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How to Update iLO2 or server firmware

How To


Summary

This document explains how to update firmware using the iLO 2 web interface.

To update the firmware and store files/repositories in iLO 2, you must have the "Configure iLO Settings" privilege.

Steps

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