Download the server firmware update and copy it to a USB flash drive

Follow this procedure to download the server firmware update to a computer with an Internet connection, and copy it to a USB flash drive.

Note:
These instructions are written for the generic USB flash drive without any added software.
  1. From a computer or server with an Internet connection, go to the Fix Central Web site at 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. Select the RPM check box for the server firmware version you want.
    4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Continue.
    5. Click Continue again. The License Agreement is displayed.
    6. Click I agree to abide by its terms and click Continue.
    7. Follow the on-screen prompts.
  6. Copy the RPM file to the USB flash drive. Then continue with Apply the server firmware update through the USB port on the service processor assembly.