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Release Notes for
NEC Express5800/R120d-1E
NEC Express5800/R120d-2E
BMC Firmware 01.07 (Windows)
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NEC Corporation.
September 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 the NEC Express5800/R120d-1E, NEC 
Express5800/R120d-2E 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.
 - Improved possible deterioration in performance of remote KVM console 
   with host system that doesn't support mouse device.

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
     BMC Firmware Revision: 01.04
     BMC Firmware Revision: 01.06

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  :  01.07


- 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

2017/09/07 BMCFW Revision 01.07
 - 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.
 - Improved possible deterioration in performance of remote KVM console 
   with host system that doesn't support mouse device.

2014/07/30 BMCFW Revision 01.06
- Enhancing the ability of automatic restoration when the hardware control 
  function does not operate normally due to various hardware failure.

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.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows Vista, 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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