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How to Update iLO3 or server firmware

How To


Summary

This document explains how to update firmware using the iLO 3 web interface.

To update the firmware and store files/repositories in iLO 3, you must have the "Configure iLO Settings" privilege.

Steps

1. Obtain the firmware file for the iLO 3 or server you want to update.
 
2. Select to the Administration -> iLO Firmware page.
 
 
3. Select Browse or Choose File, and then specify the location of the firmware image file.
 
 
4. Select start the update process, click Upload.
 
 
 
  • Once firmware has been updated, the iLO 3 will restart and leave the connection offline for several minutes until it starts again, that is when you have to connect to the iLO 3 again and verify that the update has been completed successfully.

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Document Information

Modified date:
06 November 2025

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