Hitachi HA820 G2 - Drivers; Software and Firmware; Operating System Version Support

Hitachi Advanced Server HA820 G2 User Guide 178
6. Change to the file system that contains the System ROM Flash Binary component for your
server. Enter one of the
fsx file systems available, such as fs0: or fs1:, and press Enter .
7. Use the cd command to change from the current directory to the directory that contains the
binary file.
8. Flash the system ROM by entering fwupdate –d BIOS -f filename.
9. Reboot the server. A reboot is required after the firmware update in order for the updates to take
effect and for hardware stability to be maintained.
Online Flash components
This component provides updated system firmware that can be installed directly on supported operating
systems. Additionally, when used in conjunction with SUM, this Smart Component allows the user to
update firmware on remote servers from a central location. This remote deployment capability eliminates
the need for the user to be physically present at the server to perform a firmware update.
Drivers
IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers. Update drivers using any of the
following Smart Update Solutions:
• Download the latest Service Pack for Hitachi Vantara (includes Smart Update Manager)
• Download Smart Update Manager for Linux
• Download specific drivers
To locate the drivers for a server, go to
https://support.hitachivantara.com/en/user/answers/downloads.html#hardware-download and then
search for the product name/number.
Software and firmware
Update software and firmware before using the server for the first time, unless any installed software or
components require an older version.
For system software and firmware updates, use one of the following sources:
• Download the SPV, individual drivers, firmware, or other system software components from the
server product page in the Hitachi Vantara website
.
Operating system version support
For information about specific versions of a supported operating system, see
https://support.hitachivantara.com/en/user/answers/interoperability.html
• Private or hybrid cloud computing
• Big data and mobility requirements
• Improving data center infrastructure