Users Guide

When transferring files to and from CMC, the file transfer icon spins during the transfer. If your icon is

animated, make sure that your browser is configured to allow animations. For instructions, see Allow

Animations in Internet Explorer.

If you experience problems downloading files from CMC using Internet Explorer, enable the Do not save

encrypted pages to disk option. For instructions, see Downloading Files From CMC With Internet

Explorer.

Related Concepts

Downloading CMC Firmware

Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions

Updating CMC Firmware Using Web Interface

To update the CMC firmware using the CMC Web interface:

1. Go to any of the following pages:

• Chassis Overview → Update

• Chassis Overview → Chassis Controller → Update

• Chassis Overview → I/O Module Overview → Update

• Chassis Overview → iKVM → Update

The Firmware Update page is displayed.

2. In the CMC Firmware section, select the check box(s) in the Update Targets column for the CMC or

CMCs (if standby CMC is present) you want to update the firmware and click Apply CMC Update.

3. In the Firmware Image field, enter the path to the firmware image file on the management station or

shared network, or click Browse to navigate to the file location. The default CMC firmware image

name is firmimg.cmc.

4. Click Begin Firmware Update and then click Yes to continue. The Firmware Update Progress section

provides firmware update status information. A status indicator displays on the page while the image

file uploads. File transfer time varies based on connection speed. When the internal update process

begins, the page automatically refreshes and the Firmware update timer is displayed.

NOTE: In a chassis supported by DC PSUs, an error message is displayed if you attempt to

update the firmware with a version that is not supported by DC PSUs.

5. Additional instructions:

• Do not click the Refresh icon or navigate to another page during the file transfer.

• To cancel the process, click Cancel File Transfer and Update. This option is available only during

file transfer.

• The Update State field displays the firmware update status.

NOTE: The update may take several minutes for CMC.

6. For a standby CMC, when the update is complete the Update State field displays Done. For an active

CMC, during the final phases of the firmware update process, the browser session and connection

with CMC is lost temporarily as the active CMC is taken offline. You must log in again after a few

minutes, when the active CMC has rebooted. After CMC resets, the new firmware is displayed on the

Firmware Update page.

NOTE: After the firmware update, clear the Web browser cache. For instructions on how to

clear the browser cache, see your Web browser’s online help.