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1. If necessary, move services from the blade(s) to be upgraded.

2. Boot the ISO for offline update of Emulex-based FlexFabric Adapters, LOMs and Ethernet

Adapters version 2.102.517.703 using iLO virtual media (recommended).

NOTE: Instead of using iLO virtual media, the ISO can be burned to a DVD and booted

using OA DVD Player (if equipped) or from a DVD player attached to the server blade.

3. The upgrade utility will run automatically. Wait for the update to complete before rebooting

the system.

4. Reallocate the blade(s) for services as needed.

Upgrade Onboard Administrator firmware to version 3.31

NOTE: This upgrade can be done online and requires approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

1. Run hpsum.exe and follow the instructions to update the two OA modules for the enclosure(s).

This step requires providing the IP addresses and login credentials for all the OA modules in

the environment.

2. For Matrix 6.1 and 6.2 customers, download and install HP SIM 6.1 or HP SIM 6.2 HotFix

Update Kit dated May 31, 2011. See http://h18013.www1.hp.com/products/servers/

management/hpsim/download.html.

Upgrade Virtual Connect firmware to version 3.18

NOTE: This step does not apply if you have already upgraded to VC 3.18.

This upgrade can be done online and requires approximately 20 minutes for each VC-Enet module,

and 5 minutes for each VC-FC module to be updated.

1. Place the VC domain in maintenance mode using Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM)

before updating the VC module.

2. Run hpsum.exe and follow the instructions to update the VC modules for the enclosure. This

step requires the IP address of the all VC module(s) running Virtual Connect Manager and

3. After the upgrade, end maintenance mode using VCEM.

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