H3C UniServer R4900 G6 System Board SCPLD V004 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

(Optional) Version compatibility with ISSU

Update recommendation

Update restrictions and guidelines

Hardware feature updates

Software feature and command updates

V004

MIB updates

Operation changes

Restrictions and guidelines

Open problems and workarounds

List of resolved problems

Resolved problems in V004

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 features

This document describes the features, restrictions and guidelines, open problems, and workarounds for version V004. Before you use this version on a live network, back up the configuration and test the version to avoid software update affecting your live network.

Use this document in conjunction with the documents listed in "Related documentation."

Version information

Version number

CPLD version: V004

Figure 1 Viewing CPLD version

Table 2 Version history

Supported languages

English.

Chinese.

Supported hardware platforms

H3C UniServer R4900 G6

Hardware and software compatibility matrix

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

(Optional) Version compatibility with ISSU

None.

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

V004

None.

MIB updates

N/A.

Operation changes

None.

Restrictions and guidelines

Make sure the HDM version is 1.54 or later.

Open problems and workarounds

None.

List of resolved problems

Resolved problems in V004

202306250162

Symptom: If PMIC DIMMs of the TI manufacturer are used, BIOS initialization gets stuck.

Condition: This symptom might occur if the CPLD version is V003 and PMIC DIMMs of the TI manufacturer are used together with PMIC DIMMs of other manufacturers.

202306250486

Symptom: The health LED on the chassis ear flashes red when no HDM alarm is present.

Condition: This symptom might occur if a PSU with specific errors are installed.

202304010586

Symptom: HDM displays N/A for hot swapped OCP network adapters of specific models.

Condition: This symptom might occur if you hot swap OCP network adapters of specific models.

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

Website: http://www.h3c.com

Appendix A Feature list

Hardware features

Table 4 Hardware features

Software features

N/A

Appendix B Updating CPLD

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

2.Click Next. Select the firmware to be updated and then click Next. Update the firmware as instructed.

3.Confirm the update operation.

Figure 2 Update progress

Figure 3 Update completed

4.Use either method to make the new firmware version take effect:

Remove the AC power from the device for 30 seconds and then power on the device.

Access the Firmware & Software > Restart Firmware page on HDM, and restart CPLD.

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.