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Express5800/T110h-SAExpress5800/T110hAExpress5800/R110h-1AExpress5800/GT110h
BMC firmware 02.11 (Windows)
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NEC Corporation.
March. 2017

[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

  BMC firmware and SDR update module("the software") supports the functional enhancement, which describe 
  Revision history, in Express5800/T110h-S, Express5800/T110h, Express5800/R110h-1 and
  Express5800/GT110h 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 BMC firmware 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 firmware is enabled.


2.  Models and software revisions for update 

  Users who use the following server models and BMC firmware versions need update:
   - Models to update: 
     1. Express5800/T110h-S
     2. Express5800/T110h
     3. Express5800/R110h-1


   - BMC firmware and SDR versions to update:

        - BMC firmware
                       BMC Firmware Revision:  02.06
                                               02.08

  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:

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

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

     - 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. 


     * How to confirm by the remote access *

     - 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].

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

     (1)  Run ESMPRO Manager Ver.6.
     (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.


3.  Installation procedures

  3-1. Check Secure Boot setting. 
    If it is [Enabled], change it to [Disabled].
     (Defualt setting is [Disabled].)
    If changing it, please return [Enabled] setting after this updating.
        *  Secure Boot setting : BIOS Setup Utility - [Security]

  3-2 Disconnect remote media/KVM feature of BMC
      If remote media/KVM feature of BMC is connected, disconnect it.

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

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

  - 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.

  3-4. BMC Firmware and SDR updating procedure

    Please update by following procedure.
    To close all running applications are recommended.
    If you skip "3-1. Preparation for the software", please go to"(3) Run Command Prompt."

  - How to update BMC firmware and 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) Run Command Prompt.
        - Move to the directory.
        - Enter "BMCUP.BAT" for the update BMC firmware.
          (You should run it on Command Prompt, not to run it on Explorer.)
    (4) The following message is displayed.

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

    (5) Close all unnecesssaly aplications and press any key to start updating procedure.
        (It takes about 8 minutes.)

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

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

            BMCFW update was complete !!

    (7) Close Command Prompt.
    (8) Reboot your system.
        (You should reboot the system to activate the updated BMC firmware as soon as possible.)
    (9) 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  :  02.11


4.  Note

  4-1.Note after updating BMC firmware :

    (1) Logout all web browser on your system.
    (2) Login the web browser on your system if necessary.
    (3) If EXPRESSSCOPE Engin 3 is logged out, log in again.
    (4) During updating BMC, IPMIDRV Event 1004 is recorded in Windows system event.
        It's no problem for operation.

  4-2.Error message for updating BMC firmware

    During updating BMC Firmware, 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 BMC firmware version.


    C1  = Invalid parameter.
    C2  = Failed to image file load.
    C3  = The image file is corrupted.
    C4  = The image file does not support this machine.
    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 BMC and 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 BMC firmware.
                 3. If there is the same failure at step 2 , please use BMC firmware 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 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.


  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: Reboot the system after the BMC firmware is updated, then retry to update the SDR.
                 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

2017/03/14 BMCFW Revision 02.11

 BMC:
 - Updated OpenSSL module based on 1.0.2.
 - Changed some strings on Web browser and Command Line Interface of EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
 - Supported new sensor offset of OS Boot Events for System Event Log(SEL) viewer on Web browser and Mail Alert.
 - Modified to close unused port(TCP/UDP port 427).
 - Took measures to GNU C library(glibc) vulnerable to buffer overflow (CVE-2015-7547).
 - Fixed the issue that it can not access to EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3 from Web browser after changing BMC FW setting in rare case.
 - Update online help on Web browser 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.

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

   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.

