View or download the firmware fix

Follow this procedure to view or download the firmware fix. You can download the fix directly to your server, or you can download it to a computer with an Internet connection and create a fix CD that you apply on the server. If necessary, contact service and support to order the fix on CD.

Note:
If you plan to create a CD, you will need a CD burner and software. If you prefer to order a fix CD, contact service and support.
  1. From a computer or server with an Internet connection, go to the Fix Central Web site at http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/.
  2. Select the appropriate family in the Product family list.
  3. Select Hardware microcode and firmware in the Product list.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. Perform the following steps:
    1. Select your machine type and model from the drop-down list. An information window is displayed.
    2. Click Continue. The available firmware levels are displayed.
    3. Record the available firmware.
    4. If you want to download the fix, choose from the following options:
      • To download the ISO image, continue with step 6.
      • To download the RPM file, continue with step 7.
  6. To download the ISO image, follow these steps:
    1. Click Desc. An HTML file appears.
    2. In the Description file, click the .ISO file. For example, SF2aa_bbb_BP2cc_ddd.iso.
      Note:
      If the ISO image is unavailable you will need to get the RPM file. Continue with step 7.
    3. Follow the on-screen prompts.
    4. Follow the instructions for your CD program to create a CD. Then go to View and unpack the RPM file that contains the server firmware.
  7. To download the RPM file, follow these steps:
    1. Select the RPM check box for the server firmware version you want.
    2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Continue.
    3. Click Continue again. The License Agreement is displayed.
    4. Click I agree to abide by its terms and click Continue.
    5. Follow the on-screen prompts.
  8. Choose from the following options: