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Express5800/T110h-S, Express5800/T110h, Express5800/R110h-1
NM Firmware 4.1.4.204, Descriptor 06620100
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Software name : Express5800/T110h-S, Express5800/T110h, Express5800/R110h-1
NM firmware update module for offline
Models : Express5800/T110h-S, Express5800/T110h, Express5800/R110h-1
Type of software : NM firmware
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About the software
This NM firmware update module (hereinafter called "the Software") is designed
for the functional enhancement of NEC Express5800/T110h-S, NEC Express5800/T110h,
and NEC Express5800/R110h-1, as described in "5. Revision history".
Caution:
* Incorrect updating may cause the system to fail. For a successful update,
read this document carefully and follow the instructions. Should your system
malfunction or be powered off due to an unplanned event (such as a blackout,
a cutoff, lightning, or noise) during the update, the system may be damaged and
fail to operate normally. In such a case, the system may need to be repaired at
your expense.
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Models and NM firmware versions and revisions targeted for this update
Applying the Software is required for any of the following server models with
any of the NM firmware versions and revisions:
- Models to update:
1. Express5800/T110h-S
2. Express5800/T110h
3. Express5800/R110h-1
- NM firmware revisions to update:
<NM Firmware> <Descriptor>
NM Firmware Version: 4.0.3.75, Descriptor Revision: 05420500
NM Firmware Version: 4.0.3.95, Descriptor Revision: 06220200
NM Firmware Version: 4.0.3.111, Descriptor Revision: 06310100
NM Firmware Version: 4.0.3.111, Descriptor Revision: 06310200
NM Firmware Version: 4.0.3.111, Descriptor Revision: 06310400
NM Firmware Version: 4.0.3.111, Descriptor Revision: 06320200
NM Firmware Version: 4.0.3.111, Descriptor Revision: 06320300
NM Firmware Version: 4.0.3.111, Descriptor Revision: 06320400
NM Firmware Version: 4.1.4.54, Descriptor Revision: 06410100
NM Firmware Version: 4.1.4.54, Descriptor Revision: 06410200
NM Firmware Version: 4.1.4.54, Descriptor Revision: 06410300
NM Firmware Version: 4.1.4.54, Descriptor Revision: 06410400
- NM firmware revision after update:
NM Firmware Version: 4.1.4.204, Descriptor Revision: 06620100
Note:
This update is not necessary if the above NM firmware version and revision is
older than yours, which already includes the functions to be added by the
Software.
Check your NM firmware version and descriptor revision:
Check your NM firmware version and descriptor revision
Remember to check your NM firmware version and descriptor revision in any of
the following three ways:
- In BIOS Setup
(1) Power on the system.
(2) When the message "Press to enter SETUP" appears, press the F2 key to
start the BIOS Setup Menu.
(3) Using the arrow keys, move the cursor to [Server].
(4) Select the [System Management] submenu and press the Enter key.
(5) Check the displayed NM firmware version and descriptor revision.
(6) After checking them, press the ESC key and exit the [System Management]
submenu.
(7) Using the arrow keys, move the cursor to [Exit].
(8) Select [Exit Discarding Changes], and exit the BIOS Setup Menu.
- In NEC ESMPRO Manager
(1) Run NEC ESMPRO Manager on a remote PC.
(2) Select a desired server, and select the [Remote Control] tab.
(3) Select the [IPMI Information] submenu.
(4) Select the [Management Controller Information] submenu.
(5) Select the [NodeManager Ctlr] submenu.
(6) Check the values of [Firmware Revision] and [Dump] as follows:
- As above, the NM firmware versions to be updated are 4.0.3.75 and
4.0.3.95, 4.0.3.111, 4.1.4.54.
If [Firmware Revision] is 04.03, [Dump] Byte13 is 07, Byte14 is 50,
it means NM Firmware version of your system is 4.0.3.75.
If [Firmware Revision] is 04.03, [Dump] Byte13 is 09, Byte14 is 50,
it means NM Firmware version of your system is 4.0.3.95.
If [Firmware Revision] is 04.03, [Dump] Byte13 is 11, Byte14 is 10,
it means NM Firmware version of your system is 4.0.3.111.
If [Firmware Revision] is 04.14, [Dump] Byte13 is 05, Byte14 is 40,
it means NM Firmware version of your system is 4.1.4.54.
- After the update, your NM firmware version changes to 4.1.4.204.
If [Firmware Revision] is 04.14, [Dump] Byte13 is 20, Byte14 is 40,
it means NM Firmware version of your system is 4.1.4.204.
- In the EXPRESSSCOPE(R) Engine 3 Web Server function
(1) Run the EXPRESSSCOPE(R) Engine 3 Web Server function.
(2) Select the [System] submenu.
(3) Select the [IPMI Information] submenu.
(4) Select the [MC] submenu.
(5) Select the [NodeManager Ctlr] submenu.
(6) Check the values of [Firmware Revision] and [Dump] as follows:
- As above, the NM firmware versions to be updated are 4.0.3.75 and
4.0.3.95, 4.0.3.111, 4.1.4.54.
If [Firmware Revision] is 04.03, [Dump] Byte13 is 07, Byte14 is 50,
it means NM Firmware version of your system is 4.0.3.75.
If [Firmware Revision] is 04.03, [Dump] Byte13 is 09, Byte14 is 50,
it means NM Firmware version of your system is 4.0.3.95.
If [Firmware Revision] is 04.03, [Dump] Byte13 is 11, Byte14 is 10,
it means NM Firmware version of your system is 4.0.3.111.
If [Firmware Revision] is 04.14, [Dump] Byte13 is 05, Byte14 is 40,
it means NM Firmware version of your system is 4.1.4.54.
- After the update, your NM firmware version changes to 4.1.4.204.
If [Firmware Revision] is 04.14, [Dump] Byte13 is 20, Byte14 is 40,
it means NM Firmware version of your system is 4.1.4.204.
Descriptor version can be confirmed only in BIOS SETUP menu.
It can't be checked by NEC ESMPRO Manager.
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ethtool
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[ Installation procedures ]
Perform the following steps to extract the Software and update your
NM firmware.
- How to extract:
(1) Download update module to a desired directory.
(2) Extract downloaded module to a desired directory.
(3) The software and its installation procedures (readme file) will be
extracted to that specified folder.
The folder has "GVO-078989_NM06620100.iso" and "README_EN.TXT".
- How to update:
(1) Perform the steps of the readme file to create a CD-R from the image file,
then to update NM firmware by using the CD-R.
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[ Revision history ]
(4th edition)
09/26/2022 NM firmware, version 4.1.4.204, Descriptor revision: 06620100
- Enhanced the security for NM firmware against the security vulnerabilities
announced by Intel with INTEL-SA-00295 and INTEL-SA-00391.
(3rd edition)
12/27/2017 NM Firmware Version: 4.1.4.54 , Descriptor Revision: 06410100
- Enhanced the security for NM firmware against the security vulnerabilities
announced by Intel with INTEL-SA-00086.
- Descriptor Configuration was optimized.
(2nd edition)
04/01/2016 NM Firmware Version: 4.0.3.111, Descriptor Revision: 06310100
- Fixed the problem of DCMI command by NodeManager.
(1st edition)
01/08/2016 NM Firmware Version: 4.0.3.95 , Descriptor Revision: 06220200
- Initial release.
- Fixed the problem that NodeManager doesn't synchronize with RTC.
- Fixed the problem that NodeManager find out the "Flash state information"
SEL of "flash erase limit".
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