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It is important to select the correct firmware file for the existing platform type. The upgrade fails if the platform type mismatches with the selected firmware upgrade file. For example: For SBC 7000 Series platform, the firmware upgrade file should be firmware-7x00-V0x.xx.00-R000.img file.

The following details helps to choose the correct firmware file for an upgrade:

Platform TypeFirmware file
SBC 5000 Series
(5100, 5110, 5200, 5210)

Upgrade from 2.x to 3.x version:

  • bmc5X00_v3.xx.00-R000.rom
  • bmc5X00_v3.xx.00-R000.rom.md5sum

Upgrade from 3.x to 3.y version:

  • firmware-5XX0-V03.yy.00-R000.img
  • firmware-5XX0-V03.yy.00-R000.img.md5

 

SBC 5400

Upgrade from any version to latest version:

  • firmware-5400-V03.xx.00-R000.img
  • firmware-5400-V03.xx.00-R000.img.md5
SBC 7000 Series

Upgrade from any version to latest version:

  • firmware-7x00-V03.xx.00-R000.img
  • firmware-7x00-V03.xx.00-R000.img.md5

Upgrade BMC Firmware for SBC 5400 and SBC 7000 Series

The SBC 5400 and the SBC 7000 Series BMC firmware is upgraded using the standard upgrade method (using the ".rom" file). The standard upgrade method allows you to directly upgrade from any version to the latest BMC version.

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This method is applicable only to SBC 5400. 

Upgrade Paths for SBC 5000 Series (5100, 5110, 5200, 5210)

The two BMC Firmware upgrade paths are listed below and identify which . Identify the file type to use during the for an upgrade:

  • BMC upgrade from 2.x to 3.x: Use the ".rom" file. 
    For example: To upgrade from BMC 02.16.00 to 03.00.00, use "bmc5X00_v3.0.0-R0.rom" file.

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    The firmware upgrade to 3.x can only be done from version 02.16.00 or later. If the existing BMC version is older than 02.16.00, upgrade it to 02.16.00 using the standard method first and then perform an upgrade to 3.x version using  a ".rom" file. 

  • BMC upgrade from 3.x to 3.y: Use the "Disc Image File". 
    For example: To upgrade from BMC 03.00.00 to 03.11.00, use "firmware-5XX0-V03.11.00-R000.img" file.

Upgrade BMC Firmware from 2.x Version for SBC 5000 Series (5100, 5110, 5200, 5210)

The following procedure describes how to upgrade the BMC firmware from 2.x to 3.x versions (02.16.00 to 03.00.00) using the ".rom" file.

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Download the required BMC firmware version to upgrade from Salesforce . To know more on how to download, refer prior to continuing. Refer to Downloading the Software from Salesforce for details.

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Use these steps this procedure to only to upgrade BMC firmware from 02.16.00 to 03.00.00 version. 

 

  1. Log on to the SBC BMC using the following credentials:
    Username: root
    Password: superuser

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    The BMC Main screen is displayed. 
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  2. Click Click Remote Control. The Remote Control window is displayed. 

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  3. Click Click Power Control in  in the Options panel. The Power Control and Status window is displayed. 

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  4. Choose Choose Power Off Server - Orderly Shutdown option. 

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    The BMC Server server must be shutdown shut down prior to performing a firmware upgrade.

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  5. Click Click Perform Action. The BMC Server shuts down. to initiate the shutdown process.

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  6. Click Click Maintenance tab tab. The Maintenance window is displayed.

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  7. Click Click Enter Update Mode. A message appears seeking your permission to proceed.

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  8. Click Click OK to  to proceed. The BMC is now in the Upgrade Mode.

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  9. Browse and select the firmware file to upload.

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  10. Click Click Upload Firmware. The BMC validates the selected file.
    Once the verification is complete, a message is displayed stating the result of the verification.

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  11. Click Click OK to  to proceed. The  The existing and the new BMC versions are displayed for validation.

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    The BMC fails to upgrade if:

    - the
    • the selected version is same as the existing version.
    - the
    • the selected version is older than the existing version.
    • the selected firmware image is incorrect for the platform type. For example, selecting a SBC 7000 Series firmware file for an upgrade on SBC 5000 Series platform.

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  12. Click Click Start Upgrade to  to initiate the upgrade process.
    A confirmation message appears seeking your permission to proceed with the upgrade.

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    Once the upgrade process starts, do not close the screen.- If

    • If the window is closed or connectivity is lost before the upgrade starts, re-login to BMC GUI and restart the upgrade process from
    step1
    • step 1.
    - If
    • If the window is closed or the connectivity is lost during the upgrade process, wait for 20 minutes for the upgrade process to complete and try to access the BMC again. If you fail to gain access, contact the Sonus TAC team for assistance.


  13. Click Click OK to  to proceed. The BMC starts the firmware upgrade process.

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    Once the upgrade process is complete, the BMC reboots and a message appears requesting you to open a new browser window to access the BMC GUI.
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  14. Exit the browser. 
  15. Clear the browser cache.
  16. Open a new browsing window to access the BMC GUI again.

  17. Access the same BMC IP address to reach the BMC login window. Observe the changes in the login window.

    In the new BMC version (03.00.00), the login window has some additional browser settings displayed.

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  18. Log on to the SBC BMC using the following credentials:
    Username: root
    Password: superuser

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    The look and feel of the new BMC version (03.00.00) is changeddifferent than the previous version. Explore the new BMC GUI at your leisure.

Upgrade BMC Firmware from 3.x Version for SBC 5400 and SBC 5000/7000 Series

The following procedure describes how to upgrade the BMC firmware from 3.x to 3.x versions (for example; from version 03.10.00 to version 03.11.00) using the Disc Image File.

  1. Log on to the SBC BMC using the following credentials:
    Username: root
    Password: superuser

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    The BMC main screen is displayed.

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  2. Click Click Firmware Update.

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    The Firmware Update screen is displayed.
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  3. Click Click Browse, and from the Open dialog browse to and select firmware-5XX0-V<release>.img firmware  firmware image. Refer to the Warning at the start of this page to make sure you have chosen the correct type of file for an upgrade. To determine the exact firmware version, see refer to SBC Release Information for  for guidance.

    The chosen file displays next to the Browse button.

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  4. Click Click Upload.

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    The firmware image is approximately 17MB file (for SBC 5000 Series) and 24MB (for SBC 5400 and SBC 7000 Series) and takes few minutes to upload based on the network.

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    The BMC fails to upgrade if:- the

    • the selected version is same as the existing version.
    - the
    • the selected version is older than the existing version.
    • the selected firmware image is incorrect for the platform type. For example, selecting a SBC 7000 Series firmware file for an upgrade on SBC 5000 Series platform.

     

    The selected file is verified and the uploading process starts.

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  5. Once the file verification is complete, BMC seeks your permission to proceed further with the upgrade. Click Click Confirm to  to proceed.

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    This is a service affecting procedure and will power off the host side of SBC.

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    Once upload starts, the actions performed are displayed in the same window along with the estimated time left to complete the process.

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    Once the upgrade process starts, do not close the screen.- If

    • If the window is closed or connectivity is lost before the upgrade starts, re-login to BMC GUI and restart the upgrade process from step1.
    - If
    • If the window is closed or the connectivity is lost during the upgrade process, wait for 20 minutes for the upgrade process to complete and try to access the BMC again. If you fail to gain access, contact the Sonus TAC team for assistance.

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    Once the update process is process is complete, a message is displayed stating the same.
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  6. Click Click OK to  to complete the process.The BMC automatically restarts at this point.

  7. Close the existing browser window.

  8. Clear the browser cache and log on to the BMC GUI again. The updated BMC version is displayed on the BMC main screen.

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