Error while upgrading the Bios - help please

[anil.gumadavalli]

Good afternoon folks,

As per the upgrade BIOS procedure of C-Series C-200 M1. I am getting an error provided below:

Please help me how to upgrade this and move forward.

thank you,

AK G

[Daniel Laden]

What version of BIOS is currently installed.  If older than 1.4, you may want to try step upgrade 1.1 > 1.2 > 1.3 > 1.4

Also, have you considered using the Host Upgrade Utility.  It will simplify upgrading all firmware to a tested set.  It requires a minimum version which may be why you are performing this upgrade manually.

Thank You,

Dan Laden

Cisco PDI Data Center

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[anil.gumadavalli]

I am currently running the following version:

BIOS Version                                  Boot Order

--------------------------------------------- ----------------------------

"C200M1.0036.1.0.3 (Build Date: 11/20/2009)"  CDROM,HDD,EFI,PXE,FDD

I tried with C200M1-1.0.2 - UEFI, i got the same message.

I tried with c200-1.1.1 -UEFI, I got the same message.

Please assist me.

thank you

AK G

[Daniel Laden]

Can I get the BIOS and CIMC firmware release as shown in the CIMC GUI.

Thank You,

Dan Laden

Cisco PDI Data Center

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[anil.gumadavalli]

Here we go sir,

Thank you

AK G

[Daniel Laden]

Upgrading from 1.0.3 to 1.4 was probably not tested by the BU.  You will want to back your CIMC to 1.1.  Upgrade the BIOS to 1.1.  Upgrade the pair to 1.2 ... then to 1.3....then to 1.4.  When going to 1.4, use the HUU utilty to update all nics, cnas, psus, array controllers in the system as well.  You may need to remove power from the chassis for the PSU firmware upgrade to complete on your system.

http://software.cisco.com/download/release.html?mdfid=283860963&flowid=25802&softwareid=283850974&release=1.4%283p%295&relind=AVAILABLE&rellifecycle=&reltype=latest

Open up 'All releases' on the left to get the older CIMC and BIOS releases.

As always, read the release notes prior to an upgrade for any known issues and procedures for that release.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10739/prod_release_notes_list.html

Thank You,

Dan Laden

Cisco PDI Data Center

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