

    (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) Open the terminal.
        - Move to the directory.
        - Enter following command for the update SDR.

              #./SDRup.sh

    (4) The following message is displayed.

         ####################################################
         #  From now will start the update of SDR           #
         #  Please end all the applications.                #
         ####################################################

    (5) Close all unnecesssaly aplications and press any key to start updating procedure.
        (It takes about 5 minutes.)

    (6) After completing update successfully, the following message is displayed.

            SDR update was complete !!

    (7) Close the terminal.
    (8) Reboot your system.
        (You should reboot the system to activate the updated SDR as soon as possible.)
    (9) Confirm that the SDR Revision has been updated to the version listed below by any of
        the means described at (*1).

                          SDR Revision           :  xx.05

4.  Note

  4-1.Note after updating SDR:

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


  4-2.Error message for updating SDR

    During updating SDR, following message might be displayed.

    C4  = The image file does not support this machine.

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

    C1  = Invalid parameter.
    C2  = Failed to image file load.
    C3  = The image file is corrupted.
    C5  = The image file is bigger than flash rom.
    C6  = Update tool does not support this firmware.
    C19 = File open error. (ExUpInfo.xml)
    C20 = Version info. Not exist. (ExUpInfo.xml : <version>)
    C21 = Timeout was generated.
         
       - Cause : The update module may be broken.
       - Answer: Retry to download the update module and to update it.

    C7  = Error while establishing the session.

       - Cause : Communication error occurred between SDR Update tool.
       - Answer: Please try following steps.
                 1. Please remove external USB storage devices, such as CD-ROM and DVD-ROM, from the
                    system in case that these devices are connected.
                 2. Please reset BMC and wait for a while.
                    And then please retry to update the SDR.
                 3. If there is the same failure at step 2 , please use SDR update module for offline.
                    If update tool detects the same error in spite of above workaround, call the
                    maintenance service.

    C8  = IPMI command error. (Get Device ID)
    C9  = IPMI command error. (Get FW Info)
    C10 = IPMI command error. (Enter FW Update)
    C11 = IPMI command error. (Upload FW Image)
    C12 = IPMI command error. (Get FW Update Status)
    C13 = IPMI command error. (Check FW Image)
    C14 = IPMI command error. (Exec FW Update)
    C15 = Update status error. (Enter FW Update)
    C16 = Update status error. (Upload FW Image)
    C17 = Update status error. (Check FW Image)
    C18 = Firmware update error.

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

  4-3. Error message for updating SDR

    During updating SDR, following message might be displayed.

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

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

    (c) Illegal parameter format.

       - Cause : The parameter of the update is illegal.
       - Answer: Retry to download the update module and to update it.

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

       - Cause : The SDR update function is not support. Otherwise, 
                 the updating SDR failed for the system in high load.
       - Answer: If the system is in high load, you may wait for normal load, then retry to update the
                 SDR.

    (e) Timeout was generated.
    (f) Get Device ID Command Error.
    (g) insufficient memory.
    (h) SDR record read error from BMC.
    (i) failed to clear the SDR repository.
    (j) failed to receive BMC response, bad completion code.
    (k) IPMI command retry error.
    (l) failed to open IPMI Driver.
    (m) failed to send IPMI command.
    (n) IPMI command error for Backup/GetSdrVersion.
    (o) Backup File I/O error.
    (p) SDR file does not match with what was programmed into memory.
    (q) SDR file unsuccessfully written.
    (r) It failed in retrying of MSDriver. A high load of the system is thought as a cause.

       - Cause : The updating SDR failed for the system in high load.
       - Answer: If the system is in high load, you may wait for normal load, then retry to update the
                 SDR.

5. Revision history

   2016/10/17 SDR Revision xx.05
    - Fan's revolving control was optimized in Redundant power supply model.

   2016/04/20 SDR Revision xx.04
    - "Maximum Normal value" of "internal Temparature Sensor" of "High temperature resistant  Kit" was changed.

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

   Linux is a trademark or registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the United States and
   other countries.

   Red Hat and RPM are a trademark or registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc.

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

   GRID is trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
   countries.

   All other product, brand, or trade names used in this publication are the trademarks or registered
   trademarks of their respective trademark owners.

