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6. Managing firmware, software, and language
packs
Firmware updates
Firmware updates enhance server and iLO functionality with new features, improvements, and
security updates.
You can update firmware by using an online or offline firmware update method.
Online firmware update
When you use an online method to update firmware, you can perform the update without
shutting down the server operating system. Online firmware updates can be performed in-band
or out-of-band.
In-band
Firmware is sent to iLO from the server host operating system.
The iLO 5 Channel Interface Driver is required for in-band firmware updates.
During a host-based firmware update, it does not verify user credentials or privileges because
the host-based utilities require a root (Linux and VMware) or Administrator (Windows) login.
The iLO Online ROM Flash Component is examples of online in-band firmware update
methods.
Out-of-band
Firmware is sent to iLO over a network connection. Users with the Configure iLO Settings
privilege can update firmware by using an out-of-band method. If the system maintenance
switch is set to disable iLO security, any user can update firmware with an out-of-band
method.
The iLO web interface, the iLO RESTful API, and SMASH CLP are examples of online out-of-
band firmware update methods.
Online firmware update methods
In-band firmware updates
• Online ROM Flash Component—Use an executable file to update firmware while the
server is running. The executable file contains the installer and the firmware package.
You can download online ROM flash components for iLO and server firmware at the
following website: http://www.nec.com/express/.
This option is supported when iLO is configured to use the Production security state.
Out-of-band firmware updates
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