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10 Upgrading Virtual Connect firmware after VCEM is
managing VC Domains
The process for upgrading Virtual Connect (VC) firmware requires extra steps when VCEM is
managing the VC Domain. VCEM gains exclusive access to managed domains. However, using
the VC Domain Maintenance capability, the Virtual Connect Manager can be used to upgrade
VC firmware while the VC Domain is being managed by VCEM.
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Before upgrading VC firmware, you must ensure that the installed version of VCEM supports the
VC firmware upgrade. For more information, see the HP Insight Management 7.0 Support Matrix
at
.
The VC firmware version might require installation of a VCEM Firmware Support Update or new
version of VCEM. Ensure the following requirements have been met:
1.
Download and install the VCEM Firmware Support Update or a new VCEM version that
supports the VC firmware.
2.
Acquire the HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Firmware. You can download the firmware
from
. Firmware installation instructions are included with the download.
3.
Determine whether any other components must be updated before upgrading the VC firmware
by reviewing the Virtual Connect firmware documentation. The VC firmware might have
dependencies on specific versions of the following items:
•
HP BladeSystem c-Class Onboard Administrator
•
HP ProLiant c-Class Server BIOS – System ROM
•
HP Integrity c-Class Server EFI
•
HP c-Class Embedded NICs
•
HP c-Class Server Mezzanine Cards
•
HP Integrated Lights-Out 2 (iLO 2)
Performing the firmware update using the VC Domain Maintenance
capability
1.
From the VC Domains screen, select a VC Domain.
2.
Click VC Domain Maintenance.
3.
Click Make changes via VC Domain. Virtual Connect Manager appears in a separate browser
window. The VC Domain Maintenance information indicates that the VC Domain is unlocked
for domain, network, and storage changes.
4.
Select from one of the following options:
•
For Virtual Connect firmware versions earlier than 3.0x, log in to Virtual Connect Manager
with full user rights and upgrade the firmware. When the firmware upgrade is complete,
close the VC Manager browser.
•
For Virtual Connect versions 3.0x or later, you must upgrade the firmware with the HP
Virtual Connect Support Utility. See the HP BladeSystem c-Class Virtual Connect Support
Utility User Guide at
Attempting to upgrade
3.0x or later through the Virtual Connect Manager web interface will fail due to the
increased size of the firmware image.
5.
Return to the VC Domain Maintenance page in VCEM.
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