Updating the Controller Firmware

The application lets you update the controller firmware.

Note: HPE does not recommend this method of updating the controller firmware. Instead use SPP, ILO, or PLDM firmware upgrade methods.

Perform these steps to update the controller firmware.

  1. Navigate to the Controller Dashboard.
  2. Click Update Firmware.

    The Update Firmware dialog appears and displays the components, current version, selected version, current security version, and the selected security version, when applicable.

  3. Click Browse to locate and open the .rom file.

    During a PSOC firmware upgrade (or downgrade), a message is displayed if the same firmware version exists on the controller or if the selected version is lower than the current version. Reconfirm the process by clicking the confirm check box (force option).

  4. Click Update.
  5. Select either Online Activation or Offline Activation.

    By default, Online Activation is selected.

    Note: The Online Activation and Offline Activation radio buttons are applicable only to MR9XX controllers. MR2XX and MR4XX controllers depend on the Online Firmware Update bit, which is usually set to Online Activation.

    An Offline Activation requires a system reboot.

  6. Select the Confirm check box and click Flash Firmware.

    After the update is complete, a message appears to confirm the success of the update. The message also displays the new version of the controller firmware if the firmware is supported.