Updating firmware using Localhost

Prerequisites

Verify that you have completed all the prerequisites.

About this task

The solution supports firmware updates on the local host where it is installed. When the service starts, the local host is automatically discovered and onboarded.

For systems with HPE iLO configured in the standard security state, onboarding completes automatically. For systems with HPE iLO configured in a high-security state, provide the required HPE iLO credentials to complete the onboarding.

IMPORTANT

This release supports localhost firmware updates through the SUM web interface only. The localhost CLI update workflow is not supported.

Procedure

  1. Select Servers on the left pane.
  2. Select one or more servers that you want to update.
  3. Select Actions > Update Firmware.
  4. If any selected servers are not eligible for a firmware update, the Update Firmware Baseline dialog displays the affected servers. Review the details and click Continue to proceed with the eligible servers.
  5. From the Choose a Base SPP Bundle list, select the firmware baseline to apply.
  6. Optional. Configure the HPE Drivers and Software by selecting one of the following options:
    • Enabled – Includes driver and software updates along with the firmware update. Eligible servers must be powered on and meet the AMS and iSUT requirements. Servers that do not meet these requirements are automatically excluded.
    • Disabled – Updates firmware only.
  7. Optional. Configure the Downgrade Components to Match Baseline by selecting one of the following options:
    • Disabled (Default) – Updates only components that are older than the selected baseline. Components with newer versions remain unchanged.
    • Enabled – Updates older components and downgrades newer components to match the selected baseline.
  8. Optional. Enable Power Off Server After Update if you want powered-on servers to be automatically powered off after the firmware update.
  9. Click Next.

    The Select Servers page validates the selected servers against the update requirements. Servers that do not meet the requirements are automatically removed from the update.

  10. On the Review page, verify your selections and click Start Update.
  11. Optional. Monitor the progress of the update on the Activity page.
  12. Verify and review the update. Select Servers, select the required server, and click the Firmware tab.