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Express5800/R120h-1M
Express5800/R120h-2M
Server Platform Services(SPS) FirmwareF 4.0.4.288
Innovation Engine(IE) FirmwareF 0.1.5.2
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Software name : Express5800/R120h-1M, Express5800/R120h-2M
Server Platform Services(SPS) firmware update module for Windows and Linux
Innovation Engine(IE) firmware update module for Windows and Linux
Models : Express5800/R120h-1M, Express5800/R120h-2M
Operating System : This software supports offline update and the following OS.
- Windows Server(R) 2012 R2
- Windows Server(R) 2016
- Red Hat(R) Enterprise Linux(R) 7
Target Users : See [ Models and software revisions to update ] below
Type of software : Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware
Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware
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[ Notes on executing of this update modules ]
System ROM V1.26 or later must be installed prior to updating to Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware
Version 0.1.5.2. This version of the Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware is required for updating the
Server Platform Service (SPS) Firmware to Version 04.00.04.288 and later. It should be installed
prior to updating to Server Platform Service (SPS) Firmware Version 04.00.04.288 or later.
System ROM v1.26 update tool can be downloaded from here(<R120h-1M> <R120h-2M>).
[ About the software ]
The Express5800/R120h-1M, Express5800/R120h-2M Server Platform Services(SPS) firmware update module
and Innovation Engine(IE) firmware update module ("the software") supports the following functional
enhancement in the Express5800/R120h-1M, Express5800/R120h-2M models:
< Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware >
The Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware : 04.00.04.288 mitigates the following security
vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-5706 (https://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5706)
- CVE-2017-5709 (https://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5709)
< Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware >
- Systems could experience a rare issue where processor and memory temperatures stop reporting,
resulting in increased system fan speeds. This issue is seen during a system reboot and is
only recovered by another system reset. This issue did not exist with previous versions of
the Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware.
- Systems configured with Jitter Smoothing support could experience a rare issue where on a
given boot the functionality does not function. Resetting the system typically corrects the
issue. This issue did not exist with previous versions of the Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware.
- Systems configured with the Intel Xeon Scalable 6143 Gold and 8165 Platinum processors with
Core Boosting support enabled could experience a rare issue where on a given boot the
functionality does not function. Resetting the system typically corrects the issue. This
issue did not exist with previous versions of the Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware.
Note:
- To prevent a system failure, please read this document carefully and follow the procedure for
successful update. Should your system malfunctions or is powered off due to an unplanned event
during update (for example, power blackout or cutoff, lightening, and noise), the system may be
damaged and fails to operate normally. In this case, any remedial measures shall be taken at
your expense.
- This software does not support a virtualized environment such as hyper visor, guest OS, etc.
Please install either on the OS which this software supports.
** Note for Windows(R) OS environment **
- This software will access to iLO5 (Baseboard Management Controller). It is required that the
"iLO 5 Channel Interface Driver" (CHIF) must be installed. The CHIF driver can be installed by
using EXPRESSBUILDER or "Starter pack".
** Linux(R) OS environment **
- This software will access to iLO5 (Baseboard Management Controller). It is required that the
"iLO 5 Channel Interface Driver" (CHIF) must be installed. Please verify that iLO_CHIF_Driver
(hpilo) is installed by the following methods.
# lsmod | grep hpilo
# modinfo hpilo
[ Models and software revisions to update ]
Users who use the following server models and Server Platform Services(SPS) firmware
and Innovation Engine(IE) firmware versions need update:
- Models to update:
1. Express5800/R120h-1M
2. Express5800/R120h-2M
- Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware and Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware versions to update:
<Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware>
Innovation Engine (IE) Firmware : 0.1.0.28
Innovation Engine (IE) Firmware : 0.1.2.6
Innovation Engine (IE) Firmware : 0.1.4.4
<Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware>
Server Platform Services (SPS) Firmware : 4.0.3.211
Server Platform Services (SPS) Firmware : 4.0.3.219
NOTE:
If your firmware version is later than the above, you do not require the update
(the latest revisions already include the functions to be added by the software).
- How to confirm your Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware and Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware version:
Please make sure to confirm proper the Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware and the Innovation
Engine(IE) Firmware version by any of the following means.(*1)
* How to confirm by the server which will be updated *
- By System Utilities, to confirm your firmware version:
(1) Power on the system.
(2) When the following message appears, press the F9 key to start the System Utilities.
[F9] System Utilities
(3) Select the [System Information], then select the [Firmware Information].
(4) The firmware versions of your system will be displayed.
Please confirm the version from "Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware" and "Innovation
Engine(IE) Firmware".
(5) After confirmation of the firmware versions, press the ESC key or select [Exit] and exit
the System Utilities.
Note:
About detail of "System Utilities" usage, refer to "1. System Utilities" section in the
chapter of "Useful Features" of the maintenance guide.
* How to confirm by the remote access *
- By iLO WEB interface, to confirm your firmware version:
(1) Login iLO WEB interface.
(2) Select the [Firmware & OS Software] of left side menu.
(3) The firmware version of your system will be displayed.
Please confirm the version from "Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware" and "Innovation
Engine(IE) Firmware".
Please read the following User License Agreement ("Agreement") carefully.
If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you shall not download the Software.
Downloading the Software indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
[User License Agreement]
NEC Corporation ("NEC") grants you the right to use the software program ("Software") under the terms
and conditions of this Agreement only in the country in which you acquired the Software. You shall
agree to all provisions of this Agreement and assume responsibility for selection, installation, use
and effect of the Software purchased for your desired effect.
<Agreement for the Software>
1. Terms
1.1 This Agreement shall come into force on the date of your receipt of the Software.
1.2 You may terminate the license granted hereunder by notifying us in writing at least one month
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set forth hereunder.
1.5 Upon termination of the license, other rights granted you hereunder shall also be terminated.
You must destroy or dispose of the Software, any copies of the Software and manual and other
materials provided with the Software.
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Software in accordance with the conditions of the preceding paragraph.
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provided, however, that the copy of the Software is loaded into permanent memory of the system.
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to the Software, NEC will, at its expense, furnish you with such bug-fix version, update version,
or information in relation to such bug-fix or update version both in the source code form and
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subcontract, You agree that, consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, commercial computer Software,
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Agreement.
9.4 If the Software has a file written about software license (hereinafter referred to as "License
File"), the terms of License File are applied to the files specified in License File, regardless
of the above-mentioned Agreement.
[ Installation procedures ]
Perform the following steps to extract the Software and update your Server Platform Services(SPS)
Firmware and Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware.
- How to extract:
(1) Retry to login by Administrator if the user is not an Administrator user.
(2) Download the update module to a desired directory.
(3) Extract the download module to the specified folder
(4) The folder has "READMEE.txt" which is the installation procedures (readme file).
- How to update:
(1) Perform the steps of the readme file to update the Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware and
Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware.
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[ Revision history ]
2017/12/18 SPS Firmware Version : 4.0.4.288, IE Firmware Version : 0.1.5.2
< Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware >
- Systems could experience a rare issue where processor and memory temperatures stop reporting,
resulting in increased system fan speeds. This issue is seen during a system reboot and is
only recovered by another system reset. This issue did not exist with previous versions of
the Innovation Engine Firmware.
- Systems configured with Jitter Smoothing support could experience a rare issue where on a
given boot the functionality does not function. Resetting the system typically corrects the
issue. This issue did not exist with previous versions of the Innovation Engine Firmware.
- Systems configured with the Intel Xeon Scalable 6143 Gold and 8165 Platinum processors with
Core Boosting support enabled could experience a rare issue where on a given boot the
functionality does not function. Resetting the system typically corrects the issue. This
issue did not exist with previous versions of the Innovation Engine Firmware.
2017/11/20 SPS Firmware Version : 4.0.4.288AIE Firmware Version : 0.1.4.4
< Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware >
The Server Platform Services(SPS) Firmware : 04.00.04.288 mitigates the following security
vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-5706 (https://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5706)
- CVE-2017-5709 (https://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2017-5709)
< Innovation Engine(IE) Firmware >
- This is a new release of Innovation Engine (IE) Firmware version 0.1.4.4.
2017/10/10 SPS Firmware Version : 4.0.3.219, IE Firmware Version : 0.1.2.6
- Added support for Core Boost Technology.
- Addressed an issue where Processor Jitter support may not respond to configuration changes
from the iLO WEB interface.
2017/08/23 SPS Firmware Version : 4.0.3.211, IE Firmware Version : 0.1.0.28
- Initial Release.
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