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Upgrade Paths

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

  Note
  The ".rom" file is used only to upgrade BMC version from firmware upgrade to 3.x can only be done from version 02.16.00 to 03.00.00. For BMC versions lower 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 use the perform an upgrade to 3.x version using  a ".rom" file to upgrade it to 03.00.00.

• BMC upgrade from 3.x to 3.xy: Use the "Disc Image File".
  For example: To upgrade from BMC 03.00.00 to 03.0411.00, use "firmware-5XX0-V03.0411.00-R000.img" file.

Upgrade BMC Firmware from 2.x Version

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.

1. Log on to the SBC BMC using the

1. following credentials:
   Username: root
   Password: superuser

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   0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Login Screen
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   The BMC Main screen is displayed. 

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   0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Main Screen
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2. Click Remote Control. The Remote Control window is displayed. 

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   0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Remote Control screen
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3. Click Power Control in the Options panel. The Power Control and Status window is displayed. 

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   0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Power Control screen
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4. Choose Power Off Server - Orderly Shutdown option.
   

   Note
   The BMC Server must be shutdown prior to performing a firmware upgrade.

   
   

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   0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 BMC Orderly Shutdown
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5. Click Perform Action. The BMC Server shuts down.

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   0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 BMC Shutdown
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6. Click Maintenance tab. The Maintenance window is displayed.

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   0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Maintenance Window
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7. Click Enter Update Mode. A message appears seeking your permission to proceed.

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   0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Maintenance Window Confirmation Message
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8. Click OK to proceed. The BMC is now in the Upgrade Mode.

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   0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Firmware Update window
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9. Browse and select the firmware file to upload.

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   0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Firmware File
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10. 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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    0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Firmware Validation
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11. Click OK to proceed. The existing and the new BMC versions are displayed for validation.

    Note
    The BMC fails to upgrade if: - the selected version is same as the existing version. - the selected version is older than the existing version.

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    0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Firmware Comparison
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12. Click Start Upgrade to initiate the upgrade process.
    A confirmation message appears seeking your permission to proceed with the upgrade.

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    0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Upgrade Confirmation message
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    Warning
    title Warning
    Once the upgrade process starts, do not close the screen. - 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 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 OK to proceed. The BMC starts the firmware upgrade process.

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    0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 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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    0 Figure 1 BMC 2.16 Upgrade Process Complete
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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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    0 Figure 1 BMC 3.0 New Login Window
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18. Log on to the SBC BMC using the following credentials:
    Username: root
    Password: superuser

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    0 Figure 1 BMC 3.0 Main Screen
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    The look and feel of the new BMC version (03.00.00) is changed. Explore the new BMC GUI at your leisure.

Upgrade BMC Firmware from 3.x Version

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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   0 Figure 1 BMC Login Screen

   The BMC main screen is displayed.

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   0 Figure 1 SBC BMC Main Screen

2. Click Firmware Update.

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   0 Figure 1 BMC Firmware Update option

   
   The Firmware Update screen is displayed.

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   0 Figure 1 BMC Firware Update screen

3. Click Browse, and from the Open dialog browse to and select firmware-5XX0-V<release>.img 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 SBC Release Information for guidance.
   
   The chosen file displays next to the Browse button.

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   0 Figure 1 Selected Firmware file

4. Click Upload.

   Note
   The firmware image is approximately 26MB 17MB file and takes few minutes to upload based on the network.

   Note
   The BMC fails to upgrade if: - the selected version is same as the existing version. - the selected version is older than the existing version.

   
   The selected file is verified and the uploading process starts.

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   0 Figure 1 Uploading Firmware file

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

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

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   0 Figure 1 Firmware verification and confirmation window

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

   Warning
   title Warning
   Once the upgrade process starts, do not close the screen. - 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 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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   0 Figure 1 Firmware upload status

   
   Once the update process is complete, a message is displayed stating the same.

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   0 Figure 1 Firmware Update Complete message

6. Click OK 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.