Using the Linux command line to remove the current server firmware level

Find out how to use the Linux^® command line to remove the current level of firmware.

Note: To perform this task, you must meet the following criteria:

You must have root user authority.
You must start your server from the permanent side. For details, see Working with the temporary and permanent side of the service processor.

Ensure you have the following service tools installed on your server:
- Platform Enablement Library – librtas-xxxxx.rpm
- Service Aids – ppc64-utils-xxxxx.rpm
  Note: The xxxxx represents a specific version of the RPM file.
Choose from the following options:
- If you do not have the service tools on your server, refer to Obtaining service and productivity tools for Linux.
- After the service tools are installed to the server or partition running Linux, type the following at a Linux command line:
```
/usr/sbin/update_flash -r
```