Updating iLO or server firmware by using the flash firmware feature

You can update firmware from any network client by using the iLO web interface. A signed file is required.

Prerequisites

  • The Configure iLO Settings privilege is required for flashing firmware and storing components in the iLO Repository.

Procedure
  1. Obtain a server firmware or iLO firmware file.
  2. If you will update the Innovation Engine (IE) or Server Platform Services (SPS) firmware, power off the server, and then wait 30 seconds.

    The IE and SPS firmware cannot be updated when the server OS is running.

    IMPORTANT:

    If you plan to update both the IE firmware and the SPS firmware, update the IE firmware first, followed by the SPS firmware.

  3. Click Firmware & OS Software in the navigation tree, and then click Update Firmware.

    If the Update Firmware option is not displayed, click the ellipsis icon in the top-right corner of the iLO web interface, then click Update Firmware.

  4. Select the Local file or Remote file option.
  5. Depending on the option you selected, do one of the following:

    • Depending on the browser you use, click Browse or Choose File in the Local file box, and then specify the location of the firmware component.

    • In the Remote file URL box, enter the URL for a firmware component on an accessible web server.

  6. On servers with an installed TPM or TM, suspend or back up software that stores information on the TPM or TM, then select the Confirm TPM override check box.

    Drive encryption software is an example of software that stores information on the TPM or TM.

    CAUTION: If you use drive encryption software, suspend it before initiating a firmware update. Failure to follow these instructions might result in losing access to your data.
  7. To start the update process, click Flash.

    Depending on the server configuration, iLO notifies you that:

    • When you update the iLO firmware, iLO will reboot automatically.

    • Some types of server firmware might require a server reboot, but the server will not reboot automatically.

  8. Click OK.
    IMPORTANT:

    Do not boot or reboot the server during a PLDM firmware update because this action might cause the server to go into standby mode for approximately 20 minutes before starting up.

    The iLO firmware receives, validates, and then flashes the firmware image.

    When you update the iLO firmware, iLO reboots and closes your browser connection. It might take several minutes before you can re-establish a connection.

  9. For iLO firmware updates only: To start working with the new firmware, clear your browser cache, and then log in to iLO.
  10. For server firmware updates only: If the firmware type requires powering on or rebooting the server or initiating a system reset, take the appropriate action.
  11. (Optional) To confirm that the new firmware is active, check the firmware version on the Installed Firmware page.

    You can also check the iLO firmware version on the Overview page.