Updating iLO or server firmware by using the flash firmware feature

You can update firmware from any network client by using the iLO web interface. A signed file is required.

You can also initiate iLO or server firmware updates from the iLO Repository page.

Prerequisites

  • The Configure iLO Settings privilege is required for flashing firmware and storing components in the iLO Repository.

  • The Recovery Set privilege is required for making an optional update to the System Recovery Set after a successful firmware update.

  • If you want to use the Update Recovery Set feature, a System Recovery Set must exist and contain the component you want to update.

  • If you want to update to iLO 5 version 2.10 or later, iLO 5 version 1.40 or later is installed.

Procedure
  1. Obtain a server firmware or iLO firmware file.
  2. Power off the server and wait 30 seconds if you will update the Innovation Engine (IE) or Server Platform Services (SPS) firmware.
  3. Click Firmware & OS Software in the navigation tree, and then click Update Firmware.

    If the Update Firmware option is not displayed, click the ellipsis icon in the top-right corner of the iLO web interface, then click Update Firmware.

  4. Select the Local file or Remote file option.
  5. Depending on the option you selected, do one of the following:

    • Depending on the browser you use, click Browse or Choose File in the Local file box, and then specify the location of the firmware component.

    • In the Remote file URL box, enter the URL for a firmware component on an accessible web server.

  6. (Optional) To save a copy of the component to the iLO Repository, select the Also store in iLO Repository check box.
  7. (Optional) If a version of the component you selected in step 5 exists in the System Recovery Set, select the Update Recovery Set check box to replace the existing component with the selected component.

    Selecting this option replaces the component, even if the version in the System Recovery Set is newer.

    If there is no System Recovery Set, or you are not assigned the required privilege for this action, then this option is not displayed.

    When you select this option, the Also store in iLO Repository option is selected automatically, because the System Recovery set is stored in the iLO Repository.

  8. On servers with an installed TPM or TM, suspend or back up software that stores information on the TPM or TM, then select the Confirm TPM override check box.

    Drive encryption software is an example of software that stores information on the TPM or TM.

    CAUTION: If you use drive encryption software, suspend it before initiating a firmware update. Failure to follow these instructions might result in losing access to your data.
  9. To start the update process, click Flash.

    Depending on the server configuration, iLO notifies you that:

    • When you update the iLO firmware, iLO will reboot automatically.

    • Some types of server firmware might require a server reboot, but the server will not reboot automatically.

  10. Click OK.

    The iLO firmware receives, validates, and then flashes the firmware image.

    When you update the iLO firmware, iLO reboots and closes your browser connection. It might take several minutes before you can re-establish a connection.

  11. For iLO firmware updates only: To start working with the new firmware, clear your browser cache, and then log in to iLO.
  12. For server firmware updates only: If the firmware type requires a system reset or server reboot for the new firmware to take effect, take the appropriate action.
  13. (Optional) To confirm that the new firmware is active, check the firmware version on the Installed Firmware page.

    You can also check the iLO firmware version on the Overview page.