Updating firmware and device drivers
IBM periodically makes UEFI code, service processor (IMM2) firmware, diagnostic firmware updates, and device driver updates available for the blade server. Provisioning is the set of actions you take to update the firmware and device drivers, and install the operating system. Several tools are available to help update the firmware and device drivers in the provisioning process. Use the instructions that are included with the downloaded files.
UpdateXpress System Packs
UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSP) contain an integration-tested bundle of online, updateable firmware and device drivers for your blade server. The IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator uses UpdateXpress System Packs to update the firmware and device drivers.
Typically, use UpdateXpress System Packs to update firmware and devices drivers for a blade server that has previously been provisioned. For more information about UpdateXpress System Packs, see http://www.ibm.com/ support/entry/portal/docdisplay? brand=5000008&lndocid=SERV-XPRESS.
IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator
You can use IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator to create bootable media that is suitable for applying firmware updates, and running preboot diagnostics. Using IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator, you can create a single bootable image on supported media (such as CD, DVD, ISO image, USB flash drive, or set of PXE files) that bundles multiple IBM BladeCenter system tools and updates from UpdateXpress System Packs, which contain Windows and Linux® firmware updates.
Typically, use IBM ToolsCenter Bootable Media Creator for the initial set up of a blade server. For more information about the IBM Bootable Media Creator, see http://www.ibm.com/ support/entry/portal/docdisplay? brand=5000008&lndocid=TOOL-BOMC.