Artesyn RTM-ATCA-736x-DD Installation and Use (June 2014) - Manual (Page 71)

Chapter 6
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MMC Firmware Upgrade Procedure
6.1 Overview
This chapter provides instructions for upgrading the MMC (Module Management Controller)
firmware on the RTM. The primary update mechanism utilizes the FCU (Firmware Upgrade
Command-line Utility) which is delivered with the BBS package for the host ATCA-736X board
family. Please consult the Programmer's Reference document for operation and use of the FCU.
Users may also upgrade the MMC firmware using the Pigeon Point System modified Ipmitool
described below.
6.2 The ipmitool Utility
An upgrade for the RTM-ATCA-736X-DD firmware can be performed remotely using a LAN
connection to the shelf manager. Firmware upgrades are accomplished with ipmitool, a
utility for managing IPMI-enabled devices. The utility is an open source derivative which is
modified by the shelf management supplier.
The RTM-ATCA-736X-DD keeps a redundant copy of the firmware in the flash. Upgrades are
reliable and reversible. A failure in the download (error or interruption) does not affect the
IPMC's ability to continue using the "old" firmware or its ability to restart the download process.
The IPMC automatically restores the previous firmware if there is a problem running a new
code for the first time.
6.2.1 Synopsis
The minimum information to complete a firmware upgrade is documented here.
$ ipmitool [-I|-H|-T|-B|-t|-b] hpm upgrade
$ ipmitool [-I|-H|-T|-B|-t|-b] hpm activate
6.2.2 Description
ipmitool
lets you manage Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) functions of
either a local or remote system using IPMI v1.5 and IPMI v2.0. Capabilities include printing FRU
information, LAN configuration, sensor readings, and remote chassis power control.