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Express5800/T110i-SAExpress5800/T110iAExpress5800/R110i-1
BMC firmware 02.27 (Linux)
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NEC Corporation.
April. 2018

[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 update module("the software") supports the functional enhancement, which describe 
  Revision history, in Express5800/T110i-S, Express5800/T110i, Express5800/R110i-1 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/T110i-S
     2. Express5800/T110i
     3. Express5800/R110i-1

   - BMC firmware versions to update:

        - BMC firmware
                       BMC Firmware Revision:  02.26

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

  3-3. BMC Firmware 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 :

    (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 BMC firmware.

              #./bmcup.sh

    (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 5 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 the terminal.
    (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  :  02.27


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.


  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.


5.  Revision history

(1st edition)
2018/04/12 BMCFW Revision 02.27
- Changed the encrypted communication not to use weak encryption scheme and TLS compression.
- Modified processing of system reset when OS reboot.


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.

