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Release Notes for
NEC Express5800/T110f-S
NEC Express5800/T110f-E
NEC Express5800/R110f-1E
BMC Firmware 00.10 (Linux)
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Software name : NEC Express5800/T110f-S, NEC Express5800/T110f-E, NEC
Express5800/R110f-1E BMC firmware update module for Linux
Models : See below
Software revisions: See below
Type of software : BMC firmware
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[ About the software ]
The NEC Express5800/T110f-S, NEC Express5800/T110f-E, NEC Express5800/R110f-1E
BMC firmware update module ("the software") supports the following functional
enhancement in the The NEC Express5800/T110f-S, NEC Express5800/T110f-E, NEC
Express5800/R110f-1E models:
- Modified the SMTP client processing.
- Fixed an issue where remote management feature may be unavailable in network
which causes packet loss frequently.
- Added a new display resolution supported by latest display driver.
- The workaround of an issue that the cpu usage of the kipmi0 kernel thread
goes to 100% when BMC is reset with the following environment.
-The system uses the RHEL 6.4 as the Operating System.
The Operating System uses the Open IPMI driver.
-The system uses RHEL 6.x older than RHEL 6.4 as the Operating System.
The Operating System uses the Open IPMI driver.
And you set the BMC IRQ to Disabled.
- Fixed the issue that the BMC LAN is not available if invalid DNS Server
Address is set to the BMC.
- Fixed the issue that the system will be powerd off after power on when the
system takes over 30 second to shut down that caused by Shutdown System
settiong of Aggressive Mode in ECO function.
- Improved to reflect the keyboard input of Remote KVM even when the client
OS is in Japanese input mode.
- Improved to show warning message when launching Remote KVM if the keyboard
language of Remote KVM is different from that of client OS.
- Changed to configure IPMI authentication type same as ESMPRO/SM setting
when the network configuration is set by Web browser and BMC Configuration
Tool.
- Improved the problem that the "Ctrl+Alt+Del" button on the Remote KVM will
no longer function after pressing the "Ctrl" and "Alt" button and inputting
any physical keyboard.
- Added "Enable HTTP1.1" as the necessary setting of browser on the "Client
Environment" of "Help".
- Fixed the issue that the SEL which shows non-redundant power configuration
is rarely logged at the system startup in redundant power system of NEC
Express5800/T110f-E or R110f-1E.
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 virtualization environment.
- If you use ExpressUpdate function of ESMPRO(R)ServerManager Version.5,
[ Models and software revisions for update ] and
[ Installation procedures ] are processed automatically.
Please refrer to [ Notes ].
[ Models and software revisions for update ]
Users who use the following server models and BMC firmware revisions need update:
- Models to update:
1. NEC Express5800/T110f-S : N8100-1983F, N8100-1984F
2. NEC Express5800/T110f-E : N8100-1986F, N8100-1998F, N8100-1999F,
N8100-2000F
3. NEC Express5800/R110f-1E : N8100-1973F, N8100-2006F
- BMC firmware revision to update:
BMC Firmware Revision: 00.07
BMC Firmware Revision: 00.08
NOTE:
If your BMC firmware version is equal or later than the above, you do not
require the update(the latest versions already include the functions to be
added by the software).
- How to confirm your BMC Firmware version:
* By xrasutl, to confirm your BMC Firmware version:
(1) Run the xrasutil.
(2) Select the [Display the current IPMI infomation...] sub menu and press the Space key.
(3) Select the [IPMI Infomation] sub menu and press the Space key.
(4) Select the [Most Recent IPMI Data] sub menu and press the Space key.
(5) Select the [Management Controller Infomation] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(6) The BMC firmware version of your system will be displayed.
* By BIOS Setup, to confirm your BMC Firmware version:
(1) Power on the system.
(2) When the following message appears, press the F2 key to start the BIOS
Setup Menu.
"Press <F2> to enter SETUP"
(3) Using the arrow keys, move the cursor to [Server].
(4) Select the [System Management] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(5) The software versions of your system will be displayed.
(6) After confirmation of the software versions, press the ESC key and exit
the [System Management] sub menu.
(7) Move the cursor to [Exit], using the arrow keys.
(8) Select [Exit Discarding Changes], and exit the BIOS Setup Menu.
* By ESMPRO Manager Ver.5, to confirm your BMC Firmware version:
(1) Run ESMPRO Manager Ver.5.
(2) After selecting the server, select the [IPMI Information] sub menu and
press the Enter key.
(3) Select the [MC(Management Controller) Infomation] sub menu and press
the Enter key.
(4) Select the [Basbrd Mgmt Ctlr] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(5) The BMC firmware version of your system will be displayed.
* By EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3, to confirm your BMC Firmware version:
(1) Run EXPRESSSCOPE Engine 3.
(2) Select the [System] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(3) Select the [Summary] sub menu and press the Enter key.
(4) The software versions of your system will be displayed.
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 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.
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 prior to the desired termination date.
1.3 NEC may terminate the license granted you hereunder at any time if you
fail to comply with any terms and conditions of this Agreement.
1.4 The license to the Software shall remain in force until the license is
terminated on the date 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.
2. Copyright
2.1 The Software shall solely be used in the NEC Express5800 servers and
workstations.
2.2 NEC grants you the right to use the Software only in the country in which
you acquired the Software in accordance with the conditions of the
preceding paragraph.
3. Copying, altering, and combining of the Software
3.1 You may only make one copy of the Software solely for a backup purpose,
provided, however, that the copy of the Software is loaded into permanent
memory of the system. You may store the Software solely to prevent damages
or loss of the memory media.
3.2 You shall place the copyright notice and other legends on each copy of the
Software.
3.3 You may not use, copy, alter, combine, publish, reproduce the Software over
the Internet, or otherwise dispose of the Software except as provided in
this Agreement.
3.4 You may not copy, publish the manual or other related documentation
provided with the Software, or reproduce such manual and documentation over
the Internet.
3.5 No intangible property right to the Software shall be transferred to you.
4. Transfer
4.1 You may assign your rights granted hereunder to a third party only if all
conditions below are satisfied:
a. You shall assign and shall not retain this Agreement, the Software, all
copies of the Software, or the manual or other related documentation
provided with the Software.
b. The transferee agrees to this Agreement.
4.2 You shall not sublicense, assign, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the
Software or the right of use to any third party except as provided herein.
5. Reverse compile
You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise disassemble the Software.
6. Limitation of warranties
6.1 The Software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. In no event
shall NEC be liable with respect to any claim by you on account of or
arising out of the use of the Software.
6.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, in case NEC
makes any bug-fix version 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
object code form, and such bug-fix version or update version shall be
considered as the licensed Software.
7. No liability
In no event shall NEC be liable for any indirect or consequential damages or
loss of profit or damages based on any third party claim, even if NEC has been
advised of the possibility of such damages.
8. Others
You must agree that any disputes concerning this Agreement will be settled at
the Tokyo district court as the exclusively appointed court.
[ Installation procedures ]
Perform the following steps to extract the Software and update your
BMC firmware.
- How to extract:
(1) Retry to login by root if the user is not a root user.
(2) Download the update module to a desired directory.
(3) The software will be extracted to the specified folder
by "tar zxvf RBD0010.tar.gz".
(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 BMC firmware.
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[ Revision history ]
2013/12/03 BMCFW Revision 00.10
- Modified the SMTP client processing.
- Fixed an issue where remote management feature may be unavailable in network
which causes packet loss frequently.
- Added a new display resolution supported by latest display driver.
- The workaround of an issue that the cpu usage of the kipmi0 kernel thread
goes to 100% when BMC is reset with the following environment.
-The system uses the RHEL 6.4 as the Operating System.
The Operating System uses the Open IPMI driver.
-The system uses RHEL 6.x older than RHEL 6.4 as the Operating System.
The Operating System uses the Open IPMI driver.
And you set the BMC IRQ to Disabled.
- Fixed the issue that the BMC LAN is not available if invalid DNS Server
Address is set to the BMC.
- Fixed the issue that the system will be powerd off after power on when the
system takes over 30 second to shut down that caused by Shutdown System
settiong of Aggressive Mode in ECO function.
- Improved to reflect the keyboard input of Remote KVM even when the client
OS is in Japanese input mode.
- Improved to show warning message when launching Remote KVM if the keyboard
language of Remote KVM is different from that of client OS.
- Changed to configure IPMI authentication type same as ESMPRO/SM setting
when the network configuration is set by Web browser and BMC Configuration
Tool.
- Improved the problem that the "Ctrl+Alt+Del" button on the Remote KVM will
no longer function after pressing the "Ctrl" and "Alt" button and inputting
any physical keyboard.
- Added "Enable HTTP1.1" as the necessary setting of browser on the "Client
Environment" of "Help".
- Fixed the issue that the SEL which shows non-redundant power configuration
is rarely logged at the system startup in redundant power system of NEC
Express5800/T110f-E or R110f-1E.
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[ Legal notices (trademarks and copyrights) ]
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third-party software developer.
EXPRESSSCOPE is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.
Linux is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Linus Torvalds
in the United States and/or other countries.
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