HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 12)

Commands 12
Item Description
Syntax vcutil -a update -i -u -p -l [-b ]
[-f ] -vcu -vcp [-q] [-oe ] [-
of ] [-we ] [-wf ]
Parameters:
IP IP address of the active OA in the enclosure*
USER Name of the OA user with privileges to access all enclosure interconnect bays
PWD Password of the OA user
FILE Full path to the Virtual Connect package on the local computer or supported remote server
BAY Optional. The bay number of the target module. If not specified, the default is all supported
modules. The BAY parameter is only supported for single-enclosure Virtual Connect
domains and for enclosures that are not in a Virtual Connect domain. Enclosures in a Multi-
Enclosure Domain have all modules updated regardless of the BAY parameter.
FORCE Optional. Comma separated list of force operations under certain conditions:
• version—Allow an update of the same or older firmware versions.
• health—Allow an update on a module with failed or degraded health.
VCM USER Name of the Virtual Connect user with Domain privileges. This command is required if an
enclosure is in a Virtual Connect domain.
VCM PASS Password for the Virtual Connect user
-q Optional. Specifies that the firmware update does not prompt for confirmation before
updating, and uses the default answer for the confirmation (YES).
-oe Optional. Specifies VC-Enet module activation order. The following activation order
methods are supported:
• parallel—All modules are activated at the same time.
• odd-even—(Default) All modules on the backup VCM side are activated first, then all
modules on the primary VCM side except the primary VCM, then the primary VCM
itself.
• serial—Modules are activated one at a time starting with the highest numbered bay.
• manual—Modules are updated but not activated. Use the VC Manager GUI or OA
GUI to activate (reboot) modules.
-of Optional. Specifies VC-FC module activation order. The following activation order methods
are supported:
• parallel—All modules are activated at the same time.
• odd-even—All modules in odd-numbered bays are activated first, and then modules in
even-numbered bays are activated.
• serial—(Default) Modules are activated one at a time starting with the highest
numbered bay.
• manual—Modules are updated but not activated. Use the OA GUI to activate (reboot)
modules.
-we Optional. Specifies the amount of time, in minutes, to wait between activating or rebooting
VC-Enet modules. This command is required for some MPIO/teaming software on the server
blades in the enclosure. The default is 0, or no delay.
-wf Optional. Specifies the amount of time, in minutes, to wait between activating or rebooting
VC-FC modules. This command is required for some MPIO/teaming software on the server
blades in the enclosure. The default is 0, or no delay.