Firmware updates

Use this information to update the blade server to the latest levels of BIOS code and firmware updates.

IBM® periodically makes BIOS code, service processor (BMC) firmware, and diagnostic firmware updates available for the blade server. Before you install the blade server in a BladeCenter® unit, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/ to download the latest firmware for the blade server. Install the updates, using the instructions that are included with the downloaded files.

Important: To avoid problems and to maintain system performance, always make sure that the BIOS code, service processor (BMC) firmware, and diagnostic firmware levels are consistent for all blade servers within the BladeCenter unit.