AlphaServer 2x00, 2x00A Loadable Firmware Update Utility User Guide and

Summary

This document provides user instructions and release notes for the Loadable Firmware Update Utility (LFU) used on AlphaServer 2000, 2100, and 2100A systems. It details procedures for updating console firmware (SRM and ARC), managing firmware security, and performing system-specific tasks such as upgrading RAID controller firmware, clearing NVRAM, and handling system model upgrades or downgrades.

Key sections include:

• Release Notes: Provides important information regarding specific firmware versions, known anomalies, and workarounds for OpenVMS, DIGITAL UNIX, and Windows NT environments.
• Update Process: An overview of how console firmware works and the step-by-step procedure to perform an update using the LFU.
• Booting the LFU: Instructions for invoking the utility from CD-ROM, network (Ethernet/MOP), or diskette.
• LFU Command Reference: Explains the functions of the LFU, such as update, verify, and list to manage device firmware.
• Configuration Utilities: Guidance on running the EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) and the RAID Standalone Configuration Utility (RCU).
• Security: Describes how to implement secure mode for the SRM console using passwords and specific security commands.
• Revision Matrices: Appendices providing extensive tables for identifying the correct firmware and software revisions for various system configurations.