Intel SBXD62 User Guide - Page 50

Firmware updates Intel will periodically make firmware updates available for the blade server. Use the following table to determine the methods that you can use to install these firmware updates. Important: To avoid problems and to maintain proper system performance, always make sure that the BIOS, service processor (BMC), and diagnostic firmware levels are consistent for all blade servers within the Intel® Blade Server Chassis SBCE. Firmware Update diskette Update Xpress Managementmodule Web interface Switchmodule Web interface Switchmodule Telnet interface BIOS code Yes Yes No No No Diagnostic Yes code Yes No No No Service Yes processor code (BMC code) Yes Yes No No The service processor (BMC) in the blade server provides the following features: • Continuous health monitoring and control • Configurable notification and alerts • Event logs that are timestamped and saved in nonvolatile memory and can be attached to e-mail alerts • Remote graphics console redirection • Point-to-point protocol (PPP) support • Remote power control • Remote firmware update and access to critical server settings • Around-the-clock access to the blade server, even if the server is turned off At some time, you might have to flash the service processor to apply the latest firmware. Download the latest firmware for your blade server service processor from the Intel Support Web site. Use the management-module Web interface to flash the service processor. The Web interface is described in the Intel® Server Management Module SBCECMM: Installation and User's Guide. 40 Intel® Server Compute Blade SBXD62 Installation and User's Guide