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Release Notes for
NEC Express5800/T110f-S
NEC Express5800/T110f-E
NEC Express5800/R110f-1E
NEC Express5800/T110g-S
NEC Express5800/T110g-E
NEC Express5800/R110g-1E
BMC Firmware 00.14 (Windows)
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NEC Corporation.
Aug.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

This BMC Firmware update module (hereinafter called "this software") supports 
the following functional enhancement in NEC Express5800/T110f-S, NEC Express
5800/T110f-E, NEC Express5800/R110f-1E, NEC Express5800/T110g-S,NEC Express
5800/T110g-E, NEC Express5800/R110g-1E models:

 - Improved to preserve contents of the web browser display for alert 
   configurations by EXPRESSSCOPE Profile Key when a motherboard is replaced.
 - Update online help on Web Console.
 - Update OSS license on Web Console.
 - Changed the encrypted communication not to use SSL v3.0.
 - Changed the signing algorithm of SSL server Certificate from SHA-1 to SHA-2.
 - Modified to prohibit string which contains " ' " or "#" in some 
   configurations by web browser.
 - Added the usable character "+" to the SMTP Server Setting in Mail Alert via 
   a web browser.
 - Modified to allow string which contains "-" or "_" in community name of SNMP
   alert configuration by web browser.
 - Supported new sensor offset of OS Boot Events for System Event Log (SEL) 
   viewer on Web console and Mail Alert.
 - Improved to BIOS POST Error (C010/C020/C103/C104) during use Remote KVM on 
   the POST just after AC power is supplied.
 - Modified to close unused port(TCP/UDP port 427).
 - Updated the OpenSSL to 1.0.1t base.

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/T110f-S  :  N8100-1983F, N8100-1984F, NP8100-1983FP1F
     2. NEC Express5800/T110f-E  :  N8100-1973F, N8100-2006F
     3. NEC Express5800/R110f-1E :  N8100-1986F, N8100-1998F, N8100-1999F, 
                                    N8100-2000F
     4. NEC Express5800/T110g-S  :  N8100-2195F, N8100-2196F
     5. NEC Express5800/T110g-E  :  N8100-2189F, N8100-2190F, N8100-2257F,
                                    N8100-2258F
     6. NEC Express5800/R110g-1E :  N8100-2180F, N8100-2181F, N8100-2182F, 
                                    N8100-2183F

 - BMC firmware versions to update:
     BMC Firmware Revision: 00.07
     BMC Firmware Revision: 00.08
     BMC Firmware Revision: 00.10
     BMC Firmware Revision: 00.11
     BMC Firmware Revision: 00.12
     BMC Firmware Revision: 00.13

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 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) Run Command Prompt.
   - Move to the directory with the update module.
   - Enter "BMCUP.BAT" for the update BMC firmware.
      (You should run Command Prompt, not to run Explorer.)
(3) After the complete, the following message is displayed.

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

(4) Stop Command Prompt.
(5) Reboot the your system.
     (You may reboot to activate the updated BMC firmware.)
(6) Confirm your BMC Firmware version.
        BMC Firmware Revision  :  00.14


- 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

- 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.

- 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. Please disconnect Fibre Channel 
                    cable, if the system uses Fibre Channel controller.
                 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.


5.  Revision history

2017/08/08 BMCFW Revision 00.14
 - Improved to preserve contents of the web browser display for alert 
   configurations by EXPRESSSCOPE Profile Key when a motherboard is replaced.
 - Update online help on Web Console.
 - Update OSS license on Web Console.
 - Changed the encrypted communication not to use SSL v3.0.
 - Changed the signing algorithm of SSL server Certificate from SHA-1 to SHA-2.
 - Modified to prohibit string which contains " ' " or "#" in some 
   configurations by web browser.
 - Added the usable character "+" to the SMTP Server Setting in Mail Alert via 
   a web browser.
 - Modified to allow string which contains "-" or "_" in community name of SNMP
   alert configuration by web browser.
 - Supported new sensor offset of OS Boot Events for System Event Log (SEL) 
   viewer on Web console and Mail Alert.
 - Improved to BIOS POST Error (C010/C020/C103/C104) during use Remote KVM on 
   the POST just after AC power is supplied.
 - Modified to close unused port(TCP/UDP port 427).
 - Updated the OpenSSL to 1.0.1t base.

2014/10/17 BMCFW Revision 00.13
- Enhanced the automatic recovery feature of hardware monitoring function.
- Improved possible deterioration in performance of remote KVM console 
  with host system that doesn't support mouse device.

2014/04/25 BMCFW Revision 00.12
- Support the following model.
   NEC Express5800/T110g-S, NEC Express5800/T110g-E, NEC Express5800/R110g-1E

2014/02/14 BMCFW Revision 00.11
- Improved the function of COM port communication when the server connects to UPS.

2013/12/03 BMCFW Revision 00.10
- Modified the SMTP client processing.
- Fixed an issue where remote management feature may be unavailable in network 
  which causes packet loss frequently.
- Added a new display resolution supported by latest display driver.
- 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.
- 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 Shutdown System 
  settiong of Aggressive Mode in ECO function.
- 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.
- 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 the problem that the "Ctrl+Alt+Del" button on the Remote KVM will 
  no longer function after pressing the "Ctrl" and "Alt" button and inputting
  any physical keyboard.
- Added "Enable HTTP1.1" as the necessary setting of browser on the "Client 
  Environment" of "Help".
- Fixed the issue that the SEL which shows non-redundant power configuration 
  is rarely logged at the system startup in redundant power system of NEC 
  Express5800/T110f-E or R110f-1E.


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 and BitLocker are either 
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.

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

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