Checking and updating the management software

Before you configure the software and other IBM® Flex System resources during initial setup, make sure that the IBM Flex System Manager management software and management node firmware are current.

About this task

To check for updates and update the management software if necessary complete the following steps.

Important: The management software update process might take 45 minutes or more to complete. You can perform other setup tasks while the management software is updating, such as installing operating systems on compute nodes or installing additional chassis.

Procedure

From the Initial setup tab on the Home page, click Check and Update Flex System Manager. The management software checks for updates.
Note: If you click Stop and do not have an internet connection, the management software gives you the option to install the updates manually. For more information about installing updates manually, see Updating without an Internet connection.
If software or firmware updates are available, the Update Manager window opens. Make sure that the Run Now radio button is selected and click OK. A message confirms that the update has been scheduled, the updates are installed, and the management node restarts.

What to do next

Important:

Be sure to update the management software before you select chassis for management and configure and update one or more Chassis Management Modules (CMMs).
Do not restart the Flex System Manager Types 7955, 8731, and 8734 management node until after all of the management software and CMM update operations are complete.