HP StoreOnce Backup System CLI Reference Guide

hardware update firmware

Description of Command Function

Updates the firmware for the defined hardware type.

Command Syntax

hardware update firmware <nodeX|storageX|switchX> [force] [user]

[password]

Command Authority

Administrator

Command Object Requirements

Not applicable – no objects exist within this command.

Command Parameter Requirements

• NODE

– This optional parameter is used to define an individual file server node. X is a

unique numeric index defining the hardware component. It is assigned during the initial

automatic hardware initialization and configuration, and its value resides in the node_config

file. A complete list of NODEX labels can be obtained using the hardware show node

status command (see “hardware show node status” (page 80)).

NOTE: X is for multi-node products only. Use NODE without defining X for single-node

products.

• storage

– This optional parameter is used to define an individual storage array. X is a unique

numeric index uniquely defining the hardware component. Use odd numbers (1, 3, 5, etc.),

and it updates the partner nodes (2, 4, 6, etc.) as well.

NOTE: X is for multi-node products only; use storage without defining X for single-node

products.

• switch

– This optional parameter is used to define an individual switch. Use this from a node

in the cluster, and it flashes all switches in the cluster.

NOTE: This parameter is for multi-node products only.

• force – This optional parameter forces firmware actions regardless of flash recommendations.

This parameter is typically used when downgrading the firmware.

• user – This is the user name for flashing switches and is only required for a switch configured

with different credentials.

• password – This is the password for flashing switches and is only required for a switch

configured with different credentials.

Requirements for Command Execution

• The command entry must conform to command syntax.

• All parameter values must be valid. See parameter requirements for details.

Successful Command Output

Upon successful completion of the command, the firmware for a defined hardware type is updated.

Command Operation during Abnormal Conditions

If the command does not conform to the required syntax, the following is displayed:

Command Failed - the command does not conform to the required syntax,

SYNTAX, where SYNTAX is the command syntax as described under Command Syntax in this

section.

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