H3C UniServer R4900 G6 BMC Management Board_CPLD V005 Release Notes

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. 

Contents

Version information

Version number

Supported languages

Supported hardware platforms

Hardware and software compatibility matrix

ISSU upgrade type matrix

Update recommendation

Update restrictions and guidelines

Hardware feature updates

Software feature and command updates

MIB updates

Operation changes

Restrictions and guidelines

Open problems and workarounds

List of resolved problems

Resolved problems in V005

Troubleshooting

Related documentation

Documentation set

Obtaining documentation

Technical support

List of tables

Table 1 Version history

Table 2 Hardware and software compatibility matrix for H3C UniServer R4900 G6

Table 3 Hardware and software compatibility matrix for H3C UniServer R6700/ R6900 G6

Table 4 Hardware features

Version information

Version number

CPLD version: V005

Figure 1 Viewing CPLD version

Table 2 Version history

Supported languages

English.

Chinese.

Supported hardware platforms

H3C UniServer R4700 G6

H3C UniServer R4900 G6

Hardware and software compatibility matrix

Table 3 Hardware and software compatibility matrix for H3C UniServer R4700/R4900 G6

ISSU upgrade type matrix

ISSU provides two upgrade types: compatible upgrade and incompatible upgrade. The following table provides the approved ISSU upgrade types only between the current version and the history versions within the past 18 months. This matrix does not include history versions that are 18 months earlier than the current version, for which, no ISSU upgrade verification is performed.

Table 4 ISSU version compatibility matrix

Update recommendation

This version is required for update.

Update restrictions and guidelines

Make sure the server and the HDM client (such as a PC) can reach each other.

For a successful bulk update, make sure you can update one server successfully before you update the remaining servers.

During the update, make sure the network connection is available and do not refresh the webpage.

Do not refresh the page during the update.

To avoid CPLD or operating system errors, do not power on or power off the server during the firmware update.

After the firmware is updated, clear the browser cache before you re-log in to HDM.

Hardware feature updates

None.

Software feature and command updates

N/A.

MIB updates

N/A.

Operation changes

None.

Restrictions and guidelines

N/A.

Open problems and workarounds

N/A.

List of resolved problems

Resolved problems in V005

Added support for transmitting PFRCPLD presence information after PFR is developed.

Fixed the issue of abnormal EMMC chip shutdown when you click the CPLD reset button on HDM.

Troubleshooting

To obtain troubleshooting information, access the H3C official website at https://www.h3c.com/en/Support/Resource_Center/EN/Home/Severs/00-Public/Diagnose___Maintain/Troubleshooting/H3C_Servers_TG/.

Related documentation

Documentation set

H3C Servers Firmware Update Guide

H3C Servers HDM User Guide

Obtaining documentation

Access the most up-to-date H3C product documentation on the World Wide Web at http://www.h3c.com:

1.Click https://www.h3c.com/en/Support/Resource_Center/Technical_Documents/.

2.Select a product category and model to obtain the documentation of the product.

Technical support

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 400-810-0504

Telephone: 400-600-9999

Website: http://www.h3c.com

Appendix A Feature list

Hardware features

Table 5 Hardware features

Software features

N/A.

Appendix B Updating CPLD online from HDM

Application Scenarios

Use this section to update CPLD when you can access HDM for the server from the RJ-45 port.

Hardware and software requirements

The following hardware and software requirements must be met:

A CP with an RJ-45 port.

A browser is installed.

Restrictions and guidelines

None.

File uploading guidelines

Before uploading the version file for update, first verify that the MD5 checksum is correct.

Screenshots in this section are for illustration only.

Updating the CPLD firmware online

Configuring the local PC

1.Connect the RJ-45 port on the local PC to the network port on the server for HDM access.

2.Configure local area connection properties to specify a local IP address that is on the same network segment as the management address of HDM.

Entering the username and password

Enter the management address of HDM, for example, 192.168.1.2, in the browser, and enter the username and password.

The default settings are as follows:

Username: admin

Password: Password@_

Updating the firmware

1.On the top right corner of the HDM Web interface, click Force power-off.

The online update is typically performed in standby power state. The new firmware will take effect when you click Power on after the update.

2.On the HDM Web interface, select Firmware & Software > Update Firmware. Then, click Browse to select and upload an image file in BIN format.

3.Click Next as prompted to start the update.

Do not refresh the page during the update. The update process will take about two minutes.

4.Wait for the system to prompt the update success message.

5.Use either method to have the firmware take effect:

Power off the server, and then power on the server 30 seconds later.

Restart CPLD on the Firmware&Software > Restart Firmware page from HDM.

Handling firmware update failures

If a firmware update fails, the system starts up with the original firmware version. To resolve the firmware update failure issue: 

1.Verify that the physical interfaces are connected correctly.

2.Verify that the firmware image file is correct.

3.Verify that the server is not powered off during the update.

4.For the firmware update to take effect, restart the server.