Reboot SP or BMC to prepare for firmware update during an ONTAP upgrade
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You do not need to manually update your firmware prior to an ONTAP upgrade. The firmware for your cluster is included with the ONTAP upgrade package and is copied to each node's boot device. The new firmware is then installed as part of the upgrade process.
Firmware for the following components is updated automatically if the version in your cluster is older than the firmware that is bundled with the ONTAP upgrade package:
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BIOS/LOADER
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Service Processor (SP) or baseboard management controller (BMC)
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Storage shelf
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Disk
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Flash Cache
To prepare for a smooth update, you should reboot the SP or BMC before the upgrade begins.
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Reboot the SP or BMC prior to the upgrade:
system service-processor reboot-sp -node node_name
Only reboot one SP or BMC at a time. Wait for the rebooted SP or BMC to completely recycle before rebooting the next.
You can also update firmware manually in between ONTAP upgrades. If you have Active IQ, you can view the list of firmware versions currently included in your ONTAP image.
Updated firmware versions are available as follows: