6.3 HP IBRIX X9720/StoreAll 9730 Storage Administrator Guide (AW549-96073, June 2013)

1. Run the /opt/hp/platform/bin/hpsp_fmt -fr command to verify that the firmware
on this node and subsequent nodes in this cluster is correct and up-to-date. This command
should be performed before placing the cluster back into service.
The following figure shows an example of the firmware recommendation output and corrective
component upgrade flash:
IMPORTANT: Upgrade the firmware in the following order:
1. Server
2. Chassis
3. Storage
2. Do the following based on the Proposed Action and Severity:
Go toStatus in Severity columnStatus in Proposed Action column
Step 3MANDATORYUPGRADE
Step 3 is optional. However, it is
recommended to perform step 3 for
RECOMMENDEDUPGRADE
system stability and to avoid any
known issues.
Step 4MANDATORYNONE or DOWNGRADE
Step 4 is optional. However, it is
recommended to perform step 4 for
RECOMMENDEDNONE or DOWNGRADE
system stability and to avoid any
known issues.
3. Perform the flash operation by entering the following command and then go to step 5:
hpsp_fmt -flash -c <components-name>
The following screen shot displays a successful flash operation.
138 Upgrading firmware