Updating BIOS, BMC and AUL of the FT server

Stratus will release new updates for the FT server about once a year. In order to perform the BIOS/BMC/AUL updates, the FT server must be in full Duplex mode for some parts of the upgrade. This means both CPU and I/O Enclosures are set to Duplex in the ftSys Management Tools and all eight network ports are plugged in. Other parts of the upgrade require the server to be in Simplex mode.

Note: If you are using a DVD with the AUL ISO, you will also need to enable the DVD drive under Device Manager.

Before upgrading software, refer to this Stratus site to verify the required software matrix:

Microsoft Windows Operating System Release Information for ftServer systems

Refer to the step-by-step instructions for updating AUL (Automated Uptime Layer), BIOS and BMC at the Online Help below:

Stratus Sytem Software Installation Instructions

The “Upgrading Automated Uptime Layer” topic displays as a link on the left of the Online Help. You can search for “update BMC” and “update BIOS” to obtain other installation instructions.