Installing firmware using the USB port on the service processor on a system that is not managed by a management console
Learn how to use the universal serial bus (USB) port to install server firmware on the service processor when the system is not responding.
Install firmware by using the USB port only on the service
processor if you are directed to do so by your next level of support,
by an isolation procedure, or after exchanging the service processor
assembly.
Downloading the server firmware fix and copying it to a USB flash drive
Learn how to download the server firmware fix to a computer or server with an Internet connection, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
Note: The following
instructions are applicable to the generic USB flash drive without
any added software.
To download the fix and to copy it to a USB flash drive, complete the following steps:
Installing the server firmware on the service processor assembly through an USB port
To install the server firmware on the service processor assembly through an USB port, complete the following steps:
Important: Do not interrupt this process after you begin.
Verifying the firmware installation
To verify that the firmware has been installed correctly, complete the following steps:
- Access the ASMI and view the level of server firmware displayed in the upper-right corner below the copyright statement on the Welcome pane.
- Verify that the level of server firmware that is displayed is the level that you installed.
- If the level of server firmware that is displayed is not the level that you installed, retry installing the firmware using another USB flash drive. If the problem persists, contact your next level of support.