Requirements for firmware update to take effect

Depending on the firmware type, additional action might be required for the update to take effect.

• iLO firmware or language pack—These firmware types take effect after an automatically triggered iLO reset.

• System ROM (BIOS)—Requires a server reboot.

• System Programmable Logic Device (CPLD)—Requires a server reboot.

  NOTE:

  A server reboot after a CPLD firmware update is converted to a server AC power cycle. iLO will reset as part of the AC power cycle.

• Power Management Controller and NVMe Backplane Firmware—Do not require a server reboot or a system reset.

  The NVMe firmware version will be displayed in the iLO web interface after the next server reboot.

• Innovation Engine (IE) and Server Platform Services (SPS)—These firmware types require that you power off the server before installation. The changes take effect after you power on the server.